The FCC has announced that the proposed universal service fund contribution factor for the first quarter of 2021 will be 31.8 percent.
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FCC Announces Winners Of Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I Auction
The FCC has announced the results of the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction. There were 180 winning bidders, which were awarded 10-year support totaling $9.23 billion to bring broadband service to 5,220,833 locations in 49 states and one territory.
FCC Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Auction – LTD Broadband LLC Wins Big
The FCC has announced the results of the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction. LTD Broadband LLC is one of the biggest winners, with 10-year support totaling $1.32 billion to serve 528,088 locations in 15 states.
November 2020 News Update
An update on news from November 2020
ACAM Broadband Coalition Petitions FCC For Six More Years Of A-CAM Funding
The ACAM Broadband Coalition has filed a petition for rulemaking which proposes extending A-CAM funding for an additional six years and requiring support recipients to deploy faster broadband speeds.
FCC Creates 5G Fund For Rural America
The FCC has officially created a 5G Fund for Rural America to provide universal service fund support for the deployment of 5G wireless networks.
September 2020 News Update
An update on news from September 2020
4Q-2020 USF Contribution Factor Hits 27.1 Percent, Smashes Previous Record! 2020 Achieves Highest Yearly Average Of All Time!
The FCC has announced that the proposed universal service fund contribution factor for the fourth quarter of 2020 will be 27.1 percent, the highest ever. It also makes 2020’s average contribution factor 23.3 percent, the highest yearly average ever.
FCC Supply Chain Report: 49 Communications Providers Say They Have Huawei & ZTE Equipment In Their Networks, Estimated Cost To Replace – $1.837 Billion
The FCC has released data from its Supply Chain Security Information Collection showing which communications providers reported the presence or use of Huawei or ZTE equipment or services in their networks, along with the estimated cost of replacing the equipment.
FCC Announces Status Of Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I Auction Applications: 121 Complete – 384 Incomplete
The FCC has announced the status of 505 short-form applications received for Auction 904, the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction. A total of 121 applications have been declared complete, and 384 applications are incomplete.