The FCC has released a draft version of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to create an enhanced A-CAM program. The NPRM seeks comment on which carriers should be eligible to participate.
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FCC Draft Enhanced A-CAM NPRM – Increased Funding For Increased Speeds
The FCC has released a draft version of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to create an enhanced A-CAM program. Comment is sought on issues related to increasing A-CAM universal service support in exchange for providing higher broadband speeds.
FCC Releases Draft Rulemaking To Create Enhanced A-CAM Program
The FCC has released a draft version of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to create an enhanced A-CAM program.
USAC Files Second Quarter 2022 USF Contribution Base Data: $8.751 Billion
The Universal Service Administrative Company has filed projected universal service fund (USF) contribution base data which will be used to determine the USF contribution factor for the second quarter of calendar year 2022.
USAC Files Universal Service Fund’s Estimated Funding Requirements For Second Quarter Of 2022
The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) has filed the Federal Universal Service Support Mechanisms Fund Size Projections for the Second Quarter of 2022.
ACAM Broadband Coalition Proposes Modifications To ACAM Enhancement Plan
The ACAM Broadband Coalition has proposed further modifications to its ACAM Enhancement Plan.
Consumers’ Research Files Legal Challenge To USF Contribution Factor At The Fifth Circuit
Consumers’ Research, Cause Based Commerce, Inc., and 11 individuals have filed a Petition For Review with the U.S. Court Of Appeals For The Fifth Circuit challenging the legality of the universal service fund contribution factor for the first quarter of 2022.
FCC Announces Voice & Broadband Benchmarks: Rates & Minimum Usage Allowance
The FCC has announced the 2022 reasonable comparability benchmarks for fixed voice and broadband services for eligible telecommunications carriers that are subject to broadband public interest obligations.
LTD Broadband Files Lawsuit Against Iowa Utilities Board To Reverse Decision Denying Expanded ETC Designation
LTD Broadband, LLC has filed a Petition for Judicial Review with the District Court for Polk County, Iowa seeking review of the Iowa Utilities Board’s November 5, 2021, denial of LTD’s application to expand its existing Eligible Telecommunications Carrier designation.
Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021 Introduced In Senate
The Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021, S.3236, has been introduced in the Senate. If passed, the bill would direct the Federal Communications Commission to reform the Universal Service Fund by, among other things, expanding the contribution base.