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 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.
Mergers & Acquisitions: Mesa Telecoms Investments Acquiring Dobson Fiber & Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries
The FCC is seeking comment on a Section 214 Application requesting consent for the indirect transfer of control of Dobson Fiber and its wholly-owned subsidiaries to Mesa Telecoms Investments, LLC.
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.
Broadband Organizations Intervene In Consumers’ Research Legal Challenge To Universal Service Fund Contributions
Seven broadband advocacy organizations have been accepted as intervenors in a lawsuit filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit challenging the legality of universal service fund contributions.
Consumers’ Research Files Legal Challenge To FCC’s 4Q 2021 Universal Service Contribution Factor & Universal Service Fund System
A group led by nonprofit organization Consumers’ Research has filed a petition for review challenging the FCC’s approval of the proposed fourth quarter 2021 universal service contribution factor.
USForward Report Recommends Way To Reform The Universal Service Fund – Adding Broadband Revenue Will Cause USF Contribution Factor To Fall Under 4%
A new report sponsored by three broadband advocacy organizations recommends reforming universal service fund contributions by including broadband service revenue in the contribution base.