The FCC has released the 5G adjustment factor values that will be used for disaggregating legacy high-cost support that some mobile wireless providers currently receive.
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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.
October 2020 - News Update
An update on news from October 2020.
FCC Revises Intercarrier Compensation Charges For 8YY Toll Free Calls
The FCC has released a Report And Order which reforms certain intercarrier compensation charges for 8YY traffic.
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.
August 2020 News Update
An update on important news from August 2020
FCC Extends Waiver Of Certain Lifeline Program Rules Through November 30th
The FCC has extended prior waivers of certain Lifeline program rules governing recertification, reverification, general de-enrollment, subscriber usage, income documentation, and documentation requirements for subscribers residing in rural areas on Tribal lands through November 30, 2020.
FCC Creates New 988 Suicide Hotline
The FCC has established 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors.
FCC Announces Compliance Dates For Reassigned Numbers Database Recordkeeping
The FCC has announced compliance dates for the Reassigned Numbers Database recordkeeping requirement. Beginning July 27, 2020, voice service providers must maintain records of the most recent date each number was permanently disconnected and must age telephone numbers for at least 45 days after disconnection and before reassignment.