USAC’s universal service fund size projections for the second quarter of 2021 show an increase to support mechanism demand. This will result in an increase to the next USF contribution factor.
January 2021 News Update
An update on news from January 2021.
FCC Digital Opportunity Data Collection – Fixed Broadband Service Providers
The FCC’s Digital Opportunity Data Collection requires fixed providers to report where they offer services, as well as the speed and latency of those services.
FCC Releases 14th Broadband Deployment Report; Concludes U.S. Broadband Deployment Is “Reasonable & Timely”
The FCC has released the Fourteenth Broadband Deployment Report, concluding for the third straight year that broadband is being deployed in the U.S. on a reasonable and timely basis.
Broadband Mapping: FCC Releases Digital Opportunity Data Collection Third Report & Order
The FCC has released a new Digital Opportunity Data Collection order that moves the agency closer to producing more accurate broadband maps.
Recent Mergers & Acquisitions In The Communications Industry
An update on recent mergers and acquisitions in the communications industry.
FCC To Create $3.2 Billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program To Provide Discounted Broadband Service During COVID-19 Pandemic
The FCC is seeking comment on the creation of an Emergency Broadband Benefit Program which will provide discounts to eligible households on the cost of broadband service and certain connected devices.
December 2020 News Update
An update on news from December 2020.
SEC Files Lawsuit Against Ripple For Unregistered Sale Of Digital Asset XRP
The SEC has filed a lawsuit against Ripple Labs Inc. and two of its executives, alleging the sale of digital assets known as XRP in a years-long unregistered securities offering to investors in the U.S. and worldwide.
FinCEN’s Proposed Cryptocurrency Regulations Target Unhosted Wallets
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network – FinCEN – has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking which proposes new regulations aimed at cracking down on unhosted wallets and subjecting them to know your customer requirements.