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.
GAO Denies LightBox Challenge Of FCC Broadband Fabric Mapping Contract Award - FCC Moves Forward With CostQuest Fabric
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has denied a bid protest filed by LightBox Parent, LP challenging the FCC’s decision to award a $44.9 million contract to CostQuest Associates Inc. to create a Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric.
News Update - February 2022
An update on important news during February 2022.
FCC Issues Notice Of Inquiry To Examine Internet Global Routing System Vulnerabilities
The FCC has released a Notice Of Inquiry to investigate “the vulnerabilities of the Internet’s global routing system.”
FCC Rural Digital Opportunity Fund – RDOF News Update
This post contains an update on the latest news about the FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction.
FCC Releases Information On Applications For Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program – 161 Applications Accepted – Roughly $5.6 Billion In Funding Requested
The FCC has released further details on the applications filed to participate in the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program.
Supply Chain Annual Reports – Providers Of Advanced Communications Services Must File No Later Than May 5, 2022
The FCC has announced that providers of advanced communications services must submit a Supply Chain Annual Report, no later than May 5, 2022, detailing whether their networks contain or use “covered” communications equipment or services.
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.
3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative Files Motion To Dismiss Capital Credits Lawsuit
3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative has filed a motion to dismiss the class action lawsuit filed against it by Native American members of the Blackfeet Tribe concerning over $8 million in capital credits.
News Update - January 2022
An update on news from January 2022.