FCC Opens Review of Arvig, BEVCOMM Broadband Support Claims
The Minnesota companies said a local competitor does not offer voice service.

The Minnesota companies said a local competitor does not offer voice service.
WASHINGTON, Aug 15 2024 – A federal agency is planning to take a close look at whether two broadband providers deserve millions more dollars in future support after what they say was a flawed allocation process.
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking input on claims that two Midwest broadband providers saw lower Enhanced ACAM support because a competitor was misclassified.
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Providers had asked for several changes, including to how the agency determined the presence of unsubsidized competitors.
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