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In Auction Default, Indiana ISP Hands Back Broadband Locations to FCC
RTC is handing back nearly half of the locations won in the RDOF auction.
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In August 2019, the FCC adopted a $20.4 billion Rural Digital Opportunity Fund to expand high-speed fixed broadband service to underserved areas. Phase I of the program concluded on November 25, 2020, but the overall program will continue through 2028 as funding is distributed.
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FCC Still a No on Broadband Subsidies for Musk's Starlink
Agency said petition under review was filed about 45 months late.
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SATT Seeks $1.8M RDOF Transfer to Avoid FCC Default Penalties
The FCC found the transfer in the public interest, provided South Central Connect submitted the necessary financial and legal documents.
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ISPs, Banks Still Want Looser Financing Rules for FCC Subsidy
Some commenters wanted a lower minimum Weiss rating, but many have pushed for a different standard entirely.
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Mecklenburg Electric Coop Seeks Relief From CAF II Mess
EMPOWER says existing FCC financing rules could imperil its ability to affordably serve locations in three Virginia counties.
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Senate Bill Would Provide States with Defaulted Broadband Funds
The bill would ensure that states have the money to connect unserved addresses.
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Former FCC Chairman Urges County-Level BEAD Project Areas
‘Searchlight urged [states] to think about an entire county as the relevant project area,' said former FCC chairman.
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ISP Seeks RDOF Waiver to Solve Duplicative Broadband Grants
Resound Networks requested to waive its RDOF obligations for 21 census blocks that received duplicate broadband funding.
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Broadband Providers, Bankers Want FCC Not to Rely on Weiss Ratings
USTelecom, NCTA, WISPA, and RDOF winners joined the banking industry in suggesting the agency ditch the standard.
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Study: CAF II ISPs Stopped Serving Many Locations After Funding Ended
While not a violation of FCC rules, a former deputy bureau chief said she was surprised to see such a drop off.
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EMPOWER Seeks Lighter FCC Financing Rules as Part of RiverStreet Deal
EMPOWER would be on the hook for a letter of credit equal to six years of subsidy support without a waiver.
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ISP Inland Cellular Seeking Commnet's RDOF Obligation
FCC seeks comment on transfer of Commnet's RDOF award.
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FCC Denies Requests for RDOF Amnesty
The agency said its rules are flexible enough to make blanket amnesty unnecessary.
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Construction Costs Cause Latest RDOF Defaults
Missouri and Texas providers are the latest to default on RDOF locations
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NTCA CEO Dings Cable for RDOF Defaults
Charter and Altice have been handing locations back to the FCC.
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Louisiana State Watchdog Wants More RDOF Oversight
It's "unclear whether all RDOF providers will meet the service milestones set by the FCC," the state's legislative auditor wrote.
