FCC
Rip-and-Replace Continues to Feel Funding Shortfall, FCC Says
Just 14 companies have finished replacing gear from Huawei and ZTE.
USF
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 expanded the Universal Service Fund to ensure that all Americans, especially those in rural or low income communities, have broadband access. The FCC administers the fund through four programs: High Cost Support Mechanism, Low Income Support Mechanism, Rural Health Care Support Mechanism, and Schools and Libraries Support Mechanism.
FCC
TDS Telecom Requests FCC Approval of ILEC Ownership Transfer
The companies told the FCC that the transaction will serve the public interest.
WTA
AT&T CEO: Big Tech Should Pay Its Fair Share
‘Why shouldn’t [Big Tech] participate in ensuring affordable and equitable access to the services of today?’ AT&T says
Sixth Circuit
Chamber of Commerce Joins ISPs in Pushing Sixth Circuit to Hear Net Neutrality Case
The FCC wants the case moved to the D.C. Circuit, which has previously ruled in the agency's favor on net neutrality.
Eighth Circuit
DOJ and FCC Defend Digital Discrimination Rules to Eighth Circuit
Industry groups sued to block the rules in February. Oral arguments are set for late September.
WTA–Advocates for Rural Broadband
Groups Pressure FCC to Make ISPs Pay For Universal Service
The groups want the FCC to reconsider its April decision to exempt broadband ISPs from helping sustain the USF.
USF
AT&T: Big Tech Needs to Help Fund the USF
USF contribution base should include tech companies, AT&T says
FCC
Supreme Court will Review E-Rate False Claims Act Case
An AT&T subsidiary argues it should not be subject to higher penalties for false remibursement claims.
DC Circuit
FCC Moves to End USF Litigation
Consumers’ Research lost in the Sixth Circuit and lost in the Eleventh Circuit. Last Monday, the Supreme Court declined to review those decisions.
FCC
TruConnect Asking FCC to Approve Lifeline Certification
The company says it could transition former ACP subscribers to other subsidized plans.
FCC
FCC Increases Universal Service Fund Contribution Fee for Q3
The contribution factor will go up to 34.4 percent from 32.8 percent.
USTelecom
Vernonburg Group Calls for Urgent Universal Service Overhaul
Trade groups join a push to use USF to fund affordable connectivity efforts.
Eleventh Circuit
Supreme Court Will Not Review Legality of FCC's Universal Service Fund
A conservative advocacy group has been challenging the $8 billion fund in court.
FCC
Carolina West Wireless Wants More USF Support
The company said it may have to shut down money-losing cell towers.
Geoffrey Starks
FCC Seeks To Help Schools, Libraries Defend Against Cyber Threats
A proposed $200 million pilot program was approved by a 3-2 vote
E-Rate
FCC Likely to Approve Cybersecurity Funding for Schools and Libraries
Industry advocates want clarification as the FCC moves ahead with cybersecurity funding for educational institutions
