by Pivot
Tag: USF
NTCA is Latest Organization to File a Legal Challenge to USF Reform Order
The National Telecommunications Cooperative Association today became the third reported organization to challenge the FCC’s recent Universal Service and
Two Lawsuits Filed Against FCC Over Universal Service Reform Order
Two lawsuits have been filed against the FCC over its recent Universal Service and inter-carrier compensation reform order.
FCC Connect America Fund Order Clarifies Inter-Carrier Compensation, VoIP
The FCC’s Universal Service reform order, also known as the Connect America Fund Order, provides details on several mandates, including phantom traffic and VoIP
Universal Service Reform Order Yields a Surprise or Two
The Universal Service and inter-carrier compensation reform order from the FCC was made public on Friday.
Understanding the FCC Approach to ICC Reform
The FCC envisions at least a portion of ICC revenues being recovered through higher monthly charges to subscribers.
It’s Official: FCC Adopts Universal Service Reforms
After months of industry debate, the FCC today voted unanimously to transition today’s high-cost Universal Service fund into a Connect America Fund.
New Website Attempts to Visualize USF Data
Salasznyk told Telecompetitor that he was inspired to create the USFbroadband site because he found data available from the USAC to be difficult to work with
Latest Use of National Broadband Map Leaves a Lot To Be Desired
Two FCC officials tried this week to drum up support for the commission’s plan to reform the Universal Service program by issuing a map.
Stakeholders React to FCC USF Reform
The ACA and the NARUC have offered their take on proposed Universal Service and inter-carrier compensation reforms outlined by FCC Chairman.
FCC Chairman Outlines USF/ICC Reform Proposal
The U.S. is “at the 25-mile marker in a marathon” with the circulation today of a draft proposal for Universal Service and inter-carrier compensation reform.
ABC Plan Draws Controversy Over its Cost Model — But at Least it Has One
The FCC offered to make the price cap carrier’s cost model available to “the commission and the public.” Interested parties were required to complete an
Cable Industry Disputes RUS Claims About Impact of USF Reform on Loan Portfolio
The NCTA today issued a report that disputes claims made by the Rural Utilities Service about the impact of proposed Universal Service reforms.
Blair Levin: Joint USF Reform Proposal Not Technologically Neutral
Blair Levin, who headed up the team that crafted the National Broadband Plan, had some tough words about the frontrunner proposal for Universal Service reform.
Former FCC Bureau Chief Advocates Immediate Phase-Out of Access Charges
Gerald Brock, a former chief of the FCC’s Common Carrier Bureau has penned a position paper calling for the immediate abolishment of the access charge system.
Rural Broadband Alliance: FCC Has “Systemic Disdain” for Rural Telcos
Some members of the Federal Communications Commission have a “systemic disdain” for small rural carriers, the Rural Broadband Alliance argued in a press release issued today.
Rural Carriers Urge FCC Not To Tamper With Brokered Solution
Organizations representing rural telcos urged the commission not to make changes to the brokered USF reform solution.
Cable Industry Begs to Differ on Telco USF Reform Proposals
A joint letter sent to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski today, industry associations representing small and large cable companies protested the telcos’ proposals
Does USF Reform Put RUS Loans at Risk of Default?
Loans recently made to small telcos by the Rural Utilities Service would no longer be “financially feasible” if the FCC caps the Universal Service fund,
Hello America’s Broadband Connectivity Plan
As anticipated, several key players in the telecom industry have submitted a plan, for sweeping changes to the USF and to ICC system.
Rural Telecom Associations Clarify Positions, Seek Input on USF-ICC Reform
In the meantime three rural telco associations have sent a letter to their membership outlining key points of the expected proposal and inviting members to offer their input on
Rural Telecom Industry Consensus Difficult to Find Regarding USF-ICC Reform
A group of small rural telcos is hoping to prevent the broader rural telecom industry from endorsing a USF and ICC reform proposal expected from the U.S. Telecom
Satellite Broadband: We’re Best Option for 40% of Unserved Broadband Homes
The FCC has previously stated that about seven million homes lack access to broadband, which would put the satellite companies’ target number at around
Telco Groups Hope to Go Viral With Rural Broadband Campaign
A Facebook page, a Twitter account, a YouTube video and an automated web application for sending email are all part of a new program, Save Rural Broadband,
Latest FCC Rural Broadband Report Provides Nice Summary but Little New Data
FCC’s new report, titled “Bringing Broadband to Rural America: Update to report on a rural broadband strategy,” was created in cooperation with the USDA.