FCC Issues FAQs for Emergency Connectivity Fund Program
The FCC on June 25 announced in an ECF Workshop that it had posted the responses to Frequently Asked Questions on its website.
USAC Identifies Nearly $380 Million in Rollover Funds for RHC Program
In a letter submitted June 22, 2021, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) told the Wireline Competition Bureau that, as of March 31, 2021, $379.97 million is available for carry-forward for the Rural Health Care Program in Funding Year (FY) 2021.
WCB Extends Special Construction Service Delivery Deadline
On June 21, 2021, the Wireline Competition Bureau partially granted the request for waiver of the service delivery deadline by the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition.
FCC Announces ECF Webinar
Today, the FCC released a Public Notice stating that on June 25, starting at 2 p.m. EDT, the FCC will host a virtual webinar to provide information on the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF), on fcc.gov/live.
FCC Announces ECF Window to Open June 29
Today, the FCC announced the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) 45-day filing window will open on June 29, 2021. The deadline for applications is August 13, 2021.
Proposed 3Q 2021 USF Contribution Factor Set at 31.8%
In a Public Notice released June 10, 2021, the FCC announced that the proposed Universal Service Fund (USF) contribution factor for the third quarter of 2021 will be 31.8 percent. This is a decrease from the contribution factor of 33.4 percent for the second quarter of 2021.
