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.
Commission Clarifies Definition of “Publicly Available” Rural Health Care Telecom Program Urban Rate Documentation
On May 12, 2021, the Wireline Competition Bureau found that the urban rate documentation submitted by a rural health care providers (HCP) were, in fact, “publicly available” because the rates were provided upon request on a non-confidential basis and submitted to USAC in public filings.
USAC Submits Annual Report
On March 31, 2021, USAC submitted its annual report to the FCC. It contains highlights of the year, by program.
WCB Announces E-rate and RHC Inflation-Based Caps
On March 19, 2021, the Wireline Competition Bureau released a Public Notice announcing the E-rate and Rural Health Care (RHC) programs’ funding caps for 2021.
USAC Announces E-rate Demand Estimate for FY2021
On March 26, 2021, USAC estimated the demand for E-rate services at $3.03 billion for Funding Year 2021.
