WCB Sets ECF Service Delivery Date, Modifies Certification Language
On July 22, 2021, the Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) released a Public Notice setting the service delivery deadline and modifying certain language in one of the certifications for the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) program application.
FCC Announces New Form 477 Process
The FCC’s Office of Economics and Analytics (OEA) will be launching a modernized Form 477 filing interface in July 2021. FCC Form 477 filers will need an individual CORES username and password to log in.
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.
