CommLaw Monitor
What to Expect at the FCC’s August 2017 Open Meeting
Below is Kelley Drye’s preview of the items under consideration at the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC’s or Commission’s) upcoming monthly Open Meeting, to be held on August 3, 2017. Consistent with the trend…
Commission Resolves Long-Pending Stratos and Morris USF Contribution-Related Petitions
In orders issued last week, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) continues what appears to be a trend of resolving long-pending universal service fund (USF) contribution issues. The Orders, released May…
Pai Directs USAC to Improve E-Rate Productivity Center
Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) Chairman Ajit Pai sent a letter this week to Chris Henderson, CEO of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) expressing concern about flaws in USAC’s…
FCC Approves Bidding Weight Rules for Connect America Fund Phase II Auction
At the February 2017 Open Meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) approved an Order finalizing bidding rules for the upcoming Connect America Fund (CAF) Phase II auction where service providers will…
Pai FCC’s First Commission-Level Vote Targets Rural Broadband Access
On January 26, 2017, in its first action under the leadership of Chairman Ajit Pai, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) voted to allow the State Of NY to award up to $170 million in Connect…