Federal Communications Commission
FCC Announces 2nd Round of ACP Tribal Outreach Grant Program Awards
The Federal Communications Commission made final funding allocations for the Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program (ACP Outreach Grant Program), and Tribal Competitive Outreach Program (TCOP) Round 2.
FCC announces $7 million in a new funding round through the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program
The Federal Communications Commission committed nearly $7 million in a new funding round through the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Program, which provides digital tools and services to support students in communities across the country. The funding commitment supports applications from the third application window, benefitting approximately 50,000 students nationwide, including students in California, Colorado, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s Response to Senators Cruz and Thune Regarding the 2.5 GHz Auction
On August 14, Sens Ted Cruz (R-TX) and John Thune (R-SD) wrote to Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel with concerns about the FCC’s failure to grant approximately 90% of licenses won in the 2496-2690 MHz (“2.5 GHz”) auction.
FCC Transitioning to New FOIA Solution on October 1
The Federal Communications Commission currently relies simultaneously on two online case management solutions: FOIA.gov available at https://www.foia.gov and FOIAonline.gov, available at https://foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/home. With the planned retirement of FOIAonline.gov by its host agency, the FCC will transition from FOIAonline to a new online case management solution beginning October 1, 2023.
High-Cost Areas ACP Rules Effective October 2, 2023 (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by benton on Fri, 09/01/2023 - 10:17FCC, USAC and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services enter computer matching program for Lifeline, ACP verification (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by benton on Fri, 09/01/2023 - 10:15FCC Extends Video Relay Services Compensation Period to September 30, 2023 (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by Grace Tepper on Fri, 09/01/2023 - 07:04FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for September 2023 Open Meeting
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced that the items below are tentatively on the agenda for the September Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 21, 2023. The FCC will consider:
FCC Adopts Procedures to Implement Enhanced A-CAM
On July 23, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission adopted the Enhanced A-CAM Order, establishing the Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM) program as a voluntary path for supporting 100/20 Mbps broadband deployment throughout the rural areas served by carriers currently receiving A-CAM support and in areas served by legacy rate-of-return support recipients.