Federal Communications Commission
FCC and HUD Partner to Promote Affordable Internet Access for Low-Income Communities
The Federal Communications Commission and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) formalized a partnership to promote awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) among federal housing assistance recipients. The partnership agreement reflects HUD’s commitment to increase outreach activities, alongside the work both agencies are doing to decrease the time it takes for recipients of HUD assistance to sign up for the program.
FCC Seeks Nominations for Six Board Member Positions on the Universal Service Administrative Company Board of Directors
The Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) seeks nominations for the following Board member positions on the Board of Directors of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) listed below for a three-year term:
FCC Helps Hawai'i Wildfire Survivors Stay Connected
To assist those affected by the Hawai’i Wildfires, this temporary waiver of certain Lifeline program eligibility rules will ensure that consumers receiving federal disaster assistance can easily apply for and enroll in the Lifeline program. Because of the exigent circumstances arising from the Hawai’i Wildfires, the FCC finds that there is good cause for further action to ensure that consumers in the affected areas receive critical assistance for their communications needs.
FCC Announces Commencement of Testing of the 6 GHz Band Automated Frequency Coordination Systems (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by dclay@benton.org on Fri, 08/25/2023 - 11:35Comments in FCC's Cybersecurity Labeling for Internet of Things proceeding due September 25 (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by benton on Fri, 08/25/2023 - 06:26Chairwoman Rosenworcel's Response to Members of Congress Regarding the E-Rate Program
On August 14, 2023, Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel responded to lawmakers' concerns about the E-Rate Program and the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking circulated amongst the FCC.
FCC Announces $68 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding
The Federal Communications Commission committed more than $68 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 110,000 students nationwide, including students in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Indiana, Washington, Arizona, and New Mexico.
OMB Approves ACP Transparency Data Collection for Three Years (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by dclay@benton.org on Wed, 08/23/2023 - 15:12Cuba City and Cal-Ore Default Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Awards
Cuba City Telephone Exchange Co. and Cal-Ore Communications notified the Federal Communications Commission of their decisions to withdraw from the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) support program. Cuba City and Cal-Ore’s letters constitute notification to the FCC that these carriers are defaulting on their obligations to meet their service milestones.