FCC Addresses Requests for Waiver of Emergency Connectivity Fund $400/Device Support Cap

The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau addressed seven requests for waivers of the $400 maximum reasonable support amount for connected devices reimbursed through the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program. The bureau found five of the petitioners demonstrated special circumstances that justify a waiver of the $400 support amount cap for connected devices. The bureau denied the remaining two requests, finding the petitioners failed to present special circumstances to justify a waiver. The bureau directed the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) to complete its review of the seven funding requests and recommend a commitment, denial or revised decision based on a complete review and analysis no later than 60 days.