FCC Seeks Comment on Affordable Connectivity Program Petition Filed by Competitive Carriers Association

The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on the petition filed by Competitive Carriers Association seeking a temporary waiver of the FCC’s rules that would provide an additional 60 days from April 15, 2022 for providers to apply the Affordable Connectivity Program benefit to all plans. While CCA’s member companies who participate in the ACP have worked diligently to be ready for the April 15 deadline, the deadline has not provided enough time for all members to make the necessary modifications to their systems. Work is underway, but some necessary adjustments will not be complete by the April 15, 2022 deadline. A limited, temporary extension of the deadline by 60 days will allow providers to ensure that all their internet plans are ready and will have little impact on consumers in the meantime. Interested parties may file comments on or before April 8, 2022. All filings must refer to WC Docket No. 21-450.