Republicans Seek FCC Briefing on USTelecom Petition
October 30, 2018
House Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) and Telecommunications Subcommittee Chairman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) want more information from the Federal Communications Commission on a petition from USTelecom seeking regulatory relief from some unbundling requirements, as well as details on the agency’s recent Connect America Fund broadband subsidy auction. The lawmakers are seeking a committee staff briefing on the issues, according to a letter to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. An FCC spokesman said the agency is working to set up the briefing.
Republicans Seek FCC Briefing on USTelecom Petition