Comment Dates Set on Proposed FCC Subsidy Auction in Competitive RLEC Areas
Comments are due March 8, replies April 8, on an FCC Further NPRM seeking to auction off subsidies in rural telco areas largely or completely served by unsubsidized competitors, said a proposed rule in Wednesday's Federal Register. Input is sought…
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on how to structure the subsidy auction, address conversions to broadband-only lines and address legacy support in tribal areas. Commissioners approved the FNPRM Dec. 12 with an order offering rate-of-return telcos more USF support in exchange for more 25/3 Mbps broadband service (see 1812120039).