Telecom Groups Seek Graduated FCC Response to Missing CAF Speed, Latency
Three telecom groups sought a graduated, escalating FCC response to noncompliance with Connect America Fund speed and latency requirements. Currently, "even a one percent miss" results "in suspension of funding," ITTA, USTelecom and the Wireless ISP Association reported telling an…
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aide to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. That makes it "more difficult for CAF recipients to meet buildout milestones and performance obligations going forward," said a filing posted Tuesday in docket 10-90. Such a compliance gap below 5 percent would have no consequences, under their plan; 5-10 percent would mean quarterly reporting mandates; and 10-15 percent would also mean withholding CAF support unless it narrowed to 5 percent or less within a year.