FCC Extends Rip-and-Replace Deadlines for 4 Carriers
The FCC Wednesday extended deadlines for four carriers to remove, replace and dispose of Huawei and ZTE equipment from their networks. The deadline for Mediacom Communications was extended from Jan. 15 to April 15, for NfinityLink Communications from Feb. 15…
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to Aug. 15, for Vitelcom Cellular from Jan. 11 to July 11 and for Country Wireless from Feb. 24 to Aug. 23. The Wireline Bureau evaluated the need for an extension as presented in each petition. In the case of Country Wireless, the provider said completing the process by the deadline was “materially affected by the lack of full funding for the required work, coupled with its status as a small rural provider with limited financial resources to spare for this work," the notice said. The FCC encouraged submitting petitions as soon as providers realized they needed an extension: “Recipients should fully explain and support their assertions with specific facts showing why they cannot meet their existing removal, replacement, and disposal term, so that the Bureau can review the sufficiency of the request.” Lawmakers are evaluating legislative vehicles to allocate an additional $3.1 billion, ensuring full reimbursement of rip-and-replace participants' costs (see 2401240001).