WCB seeks comment on Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority's petition for Eligible Telecommunications Carrier designation by the Commission conditioned upon and effective as of the relinquishment of its existing state ETC designation.
The Commission finds the public interest would be served by creating a consolidated docket and allowing further comment concerning recent grants of applications consenting to the assignment of broadcast television licenses.
FCC proposes to strengthen management of the Universal Service Fund (USF) by reforming administrative processes, improving its oversight of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), minimizing operating costs, and reconfiguring USAC's Board.
The Commission adopted a Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks comment on several improvements to the Rural Health Care Program. The accompanying Order permits the use of previously approved rural rates for funding year 2027.
D2D is rapidly advancing, spurring major U.S. investments and spectrum deals. The FCC proposes allowing some unlicensed band devices to connect with authorized satellites, supporting innovation and strengthening U.S. D2D leadership.