{"description":"Documents matching 'changed telecommunications carrier receive universal'","count":2017,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=changed+telecommunications+carrier+receive+universal&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Connect America Fund, Alaska Connect Fund, ETC Annual Reports and Certifications, Telecommunications Carriers Eligible To Receive Universal Service Support, Universal Service Reform-Mobility Fund; Correction","type":"Rule","abstract":"This document corrects an error in the regulatory text of a Federal Register document that amended existing rules and requirements governing the management and administration of the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission) Universal Service Fund high- cost program. The summary was published in the Federal Register on April 10, 2024, and this document corrects the final regulations in that document.","document_number":"2024-30967","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/27/2024-30967/connect-america-fund-alaska-connect-fund-etc-annual-reports-and-certifications-telecommunications","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-27/pdf/2024-30967.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-30967.pdf?1735220731","publication_date":"2024-12-27","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"November 25, 2024.\n \n \n List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 36 \n Communications common <span class=\"match\">carriers</span>, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, <span class=\"match\">Telecommunications</span>, Telephone, Uniform System of Accounts. \n \n Accordingly, 47 CFR part 36 is corrected by making the following correcting amendment: \n \n PART 36—JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS PROCEDURES; STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR SEPARATING <span class=\"match\">TELECOMMUNICATIONS</span> PROPERTY COSTS, REVENUES, EXPENSES, TAXES AND RESERVES FOR <span class=\"match\">TELECOMMUNICATIONS</span> COMPANIES \n \n \n 1. The authority citation for part 36 continues to read as follows:"},{"title":"Connect America Fund, Alaska Connect Fund, ETC Annual Reports and Certifications, Telecommunications Carriers Eligible To Receive Universal Service Support, Universal Service Reform-Mobility Fund","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved, for a period of three years, an information collection associated with the rules for the Connect America Fund contained in the Commission's Connect America Fund Order (Order) of April 10, 2024. This document is consistent with the Order, which stated that the Commission would publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of the revised information collection requirements.","document_number":"2025-02958","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/02/24/2025-02958/connect-america-fund-alaska-connect-fund-etc-annual-reports-and-certifications-telecommunications","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-02-24/pdf/2025-02958.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-02958.pdf?1740145510","publication_date":"2025-02-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"of high-cost <span class=\"match\">universal</span> service support.\n \n \n <span class=\"match\">Carriers</span> will identify, from among the locations they have already submitted and certified in USAC's High Cost <span class=\"match\">Universal</span> Broadband (HUBB) portal, the locations where they have an active subscriber (deployment locations are reported under OMB Control Number 3060-1228, and active locations will be reported under this control number). From those subscriber locations, USAC will then select a random sample from which the <span class=\"match\">carrier</span> will be required to perform testing for speed and latency. <span class=\"match\">Carriers</span> that do not"},{"title":"Protecting Consumers From Unauthorized Carrier Changes and Related Unauthorized Charges: Truth-in-Billing and Billing Format","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Commission seeks comment on whether the current slamming and truth-in-billing rules remain necessary today to protect consumers. The Commission proposes changes to modernize and simplify these rules to reflect the evolution of the telecommunications marketplace, retain core consumer protections against unauthorized carriers switches and charges, and reduce regulatory burdens. The Commission seeks comment on whether the slamming rules remain necessary, and if such rules are necessary, the document proposes to modernize and streamline the current rules consistent with the statutory requirements of section 258 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act). The Commission seeks comment on whether the truth-in-billing rules remain necessary and if such rules are necessary, the Commission seeks comment on streamlining them.","document_number":"2025-16089","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/22/2025-16089/protecting-consumers-from-unauthorized-carrier-changes-and-related-unauthorized-charges","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-22/pdf/2025-16089.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-16089.pdf?1755780349","publication_date":"2025-08-22","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"for proving consent for a <span class=\"match\">carrier</span> <span class=\"match\">change</span>. Specifically, a new rule that states: \n \n No <span class=\"match\">telecommunications</span> <span class=\"match\">carrier</span> shall submit or execute a <span class=\"match\">change</span> on the behalf of a subscriber in the subscriber's selection of a provider of <span class=\"match\">telecommunications</span> service except in accordance with <span class=\"match\">carrier</span> procedures reasonably designed to obtain verification of the consent of the subscriber. No <span class=\"match\">telecommunications</span> <span class=\"match\">carrier</span> may engage in any material misrepresentation to obtain a subscriber's consent to <span class=\"match\">change</span> a provider of <span class=\"match\">telecommunications</span> service. In the event of a"},{"title":"Connect America Fund, Alaska Connect Fund, ETC Annual Reports and Certifications, Telecommunications Carriers Eligible To Receive Universal Service Support, Universal Service Reform-Mobility Fund","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopts a Report and Order (Order) amending existing rules and requirements governing the management and administration of the Commission's Universal Service Fund (USF) high-cost program. The modifications adopted in the Order streamline processes, align timelines, and refine certain rules to more precisely address specific situations experienced by carriers.","document_number":"2024-06292","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/10/2024-06292/connect-america-fund-alaska-connect-fund-etc-annual-reports-and-certifications-telecommunications","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-10/pdf/2024-06292.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-06292.pdf?1712666716","publication_date":"2024-04-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"the Commission's current rules, when a <span class=\"match\">carrier</span> that owns multiple study areas within a state wants to merge these commonly-owned study areas, the <span class=\"match\">carrier</span> is not required to petition the Commission. However, allowing <span class=\"match\">carriers</span> to merge study areas that <span class=\"match\">receive</span> support under different mechanisms creates opportunities for <span class=\"match\">carriers</span> to manipulate the Commission's support. For example, if a <span class=\"match\">carrier</span> seeks to merge two study areas in a state, one of which <span class=\"match\">receives</span> legacy rate-of-return support and another that <span class=\"match\">receives</span> model-based support, it would be difficult"},{"title":"Connect America Fund, Alaska Connect Fund, Connect America Fund-Alaska Plan, ETC Annual Reports and Certifications, Telecommunications Carriers Eligible To Receive Universal Service Support, Universal Service Reform-Mobility Fund","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) has long recognized that rural and high-cost areas of Alaska are some of the hardest and most costly to serve in the country, with many residents lacking access to high-quality, affordable broadband that maintains parity with the technological advances that consumers living elsewhere in the nation enjoy. In this document, the Commission takes important and necessary steps to ensure continued support for the advancement of modern mobile and fixed broadband service in Alaska.","document_number":"2024-29485","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/31/2024-29485/connect-america-fund-alaska-connect-fund-connect-america-fund-alaska-plan-etc-annual-reports-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-31/pdf/2024-29485.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-29485.pdf?1735566309","publication_date":"2024-12-31","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"ACF support; \n • The second 12 months (2030), the <span class=\"match\">carrier</span> will <span class=\"match\">receive</span> 30% of the difference between ACF Transition and Fixed ACF support; \n • The third 12 months (2031), the <span class=\"match\">carrier</span> will <span class=\"match\">receive</span> 15% of the difference between ACF Transition and Fixed ACF support; \n • Thereafter, the <span class=\"match\">carrier</span> will <span class=\"match\">receive</span> whatever, if any, Fixed ACF support for which they are authorized for the remainder of the support term. \n \n Table 1—Examples of Transitional Support \n \n Support year \n Example 1: <span class=\"match\">Carrier</span> A <span class=\"match\">receives</span> $1 million in ACF transition support and is eligible"},{"title":"Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization; Bridging the Digital Divide for Low-Income Consumers; Telecommunications Carriers Eligible for Universal Service Support; Affordable Connectivity Program; Emergency Broadband Benefit Program","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks to ensure that Lifeline services are used to benefit and support eligible low-income Americans, that the program's funding is protected from waste, fraud, and abuse, and that service providers are in compliance with Commission rules. The Commission also seeks to update and streamline Lifeline and related rules.","document_number":"2026-06531","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/03/2026-06531/lifeline-and-link-up-reform-and-modernization-bridging-the-digital-divide-for-low-income-consumers","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-03/pdf/2026-06531.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06531.pdf?1775133915","publication_date":"2026-04-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"Bureau-approved <span class=\"match\">universal</span> Annual Recertification Form, except where state law, state regulation, a state Lifeline administrator, or a state agency requires eligible <span class=\"match\">telecommunications</span> <span class=\"match\">carriers</span> to use state-specific Lifeline recertification forms. \n (3) The National Verifier, state Lifeline administrator, or other state agency must provide to each eligible <span class=\"match\">telecommunications</span> <span class=\"match\">carrier</span> the results of its annual re-certification efforts with respect to that eligible <span class=\"match\">telecommunications</span> <span class=\"match\">carrier's</span> subscribers. \n (4) If an eligible <span class=\"match\">telecommunications</span> <span class=\"match\">carrier</span> has been"},{"title":"Connect America Fund, Alaska Connect Fund, ETC Annual Reports and Certifications, Telecommunications Carriers Eligible To Receive Universal Service Support, Universal Service Reform-Mobility Fund","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved, for a period of three years, an information collection associated with the rules for the Connect America Fund contained in the Commission's Connect America Fund Order (Order) published April 10, 2024, WC Docket No. 10-90 et al., FCC 23-87. This document is consistent with the Order, which stated that the Commission would publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of the revised information collection requirement.","document_number":"2024-27481","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/25/2024-27481/connect-america-fund-alaska-connect-fund-etc-annual-reports-and-certifications-telecommunications","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-25/pdf/2024-27481.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-27481.pdf?1732283123","publication_date":"2024-11-25","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"of each year will be used to calculate <span class=\"match\">universal</span> service support for each study area and is filed by NECA with the Commission on October 1 of each year. \n See \n 47 CFR 54.1307. An incumbent LEC is defined as a <span class=\"match\">carrier</span> that meets the definition of “incumbent local exchange <span class=\"match\">carrier</span>” in section 51.5 of the Commission's rules. \n See \n 47 CFR 51.5.\n \n \n In March 2016, the Commission adopted the Rate-of-Return Reform Order to continue modernizing the <span class=\"match\">universal</span> service support mechanisms for rate-of-return <span class=\"match\">carriers</span>. Connect America Fund et al., Report and"},{"title":"Price Cap Business Data Services; Regulation of Business Data Services for Rate-of-Return Local Exchange Carriers","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks comment on its proposed rules to eliminate rate regulation and tariffing obligations for business data services provided by incumbent local exchange carriers in light of technological and marketplace changes and recent Executive Orders and Commission initiatives. The Commission alternatively seeks comment on updates to its regulatory framework and competitive market tests to better align with current market conditions based on current data.","document_number":"2025-16981","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/04/2025-16981/price-cap-business-data-services-regulation-of-business-data-services-for-rate-of-return-local","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-04/pdf/2025-16981.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-16981.pdf?1756903514","publication_date":"2025-09-04","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"incumbent local exchange <span class=\"match\">carriers</span> (LECs or <span class=\"match\">carriers</span>), concluding that reducing government intervention and allowing market forces to continue working would spur entry, innovation, and competition in the markets served by price cap <span class=\"match\">carriers</span>. In 2018, the Commission took similar deregulatory actions to relieve some BDS provided by rate-of-return <span class=\"match\">carriers</span> receiving Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM) support or other forms of fixed <span class=\"match\">universal</span> service fund support (electing rate-of-return <span class=\"match\">carriers</span>) fixed high-cost <span class=\"match\">universal</span> service support from"},{"title":"Protecting Against National Security Threats in Domestic Telecommunications Service","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (Pub. L. 116-124, 134 Stat. 158 (2020) (codified as amended at 47 U.S.C. 1601-1609)) mandates that the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) publish and maintain a list of communications equipment and services (i.e., the Covered List) that have been determined by agencies with national security responsibilities to pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of U.S. persons. In this document, the Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes to exclude entities identified on the \"Covered List\" from providing domestic interstate telecommunications services pursuant to blanket authority under section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (47 U.S.C. 214). The NPRM also seeks comment on other potential exclusions from blanket authority under section 214 and other related measures.","document_number":"2026-09190","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/08/2026-09190/protecting-against-national-security-threats-in-domestic-telecommunications-service","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-08/pdf/2026-09190.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09190.pdf?1778157919","publication_date":"2026-05-08","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":" 94.84 \n \n \n Wired <span class=\"match\">Telecommunications</span> <span class=\"match\">Carriers</span> \n 517111 \n 1,500 employees \n 3,403 \n 3,027 \n 88.95 \n \n \n Wireless <span class=\"match\">Telecommunications</span> <span class=\"match\">Carriers</span> (except Satellite) \n 517112 \n 1,500 employees \n 1,184 \n 1,081 \n 91.30 \n \n \n <span class=\"match\">Telecommunications</span> Resellers \n 517121 \n 1,500 employees \n 955 \n 847 \n 88.69 \n \n \n Satellite <span class=\"match\">Telecommunications</span> \n 517410 \n $44 million \n 332 \n 195 \n 58.73 \n \n \n All Other <span class=\"match\">Telecommunications</span> \n 517810 \n $40 million \n 1,673 \n 1,007 \n 60.19 \n \n \n \n Table 2—<span class=\"match\">Telecommunications</span> Service Provider Data \n \n \n 2024 <span class=\"match\">Universal</span> service monitoring report"},{"title":"Analog Telecommunications Relay Service Modernization","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes to modernize its telecommunications relay services (TRS) rules and seeks comment on phasing out the mandatory status of traditional TTY-based relay services (TTY Relay) under state TRS programs; recognizing additional forms of internet-based TRS, such as internet Protocol Speech-to-Speech (IP STS) and real-time text (RTT)-based relay as compensable forms of TRS; establishing a temporary, national certification process for analog relay providers and user registration and verification requirements; and updating or eliminating obsolete rules to all forms of TRS. Through these proposals, the Commission aims to align TRS with today's communications landscape, better serve the needs of relay users, ensure the continued availability of TRS through the transition from legacy communications network, to modern, IP-based networks, and continue to protect the integrity of the TRS program through the prevention of waste, fraud, and abuse.","document_number":"2025-24210","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/02/2025-24210/analog-telecommunications-relay-service-modernization","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-02/pdf/2025-24210.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-24210.pdf?1767188718","publication_date":"2026-01-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"IP CTS, IP Relay, or RTT-based relay service) but may require new communication services or equipment due to network <span class=\"match\">changes</span> or device obsolescence. How can consumers be informed of prerequisite service or equipment <span class=\"match\">changes</span> and how to obtain them? What options are available for coordination among interested parties for ensuring that analog TRS users who need it <span class=\"match\">receive</span> additional assistance? Are services obtained through <span class=\"match\">universal</span> service programs and equipment obtained through equipment distribution programs sufficiently compatible for the equipment"},{"title":"Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Service Modernization","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes to modernize its telecommunications relay services (TRS) rules and seeks comment on the use of automatic speech recognition (ASR) for speech-to- text conversion and advanced text-to-speech technologies for Internet Protocol (IP) Relay Service; the need for metrics for IP Relay quality; the compatibility of IP Relay with Real-Time Text (RTT) technology; adding captioning functionality to Video Relay Service (VRS) platforms; amending VRS calling rules for calls to U.S. embassies and consulates by U.S. residents while traveling abroad; adjusting VRS call center requirements; streamlining TRS provider certification and user registration processes; updating or eliminating obsolete rules; and closing outdated dockets. With these proposals, the Commission presents targeted reforms that align internet-based TRS with twenty-first century technological advancements in relay services that can better serve the needs of persons with disabilities while securing the viability and enhancing the effectiveness and functional equivalency of internet-based TRS.","document_number":"2026-05213","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/17/2026-05213/internet-based-telecommunications-relay-service-modernization","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-17/pdf/2026-05213.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05213.pdf?1773665121","publication_date":"2026-03-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"substantive <span class=\"match\">changes</span> in their TRS programs within 60 days after they occur, and must certify that the state TRS program continues to meet federal minimum standards after implementing the substantive <span class=\"match\">change</span>. \n (2) Internet-based TRS providers certified under this section must notify the Commission of substantive <span class=\"match\">changes</span> in their TRS programs, services, and features within 60 days after such <span class=\"match\">changes</span> occur, and must certify that the interstate TRS provider continues to meet Federal minimum standards after implementing the substantive <span class=\"match\">change</span>. Substantive"},{"title":"Reforming the High-Cost Program for an All-IP Future, Connect America Fund: A National Broadband Plan for Our Future High-Cost Universal Support","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that kicks off a process to examine how the Commission can make some of its high-cost mechanisms even more efficient and effective into the future. Ensuring a predictable High-Cost Program for years to come--call it High-Cost Modernization--will provide continuing support for our Build America Agenda, supercharge American leadership in Artificial Intelligence (AI) by efficiently supporting the broadband-capable networks upon which AI-enhanced applications and services will be delivered and accessed, and will help accelerate the transition to Internet Protocol (IP) networks.","document_number":"2026-11353","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/05/2026-11353/reforming-the-high-cost-program-for-an-all-ip-future-connect-america-fund-a-national-broadband-plan","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-05/pdf/2026-11353.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11353.pdf?1780577120","publication_date":"2026-06-05","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"\n 645 \n 548 \n 84.96 \n \n \n Competitive Local Exchange <span class=\"match\">Carriers</span> (CLECs) \n 4,049 \n 3,853 \n 95.16 \n \n \n Incumbent Local Exchange <span class=\"match\">Carriers</span> (Incumbent LECs) \n 1,175 \n 920 \n 78.30 \n \n \n Interexchange <span class=\"match\">Carriers</span> (IXCs) \n 112 \n 92 \n 82.14 \n \n \n Local Exchange <span class=\"match\">Carriers</span> (LECs) \n 5,224 \n 4,773 \n 82.14 \n \n \n Operator Service Providers (OSPs) \n 26 \n 24 \n 92.31 \n \n \n Other Toll <span class=\"match\">Carriers</span> \n 72 \n 69 \n 95.83 \n \n \n Wired <span class=\"match\">Telecommunications</span> <span class=\"match\">Carriers</span> \n 4,971 \n 4,531 \n 91.15 \n \n \n Wireless <span class=\"match\">Telecommunications</span> <span class=\"match\">Carriers</span> (except Satellite) \n 608 \n 522 \n 85.86 \n \n \n The RFA"},{"title":"Promoting Fair and Open Competitive Bidding in the E-Rate Program; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) takes action to reinforce the success and integrity of the E-Rate program by establishing a competitive bidding portal and document repository to strengthen the E-Rate program's competitive bidding rules as well as other actions to simplify and streamline program processes and procedures for E-Rate participants. In addition, the Commission adopts changes to streamline and simplify the E-Rate program while maintaining the integrity of the program and grant an Order on Reconsideration. These actions will provide greater transparency into the applicants' competitive bidding and bid evaluation and selection processes, and protect the program against waste, fraud, and abuse.","document_number":"2026-10011","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/19/2026-10011/promoting-fair-and-open-competitive-bidding-in-the-e-rate-program-schools-and-libraries-universal","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-19/pdf/2026-10011.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10011.pdf?1779108315","publication_date":"2026-05-19","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"Wired <span class=\"match\">Telecommunications</span> <span class=\"match\">Carriers</span> \n 517111 \n 1,500 employees \n 3,403 \n 3,027 \n 88.95 \n \n \n \n Wireless <span class=\"match\">Telecommunications</span> <span class=\"match\">Carriers</span> (except Satellite) \n 517112 \n 1,500 employees \n 1,184 \n 1,081 \n 91.30 \n \n \n All Other <span class=\"match\">Telecommunications</span> \n 517810 \n $40 million \n 1,673 \n 1,007 \n 60.19 \n \n \n Libraries and Archives \n 519210 \n $21 million \n 2,030 \n 1,891 \n 93.15 \n \n \n Schools \n 611110 \n $20 million \n \n 14,088\n 1 \n \n 14,087 \n 99.99 \n \n \n \n Table 2—<span class=\"match\">Telecommunications</span> Service Provider Data \n \n \n 2024 <span class=\"match\">Universal</span> service monitoring report <span class=\"match\">telecommunications</span> service"},{"title":"Connect America Fund, Alaska Connect Fund, Connect America Fund-Alaska Plan et al.","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) further refines the Alaska high-cost mobile-support programs to ensure efficient use of scarce universal service funds that will bring 5G-NR to Americans living, working, and traveling in Alaska. This document grants in part a Petition for Reconsideration and Clarification by GCI Communications Corp. (GCI) of the Alaska Connect Fund (ACF), granting it in part by modifying and clarifying several of its rules. These actions help better realign the requirements and expectations of the ACF with its intended universal service goals. This document also makes a clarifying correction to one ACF rule to better reflect its purpose expressed in the Alaska Connect Fund Order.","document_number":"2025-22437","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/10/2025-22437/connect-america-fund-alaska-connect-fund-connect-america-fund-alaska-plan-et-al","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-10/pdf/2025-22437.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-22437.pdf?1765287914","publication_date":"2025-12-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"entities, as follows. \n \n   \n \n \n 2024 <span class=\"match\">Universal</span> Service Monitoring Report, <span class=\"match\">telecommunications</span> service provider data\n (data as of December 2023) \n \n Affected entity \n \n SBA size standard\n (1,500 employees) \n \n Total number FCC Form 499A filers \n Small firms \n Percent small entities \n \n \n Competitive Local Exchange <span class=\"match\">Carriers</span> (CLECs) \n 3,729 \n 3,576 \n 95.90 \n \n \n Incumbent Local Exchange <span class=\"match\">Carriers</span> (Incumbent LECs) \n 1,175 \n 917 \n 78.04 \n \n \n Interexchange <span class=\"match\">Carriers</span> (IXCs) \n 113 \n 95 \n 84.07 \n \n \n Local Exchange <span class=\"match\">Carriers</span> (LECs) \n 4,904 \n 4,493 \n 91.62 \n \n"},{"title":"Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for Broadcast, Common Carrier and Aeronautical Radio Licensees","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopted a Report and Order to update foreign ownership rules for common carrier and broadcast licensees to clarify the Commission's review under section 310(b) of the Communications Act of 1934. With regard to common carrier licensees, the Report and Order adopted rules to codify existing policy regarding which entity is the controlling U.S. parent; codify the Commission's advance approval policy regarding certain deemed voting interests; require identification of trusts and trustees; extend the remedial procedures and methodology to privately held companies; add requirements regarding the contents of remedial petitions; require the filing of amendments as a complete restatement to petitions for declaratory ruling; and clarify U.S. residency requirements. For broadcast licensees only, the Report and Order covers: how the Commission should process applications filed by a broadcast licensee during the pendency of a remedial petition for declaratory ruling under section 310(b)(4); and other foreign ownership considerations related to processing applications for NCE and LPFM stations. Regarding broadcast licensees only, the Report and Order directs the Media Bureau to issue processing guidelines detailing how the Commission would process applications filed by a broadcast licensee during the pendency of a remedial section 310(b)(4) petition; and clarifies other foreign ownership considerations related to processing applications for noncommercial educational (NCE) and low power FM (LPFM) stations.","document_number":"2026-06866","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/09/2026-06866/review-of-foreign-ownership-policies-for-broadcast-common-carrier-and-aeronautical-radio-licensees","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-09/pdf/2026-06866.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06866.pdf?1775652316","publication_date":"2026-04-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"million \n 2,616 \n 2,136 \n 81.65 \n \n \n Television Broadcasting Stations \n 516120 \n $47 million \n 413 \n 316 \n 76.51 \n \n \n Wireless <span class=\"match\">Telecommunications</span> <span class=\"match\">Carriers</span> (except Satellite) \n 517112 \n 1,500 employees \n 1,184 \n 1,081 \n 91.30 \n \n \n <span class=\"match\">Telecommunications</span> Resellers \n 517121 \n 1,500 employees \n 955 \n 847 \n 88.69 \n \n \n \n Table 2—<span class=\"match\">Telecommunications</span> Service Provider Data \n \n \n 2024 <span class=\"match\">Universal</span> service monitoring report <span class=\"match\">telecommunications</span> service provider data\n (data as of December 2023) \n \n Affected entity \n \n SBA size standard\n (1,500 employees) \n \n \n Total #"},{"title":"Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for Broadcast, Common Carrier and Aeronautical Radio Licensees","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), in which it seeks comment on or proposes updates to set clear expectations about the Commission's review in both common carrier and broadcast licensees and on other updates that apply only to broadcast licensees. With regard to common carrier licensees, the NPRM seeks comment on or proposes to amend the rules to codify existing policy regarding which entity is the controlling U.S. parent; codify the Commission's advance approval policy regarding certain deemed voting interests; require identification of trusts and trustees; extend the remedial procedures and methodology to privately held companies; add requirements regarding the contents of remedial petitions; require the filing of amendments as a complete restatement to petitions for declaratory ruling; and clarify U.S. residency requirements. For broadcast licensees only, the NPRM seeks comment on how the Commission should process applications filed by a broadcast licensee during the pendency of a remedial petition for declaratory ruling; and other foreign ownership considerations related to processing applications for NCE and LPFM stations. The NPRM proposes to make it easier for entities to understand and navigate the FCC's foreign ownership rules. The FCC believes that this proceeding will avoid inconsistent outcomes; reduce costs; and facilitate the Commission's public interest analysis.","document_number":"2025-11477","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/23/2025-11477/review-of-foreign-ownership-policies-for-broadcast-common-carrier-and-aeronautical-radio-licensees","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-23/pdf/2025-11477.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-11477.pdf?1750423521","publication_date":"2025-06-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"include common <span class=\"match\">carrier</span>,\n 22 \n \n private-operational fixed, and broadcast auxiliary radio services. They also include the Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service (UMFUS), Millimeter Wave Service (70/80/90 GHz), Local Multipoint Distribution Service (LMDS), the Digital Electronic Message Service (DEMS), 24 GHz Service, Multiple Address Systems (MAS), and Multichannel Video Distribution and Data Service (MVDDS), where in some bands licensees can choose between common <span class=\"match\">carrier</span> and non-common <span class=\"match\">carrier</span> status. Wireless <span class=\"match\">Telecommunications</span> <span class=\"match\">Carriers</span> (\n except \n"},{"title":"Common Application, Waivers, and Alternative Requirements for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Grantees: The Universal Notice","type":"Notice","abstract":"This notice contains a preamble and the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Universal Notice: Waivers and Alternative Requirements (the \"Universal Notice\"). The Universal Notice describes the processes, procedures, timelines, waivers, and alternative requirements that U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) intends to implement with each allocation of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding after a qualifying presidential disaster declaration. Specifically, following the appropriation of CDBG-DR funds for qualifying disasters, HUD will publish an Allocation Announcement Notice in the Federal Register that incorporates, via cross-reference, the waivers and alternative requirements provided in the Universal Notice, as appropriate, along with any other new requirements imposed by the specific appropriation. This notice also describes the grant award process, pre-award certification submissions, criteria for Action Plan approval, and eligible disaster recovery activities to streamline post-disaster processes for future grantees. By publishing the Universal Notice, HUD intends to provide grantees and the public with increased transparency, consistency, and more timely access to CDBG-DR funds, helping to minimize program delays and accelerate recovery.","document_number":"2024-31621","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/08/2024-31621/common-application-waivers-and-alternative-requirements-for-community-development-block-grant","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-08/pdf/2024-31621.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-31621.pdf?1736257517","publication_date":"2025-01-08","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT","name":"Housing and Urban Development Department","id":228,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/housing-and-urban-development-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/228","parent_id":null,"slug":"housing-and-urban-development-department"}],"excerpts":"Contents to the <span class=\"match\">Universal</span> Notice \n \n \n \n \n SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: \n Preamble \n Purpose and Policy Objectives \n HUD has developed this preamble and the <span class=\"match\">Universal</span> Notice, to assist States, local governments, Indian Tribes, CDBG-DR subrecipients, and the public in planning for the award of CDBG-DR funds. Because not all the requirements in the <span class=\"match\">Universal</span> Notice are appropriate or applicable to Indian Tribes, HUD will publish an Addendum to the <span class=\"match\">Universal</span> Notice at a later date to establish requirements that will apply when Indian Tribes <span class=\"match\">receive</span> a CDBG-DR"},{"title":"Delete, Delete, Delete; Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom; Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Interconnection Between Local Exchange Carriers and Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communication Commission (Commission) conforms certain rule parts in the Code of Federal Regulations to reflect the rules that are actually in effect as a result of the Ohio Telecom and Iowa Utilities Board II decisions.","document_number":"2025-15107","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/08/2025-15107/delete-delete-delete-safeguarding-and-securing-the-open-internet-restoring-internet-freedom","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-08/pdf/2025-15107.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-15107.pdf?1754570755","publication_date":"2025-08-08","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"Subjects \n \n Cable television, Common <span class=\"match\">carriers</span>, Communications, Computer technology, Consumer protection, Electronic products, Internet, Labeling, Radio, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Satellites, Security measures, <span class=\"match\">Telecommunications</span>, Telephone. \n \n Administrative practice and procedure, Common <span class=\"match\">carriers</span>, Communications, Communications common <span class=\"match\">carriers</span>, Communications equipment, Environmental impact statements, Radio, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Satellites, Security measures, <span class=\"match\">Telecommunications</span>, Telephone. \n \n Communications, Communications"},{"title":"Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Federal Communications Commission (FCC, Commission, or Agency) is modifying an existing system of records, FCC/WCB-1, Lifeline Program, subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. This action is necessary to meet the requirements of the Privacy Act to publish in the Federal Register notice of the existence and character of records maintained by the agency. The Lifeline Program (or \"Lifeline\") provides discounts for one Lifeline Program voice service per household and/or broadband internet access service (BIAS) to qualifying low-income individuals. Individuals may qualify for Lifeline through proof of income or participation in another qualifying program. Since the enactment of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (1996 Act), the Lifeline Program has been administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) under the direction of the Commission and, by delegation, of the Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB). This system of records contains information about individuals who have started an application online or applied to participate in the Lifeline Program, respondents to consumer surveys related to the Lifeline program, and enrollment representatives. The modification adds one new routine use.","document_number":"2026-03741","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/25/2026-03741/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-25/pdf/2026-03741.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-03741.pdf?1771940712","publication_date":"2026-02-25","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"records as a result of necessary <span class=\"match\">changes</span> and updates. The substantive <span class=\"match\">changes</span> and modifications to the previously published version of the FCC/WCB-1 system of records includes adding one new routine use (listed by the routine use number provided in this notice): (20) Department of Treasury (as required by Executive Order 14249, Protecting America's Bank Account Against Fraud, Waste, and Abuse). \n \n SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER: \n FCC/WCB-1, Lifeline Program. \n SECURITY CLASSIFICATION: \n Unclassified. \n SYSTEM LOCATION: \n <span class=\"match\">Universal</span> Service Administrative Company"},{"title":"Notice of Suspension and Commencement of Proposed Debarment Proceedings; Federal Lifeline Program","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Enforcement Bureau (the \"Bureau\") gives notice of the suspension of Issa Asad from the federal Lifeline program (Lifeline Program) and all federal universal service support mechanisms. Additionally, the Bureau gives notice that debarment proceedings are commencing against Mr. Asad. Mr. Asad, or any person who has an existing contract with or intends to contract with Mr. Asad to provide or receive services in matters arising out of activities associated with or related to the Lifeline Program, may respond by filing an opposition request, supported by documentation.","document_number":"2024-29140","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/12/2024-29140/notice-of-suspension-and-commencement-of-proposed-debarment-proceedings-federal-lifeline-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-12/pdf/2024-29140.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-29140.pdf?1733924728","publication_date":"2024-12-12","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"control of an ETC are material aspects of a Lifeline compliance plan.\n 33 \n \n As such, any <span class=\"match\">change</span> to the control of a non-facilities-based ETC without prior approval from the Wireline Competition Bureau is a violation of the Lifeline compliance plan requirement.\n 34 \n \n \n \n \n 33 \n  \n See Wireline Competition Bureau Reminds <span class=\"match\">Carriers</span> of Eligible <span class=\"match\">Telecommunications</span> <span class=\"match\">Carrier</span> Designation and Compliance Plan Approval Requirements for Receipt of Federal Lifeline <span class=\"match\">Universal</span> Service Support, \n WC Docket Nos. 09-197 and 11-42, Public Notice, 29 FCC Rcd 9144, 9145"}]}