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by John Harrington

Competition Lowers Broadband Prices

More vendor bids and option for self-provisioned networks bring faster networks, better prices.

New BEAR Notification Letters Issued

USAC has reissued BEAR notification letters to all applicants who filed the Form 472 since Jan. 1

Stakeholders Respond to Fiber Public Notice

Stakeholders comment on the Texas Carriers Petition that seeks fiber overbuilding regulations

by Peter Kaplan

Deadline Extended for Master Cap Proposal

Comment period for Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on creating a budget cap is extended.

June Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

FCC rules on appeal decisions related to requests for review, waiver, and petitions for reconsideration.

by John Harrington

O’Rielly Takes Aim at Rural Applicants

In speech, FCC commissioner accuses Texas school consortium of "scheme" to get fast Internet

by Peter Kaplan

FY2019 is Finally Here!

July 1 is start date of FY2019; to get reimbursed, the broadband services must start after July 1

by Peter Kaplan

One Last Thing to Do Before Vacation

There are 388 funding requests pending, totaling $51.6 million, that have summer deferrals status