The FCC recently announced it will establish 988 as a new three-digit number to be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Read on for more details.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently issued Order FCC 18-29 to prevent expenses that aren’t specifically related to the “provision, maintenance, and upgrading of facilities and services” from receiving recovery in Universal Service…

The Federal Communications Commission recently released a draft Report and Order proposing changes to universal service funding payments and obligations for both A-CAM and legacy carriers. Read on for more details.

The Federal Communications Commission recently released a draft Report and Order proposing changes to universal service funding payments and obligations for both A-CAM and legacy carriers. Read on for more details.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently issued Order FCC 18-29 addressing concerns about the Rate-of-Return Order and its plan to provide a one-time refund to certain legacy carriers affected by implementation of the 2017-2018 budget…

Many telecommunications providers and equipment manufacturers must complete certification for the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Accessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements. Read on for the compliance deadline and…

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently released the final list and map of eligible census blocks for the Connect America Fund Phase II Auction. Read on for the details.

The Number Portability Administration Center’s (NPAC) operation will be transferred from Neustar to Telcordia Technologies, Inc. d/b/a iconectiv (iconectiv) from now through part of 2018. Any organization using the NPAC must register with iconectiv.

Lifeline service providers will be affected by upcoming changes to Lifeline standards for filing, reimbursements, service and verification. These important changes are effective now through the first part of 2018.

The 2016 Modernization Order will make changes to the Lifeline program to help all Americans get and stay digitally connected, while also relieving some of the burden on carriers providing this service.