USF Tracker

An in-depth discussion of developments and trends affecting the federal Universal Service Fund

USF Tracker - October 2023

RECENT NEWS General On October 30, 2023, the Wireline Communications Bureau (WCB) released the 2024 Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets and associated instructions in a Public Notice (DA 23-1024). On October 2,…

USF Tracker - September 2023

General On September 1, 2023, the Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) issued an Order (DA 23-805) waiving certain E-Rate, Emergency Connectivity Fund, Rural Health Care, Lifeline, Affordable Connectivity Program, and…

USF Tracker - August 2023

General On August 24, 2023, the Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) issued a Public Notice (DA 23-753) seeking nominations for six positions on the Board of Directors for the Universal Service Administrative Company…

USF Tracker - July 2023

Lifeline / Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) On July 27, 2023, in an Order (DA 23-641), the Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) sought comments on a petition from the Osage Nation seeking designation as an Eligible…

USF Tracker - June 2023

General On June 16, 2023, in a News Release , Chairwoman Rosenworcel announced the circulation of an order among Commissioners that would create the Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM) program to…