CommLaw Monitor

News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s communications practice group

FCC Plans to Eliminate Rural “Rate Floor,” Heading Off Potential Price Hikes

The FCC plans to adopt an order eliminating the controversial rural “ rate floor ” that restricts the amount of Universal Service Fund (“USF”) support received by some carriers to build and maintain networks in…

FCC Sets Stage for Next Spectrum Incentive Auction at April Open Meeting

It’s once again full speed ahead on spectrum and 5G deployment at the FCC, as the agency plans to take action at its next open meeting scheduled for April 12, 2019 on a slew of measures aimed at making additional…

Split FCC Proposes Rural “Rate Floor” Reform

On May 18, 2017, at its May Open Meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Order on a two-one vote, seeking comment on whether it should reform the so-called…