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TeleCommunications are subscription-based regulatory alerts, FCC reports, and webcasts from the Communications & Media Practice at Moss Adams LLP. These updates and analysis focus on issues and developments that have the potential to significantly impact small and midsize telecommunications carriers.

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Supreme Court Grants Petition to Review 5th Circuit Court Decision on USF Contribution Mechanism | Moss Adams Alert – November 25, 2024

On July 24^th, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (New Orleans) issued an opinion that found the federal Universal Service Fund (USF) contribution system unconstitutional as currently structured.  On September 30^th, the FCC filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking review and reversal of the Fifth Circuit Court’s decision. Most recently, on November 22^nd, the Supreme Court granted the FCC’s petition, agreeing to review the Fifth Circuit Court’s decision. (Subscribe for more)

FCC Updates National Broadband Map with Data as of June 30, 2024 | Moss Adams Alert – November 18, 2024

On November 15^th, the FCC’s Broadband Data Task Force announced the release of the fifth version of the National Broadband Map. The updated map depicts fixed and mobile broadband availability as of June 30, 2024, based on data submitted by internet service providers as part of the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection. (Subscribe for more)

FCC Adopts Alaska Connect Fund to Provide Continued Support for Fixed and Mobile Broadband in Alaska | Moss Adams FCC Report – November 2024

On November 4th, the FCC released a Report and Order that establishes the Alaska Connect Fund (ACF) program to provide ongoing support to both fixed and mobile carriers receiving high-cost USF support in Alaska through 2034. The Order establishes separate mechanisms for fixed and mobile providers. For both fixed and mobile service providers receiving high-cost USF support in Alaska, the Order makes a one-time 30 percent increase to their current support amounts, to begin January 1, 2025. The increased support amounts are intended to reflect the transition to higher broadband speed service goals for the ACF. (Subscribe for more)