Message-ID: <6ecad750-24ad-f8dc-7dc0-ca9e30528399@gmail.com>
Date: 28 Dec 2021 12:00:05 -0500
From: Bill Horne <malQRMassimilation@gmail.com>
Subject: Is this the death Knell for the Universal Service Fund?
The FCC released a Notice of Inquiry, seeking input on the future of
the Universal Service Fund (USF), as required by the Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Specifically, the Commission is
evaluating the implications for the current USF system of the $65
billion in broadband funding provided by the IIJA. The FCC must submit
a report of its findings to Congress discussing how the Commission can
improve its effectiveness in achieving universal service goals for
broadband. The Notice of Inquiry also seeks comment on potential rule
or statutory changes that would update the USF contribution
system. Comments are due January 18, 2022, with reply comments due
January 31, 2022.
https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/telecoms-mobile-cable-communications/1144398/tech-telecom-weekly--december-20-2021?email_access=on
(Interim editor's note: The actual NOI is at
https://docs.fcc.gov/pubilc/attachments/FCC-21-127A1.pdf)
Message-ID: <11514934-fdfa-f11c-5351-6c8d4c8fe8a1@gmail.com>
Date: 28 Dec 2021 11:26:05 -0500
From: Bill Horne <malQRMassimilation@gmail.com>
Subject: Verizon Playing Dangerous Game in Net Neutrality Battle
It's been awhile since net neutrality has been in the headlines, but
that doesn't mean the war is over--far from it. In it's renewed
challenge to the net neutrality rules imposed by the FCC, Verizon is
citing its First Amendment right to free speech. The argument itself
seems dubious, but if Verizon wins it could lead to unintended
consequences it might like even less.
First, a little background on net neutrality itself. The framework of
rules developed by the FCC is intended to ensure an even playing field
for all on the Internet, and prevent Internet service providers (ISPs)
like Verizon or Comcast from blocking certain content, or giving
preferential treatment to other content.
https://ecfsapi.fcc.gov/file/7021985929.pdf
Message-ID: <3271bee0-f538-185b-8031-390bb490b5fd@gmail.com>
Date: 28 Dec 2021 11:40:32 -0500
From: Bill Horne <malQRMassimilation@gmail.com>
Subject: Verizon will pay a $274,000 civil penalty for 911 outage
Adopted: December 17, 2021 Released: December 17, 2021 By the Chief,
Enforcement Bureau:
1. The Enforcement Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission has
entered into a Consent Decree to resolve its investigation into a
service-wide network outage experienced by Cellco Partnership d/b/a
Verizon Wireless (Verizon) in May 2020 that resulted in failed calls to
911. Congress has made emergency communication services a national
priority, and the Commission has repeatedly emphasized that robust and
reliable 911 service must be available nationwide. It is therefore
incumbent upon the Commission to ensure that telecommunications carriers
provide reliable 911 service at all times. To settle this matter,
Verizon will implement a compliance plan and pay a $274,000 civil penalty.
2. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the
facts before us, we find that the public interest would be served by
adopting the Consent Decree and terminating the referenced investigation
regarding Verizon's compliance with sections 9.4 and 9.10(b) of the
Commission's rules
https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-21-1503A1.pdf
Message-ID: <91063332-128a-f250-cafd-dfb0799b2204@gmail.com>
Date: 28 Dec 2021 11:54:59 -0500
From: Bill Horne <malQRMassimilation@gmail.com>
Subject: Copper Retirement Network Change Notification Filed By AT&T
WCB Copper Retirement Network Change Notification Filed By AT&T OK
* *Full Title:*Wireline Competition Bureau Copper Retirement Network
Change Notification Filed By Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
D/B/A AT&T Oklahoma
https://www.fcc.gov/document/wcb-copper-retirement-network-change-notification-filed-att-ok-13
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