 Inside Telecom: FCC Approves USF/ICC Reform Order
Posted by: on Oct 28, 2011
The FCC has been trying to reform the Universal Service Fund (USF) and Intercarrier Compensation (ICC) for many years. On October 27, 2011, the FCC unanimously approved an Order to begin meeting this goal. Here are some of the key items included in this Order: A firm and comprehensive budget will be established for the [...]
 Exploring the Possibility of a Local Smart Grid Partnership
Posted by: on Oct 19, 2011
This fall, NISC’s CEO Vern Dosch is traveling to NRECA’s electric co-op regional meetings and the annual Fall Conference hosted by the National Telecommunications Cooperative Association. If recent history holds true, he will be talking about the growing importance of robust, two-way, everywhere communications links in the utility world, and the desire of independent telecoms [...]
Inside Telecom: FCC Chairman’s Speech on USF/ICC Reform
Posted by: on Oct 07, 2011
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Genachowski announced on October 6 that he will be circulating a plan to his fellow Commissioners to reform Universal Service Fund (USF) and Intercarrier Compensation (ICC). The plan will be on the agenda for a vote at the next FCC open meeting on October 27. Genachowski referenced proposals that were [...]
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