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FCC Updates Broadband Map to Highlight Health Disparities

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On December 13, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced significant updates to its Mapping Broadband Health in America platform. This enhanced tool, now incorporating a range of new health metrics, aims to...more

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FCC Continues Rate Waiver for Rural Health Care Facilities

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The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has again extended a waiver of its previously issued rules relating to the establishment of urban and rural rates for health care and telecommunication service providers seeking...more

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USF Tracker - March 2022

Recent News - General (Including Non-USF Programs) - March 17 marked the deadline to file reply comments in the Report on the Future of the Universal Service Fund proceeding....more

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USF Tracker - August 2021

Recent News - General (Including Non-USF Programs) - On August 20, the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) issued a Public Notice (DA 21-1027) seeking nominations for six board member positions on Universal Service...more

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FCC June Meeting Agenda Includes Broadened Supply Chain Measures, Improved Emergency Alerts and Robocall Reporting, and Expanded...

The FCC released the agenda for its next Commission Open Meeting, scheduled for June 17, 2021. The meeting will first consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) and Notice of Inquiry (“NOI”) to broaden the secured...more

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Alert: FCC Adopts Rules for Round 2 of COVID-19 Telehealth Program Funding

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The FCC has adopted rules to implement Round 2 of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program, making available almost $250 million in new funding for pandemic-related telehealth initiatives by nonprofit healthcare providers....more

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[Webinar] 12th Annual Update on federal Universal Service Fund (USF) developments - March 22nd, 12:00 pm ET

Kelley Drye is proud to present our 12th Annual Update on federal Universal Service Fund (USF) developments. Please join us on March 22, 2021 for Kelley Drye’s annual webinar discussing the state of the federal Universal...more

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FCC Tees Up Broadband and Telehealth Updates for First Meeting under Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel

The FCC released the agenda for its next Open Meeting, scheduled for February 17, 2021, which will be the first with Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel at the helm. The FCC plans to kick off the meeting with three...more

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FCC Public Notices Seek Comment on Implementation of COVID-19 Broadband Stimulus Programs

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During the first week of 2021, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s or Commission’s) Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) released two Public Notices seeking comment on the Commission’s implementation of the...more

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FCC Announces Opening of Connected Care Pilot Program Application Filing Window

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On November 5, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (“Commission” or “FCC”) released a Public Notice announcing the opening of the Connected Care Pilot Program (“Connected Care Program”) 30-day application filing...more

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COVID-19: What Communications Service Providers Need to Know – October 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact how Americans connect at work and home, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has been active to keep communications services available through various waivers, extensions,...more

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FCC Provides Guidance on $100 Million Connected Care Pilot Program; Application Deadline Remains TBD

The Federal Communications Commission (“Commission” or “FCC”) has long been interested in the use of broadband-enabled telehealth services to make healthcare more accessible, particularly for veterans and low-income patients....more

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Alert: FCC Offers Guidance to Healthcare Providers Seeking Funding for Telehealth Services

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The Federal Communications Commission released a public notice to help eligible healthcare providers apply for funding through the FCC’s Connected Care Pilot Program. The $100 million Connected Care Pilot Program is designed...more

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USF Tracker - July 2020

Commentary - As we were finalizing this month’s Tracker, USAC held its quarterly board meeting for July. This is the second quarterly board meeting to be held since the COVID-19 restrictions were implemented and USAC...more

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COVID-19: What Communications Service Providers Need to Know – July 2020 #2

As the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly unfolds, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has been active to keep communications services available through various waivers, extensions, and other regulatory relief. ...more

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COVID-19: What Communications Service Providers Need to Know – July 2020 #1

As the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly unfolds, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has been active to keep communications services available through various waivers, extensions, and other regulatory relief....more

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USF Tracker - June 2020

Commentary - Over three months into the coronavirus-related disruptions, the Universal Service Fund seems to be settling in to a new normal. The FCC acted quickly in March to waive many rules and extend deadlines. These...more

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COVID-19: What Communications Service Providers Need to Know – June 2020 #5

As the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly unfolds, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has been active to keep communications services available through various waivers, extensions, and other regulatory relief. ...more

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COVID-19: What Communications Service Providers Need to Know – June 2020 #4

As the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly unfolds, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has been active to keep communications services available through various waivers, extensions, and other regulatory relief. ...more

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COVID-19: What Communications Service Providers Need to Know – June 2020 #3

As the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly unfolds, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has been active to keep communications services available through various waivers, extensions, and other regulatory relief. ...more

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The FCC Funds the COVID-19 Telehealth Program

The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) established the COVID-19 Telehealth Program (the “Telehealth Program”) on April 2, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Telehealth Program provides $200 million in...more

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COVID-19: What Communications Service Providers Need to Know – June 2020 #2

As the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly unfolds, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has been active to keep communications services available through various waivers, extensions, and other regulatory relief. ...more

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Alert: A Discussion With FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr

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At a Cooley virtual town hall earlier today, former FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell, co-chair of Cooley’s global communications practice, interviewed FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr in a wide-ranging discussion that touched on...more

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COVID-19: What Communications Service Providers Need to Know – June 2020 #1

As the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly unfolds, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has been active to keep communications services available through various waivers, extensions, and other regulatory relief. ...more

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FCC Approves COVID-19 Telehealth Program Funding

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On May 28, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that its COVID-19 Telehealth Program has now approved a total of over $68 million in funding for 185 hospitals and other healthcare providers in 38 states plus...more

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