FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ISSUES PROPOSED RULE: REFORMING THE HIGH-COST PROGRAM FOR AN ALL-IP FUTURE, CONNECT AMERICA FUND: A NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN FOR OUR FUTURE HIGH-COST UNIVERSAL SUPPORT

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Federal Communications Commission has issued a proposed rule called: Reforming the High-Cost Program for an All-IP Future, Connect America Fund: A National Broadband Plan for Our Future High-Cost Universal Support.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on June 5 by Marlene Dortch, Secretary.

Summary: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that kicks off a process to examine how the Commission can make some of its high-cost mechanisms even more efficient and effective into the future. Ensuring a predictable High-Cost Program for years to come-call it High-Cost Modernization-will provide continuing support for our Buil...