FCC Seeks Further Comment On Issues Regarding Service Obligations For Connect America Phase II and Determining Who is On Unsubsidized Competitor

In this Public Notice, the Federal Communications Commission seeks to further develop the record on a number of issues relating to implementation of Connect America Phase II support. Specifically, the FCC seeks comment on how it will determine which census blocks are served by an unsubsidized competitor, how price cap carriers will demonstrate they are meeting the FCC’s requirements for reasonable comparability, and what other providers will need to demonstrate to be deemed unsubsidized competitors. Comments are due March 28, 2013; Reply Comments are due April 12, 2013. [WC Docket No. 10-90]