Federal Communications Commission
FCC Settles Five Lifeline Improper Payment Investigations
The Federal Communications Commission announced it has settled its investigations of five providers that received improper payments from the Lifeline program. Noting that the companies have already repaid the program for improper payments, the FCC

What Happens Next with Net Neutrality?
On December 14, 2017, the Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 to dismantle the agency’s 2015 net neutrality rules.
FCC Proposes to Fine Sinclair Broadcast Group Over $13 Million for Violations of Sponsorship ID Rules
The Federal Communications Commission proposed a $13,376,200 fine against Sinclair Broadcast Group for apparently failing to make required disclosures in connection with programming sponsored by a third party.
FCC to Expand Intergovernmental Advisory Committee to 30 Members (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by benton on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 16:11FCC Chairman Pai Letter to Brian Talbott, Retiring USAC Board Chair (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by benton on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 15:48
FCC Chairman Pai Names Six Members to USAC Board of Directors
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai appoints the following individuals to the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Board of Directors:
FCC Enhances the Universal Licensing System Site-Based License Search (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by benton on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 14:34Statement of Commissioner Michael O'Rielly on Introduction of Chairman Blackburn's Open Internet Preservation Act (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Tue, 12/19/2017 - 16:14FCC Takes Key Step Toward Auction To Expand Rural Broadband, Identifying Locations Eligible for Support from Connect America Fund
Continuing its push to expand access to broadband in rural America, the Federal Communications Commission identified the locations of nearly 1 million homes and small businesses in 48 states that are eligible for up to $2 billion in support for br