USAC Announced on September 2, 2026 SUMMARY On September 2, 2026, the Universal Service Administration Company (USAC) announced September 8th is the cut-over date to utilize the SAM.gov banking information for Universal Service Fund (USF) invoice payments. Effective September 8, 2026, all USF invoices paid by USAC (High Cost, E-Rate, RHC, and Lifeline) will be disbursed … Read more
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Order released on July 22, 2026. SUMMARY The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released an Order on July 22, 2026 ensuring consumers get quick and easy access to the information they want and need in order to compare broadband plans from broadband labels. These changes will eliminate certain broadband label burdens for providers while sustaining the … Read more
Details on two funding programs released. SUMMARY The National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), announcing two different funding programs. The NOFO provides additional information and guidance on funding opportunities for Tribes or Tribal Entities seeking to deploy broadband infrastructure, affordability programs, telehealth and distance learning initiatives. The two funding … Read more
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced the state funding allocations for the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program yesterday. Additional information is available in the Press Release. The funding is being distributed based on BEAD requirements and the number of unserved and underserved locations as determined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) … Read more
