FCC Denies USF Waiver Requests, Cites Available State Relief

摘要

The FCC dismissed three petitions for waiver of its USF rules limiting per-line and high-cost loopnsupport (HCLS), in an order adopted April 30 (http://bit.ly/ZUqpQh). The companies, all located innTexas, should seek state remedies and additional support before asking the FCC for a waiver, wrote WirelinenBureau Chief Julie Veach. Only after pursuing those options may the telcos seek waivers at the commission,nthe order said.