Connect America Fund: A National Broadband Plan for Our Future High-Cost Universal Service Support; ETC Annual Reports and Certifications; Telecommunications Carriers Eligible To Receive Universal Service Support; Connect America Fund-Alaska Plan; Expanding Broadband Service Through the ACAM Program
broadband · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2023-08-17 · Effective 2023-08-17 · 88 FR 55918
Document
Document number
2023-16674
Federal Register citation
88 FR 55918
CFR reference
47 CFR 54
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
broadband
Publication date
2023-08-17
Effective date
2023-08-17
FCC docket
WC Docket Nos. 10-90, 14-58, 09-197, 16-271
Abstract
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopts the Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM) program as a voluntary path for supporting the widespread deployment of 100/20 Mbps broadband service throughout the rural areas served by carriers currently receiving A-CAM support and in areas served by legacy rate-of-return support recipients. In adopting this program, the Commission furthers its long-standing goals by promoting the universal availability of voice and broadband networks, while also taking measures to minimize the burden on the nation's ratepayers.