The FCC asked for comments by Jan. 14 on Virgin Mobile’s request ...
The FCC asked for comments by Jan. 14 on Virgin Mobile’s request for regulatory forbearance so it can be eligible for universal service subsidies (CD Dec 7 p11) in New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Virgin Mobile wants the FCC…
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to refrain from applying a requirement that an “eligible telecommunications carrier” must use its own facilities to offer service. Virgin Mobile, a reseller, wants USF money to provide Lifeline and Link Up services. The agency also wants comments by Jan. 14 on a request by Tracfone Wireless for ETC status in Delaware and New Hampshire, again to get USF subsidies for the limited purpose of providing Lifeline service. Replies are due Jan. 29 in both cases.