TelAlaska Seeks More Time to Remove Unsecure Gear
TelAlaska Cellular asked the FCC for a six-month extension, from May 21 to Nov. 21, to rip and replace unsecure equipment in its network. The provider warned that it had to dial back service as a result of funding issues.…
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TelAlaska “is a small rural provider tasked with replacing covered equipment at 28 geographically dispersed sites across thousands of miles, many of which are subject to extreme logistical, accessibility, and weather-related challenges,” said a filing Tuesday in docket 18-89. The carrier said it has completed removal and replacement activities at all 28 sites, using the 40% reimbursement allocation it has received so far. Temporary tower solutions were deployed at five locations, the carrier said: “As a result, our Company is currently serving a smaller geographic coverage area than it previously served.”