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RTG Urges FCC to Review Mobility Fund Phase I Results Before Setting Rules for Phase II

The Rural Telecommunications Group’s (RTG) reply comments submitted today in the Federal Communications Commission’s Phase II Mobility Fund proceeding emphasize that any decision prior to completion of Phase I on how to award Mobility Fund… Read More »

RTG Challenging USF and ICC Order

On January 20th, RTG intervened in the proceeding before Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the FCC’s recent USF and ICC Order. RTG intervened in support of both Petitioners and Respondents, in order to challenge or support… Read More »

RTG Urges FCC to Carefully Craft Rules for Mobility Fund Phase II

Existing Mobile Voice and Broadband Carriers Must be Protected in Rural Areas
The Rural Telecommunications Group (RTG), in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking input on what rules to adopt as part of Phase… Read More »

ICC/USF Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

On Friday, November 18th, the FCC released the ICC/USF Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that was approved at its October 27 meeting.  Click here for the file.

RTG statement regarding FCC’s Report and Order on USF and ICC Reform

RTG applauds the FCC’s recognition of the need for ongoing wireless mobility support in high-cost rural areas. Chairman Genachowski and his team have taken a gigantic step toward implementing universal service reform and RTG is pleased that the mobility baby… Read More »