The FCC needs to do more to stop...
The FCC needs to do more to stop the “lingering uncertainty” of quantile regression analysis, a crucial part of the November 2011 USF order, 26 senators wrote FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler (http://bit.ly/1gpCSon). Signatories include Communications Subcommittee Chairman Mark Pryor, D-Ark.,…
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and Judiciary Committee ranking member Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa. They called quantile regression analysis “one of the main causes of uncertainty” and said they appreciate the FCC’s efforts to “temporarily relieve” the effects of the analysis. “We remain concerned the reform order is limiting the ability of small rate-of-return carriers to provide rural consumers with the broadband service they need to compete in today’s global economy,” said the letter sent this week. The order is causing declining private sector investment, the letter said. “Both potential borrowers and lenders have indicated hesitation in moving forward with loans for broadband infrastructure improvements due to the uncertainties created by the reform order.” USTelecom posted the letter Tuesday and said it was sent Monday. “As of today, more than 70 senators and representatives have written to the FCC about the QRA, and USTelecom continues to encourage members of Congress to reach out to the commission on this important issue,” said USTelecom in a blog post Tuesday (http://bit.ly/HEQqhp). It noted the letter urged the FCC not to slow Connect America Fund Phase II implementation.