Zayo Faces Enforcement Action on Microwave Leases
The Public Safety Bureau said Friday the FCC will process assignment of 42 microwave licenses from Eagle-Net to Zayo, referring the matter to the Enforcement Bureau. In 2011, Eagle-Net received NTIA funding to build a broadband network to serve rural…
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Colorado communities, the bureau said. “Eagle-Net could not sustain its broadband network financially ... NTIA therefore requested Zayo -- one of Eagle-Net’s partners in the broadband network -- to assume management.” Zayo has been operating on the licenses since May 2018 but hasn't been able to locate an Eagle-Net official to execute the assignment applications, the order said. “It has not been the Commission’s practice, generally, to deny or dismiss otherwise conforming untimely assignment applications,” the bureau said. “The Commission typically has granted such applications but reserved its right to initiate enforcement action. We believe that to be the appropriate approach here.” Zayo didn't comment.