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The Tex. PUC opened a universal service rulemaking to determine w...

The Tex. PUC opened a universal service rulemaking to determine what, if any, changes are needed to its rules for qualifying telecom providers as eligible telecom carriers (ETC) in light of recent changes by the FCC to its ETC…

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requirements. The PUC said it will see if changes are needed to “ensure that only fully qualified applications receive designation as ETCs, provide a more predictable application process, and to improve the long- term sustainability of the universal service fund.” The PUC has 3 wireless carriers seeking ETC status for their mobile wireless services. Those cases are pending before a hearing examiner.