ACA, NRECA and NTCA Want 2020 RDOF Auction, NPRM Soon; Point to CAF II
Three groups seek an NPRM to start the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (see 1905010188) as soon as possible to develop rules this year and hold an auction in 2020. America’s Communications Association, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and NTCA…
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told the FCC that rules for the current Connect America Fund Phase II program "provide a sound foundation upon which to develop the rules for the RDOF. No doubt certain parameters of the new program will require updating and revision based upon lessons learned from the CAF Phase II program and auction. But, because a proven framework exists, we can build on that to quickly analyze shortcomings and make targeted refinements." The filing posted Friday in docket 19-126 noted that a recent news report quotes an FCC spokesperson "saying that the Commission will start this year to launch the RDOF and hold the auction in 2020." The agency declined to comment now.