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Deaf, Hard of Hearing Advocates Seek Reconsideration of ACP Outreach Grant Rule

Communications Services for the Deaf asked the FCC to grant its petition to waive certain rules for the affordable connectivity program's outreach grants. The group sought a waiver to allow contractors of broadband providers to receive grants, telling an aide…

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to Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel the prohibition "fails to consider the purpose or functions of the contracts," said an ex parte filing posted Tuesday in docket 21-450. CSD asked the FCC to also consider adopting a "more narrowly tailored rule" exempting "non-profit, disability-centered organizations that provide accessibility services to broadband providers."