The trade groups argue that carriers initiated the 'rip and replace' procedure with the expectation of full reimbursement.
Congress appropriated $1.9 billion, but with $4.98 billion in applications, there is a $3.08 billion shortfall.
The FCC's Enforcement Bureau has entered into a settlement with TracFone for subsidy program violations.
The Affordable Connectivity Program and the Rip-and-Replace program are both central funding needs for the industry.
The FCC grants two providers rip and replace extensions.
The $3 billion shortfall was first flagged by the FCC in July 2022.
The head of the FCC is proposing cybersecurity standards on devices.
Cost modifications will reduce the efficiency of the program, agree experts.
Rosenworcel said the FCC has the authority to extend removal deadline by six months.
The company said it has received just $360,000 out of the $16 million requested.
$1.5B Innovation Fund money must focus on O-Ran, senator says.
These communications providers reported engaging equipment on the agency's blacklist.
Another new proposed regulation from the FCC is aimed at tweaking the Wireless Emergency Alerts system.
Industry associations have agreed that the FCC's rip and replace program needs more funding.
The FCC said that MV Realty used the PhoneBurner dialing platform, and ordered Twilio to disconnect the companies.
15% of applicants said they still haven’t begun work to remove equipment as of October.
The FCC and industry have said there is a shortfall in rip and replace funding.
The RWA told the FCC its members are struggling to get loans to fulfil Rip and Replace obligations.
Rural Wireless Association is concerned rip and replace will not compensate for costs related to supply chain and labor issues.
The acting chairwoman said the country needs to move quickly to adopt 5G for future technologies.
FCC head talks spectrum and network strategy, broadband policy book released, and it's Lifeline Awareness Week.
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