Supply Chain Disruptions, COVID Surge Threaten Performance Measurement Pre-Test

On November 18, NTCA asked the FCC to adjust pre-testing protocols for carriers receiving high-cost Universal Service Fund support to reflect delayed acquisition and distribution of performance measurement testing equipment as the pandemic continues to disrupt supply chains and COVID cases surge nationwide.

Connect America Fund: Performance Measures for Connect America High-Cost Universal Service Support Recipients, Docket No. 10-90; DA 17-1085