http://www.telecompetitor.com/connect-america-fund-for-rural-carriers-stand-alone-broadband-lower-ror-on-tap/
"Importantly, the order proposes that the nation’s small rural *rate-of-return* _carriers_ should be able to collect funding for high-cost lines that are _only delivering broadband_ and not voice service – an important change as more and more consumers cancel, or would like to cancel, traditional voice service. The order also calls for lowering the authorized rate of return for ROR carriers – a move that Wheeler said was made to “better reflect current financial market conditions.” Emphasis mine. This seems... a little sticky to me.
