It could be good for the smaller telcos. Right now we would not have a
product to sell if we sold only naked DSL/FTTH. Have to bundle in that dial
tone before it becomes cost competitive.
-----Original Message-----
From: Josh Reynolds
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 9:17 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [AFMUG] Internet Only CAF
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.
