ViaSat Files Application for Review for Rural Broadband Experiment

ViaSat on Tuesday filed an application for FCC review (10-90) of its Rural Broadband Experiments plan. The Wireline Bureau denied the company’s RBE application Dec. 5. ViaSat’s waiver request was not offered a public comment period, unlike 15 similar requests from other companies, ViaSat said Tuesday. The company suggested the commission hold the RBE auction process in abeyance while it considers ViaSat's review application. In response, Lake Region Electric Cooperative, Ozarks Electric Cooperative and Northeast Rural Services filed a joint comment saying they filed their applications and supplemental filings in a timely manner, which positions them next in line to receive funding. The comment also said waivers like that sought by ViaSat could delay the CAF Phase II process.