Open Rulemaking on Potential CAF Modifications: Premier

Open a rulemaking "promptly" to consider "potential modifications" to the FCC high cost Connect America Fund and "whether high-cost support is available for operating expenses in high-cost areas after network deployment is completed," Premier Communications told an aide to Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, per a filing Monday in docket 21-476. Premier said waiting for a notice of inquiry for the future of USF report to be submitted to Congress would "delay resolution of this issue" (see 2112220051): It would "be desirable" for the FCC to complete a rulemaking before 2023 when states are expected to receive broadband grants (see 2111240021).