ACAM Coalition, NTCA Urge FCC to Raise Enhanced Program Support Level

The alternative connect America cost model (ACAM) broadband coalition urged the FCC Wireline Bureau Friday to "exercise its discretion to utilize the entirety of the $1.33 billion annual budget authorized" for the enhanced ACAM program. Doing so would "maximize support levels" and ensure that "sufficient support dollars are available for use in the post-implementation adjustment process," the group said in a letter posted Friday in docket 10-90 (see 2307240064). NTCA also asked the FCC to raise the minimum support level from 50% to 75% for ILEC-only served locations. The higher threshold for ongoing support for currently served locations should "provide a reasonable reserve to address the kinds of concerns identified by the commission," the group said.