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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

An independent U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. It is responsible for implementing and enforcing communications law and regulations.

High-Cost Universal Service Program Funding

Government money distributed by the FCC to help telephone companies and internet providers offer affordable service in rural, high-cost areas where it might otherwise be too expensive to build and maintain networks.

Broadband-capable network

An infrastructure that can deliver high-speed internet access, typically defined by certain minimum download and upload speeds, allowing users to quickly access online content and services.

Rulemaking proceeding

The formal process used by government agencies, like the FCC, to create, amend, or repeal regulations. It often involves publishing proposed rules, collecting public comments, and then issuing final rules.

Reverse competitive bidding mechanism

A type of auction where the government seeks to buy a service (like building a broadband network) and companies bid the lowest price they are willing to accept to provide that service. The lowest qualified bid wins.

Pre-authorization defaults

Instances where a company fails to meet certain requirements or commitments it made during the application process, before it has officially received the government funding.