Cox Seeks Waivers of EBB Reimbursement Processes

Cox Communications asked for waivers of some emergency broadband benefit program reimbursement requirements, with the connected device reimbursement waiver possibly determining whether it takes part in the EBB connected device program. In an FCC docket 20-445 petition Tuesday, it said not having its requested limited waiver of the connected devices reimbursement process “poses a significant financial risk” since it could be on the hook for discounts if subscribers change EBB providers during the claims process. It separately petitioned for waiver for an additional month to submit reimbursement claims for the program's first three months. It said it's doing initial testing of the reimbursement claims file system it had to develop, and errors or glitches could delay timely claims. Others seek similar waivers (see 2105110072).