AT&T Wants EBB Denial Order Stayed

The FCC should stay the Wireline Bureau order denying AT&T’s request for review of Universal Service Administrative Co. decisions on recovering funds disbursed under the emergency broadband benefit (EBB) program (see 2501170042|), AT&T said in a request for stay filed Wednesday. The bureau’s denial order, which upheld USAC’s decision to recover EBB funds paid to AT&T, was “contrary to the statute that created the EBB Program and the Commission’s implementing rules,” AT&T said. If the denial order isn’t stayed while AT&T appeals it, USAC could continue recovery actions against AT&T. “Maintaining the status quo pending Commission action” on the appeal “will harm no party and serve the public interest by preventing a potential chilling effect on provider participation in current or future low-income subsidy programs,” AT&T said.