Federal Communications Commission	DA 25-1092



   DA 25-1092
Released: December 19, 2025

DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION GRANTED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF MTCO CORPORATION AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES TO MCC NETWORK SERVICES, LLC

WC Docket No. 25-252

By this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) grants, pursuant to section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), 47 U.S.C. § 214, and section 63.04 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR § 63.04, the domestic section 214 wireline application (Application) listed in this notice.  On September 26, 2025, the Bureau released a public notice requesting comment on the Application. Domestic Section 214 Application Filed for the Transfer of Control of MTCO Corporation and its Subsidiaries to MCC Network Services, LCC, WC Docket No. 25-252, Public Notice, DA 25-903 (WCB Sept. 26, 2025) (requesting approval for the transfer of control of MTCO Corporation and its subsidiaries, MTCO Communications, Inc. (MTCO), Metamora Telephone Company (Metamora), and The Marseilles Telephone Company of Marseilles Illinois (Marseilles) (MTCO, Metamora, and Marseilles, together, Licensees), to MCC Network Services, LLC d/b/a Conxxus (MCC)).  Applicants filed supplements to the Application on Sept. 4, 2025, Sept. 19, 2025.  Letter from Michael P. Donahue and Jane L. Wagner, Counsel for MCC Network Services, LLC, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, WC Docket No. 25-252 (filed Sept. 4, 2025) (Sept. 4 Supplement); Letter from Michael P. Donahue and Jane L. Wagner, Counsel for MCC Network Services, LLC, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, WC Docket No. 25-252 (filed Sept. 19, 2025) (Sept. 19 Supplement).  MCC also has an application pending for the transfer of control of certain assets of Clearwave.  Domestic Section 214 Application for the Acquisition of Certain Assets of Delta Communications, L.L.C. d/b/a Clearwave Fiber, by MCC Network Services, LLC and Metro CW Holdings, LLC, WC Docket No. 25-323 (filed Nov. 14, 2025).  Any action on the Application that is the subject of this Public Notice is without prejudice to Commission action on other related applications.  
  No comments were filed in opposition to a grant of the Application.

The Bureau finds, upon consideration of the record, that grant of the Applications will serve the public interest, convenience, and necessity and therefore grants the requested authorizations. See 47 U.S.C. § 214(a); 47 CFR § 63.04.  The proposed transaction involves the transfer of Metamora and Marseilles, incumbent LECs that are designated as eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs).  These carriers receive universal service support in the forms of High Cost Loop support (HCL), Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF BLS), and Connect America Fund Intercarrier Compensation Recovery (CAF ICC), and they participate in the Lifeline program.  Application at 2, 5, 9; Sept. 4 Supplement at 2-3.  The proposed transaction will have no impact on the Licensees’ continuing obligations under the Communications Act and related Commission rules, including obligations associated with participation in the universal service programs and as ETCs.  If the transaction is approved and consummated, MCC, in and through the Licensees, will be responsible for meeting support-related public interest responsibilities and obligations, including all administrative, performance, and deployment obligations and deadlines associated with the receipt of support, regardless of any preexisting or reasonably foreseeable conditions that could impact the ability to meet legal obligations, including any technical, marketplace, and on-the-ground conditions.  MCC may also become indirectly responsible in and through the Licensees for any consequences for noncompliance, regardless of whether the circumstances giving rise to such consequences pre-date or post-date the consummation of the transaction, including default recovery of support and potential forfeiture penalties, in all supported areas.
  Pursuant to section 1.103 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR § 1.103, the consent granted herein is effective upon the release of the Public Notice.  Petitions for reconsideration under section 1.106 or applications for review under section 1.115 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR §§ 1.106, 1.115, may be filed within 30 days of the date of this Public Notice.  

Domestic 214 Application Filed for the Transfer of Control of MTCO Corporation and its Subsidiaries to MCC Network Services, LLC, WC Docket No. 25-252, Public Notice, DA 25-903 (WCB Sept. 26, 2025).

For further information, please contact Myrva Charles at 202-418-1506 or Dennis Johnson at 202-418-0809, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau.




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