What is Dark Fiber and is it eligible?
The Eligible Services List that the SLD has provided advises the following”Dark fiber refers to fiber optic cable for which the service provider has not provided modulating electronics, i.e., it is “dark.” In some cases, this communication capacity will be leased to organizations that will add their own modulating electronics.The FCC has not resolved whether unlit dark fiber is a telecommunications service. Pending resolution of this issue, it is not eligible for funding. (Effective for Fund Year 2004 and later years)”The service of Dark Fiber is currently under review by the FCC. Although it had been eligible under pervious years, until this issue is resolved it will remain as not eligible for funding.
