Draft E-Rate Eligible Services List Released; Comments due August 29
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has released a draft eligible services list (ESL) for the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (E-Rate...
5G High-Band Order Establishes Incentive Auction for Upper 37 GHz, 39 GHz, 47 GHz...
The FCC has adopted a Fourth Report and Order with new 5G spectrum auction rules for high-band millimeter wave spectrum in the Upper 37 GHz...
Testing Waiver Granted for Model-Based CAF-II
On its own motion, the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has granted a limited waiver of certain network performance pre-testing requirements for...
T-Mobile/SpaceX Submit Filings Seeking to Provide Supplemental Coverage from Space
T-Mobile USA Inc. and Space Explorations Holdings, LLC have jointly sought FCC relief to provide supplemental coverage from space for T-Mobile’s terrestrial...
FCC Announces Establishment of Rural Broadband Accountability Plan
The FCC has announced it is establishing the Rural Broadband Accountability Plan to improve accountability in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, the...
Commission Adds Flexibility to High-Cost Projects Exceeding Capital Expense Limit
In a unanimous vote, the FCC has amended its rules to give carriers more flexibility in planning broadband deployment projects that are funded by...
NTIA Releases BEAD Program Policy Notice
The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration has released a Policy Notice modifying and replacing certain requirements outlined in the...
C-Band Transition Rules Adopted in Landmark Proceeding Affecting Wireless, Broadcast, and Satellite Interests
In a 3-2 vote at its February open meeting, the FCC adopted a C-band Order and Order of Proposed Modification as well...
Comments on Further USF/CAF Reforms Due August 8
On June 10, 2014, the FCC released the Connect America Fund (CAF) Omnibus Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) which continues the...
Ten States Sue to Block T-Mobile/Sprint Merger
Nine states and the District of Columbia have moved to block T-Mobile’s and Sprint’s plan to merge into a single wireless carrier...
