CAF Phase II Auction Ramping Up with 220 Applicants Approved, Some by Eligibility Waivers
The FCC has approved 220 applicants to participate in the July 24, 2018 Connect America Fund (CAF) Phase II auction (Auction 903) for long-term...
FCC Extends C-Band Registrations to October 17, Freezes Space Station Applications
In two public notices, the FCC's International Bureau (1) extended by 90 days the filing window for C-band downlink operators to register their stations...
FCC Accepting 39 GHz Band Modification Applications until February 1, 2019
The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) has announced that it is accepting applications until February 1, 2019, to modify existing licenses in the 39 GHz...
FCC Mobility Division Grants Two Month Extension of 700 MHz Interim Construction Deadline
The FCC's Mobility Division (Division) has granted a two month waiver of the 700 MHz interim construction to Polar Communications Mutual Aid Corporation (Polar). Polar...
3Q 2018 USF Contribution Factor to Drop Again to 17.9%
The FCC’s Office of Managing Director (OMD) has proposed that the universal service fund (USF) contribution factor for third quarter (Q3) 2018 be set...
FCC Grants Authorization for Intergalactic Communications System
The FCC has authorized Audacy Corporation (Audacy) to construct, deploy, and operate a non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) satellite system consisting of three satellites to...
USF Relief Granted to RLEC Broadband Providers
The FCC has granted a 2017 petition filed by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association and USTelecom requesting targeted, temporary forbearance for Rural Local Exchange Carriers...
FCC Streamlines Rules for Retiring Legacy Facilities to Promote Next-Generation Networks and Services
The FCC has streamlined the process for phasing out legacy services to encourage the industry shift from legacy wireline to next-generation, IP-based offerings. Finding...
Installment Payment Waiver Request Denied for Fourth Time in a Row
The FCC has denied GLH Communications, Inc. (GLH)’s petition to reconsider previously rejected requests by several parties, including GLH, for waiver of section 1.2110...
New Spectrum Frontiers Item Looks at 26 GHz and 42 GHz Bands; Comments Due...
The FCC has adopted a Third Report and Order, Memorandum Opinion and Order, and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking as part of its...
