FCC Adopts New Radio Frequency Exposure Exemptions & Safety Rules, Seeks Comment on Additional...
Following proposed modifications to its radio frequency (RF) exposure rules originally released in 2013, and in an effort to prepare for the...
Comment Deadlines Set for Proceedings on Accelerating Broadband Deployment
On April 21, 2017, the FCC adopted Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs) and Notices of Inquiry (NOIs) requesting comments on how the Commission might...
AT&T/EchoStar Enter into Major Spectrum Deal
AT&T has announced a $23 billion acquisition of EchoStar’s spectrum, marking the largest wireless deal since T-Mobile's merger with Sprint. This acquisition...
FCC Announces the Execution of a Second Amendment to the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement for...
The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) has announced that the FCC, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and the National Conference of State...
Revised NECA Tariffs Promote Low-Income Broadband Discounts
The FCC Wireline Competition Bureau in conjunction with the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) have announced tariff revisions that will provide certain...
FCC Adopts 988 Georouting Mandate
The FCC has adopted rules mandating that all wireless carriers implement georouting for all 988 calls. These rules will facilitate access to...
FCC Modifies ERS Rules
In 2013, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) updated its Experimental Radio Service (ERS) rules to provide additional flexibility and an environment that...
4Q 2016 USF Contribution Factor Dips to 17.4%
The FCC’s Office of Managing Director has announced that the proposed universal service fund (USF) contribution factor for fourth quarter (Q4) 2016 will be...
FCC Extends White Space Push Notification Waiver
The Federal Communications Commission’s Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) has reissued a waiver of the push notification requirement for fixed and...
FCC Releases Latest Connect America Fund Report and Order
At its December 2014 open meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a Report and Order that continues its efforts to implement the fundamental...
