Updated Lifeline Minimum Service Standards and Budget Announced
The FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has announced the newly calculated minimum speed and usage standards for Lifeline-supported fixed broadband service. The Bureau also...
Congress Directs FAA to Adopt Rural Tower Lighting Requirements
Under the FAA Extension, Safety and Security Act of 2016, which became law on July 15, 2016, Congress directed the FAA to adopt rules...
FCC Reminds Lifeline Providers of ETC Designation and Compliance Plan Requirements
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has issued a Public Notice to remind communications providers of a number of requirements that must be met...
Verizon’s $1.35M “Supercookie” Settlement Marks Latest Open Internet Enforcement Action
Verizon Wireless (Verizon) has agreed to a Consent Decree to settle an investigation of alleged violations of the FCC's Open Internet Transparency Rule and...
FCC Fines Four of the Nation’s Largest Carriers Nearly $200 Million for Sharing Access...
The FCC has issued forfeiture orders (Orders) imposing huge fines on four of the nation’s largest wireless carriers for sharing access to...
NTCA Petitions for Temporary Waiver of E911 Indoor Accuracy Obligations
NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association (“NCTA”) has petitioned the FCC for a blanket temporary waiver and extension of the initial June 2, 2017...
Comment Sought on Google’s TV Band Database System Registration Procedures
The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) is requesting comment on the public trial of a new registration procedure system...
WEA Multilingual Alert Requirement Effective June 5, 2028
A notice has been published in the Federal Register, announcing that certain provisions of the FCC’s 2023 Wireless...
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...
Comment Deadlines Announced for MFII Petitions for Reconsideration
The FCC has set comment deadlines for seven petitions for reconsideration and/or clarification of a number of the policies and procedures the Commission adopted...
