National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier Soft Launch Pushed into 2018
The anticipated December 2017 soft launch of the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier in six states (Colorado, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming) has...
Comments on New 3.5 GHz NPRM Due by December 28
Comment deadlines have been established for the new 3.5 GHz Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) adopted by the FCC last month. Comments are due by December...
FCC Opens Up More 5G Spectrum Frontiers
The FCC has voted to adopt a Second Order and Report and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking opening up more spectrum above 24...
FCC Streamlines Review Process for Replacement Utility Poles
The FCC today adopted rules to streamline the review process for replacement utility poles to remove barriers to wireless infrastructure deployment. The FCC determined...
Input Sought on Performance Measurements for Future High-Cost Support Determinations
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, and Office of Engineering and Technology (Bureaus) are requesting updates to the record on performance measures...
Wireline Bureau Finds Zero 100% Overlap in High-Cost Review
In August 2017, the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) conducted its review of study areas potentially subject to the FCC’s “100 percent overlap rule”...
Excess High-Cost Cash Not to Be Counted for 2018 Contribution Factor
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has directed the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) not to consider any excess 2017 high-cost Universal Service Fund...
Hurricane-Affected Schools and Libraries Offered Emergency USF Relief
The FCC has adopted an emergency Order to provide immediate Universal Service Fund (USF) relief to schools and libraries in areas of Texas, Florida,...
New 3.5 GHz NPRM Seeks to Make Band More 5G-Friendly, Conventional
In a 4-1 vote, the FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Order Terminating Petitions (NPRM) aimed at revamping licensing rules, technical limits...
HAC Order Establishes New Compliance Targets for Wireline and Wireless Handsets
The FCC, in a split vote, adopted an Order updating its hearing aid compatibility (HAC) rules for both wireline and wireless handsets. With respect...
