Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Reminds Wireless Licensees of Construction Obligations
The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) reminds wireless licensees of their obligations to meet construction and coverage deadlines that are applicable to their service. Under...
Comment Sought on Updated Model-Based CAF Phase II Census Blocks by July 7
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has released and is seeking comment on an updated list of census blocks eligible for Connect America Fund...
Alaska Wireless Network Receives Waiver of 700 MHz Geographic-based Construction Rules
The Mobility Division (Division) of the Federal Communications Commission's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) has granted a waiver request of The Alaska Wireless Network, LLC...
Updated Form 477 Fixed Broadband Deployment Data Released
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has released updated data, collected through FCC Form 477, on fixed broadband deployment as of June 30, 2016. ...
Supreme Court to Review Whether Warrants are Required for Cell Site Location Data.
The Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether law enforcement (LE) must obtain a warrant to gain access to historical cell-site location information (CSLI)....
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...
EAS Blue Alerts, FirstNet Opt-out Procedures Headline June Open Meeting Agenda
The FCC has announced the tentative agenda for its next open meeting, scheduled for June 22, 2017. Continuing the Chairman’s pilot program, the Commission...
FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed 2017 Regulatory Fees
The FCC is seeking comment on its proposed fiscal year (FY) 2017 regulatory fees. The final figures are usually adopted in mid-summer, and payable in...
Open Internet 2.0 on its Way as FCC Adopts Proposed Rulemaking Notice
In a 2-1 vote, the FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes to undo the actions taken in the agency’s 2015...
FCC Proposes to Streamline Rules for Earth Stations in Motion
At today’s open meeting, the FCC unanimously adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to streamline, consolidate, and harmonize rules governing earth stations used...
