FCC Proposes Rules to Implement Shared Licensing Approach in 42 GHz Band
The FCC has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which seeks comment on three specific shared licensing approaches for the 42 GHz...
FAA Now Requires Infrared LEDs in Obstruction Lighting Fixtures
The FAA has released an updated Obstruction Marking and Lighting Advisory Circular (70/7460-1L Change 2) requiring that LED L-810, L-864 and L-885 obstruction light fixtures...
4Q 2018 USF Contribution Factor Leaps to Record High 20.1%
The universal service fund (USF) contribution factor for fourth quarter (4Q) 2018 is set to climb to an all-time high of 20.1 percent. The...
CAF-II Funds Rolling Out
The FCC has granted more long-form applications and authorized funding relating to Auction 903 for Connect America Fund Phase II (CAF-II). In...
FCC Open to Providing Net Neutrality Advisory Opinions
The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) is spreading the word that any entity that is subject to the FCC’s net neutrality rules (i.e., no blocking,...
FCC Seeks Comment on Ericsson’s Waiver Request to Allow Multiband Devices in the 3.45...
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology are seeking comment on Ericsson’s waiver request to allow marketing, manufacturing,...
FCC Bureaus Seek Comment on Updates to CVAA Rules
The FCC’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Media Bureau, and Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (collectively “Bureaus”) seek comment on whether updates are needed...
No Delay for Net Neutrality, Says FCC
The FCC’s Wireline Competition and Wireless Telecommunications bureaus (Bureaus) have denied three requests for a stay (i.e., delay) of the FCC’s Open Internet (or net neutrality)...
Comments on Further USF/CAF Reforms Due August 8
On June 10, 2014, the FCC released the Connect America Fund (CAF) Omnibus Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) which continues the...
New Lifeline Rules Scheduled to Become Effective On or After February 4
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that it has received Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of the following Lifeline rules that...
