IP Transition Rulemaking and Next Generation 911 Set For FCC January...
The FCC has released the final agenda for its next open meeting on Thursday, January 30, 2014. It contains the following four items:
IP Transition:...
39 GHz Order Sheds Light on Substantial Service Standards
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) has issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order (Order) addressing substantial service showings of three 39 GHz Common Carrier...
AT&T Must Start Honoring Lower 700 MHz Interoperability Commitments
The FCC has released an Order of Modification that modifies AT&T’s Lower 700 MHz B and C Block licenses consistent with the Commission’s earlier...
2014 High-Cost Benchmarks Released
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has released the 2014 high-cost loop support (HCLS) benchmarks for capital expenditures and operating expenses caps. The Bureau...
All ETCs Must Query National Lifeline Accountability Database
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has released a Public Notice to remind eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs) of their duty to query the National Lifeline...
TiVo Seeks Clarification or Waiver of Commission’s Audiovisual Output Requirement
The FCC’s Media Bureau is seeking comment on a TiVo Petition for Clarification or Waiver of Section 76.640(b)(4)(iii) of the Commission’s rules. Specifically, the...
Commissioner Pai Appoints Acting Legal Advisor
FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai has appointed Jeffrey Neumann as his Acting Legal Advisor for wireless, public safety, and issues involving people with disabilities. Mr....
Court Vacates Key FCC Net-Neutrality Rules; Upholds Transparency Requirement
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit (Circuit Court) struck down the FCC’s antidiscrimination and blocking rules, which prevented Internet service providers...
Wireline Competition Bureau Rules on Outstanding CAF Phase I Challenges
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has issued an Order that addresses outstanding challenges regarding the eligibility of census blocks elected by price cap...
Commissioner O’Rielly Appoints Key Staff
FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly recently announced his first official staff appointments:
Courtney Reinhard, Chief of Staff & Senior Legal Advisor- In addition to serving as...
