Comment Sought on Proposed E-Rate Eligible Services List by July 21
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has issued a Public Notice seeking comment on its proposed eligible services list (ESL) for the schools and...
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. ...
FCC and OSHA Release Communications Tower Best Practices Guide
The FCC and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have jointly released a Communications Tower Best Practices Guide intended to ensure the safety...
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...
House Bill Would Encourage Broadband Deployment on Federal Lands
Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) has introduced the Public Lands Telecommunications Act (H.R. 2425) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill aims to support...
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...
Comment Deadlines Set for Proceedings on Accelerating Broadband Deployment
On April 21, 2017, the FCC adopted Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs) and Notices of Inquiry (NOIs) requesting comments on how the Commission might...
