FCC Signals Conclusion of 800 MHz Rebanding Program
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has adopted a Report and Order accelerating the conclusion of the 800 MHz rebanding program...
WCB Releases Tariff Review Plans for Incumbent LECs
The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB or Bureau) has released the Tariff Review Plans (TRPs) for incumbent...
WTB Announces Process for Accelerated Relocation Elections in the C-Band
The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC or Commission) Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB or Bureau) has announced the process for eligible space station operators...
Robocallers No Longer Have Luxury of Warnings Before Being Penalized
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has issued an Order that eliminates the requirement that the Commission issue citations against robocallers...
FCC Chairman Pai Extends Keep Americans Connected Pledge
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) Chairman Ajit Pai has extended the Keep Americans Connected Pledge through June 30, 2020. More...
FCC Eases Income-Based Requirements for Lifeline Enrollment Process
The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB or Bureau) has adopted an Order waiving its Lifeline enrollment requirement...
FCC Opens up 6 GHz Band for Unlicensed Operations
The Federal Communications Commission has adopted an order that makes 1,200 megahertz of spectrum in the 6 GHz band (5.925-7.125 GHz) available...
FCC Grants Wireless Site-based and Mobile-only Licensees an Extension of Construction Deadlines
The Chiefs of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (Bureaus) have granted in part a Petition for...
$500 Million Broadband Grant Program Introduced
A bill, the Serving Rural America Act (H.R. 6456), has been introduced in the House of Representatives, by Reps. Rob Wittman (R-VA)...
FCC, FTC Demand Gateway Providers Block COVID-19 Related Scam Robocalls
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have warned gateway providers facilitating COVID-19 related scam robocalls originating overseas...