MVDDS Waiver and Extension Requests Denied
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau has denied waiver and extension requests filed by Braunston Spectrum LLC, MDS Operations, and Montana Internet Corp. of the...
Space Jammed FCC Meeting Agenda Announced, Includes HAC Relief
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced a packed agenda for its meeting in November, which Pai deemed to be "Space Month" at the FCC. The...
C-Band Registration Deadline Further Extended to October 31
The FCC's International Bureau has further extended by two weeks the registration filing window for C-Band downlink Fixed Satellite Service earth stations in the...
Next Approval Step Announced for 3.5 GHz ESC Operators
FCC staff has announced the two-stage review process for 3.5 GHz Environmental Sensing Capability (ESC) operators to complete before receiving final FCC certification and...
National Lifeline Verifier Expands with New Soft Launches
Five states and one territory have become National Lifeline Verifier areas as of October 15, 2018 with a soft launch period in Guam, Hawaii,...
Mid-Band Spectrum Items Headline October FCC Meeting
The FCC’s lengthy tentative agenda for its October 23, 2018 Open Meeting contains the long-awaited 3.5 GHz rule change order, and includes the following...
FY 2019 Auctions Previewed
The FCC's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) released a forecast of FCC auctions set to take place in fiscal year (FY) 2019 beginning September 30,...
ESIM Rules Cleaned Up; Comment Sought on Added Bands
A Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) adopted by the FCC will simplify rules governing "earth stations in motion" (or...
FCC Takes Additional Action to Facilitate Wireless Infrastructure Deployment for 5G
In a contentious proceeding, the FCC has adopted an action intended to remove regulatory impediments to small cell deployment at the state and local level....
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...
