3.5 GHz Band: FCC Seeks Comment on Protecting Grandfathered Users
The FCC has released a Public Notice seeking comment on the appropriate method for determining the protected contours for grandfathered protection zones in the...
FCC Sets Nov. 30 Deadline for Reconsideration of Incentive Auction Application Procedures
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) has announced that the deadline to file a petition for reconsideration of the Incentive Auction Application Procedures Public...
FCC Looks to the Future with 5G Spectrum NPRM; Comments Due by January 26
Following up on last year’s inquiry proceeding on a regulatory framework for 5G mobile services, the FCC has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking...
FCC Defines When 600 MHz Band Licensees Commence Operations
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a Report and Order which clarifies an important aspect of the 600 MHz Broadcast Incentive Auction’s post-auction...
High-Cost USF Support Not for High Living, Reminds FCC
The FCC released a public notice reminding all eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs) receiving high-cost Universal Service Fund (USF) support that such support may be...
Shapefile Map Requirement Imposed on 700 MHz Construction Notifications
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) has released a public notice announcing the new format for filing electronic maps for construction notifications for certain...
FCC Enforcement Bureau Outlines New Complaint Escalation Process
In its July 2015 Field Modernization Order, the FCC closed 11 of its Enforcement Bureau field offices and made additional structural changes to its...
Commission Extends Equipment Certification Comment Deadlines
In July 2015, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes to streamline the equipment certification process. Among...
FCC Databases Going Down September 2-8; Filing Deadlines Extended
Almost all of the FCC’s databases—including the Universal Licensing System, Electronic Comment Filing System, Antenna Structure Registration system, Tower Construction Notification System, Fee Filer,...
DISH DEs Denied Discount
The FCC voted unanimously to adopt a Memorandum Opinion & Order (Order) denying approximately $3.3 billion in bidding credits to SNR Wireless LicenseCo LLC (SNR)...
