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)...
Smart City Fined $750K for Wi-Fi Blocking
The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) has slapped a $750,000 fine on Smart City Holdings, LLC and certain subsidiaries (Smart City) for Wi-Fi blocking at...
Wireless Lifeline Providers Want FCC to Reconsider New Reimbursement Rule
A group of wireless Lifeline providers have filed a petition for reconsideration and for clarification of one rule change adopted by the Federal Communications...
Comment Dates Set for Vacant Channel Rulemaking
The FCC has established new comment and reply deadlines for its proceeding to reserve one channel nationwide for shared use by wireless microphones and...
