LMDS, 39 GHz and Other Bands Above 24 GHz May Open Door to 5G...
By unanimous vote at its latest commission meeting, the FCC has launched an inquiry proceeding seeking comment on the spectrum bands that would be...
FCC Issues Report on Massive 911 Outage
The Federal Communications Commission’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (Bureau) has issued a report on the massive 911 outage that occurred in April...
Consumer Bankers Association Asks for Clarification of TCPA Rules
The FCC’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau is seeking comment on a Petition for Declaratory Ruling filed by the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA), which...
Reports Show Increased Broadband Speeds and Increased VoIP Subscriptions
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released reports on Internet Access Services and Local Telephone Competition which summarize information about subscribership, technologies, and service...
Rural Broadband Experiments Application Window Opens Oct. 23; Application Deadline is Nov. 7
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has announced that the rural broadband experiments application filing window will open on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 9:00...
FCC to Hold Nov. 7 Forum on Accessible Wireless Emergency Communications
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will hold a forum to promote the latest advances in accessible wireless emergency communications. The “Accessible Wireless Emergency Communications...
WTB Stops Paper Authorizations – Looks to Save $304,000 Per Year
In 2013, the FCC printed and mailed out 451,072 paper antenna structure registrations and wireless licenses at a cost of nearly $304,000. For this...
Commission Finalizes October Open Meeting Agenda
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has finalized its agenda for its open meeting on Friday, October 17, 2014. It contains the following...
FCC Releases Competitive Bidding NPRM
Calling an evaluation of its competitive bidding rules “particularly important” in light of the forthcoming Broadcast Television Spectrum Incentive Auction, the Federal Communications Commission...
Letter of Credit Waiver Granted in Tribal Mobility Phase I
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) has granted a waiver of the FCC’s letter of credit (LOC) requirement in Tribal Mobility Fund Phase I...
