Kinzinger Bill Aims to Neutralize Broadband Rate Regulation
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) has introduced a short net neutrality bill entitled the "No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act of 2015" (H.R.2666),...
Eagle-Eyed FCC Grants CAF Phase I Extension to ACS
The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC or Commission) Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has granted a petition filed by Alaska Communications Systems (ACS) requesting an extension...
FCC Provides Emergency Alert System Solutions
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conducted the first-ever nationwide test of the EAS on November 9,...
Findley to Join FCC’s WCB as Deputy Bureau Chief
Madeleine Findley will join the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC or Commission) Wireline Competition Bureau as Deputy Bureau Chief. Findley has served as Associate General...
VoIP Numbering, Lifeline Reform, and Robocalls Top Tentative June Open Meeting Agenda
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has released the tentative agenda for its June open meeting, scheduled for June 18, 2015. It contains the...
Rural Call Completion Bill Introduced in House
Congressman David Young (R-IA) has introduced the Integrity of Voice Communications Act (H.R.2566). The “Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015” would...
Chairman Wheeler Proposes Solutions to Address Unwanted Robocalls, Texts
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler is circulating a proposal among his fellow Commissioners that would address unwanted robocalls and texts to wireless phones. Unwanted calls...
FCC Releases Staff Report on Lifeline Broadband Pilot Program
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has released a staff report which summarizes data obtained from the FCC’s Low Income Broadband Pilot Program. The pilot...
Comments on Proposed E-Rate Eligible Services List Due June 22
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) is seeking comment on a proposed eligible services list (ESL) for the E-Rate program that will be used...
FCC Votes to Make Permanent the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
At its May Open Meeting earlier today, the Federal Communications Commission voted to make permanent its program that distributes communications equipment to low-income individuals who are...
