More Time on Disaster Agreements, Small Providers Want Fed Spectrum, More ECF Funding
The Mandatory Disaster Response Initiative requires providers to negotiate network sharing within nine months.

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The Mandatory Disaster Response Initiative requires providers to negotiate network sharing within nine months.
December 20, 2022 – Small mobile wireless providers are asking the Federal Communications Commission for some reprieve on a requirement to enter formal agreements with other providers on roaming deals in case of network outages.
Reply comments came in for the FCC's 'delete, delete, delete' docket on Monday.
Industry groups say the law was written for traditional broadcast and cable, not internet-based services
The Second Circuit heard arguments in Verizon's challenge to a fine for the same conduct.
Preliminary results show $3,700 per passing for fiber builds.