Robocall
FCC Opens Robocall Reporting Portal
The portal provides private entities the ability to notify the FCC about robocall violations.
FCC
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.
Congress
Omnibus Bill Includes FCC Spectrum Auction Extension, TikTok Ban on Government Devices
The spending package includes an extension of the FCC’s auction authority to March 2023.
12 Days of Broadband
Utility Companies and Pole Attachers Debate Responsibility for Pole Replacement Costs
The controversy is about the rates that internet companies seeking to put fiber on utility poles need to pay.
FCC
‘Rip and Replace’ Problems, Texas Social Media Law, Twitter Flip-Flops on Promotions
The RWA told the FCC its members are struggling to get loans to fulfil Rip and Replace obligations.
Surveying the Affordable Connectivity Fund, New Tribal Funding, Another Chinese Company Banned
The combination of federal benefits is currently prohibited in the state of California.
Broadband Mapping & Data
NTIA’s Alan Davidson Touts FCC Map, Expresses Worry About Challenge Deadline
Alan Davidson admitted he was “incredibly uncomfortable” with the January 13 deadline
FCC
FCC Commissioners Tout 5G, Spectrum and Permitting Reform
Commissioner Geoffrey Starks argued that expanding connectivity would enable sustainable, environmentally-friendly technologies.
Cybersecurity
FCC Commissioner Simington Calls for Higher Cybersecurity Standards on Devices
Simington advocated mandating ongoing cybersecurity updates on wireless devices already in consumer hands.
Bill to Ban TikTok, Microsoft-Viasat Broadband Plan, NY Fiber for 5G
Some states have already banned TikTok from government networks.
Broadband Mapping & Data
Senators and Witnesses Criticize Accuracy of FCC’s New Map
According to the Subcommittee Chairman Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., up to 37,000 locations in New Mexico are unaccounted for.
Innovation Fund Consultation Launched, Broadband Mapping for Apartments, Digital Discrimination Clarity
Comments on the $1.5B fund are due January 27, 2023.
Satellite
FCC GOP Commissioner Endorses Satellite Streamlining Bill
The Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act would ease FCC permitting for the rapidly growing satellite industry.
NTIA Awards More Planning Grants, 10 GHz Band for Fixed Wireless, WISPA Warning on Digital Discrimination Inquiry
The NTIA approved eight more planning grants Monday.
Many States Receive Broadband Planning Grants, Complaints About Charter, Blockchain for Healthcare
Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, D.C, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri, N.D., Pennsylvania, S.C., Virginia, and W.V. received awards.
Wireless
NTIA Launching $1.5B Innovation Fund to Explore Alternative Wireless Equipment
A comment period on the new fund will run through January 23.
