FCC
White Houses Asks Congress to Fill Rip and Replace Funding Gap
The $3 billion shortfall was first flagged by the FCC in July 2022.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
Senate Commerce
Federal Agencies Need to do More on Robocalls, Senate Hears
Lax DOJ enforcement lets fines go uncollected, witnesses said.
Space Bureau
Capito Wants Action on Poles, Easy Info on Satellite Apps, MobileX in Walmart
Senator wants FCC to make order on pole attachment, replacement cost issues.
Biden-Harris Administration
FCC Chair Set to Release Digital Discrimination Proposal
The rules would aim to prevent unequal broadband access along racial and class lines.
FCC
FCC Chair Pitches Proposal for Combatting Robocalls Using Artificial Intelligence
The latest step in the agency’s efforts to curb scam calls will kick off this week, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said.
FCC
Domestic Abuse Order, Alternatives to BEAD Letter of Credit Requirement, Power Grid Funding
FCC to vote on order aimed at helping domestic abuse survivors maintain phone line.
FCC
FCC Emergency Connectivity Funds, Lumen’s Wi-Fi 7 Device, Dems and Broadcast Television
The FCC announced $53.4 million in additional funding for the Emergency Connectivity Fund.
FCC
FCC Votes on E-Rate, 6 GHZ and Emergency Alerts at October Meeting
The commission took action on expanding E-Rate, maternal health data, and opening the 6 GHz band.
FCC
FCC Moves to Reinstate Net Neutrality, Keeps Rules Open for Comment
Public comment open until December 14, with reply comments due on January 17, 2024.
Spectrum
Experts Disagree on Licensed-by-Rule Spectrum
The framework could help free up more spectrum to meet rising demand, some experts said.
Expert Opinion
Ar’Sheill Monsanto: Houston, We Have a Connectivity Program
More than 400,000 Houston households are eligible for Affordable Connectivity Program. But only 30% have adopted.
AP
FCC Proposes $867K Lumen Fine, Mid East Misinformation, SEC Against AI in Finance
The regulator is proposing a fine for failed transmission of 911 calls.
FCC
Ericsson in Kentucky, FCC Looking to Improve Emergency Alert Cybersecurity, BlackBerry partners with DHS
Ericsson partners with Eastern Kentucky network to provide 5G services.
FCC
FCC to Block Call Traffic From 20 Companies
The voice providers did not submit adequate robocall prevention plans.
NTCA
Small Broadband Providers Urge FCC to Leave Them Out of Some Net Neutrality Rules
Trade groups argue their members are too small to engage in anti-competitive behavior.
FCC
WISPA Policy Heads Optimistic on More Spectrum
But they worry a change in FCC data collection could jeopardize BEAD funds for wireless providers.
