11.24.15 – RSS: FCC Defines When 600 MHz Band Licensees Commence Operations
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a Report and Order which clarifies an important aspect of the 600 MHz Broadcast Incentive
11.19.15 – FCC News: FCC Ensures Hearing Aid Compatibility for All Wireless Voicce Technologies
Today, the Federal Communications Commission took major steps to ensure greater access to wireless communications services and handset devices for the tens of millions
11.17.15 – RSS: Incentive Auction Application Deadlines Extended
11.13.15 - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) Incentive Auction Task Force has released revised reverse auction opening bid prices for broadcasters
11.16.15 – FCC News: A Dialogue on E-rate Pricing Data
As part of the E-rate Modernization Order adopted last year, the Commission decided to increase pricing transparency in the E-rate program by
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11.9.15 – FCC Denies Stay of New Definition of Oklahoma Tribal Areas
In June 2015, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made a number of reforms to the universal service Lifeline program, including the adoption
11.4.15 – FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Announces Timelines for 2016 Urban Rate Survey
The FCC Wireline Competition Bureau issued a Public Notice on October 30, 2015, announcing the timeline for completion of the 2016 Urban
11.2.15 – FCC Sets Nov. 30 Deadline for Reconsideration of Incentive Auction Application Procedures
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) has announced that the deadline to file a petition for reconsideration of the Incentive Auction Application
10.29.15 – FCC Reverse Auction Workshop Date Announced
The FCC has announced a reverse auction workshop date. For additional details, click here.
10.29.15 – FCC Releases Order on Post-Incentive Auction Inter-Service Interference
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has released an item that addresses the remaining technical issues affecting the operation of new 600 MHz
10.23.15 – FCC Defines When 600 MHz Band Licensees Commence Operations
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a Report and Order which clarifies an important aspect of the 600 MHz Broadcast Incentive Auction’s
Sellers of Prepaid Calling Cards Fined $30 Million for Deceptive Marketing
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued separate orders imposing $5 million forfeitures against six companies for deceptively marketing prepaid telephone calling
FCC Incentive Auction Application Deadlines Set
By Erin Fitzgerald on Oct 16, 2015 04:14 pm The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has released the Application Procedures for the
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment Regarding Regulatory Status of Mobile Messaging Services
The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB or Bureau) is seeking comment on a petition for declaratory ruling
Pole Attachments: NCTA Asks FCC to Grant Reconsideration Petition
NCTA spoke with Legal Advisors to Commissioners O’Rielly, Pai and Rosenworcel on September 29 and October 1, 2015, to discuss NCTA’s Petition
FCC Issues Tentative Agenda for October 22 Open Meeting
The FCC issued a tentative agenda on October 1, 2015, for its October 22, 2015 Open Meeting. Read more here.
Emerging Wireline Networks and Services FNPRM Comment Deadlines Set
On August 6, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted a Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of
FCC Adopts FY 2015 Regulatory Fee Schedule
The FCC recently adopted its fiscal year (FY) 2015 regulatory fee schedule. Pursuant to its FY 2015 appropriation, the Commission will collect
Price Cap Carriers Accept $1.5 Billion in Annual CAF Phase II Support
By Tony Veach on Aug 28, 2015 10:54 am In April 2015, the FCC formally offered annual Connect America Fund (CAF) Phase
FCC Databases Going Down September 2-8; Filing Deadlines Extended
By Robert Silverman on Aug 21, 2015 01:24 pm Almost all of the FCC’s databases—including the Universal Licensing System, Electronic Comment Filing
Long Distance Calling Cards To Become Relics of the Past
AT&T is making an appeal to the FCC to phase out long distance calling card services to businesses. AT&T says usage of
USDA Announces Available Funding for Farm Bill Broadband Loan Program
WASHINGTON, July 30, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of loans to build broadband in rural areas, along
FCC Clarifies Scope of Evergreen Contract Exemption
FCC Clarifies Scope of Evergreen Contract Exemption The FCC clarified the scope of the Rural Health Care (RHC) Program's evergreen contractcompetitive bidding
FCC Takes Steps to Modernize and Reform Lifeline Program for Broadband
News from the Federal Communications Commission June 18, 2015 The FCC took significant steps to modernize its Lifeline Program (FCC 15-71), seeking comment
2015 FCC Form 499-Q Now Available: Due by August 3
Each quarter, telecommunications carriers and interconnected VoIP providers, that are not de minimis, and that are required to contribute directly to the