FCC Issues Update Regarding Mobility Fund Phase II Challengers
The FCC has released a status update regarding the Mobility Fund Phase II (MF-II) challenge process. As of June 30, 2018, 80 entities obtained...
RADWIN Requests Higher Power Limits for P2MP Systems in U-NII-1 and U-NII-3 Bands
The FCC’s Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau has requested comment on RADWIN LTD’s petition for rulemaking asking the Commission to amend Part 15 of...
Alaska Plan Middle Mile Reporting Deadline Extended to August 1 Pending Software Fix
The first filing deadline for Alaska Plan middle-mile data submissions has been extended from July 2, 2018 to August 1, 2018. The FCC’s Wireline...
CAF Phase II Auction Ramping Up with 220 Applicants Approved, Some by Eligibility Waivers
The FCC has approved 220 applicants to participate in the July 24, 2018 Connect America Fund (CAF) Phase II auction (Auction 903) for long-term...
FCC Extends C-Band Registrations to October 17, Freezes Space Station Applications
In two public notices, the FCC's International Bureau (1) extended by 90 days the filing window for C-band downlink operators to register their stations...
FCC Accepting 39 GHz Band Modification Applications until February 1, 2019
The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) has announced that it is accepting applications until February 1, 2019, to modify existing licenses in the 39 GHz...
FCC Mobility Division Grants Two Month Extension of 700 MHz Interim Construction Deadline
The FCC's Mobility Division (Division) has granted a two month waiver of the 700 MHz interim construction to Polar Communications Mutual Aid Corporation (Polar). Polar...
3Q 2018 USF Contribution Factor to Drop Again to 17.9%
The FCC’s Office of Managing Director (OMD) has proposed that the universal service fund (USF) contribution factor for third quarter (Q3) 2018 be set...
FCC Grants Authorization for Intergalactic Communications System
The FCC has authorized Audacy Corporation (Audacy) to construct, deploy, and operate a non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) satellite system consisting of three satellites to...
USF Relief Granted to RLEC Broadband Providers
The FCC has granted a 2017 petition filed by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association and USTelecom requesting targeted, temporary forbearance for Rural Local Exchange Carriers...
