FCC Proposes Changes to the Emergency Alert System
In response to Congress’s directives in the National Defense Authorization Act, 2021, to strengthen emergency alerts, the FCC has proposed changes to...
FCC Adopts Process to Share Communications Outage Information
Through a Second Report and Order, the FCC has adopted a framework to share information concerning communication outages, with state, federal, and...
Rosenworcel Circulates Rules and Procedures for Round 2 of COVID-19 Telehealth Program
FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has circulated a Report and Order and an Order on Reconsideration for the second round of the...
FCC Takes Multiple Actions to Combat Robocalls
FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has announced a set of actions to combat unwanted robocalls. Among the actions taken was a $225...
Manchin, Collins Introduce Bill to Fund Wi-Fi Hotspots for Libraries
Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) have reintroduced the Hotspots and Online Technology and Services Procurement for Our Tribes and...
FCC Announces Updated Public Safety Answering Point Text-to-911 Certification, Readiness Form for Real-Time Text
The FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) has released a Public Notice updating its Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Text-to-911...
FCC Publishes List of Entities Deemed to Pose a National Security Threat
The FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) has released a list of entities (i.e. the Covered List) that have been...
C-band Auction Ends in Record-breaking Haul Largely for Nationwide Carriers
The FCC has announced the results and winning bidders of Auction 107 for 3.7 GHz (or C-band) spectrum. 21 bidders spent over...
Agenda for March 17 FCC Open Meeting
The Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) has published the tentative agenda for its March 2021 Open Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March...
FCC Updates Rules for Handset Hearing Aid Compatibility
The FCC has released a Report and Order updating its rules on handset hearing aid compatibility. The Commission’s rules mandate wireless and terrestrial...
