Updated Form 477 Fixed Broadband Deployment Data Released
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has released updated data, collected through FCC Form 477, on fixed broadband deployment as of June 30, 2016. ...
EAS Blue Alerts, FirstNet Opt-out Procedures Headline June Open Meeting Agenda
The FCC has announced the tentative agenda for its next open meeting, scheduled for June 22, 2017. Continuing the Chairman’s pilot program, the Commission...
WCB Denies Petition Seeking an Expansion of the Universal Service Government-Only Exemption
The Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) of the FCC has denied a petition filed by Stratos Government Services, Inc. (Stratos) requesting clarification, or alternatively, a...
FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed 2017 Regulatory Fees
The FCC is seeking comment on its proposed fiscal year (FY) 2017 regulatory fees. The final figures are usually adopted in mid-summer, and payable in...
Monteith Named Wireline Competition Bureau Chief
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has selected Kris Anne Monteith to serve as Chief of the Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB). Monteith has been serving...
Open Internet 2.0 on its Way as FCC Adopts Proposed Rulemaking Notice
In a 2-1 vote, the FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes to undo the actions taken in the agency’s 2015...
Comments on Wireline Infrastructure Proceeding Due June 15, Reply Comments Due July 17
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has issued a Public Notice announcing and clarifying the deadlines for filing comments and reply comments in response to...
Freeze on Jurisdictional Separations Procedures Extended Through 2018
The FCC has adopted a Report and Order further extending for 18 months, until December 31, 2018, the current freeze of jurisdictional separations and...
Comment Deadlines Set for Proceedings on Accelerating Broadband Deployment
On April 21, 2017, the FCC adopted Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs) and Notices of Inquiry (NOIs) requesting comments on how the Commission might...
FCC Denies GCI Petition for Reconsideration as Procedurally Defective
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) has denied a Petition for Reconsideration filed by General Communications, Inc., (GCI) of an Order granting USTelecom national...
