The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has released guidance regarding the transition from reporting geographic coordinates and addresses in the High-Cost Universal Broadband portal to reporting the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric Location IDs associated with locations.  This applies to Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, Bringing Puerto Rico Together Fund, and Connect USVI Fund carriers.  The guidance is…

FCC Chairman Carr has announced the appointment of Joseph Calascione as Chief of the Wireless Bureau to replace former Chief Trent Harkrader.  Mr. Calascione previously served in several roles at the Commission including as Legal Advisor to the Chief of the Wireline Bureau, and Legal Advisor to then-Commissioner Carr on various aspects of universal service,…

The FCC has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes to require providers of non-IP networks to implement one or more non-IP caller ID authentication frameworks in their non-IP networks within two years.  These providers will be required to either upgrade to an IP network or develop a non-IP caller ID authentication solution.  The…

The FCC has adopted a Report and Order, Sixth Report and Order, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in an effort to make greater and more intensive use of the Lower 37 GHz band.  The adopted orders allow the Lower 37 GHz band (37-37.6 GHz band) to accommodate a variety of use cases including IoT,…

The FCC has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing rules to codify some of its existing practices related to the review of foreign ownership structures for Section 310(b) purposes.  In implementing Section 310(b) of the Communications Act, which imposes certain restrictions on who may hold various types of radio licenses and requires the FCC…

The FCC has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks to update outdated spectrum sharing rules among different types of satellite systems to enable more intensive use of spectrum for space activities.  Specifically, the FCC proposes to update power restrictions for the use of satellite frequencies (Ku- and Ka- bands) that support next generation…

On November 16, 2023, the FCC adopted the Safe Connections Act Report and Order, which established rules aimed at protecting the privacy of calls and text messages made by survivors to domestic violence hotlines.  On December 20, 2024, the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) announced that service providers should be prepared to comply with the…