The FCC has adopted rules that will enable non-geostationary orbit fixed-satellite service operations in the 17.3-17.7 GHz band in the space-to-Earth (downlink) direction on a co-primary basis with incumbent services and on a shared, co-primary basis with geostationary satellite orbit services. However, these services will operate on an unprotected basis with terrestrial fixed services. The
The FCC has adopted new rules to enhance the accessibility standards for online tools, including video conferencing. Specifically, the new rules provide clarity on how existing accessibility performance objectives in the rules apply to interoperable video conferencing services. In the adopted Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the FCC seeks comment on further measures it can
The FCC has published the tentative agenda for its October 2024 Open Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for October 17, at 10:30 a.m. EDT and will be livestreamed at www.fcc.gov/live and available on the FCC’s YouTube channel. The agenda includes the following items:
Implementation of the National Suicide Hotline Act of 2018 (WC Docket No. 18-336)
In a Public Notice, the FCC has announced that certain rules adopted in its NG911 Report and Order, adopted in July 2024, requiring originating service providers to implement NG911 capabilities on their networks and deliver 911 calls to NG911 systems will be effective as of November 25, 2024. This includes the technical NG911
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Economics and Analytics have approved the applications filed by T-Mobile and Horry Telephone Cooperative to conduct a spectrum swap involving the assignment of 600 MHz spectrum licenses from Horry to T-Mobile and the assignment of cellular spectrum licenses from T-Mobile to Horry. The spectrum swap also involves
The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would prohibit the sale or import of connected vehicles integrating components with a sufficient nexus to China or Russia in order to protect U.S. national security and the safety of drivers. The proposed rules specifically focus on the
On August 28, the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. (NECA) filed its 2025 Modification of the Average Schedule Universal Service High Cost Loop Support Formula. The proposed formula, if approved, would take effect January 1, 2025, and remain in effect through December 31, 2025. The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau is seeking comment on the proposed
In a 393-22 vote, the House overwhelmingly passed the Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced (FUTURE) Networks Act (H.R. 1513), introduced by Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA). The legislation would require the FCC to establish a 6G Task Force (Task Force), which would include industry, government, and public safety representatives. The Task
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved the full initial proposal for Nebraska for the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. Nebraska will have access to more than $405 million to fund BEAD projects. The state can now move to the implementation phase of the BEAD program, during which it
The FCC’s Broadband Data Task Force (BDTF) and the Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) are seeking comment on an application for approval of the Georgia Institute of Technology’s (Georgia Tech) third-party mobile speed test app for use in the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC) mobile challenge process. Georgia Tech submitted an application to OET
