Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC List of Broadband Providers Electing to Participate in EBB Program Updated, FCC Seeks Comment on RDOF ETC Applications, Once Vetoed Broadband Bill Becomes Law in New York, USAC Urges EBB Program Election Notices
FCC List of Broadband Providers Electing to Participate in EBB Program Updated
In two weeks, the list of broadband providers that have been elected to participate in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBBP) has almost doubled from 319 providers at the beginning of the month to 513 providers as of today.
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Topics:
USAC,
New York Broadband,
FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program,
RDOF ETC Applications,
EBB Program,
EBB Program Election Notices
Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC Reports on 911 Over Wi-Fi, NENA and Nation's 911 Leaders Call for Changes in US House 9-1-1 Funding Bill, USAC is Notified of FCC Review and Approval Procedures for 2021 Schools and Libraries Funding PIA
FCC Reports on 911 Over Wi-Fi
The Federal Communications Commission submitted a report to Congress indicating that Wi-Fi could be used to expand emergency services – eventually.
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Topics:
911,
USAC,
NENA,
LIFT America Act,
2021 Schools and Libraries Funding PIA,
911 Over Wi-Fi
Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel Commends Progress in 3.5 GHz Band Spectrum Sharing Regime, FCC to Hold Open Meeting March 17, 2021, USAC Election Window Open for EBBP
FCC Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel Commends Progress in 3.5 GHz Band Spectrum Sharing Regime
Federal Communications Commission Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel applauded continued progress on the innovative sharing regime used in the 3.5 GHz band.
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Topics:
USAC,
EBBP,
3.5 GHz Band Spectrum Sharing Regime,
FCC March 2021 Open Meeting
Today's Regulatory Mix: California Attorney General Announces Final CCPA Regulations, Massachusetts Attorney General Announces Creation of New Privacy Division, FCC Seeks Nominations For USAC Board
California Attorney General Announces Final CCPA Regulations
The Attorney General of California announced approval by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) of final regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
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Topics:
USAC,
Consumer Privacy,
fcc.gov,
Massachusetts Attorney General Healey,
California Consumer Privacy Act,
CCPA,
California attorney general
Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC E-Rate Funding Guidance, FCC Seeks Comment on 5G Fund Adjustment Factor
FCC E-Rate Funding Guidance
The FCC has issued guidance to USAC on E-rate Competitive Bidding Rules for FY 2020. Specifically, it reiterated the guidance previously communicated to USAC regarding the treatment of E-Rate applications for which the applicant mistakenly selected a drop-down menu option on its FCC Form 470 that did not fully reflect the services for which it intended to seek bids.
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Topics:
USAC,
E-Rate Program Funding,
FCC Form 470,
5g fund adjustment factor
Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC Announces More Companies Signed on to the Keep Americans Connected Pledge, FCC Issues Consumer Advisory On COVID-19 Scams, FCC Guidance On Non-US Banks Letters of Credit
FCC Announces More Companies Signed on to the Keep Americans Connected Pledge
The FCC announced that 205 additional broadband and phone service providers have taken the Keep Americans Connected Pledge, bringing the total number of companies to 390. By taking the Pledge, each of these companies has committed for the next 60 days to (1) not terminate service to any residential or small business customers because of their inability to pay their bills due to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic;
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Topics:
USAC,
Rural Digital Opportunity Fund,
Keep Americans Connected Pledge
FTC Releases Details for its Hearing on Competition and Consumer Protection
In a press release, the FTC issued details for its upcoming June 12, 2019, hearing. See the Regulatory Mix dated 6/3/19.
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Topics:
USAC,
FCC Rural Health Care,
FTC Hearing on Competition and Consumer Protection,
FY 2019 filing window
Rosenworcel Releases New Podcast with Former 911 Operator
FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel announced the release of her latest Broadband Conversations podcast with her with her guest, Congresswoman Norma Torres—the only 911 operator serving in Congress. Congresswoman Torres spent 17 years as a 911 operator for the Los Angeles Police Department. Rosenworcel said: “Before a whistle on a fire station blows, an ambulance races, or an air horn blares, it is a 911 professional who takes in a call and sets emergency response in motion.
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Topics:
USAC,
E-rate Program,
USF Funds,
FCC Broadband Conversations Podcast,
FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel,
Lifeline Fraud,
FCC Office of the Inspector General,
911 Operators
House Hearings on Net Neutrality
Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle (D-PA) announced that the Communications and Technology Subcommittee will hold a legislative hearing on restoring net neutrality protections on Tuesday, March 12, at 10:00 am in room 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
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Topics:
Net Neutrality,
USF,
USAC,
US House Energy and Commerce Committee Hearings,
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai,
FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel,
FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks,
Save the Iternet Act,
House Communications and Technology Subcommittee,
FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly,
Use of E-Rate Funds,
Legislating to Safeguard the Free & Open Internet
