FCC Chairman Proposes New Rules Aimed to Ban Spoofed Texts and Foreign Robocalls
The FCC announced that Chairman Pai has proposed adoption of new rules banning malicious caller ID spoofing of text messages and international calls. The Commission will vote on these new rules at its August 1, 2019 meeting.
Read MoreTopics: robocalls, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, Broadband Conversations Podcast, Spoofed Texts, The Truth in Caller ID Act, Broadband Access in Multi-Tenant Environments
Texas Caller ID Spoofing Legislation
A new law in Texas will make Caller ID spoofing a Class A misdemeanor but contains exceptions for providers that are merely transmitting telephone or VoIP calls. Providers will also not be liable for spoofing that occurs due to the configuration of a service feature at the request of a customer, as a result of the conduct necessary to provide or configure service, or from acting in accordance with other law. The new law becomes effective September 1, 2019. Inteserra Briefing Service subscribers see Briefing dated 7/2/19.
Read MoreTopics: wireless, Texas Caller ID Spoofing Bill, NHIS Survey
Senate Bill Would Rescind FCC OTMR And Small Cell Rules
Topics: pole attachment rules, OTMR, One-Touch Make-Ready, Small Cell Rules, American Broadband Buildout Act, ABBA
Giant leaps at the FCC?
Chairman Pai’s theme for the July 10, 2019 meeting is “A Giant Leap For 5G.” The focus will be on taking important steps towards advancing 5G coverage and capacity. The FCC plans to accomplish this by opening up the 2.5 GHz band for 5G as well as conducting a high-band spectrum auction. The meeting will also concentrate attention on closing the digital divide by considering a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Declaratory Ruling covering what the FCC calls “multiple tenant environments,” or MTEs.
Read MoreTopics: Lifeline Recertification, Business Data Services, BDS, Broadband Access to Multiple Tenant Environments, FCC July Open Meeting, #CheckingIn@TheFCC, 2.5 GHz Band, 5G, 5G Incentive Auction, Access to Connected Care Services
FTC Releases Final Agenda for 2019 PrivacyCon
The FTC announced the final agenda for the fourth annual PrivacyCon, which will take place on June 27, 2019 and focus on the latest research and trends related to consumer privacy and data security. FTC Chairman Joe Simons will provide opening remarks for PrivacyCon 2019, which will be followed by four sessions of presentations and discussions on research submitted for the event.
Read MoreTopics: FTC 2019 PrivacyCon, Inmate Calling Services Legislation
U.S. House Representative Reintroduces Three Bills Aimed at Expanding Broadband Access
Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) announced that she reintroduced three bills during Infrastructure Week to expand access to broadband.
Read MoreTopics: FCC’s Technological Advisory Council, broadband access, U.S. Senate Hearing on Persuasive Technology, FCC TAC
Arkansas State Broadband Plan Released
The Governor of Arkansas released a the Arkansas State Broadband Plan, which sets a goal to deploy high-speed broadband to all Arkansas communities with more than 500 residents by 2022. The high-speed broadband would have a rate of 25 megabits per second for download and 3 megabits per second for upload.
Read MoreTopics: rural broadband, broadband, Arkansas State Broadband Plan, Data Collection for Broadband
U.S. Senate to Hold Hearing on the use of Persuasive Technology on Internet Platforms
In a press release, it was announced that U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, will convene a hearing titled, “Optimizing for Engagement: Understanding the Use of Persuasive Technology on Internet Platforms,” on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.
Read MoreTopics: FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, machine learning on internet platforms, U.S. Senate Hearing on Persuasive Technology, Communication Network Security Executive Order
FTC Breaks up Robocall Scheme
FTC announces summary judgment against two individuals, approved six settlement agreements involving 11 defendants, and entered a default judgment against the remaining seven defendants, officially ending the massive Pointbreak Media robocall scheme.
Read MoreTopics: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, FTC Robocall Protections, 5G Spectrum Deployment, robocall schemes
Georgia Bills Allow Electric or Telephone Cooperatives to Provide Broadband
The first bill allows for electric cooperatives to provide broadband and the second bill allows for telephone cooperatives to do the same. Both bills allow for financing and certain partnerships for the provision of broadband services. Both laws became effective upon approval by the Governor, which was April 26, 2019.
Read More
Topics: Rural Broadband Funding, Electric Coops to offer Broadband in Georgia, Telephone Coops to offer Broadband in Georgia, Broadband Internet Access Service for Veterans
FCC Chairman Proposes New Rules Aimed to Ban Spoofed Texts and Foreign Robocalls
The FCC announced that Chairman Pai has proposed adoption of new rules banning malicious caller ID spoofing of text messages and international calls. The Commission will vote on these new rules at its August 1, 2019 meeting.
Read MoreTopics: robocalls, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, Broadband Conversations Podcast, Spoofed Texts, The Truth in Caller ID Act, Broadband Access in Multi-Tenant Environments
Texas Caller ID Spoofing Legislation
A new law in Texas will make Caller ID spoofing a Class A misdemeanor but contains exceptions for providers that are merely transmitting telephone or VoIP calls. Providers will also not be liable for spoofing that occurs due to the configuration of a service feature at the request of a customer, as a result of the conduct necessary to provide or configure service, or from acting in accordance with other law. The new law becomes effective September 1, 2019. Inteserra Briefing Service subscribers see Briefing dated 7/2/19.
Read MoreTopics: wireless, Texas Caller ID Spoofing Bill, NHIS Survey
Senate Bill Would Rescind FCC OTMR And Small Cell Rules
Topics: pole attachment rules, OTMR, One-Touch Make-Ready, Small Cell Rules, American Broadband Buildout Act, ABBA
Giant leaps at the FCC?
Chairman Pai’s theme for the July 10, 2019 meeting is “A Giant Leap For 5G.” The focus will be on taking important steps towards advancing 5G coverage and capacity. The FCC plans to accomplish this by opening up the 2.5 GHz band for 5G as well as conducting a high-band spectrum auction. The meeting will also concentrate attention on closing the digital divide by considering a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Declaratory Ruling covering what the FCC calls “multiple tenant environments,” or MTEs.
Read MoreTopics: Lifeline Recertification, Business Data Services, BDS, Broadband Access to Multiple Tenant Environments, FCC July Open Meeting, #CheckingIn@TheFCC, 2.5 GHz Band, 5G, 5G Incentive Auction, Access to Connected Care Services
FTC Releases Final Agenda for 2019 PrivacyCon
The FTC announced the final agenda for the fourth annual PrivacyCon, which will take place on June 27, 2019 and focus on the latest research and trends related to consumer privacy and data security. FTC Chairman Joe Simons will provide opening remarks for PrivacyCon 2019, which will be followed by four sessions of presentations and discussions on research submitted for the event.
Read MoreTopics: FTC 2019 PrivacyCon, Inmate Calling Services Legislation
U.S. House Representative Reintroduces Three Bills Aimed at Expanding Broadband Access
Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) announced that she reintroduced three bills during Infrastructure Week to expand access to broadband.
Read MoreTopics: FCC’s Technological Advisory Council, broadband access, U.S. Senate Hearing on Persuasive Technology, FCC TAC
Arkansas State Broadband Plan Released
The Governor of Arkansas released a the Arkansas State Broadband Plan, which sets a goal to deploy high-speed broadband to all Arkansas communities with more than 500 residents by 2022. The high-speed broadband would have a rate of 25 megabits per second for download and 3 megabits per second for upload.
Read MoreTopics: rural broadband, broadband, Arkansas State Broadband Plan, Data Collection for Broadband
U.S. Senate to Hold Hearing on the use of Persuasive Technology on Internet Platforms
In a press release, it was announced that U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, will convene a hearing titled, “Optimizing for Engagement: Understanding the Use of Persuasive Technology on Internet Platforms,” on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.
Read MoreTopics: FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, machine learning on internet platforms, U.S. Senate Hearing on Persuasive Technology, Communication Network Security Executive Order
FTC Breaks up Robocall Scheme
FTC announces summary judgment against two individuals, approved six settlement agreements involving 11 defendants, and entered a default judgment against the remaining seven defendants, officially ending the massive Pointbreak Media robocall scheme.
Read MoreTopics: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, FTC Robocall Protections, 5G Spectrum Deployment, robocall schemes
Georgia Bills Allow Electric or Telephone Cooperatives to Provide Broadband
The first bill allows for electric cooperatives to provide broadband and the second bill allows for telephone cooperatives to do the same. Both bills allow for financing and certain partnerships for the provision of broadband services. Both laws became effective upon approval by the Governor, which was April 26, 2019.
Read More
Topics: Rural Broadband Funding, Electric Coops to offer Broadband in Georgia, Telephone Coops to offer Broadband in Georgia, Broadband Internet Access Service for Veterans
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