FirstNet Adds 50,000 Square Miles of LTE Coverage
FirstNet announced that it has increased LTE coverage area for the AT&T network and FirstNet public safety communications platform by more than 50,000 square miles nationwide, covering an additional 1 million individuals. The added LTE coverage is a result of their ongoing network build initiatives to expand and enhance connectivity for consumers and first responders in both urban and rural areas – on both indoor and outdoor sites.
Read MoreTopics: FirstNet, ILECs, CLECs, Universal Service Fund, Oregon Retail Service Quality, service rules for telecommunications providers, Oklahoma Rulemaking, Utah Universal Service Fund, Utah Rural Telecom Association
Iowa Declines to Adopt Rate Caps for Inmate Calling Services
The Iowa Utilities Board (Board) has declined to adopt new inmate calling service (ICS) rules, including rate caps. Significantly, the Board found that most companies providing ICS in Iowa qualify as alternative operator service (AOS) companies, which are subject to Board regulation. As such, they must file tariffs with the Board for review and approval, which provides a flexible process to review the terms and costs of service.
Read MoreTopics: WISPA, inmate calling services rate cap, Sprint T-Mobile Merger, Inteserra Briefing, Michigan UNE/Local Interconnection, 4Competition Coalition
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Bipartisan Legislation Introduced Regarding Technology Threats from China
The Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Committee member Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced bipartisan legislation to help combat tech-specific threats to national security posed by foreign actors like China and ensure U.S. technological supremacy by improving interagency coordination across the U.S. government.
Read MoreTopics: Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service, Warner-Rubio Bill, Office of Critical Technologies & Security, “10G” Broadband Initiative, FCC January Open Meeting Agenda, Anti-Spoofing Provisions of the RAY BAUM’S Act, Transitioning to CAF Phase II Auction Support, Elimination of Form 397, Vermont Petition to Investigate 911 Management
Today: FCC Shutdown Plans, Maine Adopts Rule to Assist PSAP Consolidation, FCC Extends Separation Freeze, U.S. Senate Passes READI Act
Read MoreTopics: NECA, EAS System, FCC Shutdown Plan, government shutdown, public safety answering points, Maine Rules on PSAP Consolidation, Emergency Alert System, separation freeze for rate-of-return carrier, READI Act
Today: California Withdraws Proposal to Impose Surcharge on Text Messaging, Canada Announces Lower-Cost Data-Only Wireless Plan, FCC Consent Decree for Unauthorized Change of Control
Read MoreTopics: Califaornia Surcharge on Text Messaging, CRTC Wireless Plan, Unathorized Change of Control
Today: FTC's Schedule for Hearing on Competition and Consumer Protection, FCC Renews BDAC Committee, Oklahoma USF Contributions
Read MoreTopics: BDAC, OUSF, FTC Privacy and Data Security Hearings, FTC Hearing on Competition and Consumer Protection, Oklahoma USF
Today: FTC 2018 Do Not Call Registry Data and Mini Site. FCC Mobility Fund Mapping Investigation, US House Cybersecurity Report
Read MoreTopics: cybersecurity, robocalls, MF-II, FTC National Do Not Call Registry, FCC Mobility Fund Mapping, FY 2018, DNC Registry, Mobility Fund Mapping Investigation, CVE, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Program
Today: FTC Announces Agenda for its Eighth Competition and Consumer Protection Hearing, California Will Hold State’s First Wildfire Technology Innovation Summit, California PUC Highlights New 510 Area Code Dialing Procedure
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Topics: California Area Code, California Wildfires, FTC Competition and Consumer Protection Hearings, California Wildfire Technology Innovation Summit
Today: California PUC Issues News Release on Wildfires, FCC Issues Statement on Proposed Spectrum Legislation
Read MoreTopics: FCC Spectrum, California Wildfires, California PUC News Release, FCC Proposed Spectrum Legislation
Today: FTC Announces Details and Schedule for its Seventh Hearing on Competition and Consumer Protection, FCC Waiver Request for Lifeline Eligibility Certifications, FCC Designates Lawfulness of Tariff Revisions for Investigation
Read MoreTopics: Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection, FTC Session on Competition and Consumer Protection, FCC Lifeline eligibility waiver, Tariff Revisions for Investigation
FirstNet Adds 50,000 Square Miles of LTE Coverage
FirstNet announced that it has increased LTE coverage area for the AT&T network and FirstNet public safety communications platform by more than 50,000 square miles nationwide, covering an additional 1 million individuals. The added LTE coverage is a result of their ongoing network build initiatives to expand and enhance connectivity for consumers and first responders in both urban and rural areas – on both indoor and outdoor sites.
Read MoreTopics: FirstNet, ILECs, CLECs, Universal Service Fund, Oregon Retail Service Quality, service rules for telecommunications providers, Oklahoma Rulemaking, Utah Universal Service Fund, Utah Rural Telecom Association
Iowa Declines to Adopt Rate Caps for Inmate Calling Services
The Iowa Utilities Board (Board) has declined to adopt new inmate calling service (ICS) rules, including rate caps. Significantly, the Board found that most companies providing ICS in Iowa qualify as alternative operator service (AOS) companies, which are subject to Board regulation. As such, they must file tariffs with the Board for review and approval, which provides a flexible process to review the terms and costs of service.
Read MoreTopics: WISPA, inmate calling services rate cap, Sprint T-Mobile Merger, Inteserra Briefing, Michigan UNE/Local Interconnection, 4Competition Coalition
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced Regarding Technology Threats from China
The Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Committee member Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced bipartisan legislation to help combat tech-specific threats to national security posed by foreign actors like China and ensure U.S. technological supremacy by improving interagency coordination across the U.S. government.
Read MoreTopics: Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service, Warner-Rubio Bill, Office of Critical Technologies & Security, “10G” Broadband Initiative, FCC January Open Meeting Agenda, Anti-Spoofing Provisions of the RAY BAUM’S Act, Transitioning to CAF Phase II Auction Support, Elimination of Form 397, Vermont Petition to Investigate 911 Management
Today: FCC Shutdown Plans, Maine Adopts Rule to Assist PSAP Consolidation, FCC Extends Separation Freeze, U.S. Senate Passes READI Act
Read MoreTopics: NECA, EAS System, FCC Shutdown Plan, government shutdown, public safety answering points, Maine Rules on PSAP Consolidation, Emergency Alert System, separation freeze for rate-of-return carrier, READI Act
Today: California Withdraws Proposal to Impose Surcharge on Text Messaging, Canada Announces Lower-Cost Data-Only Wireless Plan, FCC Consent Decree for Unauthorized Change of Control
Read MoreTopics: Califaornia Surcharge on Text Messaging, CRTC Wireless Plan, Unathorized Change of Control
Today: FTC's Schedule for Hearing on Competition and Consumer Protection, FCC Renews BDAC Committee, Oklahoma USF Contributions
Read MoreTopics: BDAC, OUSF, FTC Privacy and Data Security Hearings, FTC Hearing on Competition and Consumer Protection, Oklahoma USF
Today: FTC 2018 Do Not Call Registry Data and Mini Site. FCC Mobility Fund Mapping Investigation, US House Cybersecurity Report
Read MoreTopics: cybersecurity, robocalls, MF-II, FTC National Do Not Call Registry, FCC Mobility Fund Mapping, FY 2018, DNC Registry, Mobility Fund Mapping Investigation, CVE, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Program
Today: FTC Announces Agenda for its Eighth Competition and Consumer Protection Hearing, California Will Hold State’s First Wildfire Technology Innovation Summit, California PUC Highlights New 510 Area Code Dialing Procedure
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Topics: California Area Code, California Wildfires, FTC Competition and Consumer Protection Hearings, California Wildfire Technology Innovation Summit
Today: California PUC Issues News Release on Wildfires, FCC Issues Statement on Proposed Spectrum Legislation
Read MoreTopics: FCC Spectrum, California Wildfires, California PUC News Release, FCC Proposed Spectrum Legislation
Today: FTC Announces Details and Schedule for its Seventh Hearing on Competition and Consumer Protection, FCC Waiver Request for Lifeline Eligibility Certifications, FCC Designates Lawfulness of Tariff Revisions for Investigation
Read MoreTopics: Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection, FTC Session on Competition and Consumer Protection, FCC Lifeline eligibility waiver, Tariff Revisions for Investigation
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