THE REGULATORY MIX AND BLOG ARTICLES

Today's Regulatory Mix:  FCC Releases List of Equipment and Services Posing a Threat to National Security, FCC’s Rosenworcel Welcomes Passage of Legislation that Would Create $7.1 Billion Emergency Connectivity Fund for Remote Learning, US House Energy and Commerce Committee Members Insist on Transparency and Accountability in Letters to Facebook, Google, and Twitter 

FCC Releases List of Equipment and Services Posing a Threat to National Security

Consistent with requirements in the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019, the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau today released a list of communications equipment and services that have been deemed a threat to national security.

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.

Today's Regulatory Mix: Kansas Lifeline Service Program Extensions, WISPA Urges the FCC to Use County-sized Areas for Auction of 3.4 GHz Spectrum

Kansas Lifeline Service Program Extensions 

The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) issued an order waiving and extending certain Kansas Lifeline Service Program (KLSP) requirements, including re-certification and de-enrollment rules until June 30, coinciding with recent actions taken by the FCC.

Today's Regulatory Mix: Colorado Proposes Permanent Rule Revisions to Implement Statewide 9-1-1 Surcharge, New Jersey Net Neutrality Bill, US House Committee Members Urge FCC to Quickly Produce Accurate Broadband Maps

Colorado Proposes Permanent Rule Revisions to Implement Statewide 9-1-1 Surcharge 

The Public Utilities Commission of Colorado (PUC) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) to change various rule sections in compliance with House Bill 20-1293 which became effective January 1, 2021

Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC Commissioner Carr Visits Mississippi, FCT Acts Against a Second VoIP Service Provider for Facilitating Illegal Telemarketing Robocalls

FCC Commissioner Carr Visits Mississippi 

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr was in Mississippi recently for a series of events focusing on workforce development and infrastructure build-out, telehealth and classroom connectivity. 

Today's Regulatory Mix: Annual Reports for Inmate Calling Services Due April 1, 2021,  FCC Announces Milestone Dates for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, FCC Releases Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Fact Sheet, NASNA - State 911 Administrators Association asks Congress to Invest in NG911

Annual Reports for Inmate Calling Services Due April 1, 2021 

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Public Notice reminding providers of inmate calling services that the deadline for the submission of annual reports and certifications is April 1, 2021.

Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC Announces Meeting of North American Numbering Council,  Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Requests USF Data,  Virginia Governor signs Consumer Data Protection Act

FCC Announces Meeting of North American Numbering Council 

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Public Notice announcing the next meeting of the North American Numbering Council (NANC). The meeting will be held Thursday, April 15, 2021, beginning at 9:30 a.m., via video conference and available to the public via the Internet at http://www.fcc.gov/live.

Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC Issues Reminder of June 30, 2022 Deadline for iCanConnect, FCC Announces Form 477 Deadline is March 15, 2021

FCC Issues Reminder of June 30, 2022 Deadline for iCanConnect 

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a public notice reminding entities interested in participating in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also known as “iCanConnect, that the current certification cycle of the NDBEDP ends on June 30, 2022. 

Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC Adopts Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for March Open Meeting, USTelecom Broadband Providers Send Letter to White Regarding Supply Chain for Semiconductor Chips

FCC Adopts Emergency Broadband Benefit Program 

On February 25, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously adopted the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (Program).  The Program is a $3.2 billion federal initiative to provide qualifying households discounts on their internet service bills with the ability to receive a discount on a computer or tablet during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC Seeks Comments about 911 Fee Diversion Rules, Senators Collins and Rosen Introduce Broadband Legislation

FCC Seeks Comments About 911 Fee Diversion Rules 

The Don’t Break Up the T-Band Act of 2020 (the Act) was enacted in December of this past year.  Section 902 of the Act directs the FCC to adopt rules to discourage states and jurisdictions from redirecting 911 fees.