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Posted by Amy Gross on 10/25/17 2:30 PM

The_Mix_logo3.pngToday:  FCC NPAC Reminder, FCC Proposed Rule Revisions in 3.5 GHz Band  

 

FCC NPAC Reminder

The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has reminded all entities that use the Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC) that the process to transition operation of the NPAC from Neustar to Telcordia Technologies, Inc. d/b/a iconectiv  is well underway and that, as a result, all entities that use the NPAC must register with iconectiv.  Entities that must register include providers of telecommunications and telecommunications-related services (Service Providers), Service Bureaus, law enforcement/public safety agencies, and users of Wireless Do-Not-Call services.  End users that access the NPAC through a Service Bureau should contact their Service Bureaus to ensure that their providers are registered and ready for the transition. The registration deadlines for most service providers is October 31, 2017.  Any entity that uses the NPAC that is not registered can go to www.numberportability.com to begin registration, or can contact iconectiv at LNPAACCT-MGMT@iconectiv.numberportabilty.com  or 844-820-8039 for any further assistance or to answer questions.

 

New Call-to-actionFCC Proposed Rule Revisions In The 3.5 GHz Band

The FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on several proposed changes to the rules governing Priority Access Licenses (PALs) that will be issued in 3550-3700 MHz band (3.5 GHz Band)—including longer license terms, renewability, larger geographic license areas, and auction methodology.  These changes are consistent with the service rules and license assignment models that helped foster the development of 4G and LTE services in the United States.  The FCC anticipates that adopting similar rules for the 3.5 GHz Band will encourage similar robust investment in network deployment.  The FCC also seeks comment on changes to the technical rules that could facilitate operations over wider bandwidths while ensuring that current and future incumbent operations continue to be protected from interference, and changes to the information security requirements that would help safeguard private information and protect critical infrastructure.

 

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Topics: iconectiv, Number Portability Administration Center, NPAC, Priority Access Licenses, PALs, 3.5 GHz, Wireless Do-Not-Call services

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Posted by Amy Gross on 10/25/17 2:30 PM

The_Mix_logo3.pngToday:  FCC NPAC Reminder, FCC Proposed Rule Revisions in 3.5 GHz Band  

 

FCC NPAC Reminder

The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has reminded all entities that use the Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC) that the process to transition operation of the NPAC from Neustar to Telcordia Technologies, Inc. d/b/a iconectiv  is well underway and that, as a result, all entities that use the NPAC must register with iconectiv.  Entities that must register include providers of telecommunications and telecommunications-related services (Service Providers), Service Bureaus, law enforcement/public safety agencies, and users of Wireless Do-Not-Call services.  End users that access the NPAC through a Service Bureau should contact their Service Bureaus to ensure that their providers are registered and ready for the transition. The registration deadlines for most service providers is October 31, 2017.  Any entity that uses the NPAC that is not registered can go to www.numberportability.com to begin registration, or can contact iconectiv at LNPAACCT-MGMT@iconectiv.numberportabilty.com  or 844-820-8039 for any further assistance or to answer questions.

 

New Call-to-actionFCC Proposed Rule Revisions In The 3.5 GHz Band

The FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on several proposed changes to the rules governing Priority Access Licenses (PALs) that will be issued in 3550-3700 MHz band (3.5 GHz Band)—including longer license terms, renewability, larger geographic license areas, and auction methodology.  These changes are consistent with the service rules and license assignment models that helped foster the development of 4G and LTE services in the United States.  The FCC anticipates that adopting similar rules for the 3.5 GHz Band will encourage similar robust investment in network deployment.  The FCC also seeks comment on changes to the technical rules that could facilitate operations over wider bandwidths while ensuring that current and future incumbent operations continue to be protected from interference, and changes to the information security requirements that would help safeguard private information and protect critical infrastructure.

 

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The Regulatory Mix, TMI’s daily blog of telecom related regulatory activities, is a snapshot of PUC, FCC, legislative, and occasionally court issues that our regulatory monitoring team uncovers each day. Depending on their significance, some items may be the subject of a TMI Briefing.

 

 

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Contact Us  for assistance with the VoIP Numbering Process

 

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Topics: iconectiv, Number Portability Administration Center, NPAC, Priority Access Licenses, PALs, 3.5 GHz, Wireless Do-Not-Call services

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