Today's Regulatory Mix: U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes 988 Suicide Hotline Bill
U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes 988 Suicide Hotline Bill
The U.S. Senate has passed the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020, sending it to the House of Representatives for their potential approval.
Topics: FCC, US Senate, 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline, COVID-19
Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC Releases Report on 2019 Nationwide Emergency Alert Test, FTC Files Complaint Against Telemarketers
FCC Releases Report on 2019 Nationwide Emergency Alert Test
The FCC has released its 2019 Nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) Test Report. The report contains details about a nationwide test conducted on August 7, 2019, of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) using only the broadcast-based distribution system by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in 
coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC).
Topics: FCC, FTC, FEMA Emergency Alert System test, FTC Telemarketing Complaint Settlement, telemarketing calls, COVID-19
Today's Regulatory Mix: Senator Introduces National Broadband Plan Bill, FTC Seeks Comment on Health Data Breach Rule, Representatives Introduce Universal Broadband Act
Senator Introduces National Broadband Plan Bill
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, announced the National Broadband Plan for the Future Act, legislation that instructs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update the National Broadband Plan, as well as study how the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way Americans live, learn, and work online.
Topics: FCC, US House of Representatives, broadband, FTC, US Senate, broadband internet, COVID-19, Senator Edward J. Markey, health data, comments
Today's Regulatory Mix: USDA Announces Broadband Award in New Hampshire, FCC Announces Changes in Media Relations Office
USDA Announces Broadband Award in New Hampshire
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the USDA is investing $2 million to provide broadband service in unserved and underserved rural areas in New Hampshire. This funding is part of USDA’s round one investments through the ReConnect Pilot Program.
Topics: FCC, FCC's Media Bureau, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, high-speed broadband, 5G Technology, USDA's Reconnect Pilot Program, USDA’s ReConnect program, USDA Broadband Investments, COVID-19
Today's Regulatory Mix: Senate Commerce Committee Introduces Data Privacy Bill; Announces Hearing on Current State of Broadband and Will Examine FCC Initiatives, United States Partners with Czech Republic on Secure 5G Development
Senate Commerce Committee Introduces Data Privacy Bill; Announces Hearing on Current State of Broadband and Will Examine FCC Initiatives
First the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced the introduction of a new data privacy bill, titled the COVID-19 Consumer Data Protection Act. The legislation would provide all Americans with more transparency, choice, and control over the collection and use of their personal health, device, geolocation, and proximity data. The bill would also hold businesses accountable to consumers if they use personal data to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreTopics: FCC, US Senate, privacy, 5G Networks, data privacy, high-speed broadband, 5G Technology, Senate Commerce Committee, COVID-19, czech republic
Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC to Hold May 13th Open Meeting by Teleconference
FCC to Hold May 13th Open Meeting by Teleconference
The FCC announced it will hold an Open Meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, which is scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m.
Topics: FCC, Satellite Earth Stations, Satellite Regulations, satellite commumications, COVID-19
Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC Approves Another Set of COVID-19 Telehealth Applications
FCC Approves Another Set of COVID-19 Telehealth Applications
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau announced it has approved an additional 26 funding applications for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program.
Topics: FCC, FCC Telehealth Program, FCC Telehealth Initiative, Telehealth, COVID-19, COVID-19 Telehealth Application Portal
Today's Regulatory Mix: Tennessee Awards $19.7 Million Broadband Grants, Senators Urge DOJ to Allow Free Calling for Inmates, FCC Waives Rules for VRS Providers During COVID-19 Pandemic
Tennessee Awards $19.7 Million Broadband Grants
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced $19.7 million in broadband accessibility grants that will expand service to support 31,000 unserved Tennesseans in nearly 12,700 households and businesses.
Read MoreTopics: COVID-19, VRS Rules, Inmate Calling, Free Inmate Calling
Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC Chairman Reports on Network Performance During COVID-19, FCC Waives Tariff Rules for Rural Broadband and Phone Providers , FCC Adopts COVID-19 Telehealth Program
FCC Chairman Reports on Network Performance During COVID-19
FCC Chairman Pai announced he had spoken with broadband and telephone service providers and trade association leaders about the state of American communications networks as volume and usage patterns shift during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreTopics: rural broadband, FCC Telehealth Program, COVID-19, Report on Network Performance, Tariff Rules
Today's Regulatory Mix: US House Communications and Technology Subcommittee Leaders Work to Stop Illegal Robocalls During COVID-19, FCC Releases 4Q 2019 Inflation Adjustment for Cable Operators, FCC to Revise Rules for Program Carriage Disputes, FCC to Update Significantly Viewed TV Station Rules
US House Communications and Technology Subcommittee Leaders Work to Stop Illegal Robocalls During COVID-19
The Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) and Chair Mike Doyle (D-PN) penned a bipartisan letter
Read MoreTopics: robocalls, COVID-19, Q4 2019 Inflation Adjustment for Cable Operators, Program Carriage Disputes, FCC TV Station Rules
Today's Regulatory Mix: U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes 988 Suicide Hotline Bill
U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes 988 Suicide Hotline Bill
The U.S. Senate has passed the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020, sending it to the House of Representatives for their potential approval.
Topics: FCC, US Senate, 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline, COVID-19
Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC Releases Report on 2019 Nationwide Emergency Alert Test, FTC Files Complaint Against Telemarketers
FCC Releases Report on 2019 Nationwide Emergency Alert Test
The FCC has released its 2019 Nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) Test Report. The report contains details about a nationwide test conducted on August 7, 2019, of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) using only the broadcast-based distribution system by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC).
Topics: FCC, FTC, FEMA Emergency Alert System test, FTC Telemarketing Complaint Settlement, telemarketing calls, COVID-19
Today's Regulatory Mix: Senator Introduces National Broadband Plan Bill, FTC Seeks Comment on Health Data Breach Rule, Representatives Introduce Universal Broadband Act
Senator Introduces National Broadband Plan Bill
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, announced the National Broadband Plan for the Future Act, legislation that instructs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update the National Broadband Plan, as well as study how the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way Americans live, learn, and work online.
Topics: FCC, US House of Representatives, broadband, FTC, US Senate, broadband internet, COVID-19, Senator Edward J. Markey, health data, comments
Today's Regulatory Mix: USDA Announces Broadband Award in New Hampshire, FCC Announces Changes in Media Relations Office
USDA Announces Broadband Award in New Hampshire
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the USDA is investing $2 million to provide broadband service in unserved and underserved rural areas in New Hampshire. This funding is part of USDA’s round one investments through the ReConnect Pilot Program.
Topics: FCC, FCC's Media Bureau, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, high-speed broadband, 5G Technology, USDA's Reconnect Pilot Program, USDA’s ReConnect program, USDA Broadband Investments, COVID-19
Today's Regulatory Mix: Senate Commerce Committee Introduces Data Privacy Bill; Announces Hearing on Current State of Broadband and Will Examine FCC Initiatives, United States Partners with Czech Republic on Secure 5G Development
Senate Commerce Committee Introduces Data Privacy Bill; Announces Hearing on Current State of Broadband and Will Examine FCC Initiatives
First the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced the introduction of a new data privacy bill, titled the COVID-19 Consumer Data Protection Act. The legislation would provide all Americans with more transparency, choice, and control over the collection and use of their personal health, device, geolocation, and proximity data. The bill would also hold businesses accountable to consumers if they use personal data to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreTopics: FCC, US Senate, privacy, 5G Networks, data privacy, high-speed broadband, 5G Technology, Senate Commerce Committee, COVID-19, czech republic
Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC to Hold May 13th Open Meeting by Teleconference
FCC to Hold May 13th Open Meeting by Teleconference
The FCC announced it will hold an Open Meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, which is scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m.
Topics: FCC, Satellite Earth Stations, Satellite Regulations, satellite commumications, COVID-19
Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC Approves Another Set of COVID-19 Telehealth Applications
FCC Approves Another Set of COVID-19 Telehealth Applications
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau announced it has approved an additional 26 funding applications for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program.
Topics: FCC, FCC Telehealth Program, FCC Telehealth Initiative, Telehealth, COVID-19, COVID-19 Telehealth Application Portal
Today's Regulatory Mix: Tennessee Awards $19.7 Million Broadband Grants, Senators Urge DOJ to Allow Free Calling for Inmates, FCC Waives Rules for VRS Providers During COVID-19 Pandemic
Tennessee Awards $19.7 Million Broadband Grants
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced $19.7 million in broadband accessibility grants that will expand service to support 31,000 unserved Tennesseans in nearly 12,700 households and businesses.
Read MoreTopics: COVID-19, VRS Rules, Inmate Calling, Free Inmate Calling
Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC Chairman Reports on Network Performance During COVID-19, FCC Waives Tariff Rules for Rural Broadband and Phone Providers , FCC Adopts COVID-19 Telehealth Program
FCC Chairman Reports on Network Performance During COVID-19
FCC Chairman Pai announced he had spoken with broadband and telephone service providers and trade association leaders about the state of American communications networks as volume and usage patterns shift during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreTopics: rural broadband, FCC Telehealth Program, COVID-19, Report on Network Performance, Tariff Rules
Today's Regulatory Mix: US House Communications and Technology Subcommittee Leaders Work to Stop Illegal Robocalls During COVID-19, FCC Releases 4Q 2019 Inflation Adjustment for Cable Operators, FCC to Revise Rules for Program Carriage Disputes, FCC to Update Significantly Viewed TV Station Rules
US House Communications and Technology Subcommittee Leaders Work to Stop Illegal Robocalls During COVID-19
The Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) and Chair Mike Doyle (D-PN) penned a bipartisan letter
Read MoreTopics: robocalls, COVID-19, Q4 2019 Inflation Adjustment for Cable Operators, Program Carriage Disputes, FCC TV Station Rules
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