Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC Connected Care Pilot Program Guidance, the FCC's Rosenworcel Releases New Podcast, USDA Announces Broadband Funding for Rural Tennessee and North Carolina
FCC Connected Care Pilot Program Guidance
The FCC issued a Public Notice providing additional information and guidance for potential applicants interested in applying for its Connected Care Pilot Program.
Read MoreTopics: Updated Report On Tropical Storm Harvey, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, Broadband Connections Podcast, USDA Broadband Funding, FCC Connected Care, North Carolina Broadband Funding, Tennesee Broadband Funding
Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC’s Rosenworcel Releases New Podcast, FCC T-Mobile Divestiture, FCC Releases 1Q 2020 Adjustment Factor For Cable Operators, RDOF Auction Window Opens
FCC’s Rosenworcel Releases New Podcast
FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel announced the release of new episode of Broadband Conversations, her podcast dedicated to uplifting the voices of women from the innovation, technology, and media sectors. Listeners get to hear what these leading women are doing, how they are making a difference, and what they think the future of our digital life can look like.
Read MoreTopics: fcc cable rules, Sprint T-Mobile Merger, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, COVID-19, RDOF
Today's Regulatory Mix: Senators Introduce Bipartisan Telehealth Bill, FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel Releases New Podcast Episode
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Telehealth Bill
In a press release, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Angus King (I-Maine), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) announced the introduction of the Health Care Broadband Expansion During COVID-19 Act. The new bipartisan bill directs $2 billion to help health care providers increase their broadband capacity and expand telehealth services during the current public health crisis.
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Topics: FCC, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, Telehealth, Podcast, COVID-19
Today's Regulatory Mix: US Congress Hearing on 5G, FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel's New "Broadband Conversations" Podcast, FCC's Pai on Cross Sector Resiliency Forum
US Congress Hearing on 5G
Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced the committee will convene a hearing titled, “5G Supply Chain Security: Threats and Solutions,” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.
Read MoreTopics: CTIA, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, 5G, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, Broadband Conversations Podcast, 5G Supply Chain Security, Cross Sector Resiliency Forum , Edison Electric Institute
Today's Regulatory Mix: FTC Set to Examine Large Tech Acquisitions, Illinois Announces $50 Milling in Broadband Expansion Money, FCC’s Rosenworcel Releases New Podcast Episode
FTC Set to Examine Large Tech Acquisitions
In a press release, the FTC announced it issued Special Orders to five large technology firms, requiring them to provide information about prior acquisitions not reported to the antitrust agencies under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act.
Read MoreTopics: FCC Broadband Conversations Podcast, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, FTC Large Tech Acquisitions, Illinois Broadband
Rosenworcel Releases First "Broadband Conversations" Podcast of 2020
FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel announced the release of the first episode of her podcast, Broadband Conversations, for 2020. The podcast works to amplify the voices of women working on the front lines of technology, innovation, and media.
To talk in detail about the challenges of making sure broadband reaches rural communities, the Commissioner spoke to Peggy Schaffer, Executive Director of Connect Maine Broadband Authority.
Read MoreTopics: FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, Broadband Conversations Podcast, FCC Wireless Location Investigation, CRTC Internet Safeguards
US Congress Passes Robocalling Bill
The Senate has passed the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act (S. 151) by a simple voice vote. It now heads to the president, who is expected to sign it into law. The Act passed the House earlier this month. See the Regulatory Mix dated 12/6/19
Among other things, the Act:
Read MoreTopics: CRTC, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, Robocalling Bill, Broadband Conversations Podcast, call blocking system
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California Defines Scope of Hearings on T-Mobile/Sprint Merger
The California PUC has scheduled evidentiary hearings on December 5 and 6, 2019 regarding the proposed Sprint /T-Mobile transaction that is before the PUC. The PUC is now seeking to determine what impact new agreements between Sprint, T-Mobile, and Dish Networks (DISH) will have on the proposed merger.
Read MoreTopics: telemedicine in rural areas, Sprint T-Mobile Merger, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, Broadband Conversations Podcast, DISH
Washington Approves over $4 Million in Rural Telecommunications Funding
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) announced state regulators approved more than $4 million in state communications funding for small telecommunications companies, enabling continued telephone access in rural communities throughout Washington.
Read MoreTopics: 833 Toll Free Code Auction, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, Washington Rural Telecommunications Funding, high-cost rural telecom, Broadband Conversations
FCC October Meeting Agenda
The FCC announced the final agenda for its October 25, 2019, Open Meeting. The following items will be considered:
Topics: Connect America Fund, FCC October Open Meeting, FCC Broadband Conversations Podcast, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, 911 fee parity, Part 61 Tariff Rules, 800 MHz Band
Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC Connected Care Pilot Program Guidance, the FCC's Rosenworcel Releases New Podcast, USDA Announces Broadband Funding for Rural Tennessee and North Carolina
FCC Connected Care Pilot Program Guidance
The FCC issued a Public Notice providing additional information and guidance for potential applicants interested in applying for its Connected Care Pilot Program.
Read MoreTopics: Updated Report On Tropical Storm Harvey, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, Broadband Connections Podcast, USDA Broadband Funding, FCC Connected Care, North Carolina Broadband Funding, Tennesee Broadband Funding
Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC’s Rosenworcel Releases New Podcast, FCC T-Mobile Divestiture, FCC Releases 1Q 2020 Adjustment Factor For Cable Operators, RDOF Auction Window Opens
FCC’s Rosenworcel Releases New Podcast
FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel announced the release of new episode of Broadband Conversations, her podcast dedicated to uplifting the voices of women from the innovation, technology, and media sectors. Listeners get to hear what these leading women are doing, how they are making a difference, and what they think the future of our digital life can look like.
Read MoreTopics: fcc cable rules, Sprint T-Mobile Merger, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, COVID-19, RDOF
Today's Regulatory Mix: Senators Introduce Bipartisan Telehealth Bill, FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel Releases New Podcast Episode
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Telehealth Bill
In a press release, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Angus King (I-Maine), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) announced the introduction of the Health Care Broadband Expansion During COVID-19 Act. The new bipartisan bill directs $2 billion to help health care providers increase their broadband capacity and expand telehealth services during the current public health crisis.
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Topics: FCC, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, Telehealth, Podcast, COVID-19
Today's Regulatory Mix: US Congress Hearing on 5G, FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel's New "Broadband Conversations" Podcast, FCC's Pai on Cross Sector Resiliency Forum
US Congress Hearing on 5G
Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced the committee will convene a hearing titled, “5G Supply Chain Security: Threats and Solutions,” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.
Read MoreTopics: CTIA, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, 5G, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, Broadband Conversations Podcast, 5G Supply Chain Security, Cross Sector Resiliency Forum , Edison Electric Institute
Today's Regulatory Mix: FTC Set to Examine Large Tech Acquisitions, Illinois Announces $50 Milling in Broadband Expansion Money, FCC’s Rosenworcel Releases New Podcast Episode
FTC Set to Examine Large Tech Acquisitions
In a press release, the FTC announced it issued Special Orders to five large technology firms, requiring them to provide information about prior acquisitions not reported to the antitrust agencies under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act.
Read MoreTopics: FCC Broadband Conversations Podcast, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, FTC Large Tech Acquisitions, Illinois Broadband
Rosenworcel Releases First "Broadband Conversations" Podcast of 2020
FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel announced the release of the first episode of her podcast, Broadband Conversations, for 2020. The podcast works to amplify the voices of women working on the front lines of technology, innovation, and media.
To talk in detail about the challenges of making sure broadband reaches rural communities, the Commissioner spoke to Peggy Schaffer, Executive Director of Connect Maine Broadband Authority.
Read MoreTopics: FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, Broadband Conversations Podcast, FCC Wireless Location Investigation, CRTC Internet Safeguards
US Congress Passes Robocalling Bill
The Senate has passed the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act (S. 151) by a simple voice vote. It now heads to the president, who is expected to sign it into law. The Act passed the House earlier this month. See the Regulatory Mix dated 12/6/19
Among other things, the Act:
Read MoreTopics: CRTC, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, Robocalling Bill, Broadband Conversations Podcast, call blocking system
California Defines Scope of Hearings on T-Mobile/Sprint Merger
The California PUC has scheduled evidentiary hearings on December 5 and 6, 2019 regarding the proposed Sprint /T-Mobile transaction that is before the PUC. The PUC is now seeking to determine what impact new agreements between Sprint, T-Mobile, and Dish Networks (DISH) will have on the proposed merger.
Read MoreTopics: telemedicine in rural areas, Sprint T-Mobile Merger, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, Broadband Conversations Podcast, DISH
Washington Approves over $4 Million in Rural Telecommunications Funding
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) announced state regulators approved more than $4 million in state communications funding for small telecommunications companies, enabling continued telephone access in rural communities throughout Washington.
Read MoreTopics: 833 Toll Free Code Auction, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, Washington Rural Telecommunications Funding, high-cost rural telecom, Broadband Conversations
FCC October Meeting Agenda
The FCC announced the final agenda for its October 25, 2019, Open Meeting. The following items will be considered:
Topics: Connect America Fund, FCC October Open Meeting, FCC Broadband Conversations Podcast, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, 911 fee parity, Part 61 Tariff Rules, 800 MHz Band
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