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Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC List of Broadband Providers Electing to Participate in EBB Program Updated, FCC Seeks Comment on RDOF ETC Applications, Once Vetoed Broadband Bill Becomes Law in New York, USAC Urges EBB Program Election Notices

FCC Entrance Feb 2020 Shutterstock-1 FCC List of Broadband Providers Electing to Participate in EBB Program Updated

In two weeks, the list of broadband providers that have been elected to participate in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBBP) has almost doubled from 319 providers at the beginning of the month to 513 providers as of today. 

Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC Reports on 911 Over Wi-Fi, NENA and Nation's 911 Leaders Call for Changes in US House 9-1-1 Funding Bill, USAC is Notified of FCC Review and Approval Procedures for 2021 Schools and Libraries Funding PIA

FCC Entrance Feb 2020 Shutterstock FCC Reports on 911 Over Wi-Fi

The Federal Communications Commission submitted a report to Congress indicating that Wi-Fi could be used to expand emergency services – eventually.

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: California Attorney General Announces Final CCPA Regulations, Massachusetts Attorney General Announces Creation of New Privacy Division, FCC Seeks Nominations For USAC Board

California Attorney General Announces Final CCPA Regulations

Sunset view of the Golden Gate Bridge and fog from Battery Spencer, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, in San Francisco, California. The Attorney General of California announced approval by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) of final regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC E-Rate Funding Guidance, FCC Seeks Comment on 5G Fund Adjustment Factor

FCC E-Rate Funding Guidance

The FCC has issued guidance to USAC on E-rate Competitive Bidding Rules for FY 2020. Specifically, it reiterated the guidance previously communicated to USAC regarding the treatment of E-Rate applications for which the applicant mistakenly selected a drop-down menu option on its FCC Form 470 that did not fully reflect the services for which it intended to seek bids.

Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC Announces More Companies Signed on to the Keep Americans Connected Pledge, FCC Issues Consumer Advisory On COVID-19 Scams, FCC Guidance On Non-US Banks Letters of Credit

FCC entrance shutterstock-1 FCC Announces More Companies Signed on to the Keep Americans Connected Pledge

The FCC announced that 205 additional broadband and phone service providers have taken the Keep Americans Connected Pledge, bringing the total number of companies to 390. By taking the Pledge, each of these companies has committed for the next 60 days to (1) not terminate service to any residential or small business customers because of their inability to pay their bills due to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic;

FTC Releases Details for its Hearing on Competition and Consumer Protection

In a press release, the FTC issued details for its upcoming June 12, 2019, hearing. See the Regulatory Mix dated 6/3/19.

Rosenworcel Releases New Podcast with Former 911 Operator

FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel announced the release of her latest Broadband Conversations podcast with her with her guest, Congresswoman Norma Torres—the only 911 operator serving in Congress. Congresswoman Torres spent 17 years as a 911 operator for the Los Angeles Police Department. Rosenworcel said: “Before a whistle on a fire station blows, an ambulance races, or an air horn blares, it is a 911 professional who takes in a call and sets emergency response in motion.

House Hearings on Net Neutrality

Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle (D-PA) announced that the Communications and Technology Subcommittee will hold a legislative hearing on restoring net neutrality protections on Tuesday, March 12, at 10:00 am in room 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building.

Today: FCC E-Rate Year 2018 Funding, FCC Satellite Communications Competition