FCC extends regulatory deadlines for applicants in areas affected by Hurricane Idalia
The FCC issued a public notice last week extending some filing and regulatory deadlines occurring from August 28, 2023, to September 28, 2023, for licensees and applicants in areas affected by Hurricane Idalia. For more details click on DA 23-788.
Requests for Waiver of 5.9 GHz Band Rules to Permit Initial Deployment of Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything Technology, ET Docket No. 19-138
The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, the Office of Engineering and Technology, and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau have granted waiver requests to deploy Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology within the 5.895–5.925 GHz band. For complete details click on this document: DOC-396083A1
Per FCC DA23-653, The Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau Announces Nationwide Tests of The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) On October 4, 2023.
The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) provides notice to all Emergency Alert System (EAS) Participants, Participating Commercial Mobile Service Providers, and the public that the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the FCC, will conduct nationwide tests of the EAS and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on October […]
Broadband Data Collection Filing Deadline Extended
The FCC issued a Public Notice that the Broadband Data Task Force and Office of Economics and Analytics extend the September 1, 2023, deadline for the submission of Broadband Data Collection (BDC) data as of June 30, 2023, by granting a limited waiver of section 1.7004(b) of the Commission’s rules. All BDC data as of […]
FCC Hikes Internet Speed Standard For Rural Deployment Aid
Per, Law360 (July 24, 2023, 8:44 PM EDT) — The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a new internet speed standard among a host of changes to improve a rural broadband deployment program. Following months of deliberation, the FCC ordered the changes to the Alternative Connect America Model, which grew out of a legacy universal service program and […]