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Standard Team Telecom Questions Take Effect, Completing FCC’s Modernization Effort

On Friday, August 23, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) issued a Public Notice announcing that its rules regarding standardized national security and law enforcement questions (Standard Questions) for...more

The FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Changes to the 3.5 GHz Band Framework

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) is seeking comment on proposed rule changes intended to improve the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) regulatory framework in the 3.55-3.7 GHz band (3.5 GHz...more

FCC Adopts Report and Order Facilitating Transition to Next Generation 911

On July 18, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted a Report and Order at its July 2024 Open Commission Meeting intended to facilitate a nationwide transition to Next Generation 911 (NG911) emergency...more

FCC Reexamines Options to Expand Protections for Federal Earth Stations Communicating with Commercial Satellite Systems

Deadlines have been announced for responses to the FCC’s Public Notice inviting comment on expanding protections for U.S. government earth stations communicating with commercial satellite systems. Because most spectrum used...more

FCC Releases Draft NPRM to Secure Equipment Authorization Testing Labs

On May 1, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (draft NPRM or Draft) regarding the Commission’s equipment authorization program. The bipartisan proposal –...more

FCC’s Space Bureau Seeks to Refresh the Record on Orbital Debris Mitigation and Space Sustainability

On May 2, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Space Bureau issued a Public Notice seeking to refresh the record on orbital debris mitigation rule changes originally proposed in a Further Notice of Proposed...more

FCC Doubles Down on 'Case-by-Case' Approach to Orbital Debris Mitigation Plan Review

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) remains committed to its new rules for the mitigation of orbital debris. Earlier this month, Commissioners voted unanimously to approve an Order addressing several...more

NTIA Seeks Input and Meetings on Implementation Plan for National Spectrum Strategy

On November 29, 2023, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released a Notice of Opportunity for Public Input on the forthcoming implementation plan for the agency’s National Spectrum Strategy...more

NTIA Releases Highly Anticipated National Spectrum Strategy

On November 13, 2023, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released its National Spectrum Strategy (Strategy)—a “high-level blueprint” articulating the Biden-Harris Administration’s national...more

FCC Modernizes Satellite and Earth Station Licensing Process

Looking to keep pace with the rapid evolution of the space industry, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved a Report and Order (Order) to accelerate existing processes for licensing satellite and earth stations....more

9/26/2023  /  FCC , Licenses , NPRM , NTIA , Satellites , Telecommunications

Hosted Payload Episode 7: Wiley All-Stars / Starship Troopers [Audio]

Is Starship Troopers an effective satire, so bad it’s good, or just bad? An all-star team of Wiley satellite attorneys – Jennifer Hindin, Kate Dickerson, and Madi Lottenbach – join me to discuss the 1997 box office bomb....more

FCC Releases Long-Anticipated Data Breach Reporting NPRM, Proposing Major Changes to CPNI Rules

On January 6, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released its Data Breach Reporting Requirements NPRM (NPRM) after adopting the item by a 4-0 vote on December 28, 2022. This long-awaited NPRM...more

FCC Initiates Rulemaking to Streamline Satellite and Earth Station Application Process

On December 21, 2022, the Commission voted to approve a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to streamline the satellite and earth station application process under its Part 25 rules, stating that “[a]s the Commission...more

A Stellar Announcement: FCC Plans for New Space Bureau and Office of International Affairs

Yesterday morning Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced her plan to split the FCC’s International Bureau (IB) — comprised of divisions responsible for satellite, telecommunications...more

FCC Seeks Comment on Expanded Use of the 12.7 GHz Band for Next Generation Wireless Services

On October 27, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) and Order to explore opportunities for the expansion of wireless services in the 12.7-13.25 GHz (12.7 GHz) band....more

Government Officials Evaluate Spectrum Management at NTIA’s Spectrum Policy Symposium

On September 19, 2022, NTIA convened its fifth annual Spectrum Policy Symposium at which senior government officials from the Department of Commerce, NTIA, FCC, DoD, and other agencies spoke on U.S. spectrum management....more

New FCC Equipment Marketing Rules Allow Pre-Sale of Radio Frequency Devices to Consumers

On April 12, 2022, new rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) took effect that will expand innovators’ ability to market, import, and pre-sell radio frequency (RF) devices that are still...more

Biden Administration Signals Tech and Telecom Priorities in EO on Competition

On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued the Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy (EO). The EO seeks to establish a “whole-of-government” effort to promote competition in the U.S. economy, featuring...more

FCC Issues Waiver for In-Cabin Vehicle Radar in 60 GHz Band

On April 14, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) issued an Order waiving its Section 15.255 technical and service rules for unlicensed operation in the 57-71 GHz band to permit six equipment...more

FCC Proposes to Ease Equipment Marketing and Importation Rules

On December 10, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to ease certain restrictions on marketing and importation of radiofrequency (RF)...more

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