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FCC Proposes Sweeping Changes to Submarine Cable Licensing Rules

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On November 22, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at broadening and strengthening its oversight of submarine cables. The NPRM seeks to revise...more

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The FCC Proposes New Submarine Cable Systems Rules: Six Key Facts to Know

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For the first time since 2001, in an unanimous vote, the Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC") is proposing a major overhaul of its submarine cable licensing rules in its recently released Notice of Proposed...more

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FCC Reviews Submarine Cable Rules to Address National Security and Law Enforcement Risks

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Potential rule changes could expand the scope of the disclosure and reporting obligations for applicants and licensees of submarine cables....more

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FCC Adopts Procedures for Limited New Class A Television Window

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On December 12, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Report and Order (Order) that adopted rules to implement the Low Power Protection Act (LPPA). The rules, consistent with the FCC’s...more

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FCC’s ATSC 3.0 Order Takes Long-Awaited Steps to Facilitate Multicast Hosting Arrangements

This past Friday, the FCC released a Third Report and Order and Fourth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Multicast Licensing Order), setting forth rules regarding Next Gen multicast hosting arrangements and seeking...more

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FCC Proposes New Licensing Rules for Unmanned Aircraft Systems

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) requesting comment on proposed rules for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems in the 5030-5091 MHz band. The proposed rules...more

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Fixed-satellite service operators may soon access new frequencies and routine licensing procedures

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeks to add a space-to-Earth allocation in the 17.3-17.8 GHz band for the geostationary satellite orbit fixed-satellite service (“GSO FSS”) and modify the frequency range,...more

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FCC Scheduled to Vote on New Streamlined Application Processes for “Small Satellites”

Small-scale satellite operations licensed in the United States may soon benefit from a more accessible and flexible authorization framework. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last year proposed and is now poised to...more

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FCC Proposes Increased Service Obligations on Wireless Licensees Seeking Renewal

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The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has released a draft Second Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on renewal requirements and permanent discontinuance rules for a variety of wireless...more

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What The FCC’s Foreign Ownership Move Means To You

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In a notice of proposed rule making that impacts existing US radio broadcasters in only a most ancillary way, the FCC is proposing to streamline and make more transparent its review and coordination of foreign ownership...more

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New FCC Rulemaking Explores Flexible Wireless Operations Above 24 GHz

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Earlier today, October 22, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to explore new regulatory frameworks, including flexible licensing schemes, for mobile and fixed wireless...more

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