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National Telecommunications and Information Administration Seeks Comments Regarding the Advancement of 6G Technology

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On May 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued a request for comments (RFC) seeking input on how federal government policies can support the...more

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Wireless Roundup (May 2024)

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FCC Solicits Comment on a Proposed New Framework for Licensing Space Stations Engaged in In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing: In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) the Federal Communications Commission (FCC...more

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FCC Adopts New Robocall and Robotext Consent Rules Under TCPA

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On February 15, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or “the Commission”) adopted a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“the Order”) pursuant to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) that...more

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Wireless Roundup (September 2023)

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FCC Seeks Comment on Revising Spectrum Sharing Rules for Non-Geostationary Orbit, Fixed-Satellite Service Systems: In this proposed rule, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) requests comment on revisions...more

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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Spectrum Management: FCC Adopts Notice of Inquiry on Spectrum Use Data

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) titled “Advancing Understanding of Non-Federal Spectrum Usage.” The item seeks information about the use of wireless spectrum by entities...more

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Wireless Roundup (August 2023)

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FCC Seeks Comment on Revising Spectrum Sharing Rules for Non-Geostationary Orbit, Fixed-Satellite Service Systems: In this proposed rule, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requests comment on revisions to its rules...more

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FCC Adopts Rules to Combat Illegal Texts; Seeks Comment on Revising TCPA Consent Requirements

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On March 16, the FCC adopted a Report and Order setting the first regulations targeted at preventing scam text messages sent to consumers, relying on its authority provided by the TCPA. Mobile wireless providers are required...more

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NTIA Seeks Input on National Spectrum Strategy

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On March 15, 2023, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released its highly-anticipated Request for Comment (RFC) to help inform the development of the National Spectrum Strategy (Strategy)—a...more

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

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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

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FCC Adopts NPRM to Address Spam Text Messages

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The Federal Communications Commission released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on regulations it could adopt to reduce spam and scam text messages. The FCC noted that the number of illegal, unwanted...more

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California Poised to Overhaul State Voice Surcharge System Effective January 1, 2023

On September 2, 2022, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) released a Proposed Decision (PD) in its ongoing Surcharge Reform rulemaking (R.21-03-002). The PD, if adopted, will fundamentally overhaul the surcharge...more

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FCC Seeks to Spark Space Innovation

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Earlier this month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) directed at advancing the space economy by examining in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) activities. The...more

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The Aftermath of the FCC Receiver Proceeding: Our Expectations

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​​​​​​​The Federal Communications Commission has concluded its official comment cycle for the Notice of Inquiry “Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum through Improved Receiver Interference Immunity Performance.” As expected,...more

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FCC Initiates Inquiry to Explore Spectrum Needs of Offshore Windfarms, Oil Rigs, and Other Offshore Infrastructure

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In a recent Notice of Inquiry, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) signaled that it may free up radio spectrum for offshore broadband networks and connectivity to land-based systems to support next...more

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The Weakest Link? FCC Seeks Information on Security Vulnerabilities in Internet Routers

Over the last several years, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has been taking a more active role both in anticipating the need for ever greater communications network security measures necessary to counter threats...more

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Wireless Roundup (December 2021)

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Key Wireless Deadlines- FCC Requests Comment on Implementation of PSAP Do-Not-Call Registry: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) seeks comment on a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) intended...more

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Looking to the Skies: The FCC Seeks Additional Information on Potential Stratospheric-Based Communications Platforms and Services

On November 2, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC’s) Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (“Bureau”) published a public notice in the Federal Register focused on asking whether the 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz, 92-94...more

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FCC Proposes Amending Privacy and Number Portability Rules to Stop Virtual Cell Phone Theft

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On September 30, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) proposing new requirements for mobile wireless carriers to protect consumers from two practices that...more

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Wireless Roundup (October 2021)

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Key Wireless Deadlines - CISA Seeks Comment on its Zero Trust Maturity Model: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) requests comment on its draft Zero Trust Maturity Model. This draft publication is...more

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Wireless Roundup (August 2021)

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Key Wireless Deadlines - FCC Requests Comment on the Operation of WMAS in the Part 74 LPAS Frequency Bands: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) seeks comment on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)...more

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Wireless Roundup (July 2021)

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Key Wireless Deadlines - FCC Requests Comment on a Petition for Reconsideration of 2016 Updates to the Lifeline Program: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) requests comment via a Public Notice to...more

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Wireless Roundup (January 2021)

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Upcoming Filing and Comment Deadlines - FCC Seeks Comment on Requests to Extend STIR/SHAKEN Implementation Deadline: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) seeks comment through a Public Notice on...more

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Wireless Roundup (December 2020)

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Upcoming Filing and Comment Deadlines - FCC Requests Comment on Methods to Dissuade 9-1-1 Fee Diversion: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) seeks comment through a Notice of Inquiry on methods to...more

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Wireless Roundup (November 2020)

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Upcoming Filing and Comment Deadlines - FCC Seeks Input on WRC-23 Advisory Committee Draft Recommendations: Comments are due November 2 on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) Public Notice, which...more

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Wireless Roundup (October 2020)

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Upcoming Filing and Comment Deadlines - FCC Seeks Comment on Emergency Access to Wi-Fi Access Points: Comments are due October 1 on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) Public Notice seeking comment...more

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