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FCC Certifies System Aimed at Preventing Phone Use in Prisons

Posted on July 31, 2023 10:10am by Carl Weinschenk

The FCC has certified a system from Tecore Networks aimed at preventing contraband cell phones from accessing voice, data and messaging services in prisons. In July 2021, the FCC launched an initiative to spur the development of such systems, according…

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FCC Authorizes an Additional $540 Million for USF Rural Broadband Funding

Posted on March 26, 2018 7:53am by Joan Engebretson

The FCC released an order adopted last week detailing plans to make an additional $540 million available to rural telecom providers to help cover the costs of deploying broadband to areas that are costly to serve and where minimum-speed broadband…

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Proposed Federal Budget Would Allocate Just $7.5 Million to Fix National Broadband Map Data

Posted on March 22, 2018 1:58pm by Joan Engebretson

The omnibus bill to fund the federal government that is currently before Congress calls for $7.5 million to go to the National Telecommunications and Information Agency (NTIA) to update National Broadband Map data in coordination with the FCC and using…

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National Broadband Map Updates: Newer Data, Speed Tiers; Some Still See Flaws

Posted on February 22, 2018 2:34pm by Joan Engebretson

The FCC today made live an updated National Broadband Map, replacing one originally released seven years ago. National Broadband Map updates include more relevant speed tiers, as well as the ability to overlay satellite imagery, to compare two different areas,…

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$2 Billion CAF II Auction Plans Set, Pai Pleads for Participation from Providers of All Types

Posted on January 30, 2018 1:37pm by Joan Engebretson

The Connect America Fund auction to award funding to bring broadband to unserved areas of 20 states is officially scheduled for July 24. The FCC at today’s monthly commission meeting voted to approve plans for the competitive bidding process, known…

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What If, As Rumored, the FCC Broadband Speed Definition is Lowered?

Posted on January 8, 2018 4:11pm by Joan Engebretson

The FCC broadband speed definition could be in for a change. Several sources report that the commission could vote as soon as next month or earlier to reduce the speed required for an internet connection to be considered broadband for…

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FCC Rural Health Care Reforms Under Consideration, $400M Cap May Increase

Posted on December 15, 2017 9:21am by Joan Engebretson

The FCC is considering changes to the FCC Rural Health Care (RHC) program, which covers some of the costs of broadband service for rural health care providers. The commission today adopted a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on…

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Room Evacuation Accompanies FCC Net Neutrality Reversal

Posted on December 14, 2017 2:18pm by Joan Engebretson

As expected, the FCC at today’s monthly commission meeting voted to reverse Net Neutrality guidelines that have been in place since 2015 – a victory for broadband providers who say it will enhance their ability to invest in their networks,…

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Proposed FCC Lifeline Reforms Include Cap, No Free Service, No Resellers

Posted on November 17, 2017 6:05am by Joan Engebretson

The FCC today adopted several reforms to the Universal Service Lifeline low-income program applicable in large part to tribal areas. In addition, the commission proposed broader Lifeline reforms that would impact all funding recipients – reforms that include imposing a…

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FCC Votes to Hasten Copper Retirement and Notification Process, Hopeful for IP/Fiber Upgrades

Posted on November 16, 2017 2:00pm by Joan Engebretson

The FCC today adopted rules that would make it easier for telecom service providers to replace traditional copper infrastructure with fiber. The copper retirement reforms include eliminating a requirement for certain consumer notices, eliminating discontinuance requirements involving wholesale-only services, enabling…

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FCC Signals Potential Compromise for Contentious CBRS Spectrum Rules

Posted on October 24, 2017 12:57pm by Joan Engebretson

The FCC today took the first step toward resetting the rules for the CBRS spectrum band between 3550 MHz and 3700 MHz. The rationale for changing CBRS spectrum rules would be to foster an improved investment environment, FCC officials said…

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