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FCC Creates Framework to Fund 5G Deployments in Rural Areas
The FCC recently took a major step in promoting deployment of 5G networks in rural and hard-to-serve areas by adopting a Report and Order establishing the 5G Fund for Rural America (5G Fund) support program. The…
UPDATE: August 2017 FCC Meeting Recap: FCC Announces Comment Deadlines for Proposed Changes to Broadband Data Collection
On August 24, 2017, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) published in the Federal Register its Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“FNPRM”) that explores ways to improve the value of data,…
August 2017 FCC Meeting Recap: FCC Proposes Changes to Broadband Data Collection
At its August Open Meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) voted unanimously in favor of a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“FNPRM”) that explores ways to improve the value of data,…
Form 477 Filing Interface Reopens; Deadline to File Set for December 11
On November 20, 2014, the FCC released a Public Notice announcing that the FCC Form 477 Local Competition and Broadband Report filing interface, which had been unavailable since October 7 due to ongoing technical…
Compliance Reminder: FCC Filings Due March 2011
Customer Proprietary Network Information Certifications All telecommunications carriers and interconnected VoIP providers must file an annual report certifying their compliance with the Federal Communications…