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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) finalized a rule allowing the Mesa, Arizona TV station KPNX to change its broadcast channel from 12 to 18. This change was made to address reception issues experienced by viewers on channel 12. The decision was in response to a proposal from Multimedia Holdings Corporation, the station’s licensee, and was supported by TEGNA, Inc. The new rule took effect on January 12, 2021, and aims to enhance the station’s service to its audience.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has amended its rules to reinstate certain channels as vacant FM allotments in various communities, following their previous removal due to the issuance of construction permits or licenses. These allotments are now vacant because the associated FM authorizations were canceled or their applications dismissed. Although the FCC has confirmed these vacant allotments meet the necessary technical requirements, the commission is not opening them for new applications just yet but plans to address this in a future decision. The changes are effective as of February 19, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing changes to the FM radio channel assignments in Matador, Texas. They want to switch Channel 276C2 for the vacant Channel 244C2 and Channel 252C3 for the vacant Channel 276C3. This adjustment is necessary because Channel 244C2 doesn't meet the FCC's distance rules due to its proximity to KYLB, Channel 244A, in Turkey, Texas. Comments on this proposal are welcome until May 2, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved new rules for how information must be collected about the Connect America Fund. This approval allows these rules to be effective from February 28, 2025. The FCC requires certain telecommunications companies to report where they have provided broadband services, using a special web portal. This data helps ensure that these companies are using government support as intended and makes the information accessible to the public for accountability and transparency.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) updated its rule for over-the-air reception devices to include hub and relay antennas used to distribute broadband-only wireless services, expanding their previous constraints. This modification aims to facilitate the deployment of faster and more efficient Internet services, especially in rural and underserved communities, by removing barriers related to the installation and use of these antennas. The FCC maintains certain conditions, such as property ownership requirements and size restrictions of the antennas, to ensure minimal visual impact and compliance with existing safety and historical preservation regulations. This change seeks to level the playing field for broadband providers and increase competition in the fixed wireless market.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on its information collection practices as part of efforts to reduce paperwork burdens, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Feedback is requested on the necessity and utility of collecting this information, as well as suggestions for improving its quality and minimizing the burden on small businesses. Comments are due by February 21, 2025, and can be submitted via email to Nicole Ongele at the FCC. This notice specifically addresses requirements related to unlicensed devices in TV White Space Broadcast Bands, which help prevent interference with TV reception.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on the proposed collection of information to improve its processes and reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The FCC is interested in the necessity, practicality, and clarity of the information collected, as well as ways to minimize the burden on businesses, particularly small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The collection aims to facilitate efficient communication between property owners and local carriers in telecommunications, ensuring competition and compliance with radiofrequency exposure limits. Public feedback is encouraged before February 11, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a final rule to adjust civil monetary penalties for inflation, as required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. This rule is meant to ensure penalties maintain their effectiveness and deterrent effect over time. The adjustments are based on inflation data and will apply to penalties assessed from January 15, 2021, onward. Different types of violations, such as those by broadcasters or common carriers, have specific maximum penalty limits outlined in the rule.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a notice to close the PS Docket No. 13-42 about reallocating the 470-512 MHz spectrum, also known as the T-Band. This decision follows the signing of the "Don't Break Up the T-Band Act," which repeals the requirement to reallocate and auction these frequencies. Initially, the FCC had planned to auction these frequencies, but with the law change, there is no longer a need to proceed with this plan.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection effort as part of its ongoing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC is specifically looking for feedback on the necessity, utility, clarity, and burden estimates of the proposed information collection, as well as suggestions for minimizing its impact on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Interested parties have until March 17, 2025, to submit their comments. This initiative requires the submission of information for statutory obligations and involves businesses or other for-profit entities related to utility pole attachments.