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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a notice inviting public comments on a proposed information collection to reduce paperwork burdens. The FCC aims to specifically gather input on how to alleviate this burden on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The notice outlines various sections of regulations and the obligations imposed on entities concerning station identification, pay-per-call services, competitive networks, and technical support. The FCC seeks feedback on whether these requirements are necessary and suggestions to improve them, ensuring transparency and compliance with existing laws.

In a proposed rule document related to the Federal Communications Commission, a correction was announced. This correction changes the date in the DATES section on page 83000 from "January 20, 2021" to "January 21, 2021." The original document was published on December 21, 2020. This ensures that the date in the proposed rule is accurate.

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) 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 suspended Q Link Wireless LLC from the federal Lifeline program and all universal service support mechanisms following its conviction for defrauding the government. Q Link was found guilty of fraudulent activities, including wire fraud, theft of government funds, and submitting false claims to the Lifeline program. The suspension is effective immediately, and debarment proceedings are also being initiated, which may prevent the company from participating in these federal programs for at least three years. Q Link and any related parties can contest this decision within 30 days by providing supporting documents.

The Federal Communications Commission's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau is looking to update the record on their proposal to reallocate the 1675-1680 MHz spectrum band. This reallocation would allow both federal and non-federal operations to share the spectrum, with recent reports confirming its feasibility. The Commission is asking for additional feedback from stakeholders by February 28, 2025, to consider recent developments, including findings from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on sharing the spectrum with commercial wireless services. The Commission aims to have an accurate and current record for the decision-making process.

The Federal Communications Commission issued a correcting amendment for a previously published rule in the Federal Register. The correction addresses an error in the ending year for the supplemental compensation rate for CA-assisted IP Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS). The original document mistakenly listed the end date as June 30, 2027, which has now been corrected to June 30, 2029. This amendment is effective from December 27, 2024.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is introducing a new computer matching program with the Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology to verify eligibility for programs like Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). These programs offer discounts on broadband and voice services to low-income individuals. The program will check if applicants are enrolled in benefits like SNAP and Medicaid, using data shared between various agencies. This verification aims to ensure only eligible individuals receive these discounts while reducing fraud.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is scheduled to hold an open meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, starting at 10:30 a.m. at their headquarters in Washington, DC. Although the meeting is open to the public, attendees must check in with security as the building is not open access. The meeting will also be streamed live on the FCC website and their YouTube channel. Members of the press have reserved seating and may have the opportunity to interact with FCC officials after the meeting.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has finalized a rule to amend its FM Table of Allotments by adding Channel 238A in Edgefield, South Carolina, as the area's first local radio service. This amendment follows a request from Georgia-Carolina Radiocasting Company, LLC and is based on an engineering analysis confirming compliance with the FCC's distance separation rules using specific city coordinates. The ruling took effect on February 24, 2021.