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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has introduced a proposed rule to expand how Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) can be used. This rule aims to give alert originators more flexibility in sending WEAs under the "Public Safety Message" category, allowing for greater personalization by consumers in receiving alerts. The proposal also explores ways to reduce alert fatigue, suggesting subscribers could customize how they receive these alerts, such as silencing them or changing their notification settings. The FCC seeks public comments on these proposals and additional ideas on minimizing subscriber opt-outs from receiving emergency alerts.

The Federal Communications Commission has decided to use adjustment factor values in the 5G Fund auctions to direct more support to areas that are harder to serve due to challenges like varying terrain and lower household income. These adjustment factors will also be applied to the method for distributing legacy high-cost support, meaning that regions with different costs of deployment will receive appropriately adjusted funding. While some concerns were raised about these factors not accounting for all possible costs, the Commission believes that their use will help ensure that funding is allocated more fairly and efficiently, particularly to less profitable areas. These decisions aim to encourage bids for serving tough-to-reach locations, thereby boosting the deployment of 5G services across the United States.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new computer matching program in collaboration with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) and the Missouri Department of Social Services. This program aims to verify the eligibility of participants in the Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) by checking if they receive benefits from programs like SNAP or Medicaid. These benefits help individuals and families access discounts for broadband and voice services. The matching process involves sharing certain personal details, such as parts of a Social Security Number, to confirm eligibility.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on an information collection related to FCC Form 175, which individuals and businesses must complete to participate in FCC auctions for licenses and permits. This effort is part of the agency's ongoing mandate to minimize paperwork and maximize the clarity and utility of collected data. The FCC aims to ensure that only qualified applicants participate in auctions, enhancing the competitive bidding process and upholding the public interest. The current approval of the information collection requirements under OMB Control Number 3060-0600 will be reviewed for a three-year extension, with no changes being made to the requirements.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will hold an Open Meeting on February 27, 2025, starting at 10:30 a.m. in Washington, DC. The meeting is public, but attendees must go through security checks at the entrance. The event will be livestreamed on the FCC website and YouTube, with accommodations available for people with disabilities. Members of the press are welcome and have the opportunity to ask questions after the meeting.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on the information collection required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The comments should address whether this information collection is necessary, its practical utility, the accuracy of the burden estimates, ways to improve its quality and clarity, and how to reduce the burden on small businesses. The deadline for submitting comments is May 19, 2025. This effort is part of the FCC's ongoing review to minimize paperwork burdens.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking comments from the public and other Federal agencies as part of its effort to lessen the burden of paperwork. This request is made under the Paperwork Reduction Act, aiming to assess if the collection of information is necessary, check the accuracy of its estimates, and explore ways to improve the quality and reduce the burden of data collection. Responses and comments should be submitted by May 16, 2025, and can be directed to Cathy Williams at the FCC via email. The information mainly concerns Section 87.103 about the posting of station licenses, which affects many businesses and government institutions, totaling 33,622 respondents.

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 a proposed information collection effort as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are particularly interested in ways to reduce the paperwork burden on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. This effort involves digital audio broadcasting and requires comments to be submitted by March 12, 2021. The FCC aims to improve AM radio service by adopting new rules to allow AM stations to operate digitally, which is intended to enhance signal quality and coverage.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on their information collection efforts as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They want feedback on the usefulness and efficiency of collecting information about television broadcast blackouts that occur when negotiations between broadcasters and video service providers fail. This information will be collected through an online portal and aims to help the FCC understand the impact of these blackouts on viewers and competition. The collected data will be used to improve reporting and better inform Congress about the state of video programming markets.