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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10926
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is having a public meeting where they will discuss plans to update old rules about how they sell the right to use certain invisible airwaves used for phone and internet, and this will help them prepare for a big sale of those airwave rights next year.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11221
    Reading Time:about 66 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau has adopted the use of the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric (Fabric) to identify broadband serviceable locations more accurately. This new approach will help verify compliance with high-cost program deployment obligations and make adjustments to location obligations for various support mechanisms. The Fabric is considered the most comprehensive and up-to-date data source available and will be used to ensure consistency and transparency in tracking how broadband funds are used. Additionally, the Bureau lays out processes for adjusting support based on actual locations found in service areas and addresses the concerns of stakeholders through an established challenge process.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC has a new method called the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric to track where internet is needed. They will use this to make sure internet money is used properly, even though it might be a bit tricky to understand and manage.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3210
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public feedback on a proposed information collection as part of efforts to reduce paperwork, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are interested in opinions on the necessity, effectiveness, accuracy, and burden of the information collection process, especially for small businesses. This notice is linked to rules requiring providers to disclose exclusive marketing arrangements in multi-tenant environments to promote competition and transparency. Interested parties should send their comments by March 17, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants people to say if it's helpful or too much work for them to fill out forms about sharing their internet service plans and deals in buildings with many tenants. They want to make sure small companies don't have a hard time doing this, and they're asking for ideas on how to make it better.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 2636
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Communications Commission made a small change to a date in one of its documents, moving it from January 20 to January 21, 2021. This change makes sure that the important information in their rule is correct and up-to-date.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 5883
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on information collection as part of efforts to reduce paperwork, according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are interested in feedback on the practicality, accuracy, and clarity of the information collected, as well as ways to ease the burden on respondents, including small businesses. The focus is on the collection related to "Numbering Resource Optimization," which includes managing the North American Numbering Plan. The deadline for submitting written comments is March 18, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants to know what people think about how they collect information, like phone numbers, to make it simpler and better, especially for tiny businesses, and they're asking for ideas by March 18, 2025.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 44
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed rules to implement the Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act (TRACED Act). These rules aim to simplify how private entities can report illegal robocalls and caller ID spoofing to the FCC. The proposal includes setting up an online portal for submitting reports, which would be monitored by the FCC's Enforcement Bureau. The definition of "private entity" will exclude public entities, such as government agencies, ensuring the system is only used by individuals, companies, and organizations outside of the government.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to make it easier for people and businesses to tell on bad guys making fake phone calls that trick people. They're planning to build a website for this, but they're still figuring out some tricky parts.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11918
    Reading Time:about 66 minutes

    In this Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on changes to how they assess regulatory fees for space and earth stations. This includes proposals to charge fees on stations once they are authorized rather than waiting until they are operational and ideas for adjusting fee structures for different types of satellite systems based on their size and complexity. The FCC aims to make the process fairer and more sustainable by considering the workload and costs associated with regulating these systems. They are also looking into whether to create separate fee categories for different types of earth station licenses.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is thinking about new rules on the fees that companies pay to use space and earth stations, and they want people to share their thoughts. They're trying to make it fair for everyone, but want ideas on how to make it work for both big and small companies.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3864
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants to know what people think about a plan to collect information to make things less complicated and easier, especially for small businesses. They are asking for ideas on making this task simpler and to figure out if it's really needed and useful. Interested people can share their thoughts until March 17, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10278
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a modification in how it will handle certain applications for the 470-512 MHz T-Band spectrum. Originally, applications were paused because the T-Band frequencies were expected to be reallocated. Now, after a new law negated the reallocation, the FCC will resume processing applications for renewing existing licenses and processing other pending applications. Additionally, the FCC will allow a period during which applicants and coordinators can prepare new applications, followed by a time frame when certain applications will be accepted from existing license holders only. These changes aim to enhance access to T-Band channels without unnecessary delays.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is going to start looking at and deciding on certain radio requests that were on hold because of a change in laws about how some special radio waves, called the T-Band, are used. They're going to let people who already have licenses make requests first, before any new people.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11316
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking the public and other government agencies to comment on a revised plan to collect information, as part of their effort to reduce paperwork. This plan, which is necessary for the FCC to perform its duties properly, especially focuses on helping small businesses. The Commission plans to make changes to the rules related to information collection on broadband deployment, introducing new forms and updating how data is reported and certified. These updates will affect how broadband providers file their reports, aiming to streamline the process and reduce duplications.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants to know what people think about its plans to collect information in a way that is easier and more helpful, especially for small businesses. They are changing how internet companies report their data to make it less complicated and faster.