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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) are launching a new computer matching program with the Mississippi Department of Human Services. This program aims to verify whether people applying for or currently receiving benefits from the Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) are eligible by checking if they receive SNAP benefits. The matching process will involve sharing information like part of the applicant's Social Security Number and date of birth to confirm eligibility. The program will start on March 27, 2025, and run for 18 months.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking for public feedback on their information collection practices, required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. They want to know if these collections are necessary and useful for their work, if their burden estimates are accurate, and how they can improve the quality and clarity of the information collected. The FCC is also seeking ideas on how to make the process less of a burden, particularly for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Comments should be sent by April 28, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is addressing a correction to a previous rule published in the Federal Register on January 12, 2021. This rule expanded the use of unlicensed white space devices to improve wireless broadband services in rural areas and aid in developing new Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The correction clarifies specific modifications to the introductory text of a particular rule section, rather than the entire section. These updates took effect on February 11, 2021.

The Federal Communications Commission has received petitions for reconsideration in its rulemaking process from representatives of APCO International, the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council, and the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance. These petitions relate to the proceedings on rule FCC 20-137, concerning the 4.9 GHz Band, initially published on November 30, 2020. People opposing these petitions must submit their oppositions by February 24, 2021, and any replies to these oppositions must be filed by March 8, 2021. The Commission does not plan to send a report to Congress because no new rules are being created.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has updated its E-Rate program invoicing rules, allowing schools and libraries more time to complete invoice submissions. Participants now have 120 days to submit invoices after receiving a decision on post-commitment requests or appeals. This change aims to make the program run more smoothly and to help schools and libraries access essential communication services without facing unnecessary obstacles. Additionally, the FCC is offering a one-time waiver opportunity for participants who missed submitting invoices due to delays in processing their requests.

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) has issued a final rule to close Lockbox 979089, which was used for collecting fees for various media services, and now requires electronic filing and payment instead. This change is meant to modernize the FCC's procedures and reduce costs by eliminating manual processing of payments. While the option for manual fee payments will still be available temporarily for 90 days, after that period, payments must be made online using the FCC's Fee Filer system. The new rule, effective March 26, 2021, is expected to ease the process with little impact on FCC users.

The Federal Communications Commission has approved a rule change for the TV station KARE in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They will switch their broadcast from channel 11 to channel 31 to address reception issues on the current channel. This decision follows a request from Multimedia Holdings Corporation, the station's licensee, and is expected to improve the viewing experience for local residents. The change has an effective date of January 14, 2021.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has implemented new rules to manage the use of certain frequency bands for commercial space launches. This is part of the Launch Communications Act, which requires the FCC to regulate spectrum usage for space operations, ensuring cooperation between various users to avoid interference. The 2360-2395 MHz band has now been allocated for space launch operations, with specific technical and licensing rules to ensure the protection of existing users. These new rules aim to streamline the licensing and coordination process for space launches, making it simpler and more efficient for new and existing space launch providers.

The Federal Communications Commission issued a correction to a previous notice in the Federal Register. This correction updates the deadline for filing replies to opposition regarding Petitions for Reconsideration in a rulemaking process. The original date was incorrectly published as February 16, 2021, and is now corrected to February 18, 2021. This change is effective from February 5, 2021.