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FCC Encourages Greater Participation by Tribal Applicants in E-Rate Program

On February 16, 2023, the FCC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking1 seeking comment on steps to encourage greater participation by eligible Tribal applicants in the E-Rate program, which provides high speed internet to libraries and elementary and secondary schools at a discounted rate. While the Commission has engaged in outreach efforts in the past […]

FCC Proposes Updated Data Breach Rules

The FCC has initiated a proceeding to strengthen the Commission’s rules for notifying customers and federal law enforcement of breaches of customer proprietary network information (“CPNI”).1 Specifically, the Commission proposed to expand the definition of “breach” to include inadvertent disclosures of customer information, and seeks comment on adopting a harm-based trigger for breach notifications. The […]

FCC Proposes Rules to Help Domestic Violence Survivors Access Connectivity

Domestic abuse survivors whose devices and associated telephone numbers are part of a multi-line or shared plan can face difficulties separating lines from such plans and maintaining affordable service. Accordingly, on February 17, the FCC proposed rules to implement the Safe Connections Act of 2022 and support survivors of domestic abuse by helping them leave […]

Reminder: Supply Chain Annual Reports Due March 31, 2023

Providers of advanced communications services must file their Supply Chain Annual Reporting requirements by March 31, 2023. Specifically, any Provider that reported and certified in 2022 that it had purchased, rented, leased, or otherwise obtained any covered communications equipment or services on the Covered List must submit an annual report on or before March 31, […]

Reminder: Supply Chain Annual Reports Due March 31, 2023

Providers of advanced communications services must file their Supply Chain Annual Reporting requirements by March 31, 2023. Specifically, any Provider that reported and certified in 2022 that it had purchased, rented, leased, or otherwise obtained any covered communications equipment or services on the Covered List must submit an annual report on or before March 31, […]

Reminder: Accessibility Record keeping Compliance Certifications and Contact Information Due April 3, 2023

All service providers and equipment manufacturers that are subject to Sections 255, 716 and 718 of the Communications Act must maintain records of their efforts to make their telecommunications services and equipment, advanced communications services and equipment, and Internet browsers built into mobile phones accessible to people with disabilities, as required by the Communications Act […]

Reminder: EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS) Form One Filings Due No Later Than February 28, 2023

Time is winding down for any parties subject to the Emergency Alert System (EAS) rules1 to submit their required annual ETRS Form One filings to renew/update their identifying information in the online ETRS system by February 28, 2023. Filers can access ETRS by visiting the FCC’s ETRS page at: https://www.fcc.gov/general/eas-test-reporting-system. As for a national test […]

Follow-up Reminder: CPNI Certifications Due March 1, 2023

Telecommunications carriers are required to file their annual CPNI compliance certifications no later than Wednesday, March 1, 2023 (for data pertaining to CY2022). The certification filing can be electronically submitted in EB Docket No. 06-36 in ECFS or by using the FCC’s online CPNI web page at: http://apps.fcc.gov/eb/CPNI/index.cfm. The 2-step CPNI template should be completed, […]

Reminder: CPNI Certifications Due March 1, 2023

Telecommunications carriers, including interconnected VoIP providers, are required to establish and maintain systems designed to ensure they protect their subscribers’ Customer Proprietary Network Information (“CPNI”) and are required to file an annual CPNI compliance certification no later than Wednesday, March 1, 2023 (for data pertaining to the previous calendar year). If a telecommunications provider fails […]

Reminder: January 8, 2023, Final Transition Deadline in the 3650 – 3700 MHz Band for Part 90, Subpart Z Licensees

The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau reminds part 90, subpart Z wireless broadband licensees in the 3650 – 3700 MHz band that January 8, 2023 is the latest possible transition deadline for such licensees to either complete their transition to the part 96 Citizens Broadband Radio Service or discontinue operations in the band. Absent a request for […]