In February 2022, the Federal Communications Commission released the 2022 Multiple Tenant Environments (MTE) Order (“MTE Order”), which adopted rules prohibiting service providers from entering into or enforcing exclusive and graduated revenue sharing agreements with MTE owners, as well rules requiring providers to disclose the existence of exclusive marketing arrangements in MTE’s. The FCC’s Wireline […]

Please be reminded that all facilities-based providers of fixed and mobile broadband Internet service are required to submit the initial, bi-annual Broadband Data Collection (“BDC”) filing no later than Thursday, September 1, 2022. Failure to timely file broadband data in the BDC system, or willful and knowing, or reckless submission of broadband information that is […]

The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has issued a Public Notice reminding non-facilities-based small voice service providers that they must implement the STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication framework in their Internet Protocol (“IP”) networks no later than June 30, 2022, and that they must update their certifications and associated filings in the Robocall Mitigation Database within 10 […]

The FCC has issued a Declaratory Ruling and Limited Waiver responding to a CCA Petition for Declaratory Ruling or Limited Waiver regarding the requirement for certified professional engineers1 to certify Broadband Data Collection (“BDC”) maps. The following is a summary of the FCC’s clarification of the requirements for a corporate engineering officer and the limited […]

The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) has issued a Public Notice seeking to refresh the record on location-based routing for wireless 911 calls in light of technological improvements and industry implementation of location routing technologies since the 2018 Notice of Inquiry on Location-Based Routing for Wireless 911 Calls. The FCC seeks comment on a […]

The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has issued a Public Notice reminding non-facilities-based small voice service providers that they must implement the STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication framework in their Internet Protocol (“IP”) networks no later than June 30, 2022, and that they must update their certifications and associated filings in the Robocall Mitigation Database within 10 […]

The Federal Communications Commission is seeking comment on a proposal submitted by the ACAM Broadband Coalition to create an Enhanced Alternative Connect America Model (“A-CAM”) program. The proposal would require recipients of the Enhanced A-CAM support to deploy at least 100/20 Mbps service to 90% of locations as determined by the broadband mapping Fabric in […]

On June 9, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) headquarters at 45 L Street NE will open to visitors with scheduled appointments, lifting restrictions that have been in place since March 12, 2020. All scheduled visitors will have an FCC contact who will be responsible for escorting the visitor throughout their time at the FCC […]

On May 13, 2022, the National Telecommunications Information Administration (“NTIA”) published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (“BEAD”) program, which was created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. The Program’s principle focus will be on deploying broadband service to unserved locations (those without any broadband […]

On May 20, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (“Commission” or “FCC”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on a proposal by the ACAM Broadband Coalition to create an Enhanced A-CAM program, which would achieve widespread deployment of 100/20 Mbps broadband service throughout rural areas served by carriers currently receiving Alternative Connect America Model […]