Archive for March 2021 | Monthly archive page

Initial PAL Channel Assignments Completed

Please be advised that the SAS administrators have completed the process for initial channel assignments. To view your initial channel assignments, login to the channel mapping portal: https://cbrs.PALChannelMapping.com/. Please note that you have until April 9, 2021 to request a channel swap. Below is the full email from the SAS administrators: Dear All, Thanks to […]

Review Accuracy of PAL Channel Preferences by March 19, 2021

Please be advised that the SAS Administrators have successfully completed the process for licensees providing their channel mapping and geo-contiguity preferences. Please login to the PAL Channel Assignment Portal to review your preferences and make sure the information is correct. You have until March 19, 2021 to check this information. The SAS intends to submit […]

FCC Releases List of Communications Equipment and Services That Pose a National Security Risk

The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) is required under the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (“Secure Networks Act”) to publish a list of communications equipment and services (“Covered List”) that are deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States. The Supply Chain Second Report and […]

Herman & Whiteaker, LLC to Host a Webinar on Stimulus Opportunities, Including the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, UPDATED with American Rescue Act Funding Information

Please join CCA’s Tim Donovan and H&W’s Dee Herman, Clare Andonov and Hilary Rosenthal on March 18, 2021 at 2 pm eastern for a free webinar on the federal funding currently available for broadband operators through the ARA, CARES Act and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. Specifically, among other programs, CCA’s Tim Donovan will discuss […]

Herman & Whiteaker, LLC to Host a Webinar on Stimulus Opportunities, Including the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

Please join the Herman & Whiteaker team on March 18, 2021 at 2 pm eastern for a free webinar on the federal funding currently available for broadband operators through the CARES Act and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. Specifically, among other programs, the H&W team will discuss the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, the COVID-19 Telehealth […]

FCC Announces Preliminary EBB Program Dates to Establish Eligibility

Operators that provide Lifeline service or provide service to low-income customers are likely eligible to participate in the Emergency Broadband Benefit program (“EBB”), which provides a subsidy to carriers so that they can discount the monthly rate charged to an eligible household for broadband service. As part of EBB implementation, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” […]

FCC Releases Draft Rules and Auction Procedures for the 3.45 GHz – 3.55 GHz Band, Auction 110

The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) has released a draft Report and Order (“Order”),1 which if adopted, would make 100 megahertz of spectrum in the 3.45-3.55 GHz band available for flexible use wireless services. At the same time, the Commission released a draft Public Notice (“PN”)2 which sets out proposals for bidding procedures for […]

Accessibility Recordkeeping Compliance Certifications and Contact Information Due April 1, 2021

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 […]

Herman & Whiteaker, LLC to Host a Webinar on Stimulus Opportunities, Including the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

Please join the Herman & Whiteaker team on March 18, 2021 at 2 pm eastern for a free webinar on the federal funding currently available for broadband operators through the CARES Act and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. Specifically, among other programs, the H&W team will discuss the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, the COVID-19 Telehealth […]