The Federal Communications Commission (the “Commission” or “FCC”) has released a Public Notice seeking comment on proposed procedures for its auction of Priority Access Licenses (“PALs”) in the 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service (“CBRS”) Auction (“Auction 105”).  Bidding in Auction 105 is scheduled to begin on June 25, 2020.  The Commission will offer seven […]

Comments due September 20, 2019, Reply Comments due October 21, 2019 Last month the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on the terms of a critical next step in its high-cost program, the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (“RDOF”).  The FCC proposes to commit a total of $20.4 billion […]

(Fee Filer is Open for Payment of FY 2019 Reg Fees) Payment of all FY 2019 annual regulatory fees is due Tuesday, September 24, 2019 by 11:59 PM (ET).[1] Payments must be made electronically by the payment due date, or a 25% late-payment penalty will be imposed. The FCC may also impose penalties for any data omissions, […]

The filing window for Short-Form Applications for participation in Auction 103 (Upper 37 GHz, 39 GHz, and 47 GHz bands) opens today, August 26, 2019. The Short-Form Applications are due by September 9, 2019, at 6:00 PM, ET.  The Federal Communications Commission released a list of upfront payments and minimum opening bids by PEA for […]

Filing Window Opens September 3, 2019 Wireless service providers (including de minimis wireless service providers) must file their annual Hearing Aid Compatibility Certifications with the FCC for the 2018 reporting period by October 3, 2019.  The filing window will open September 3, 2019 and will contain a link to the new FCC Form 855 and instructions at: https://www.fcc.gov/filing-hearing-aid-compatibility-reports-and-certifications. This new certification replaces the […]

Due October 15, 2019 Covered 911 Service Providers must file the 911 Reliability Certification with the FCC by October 15, 2019 via the FCC’s online system at: https://apps2.fcc.gov/rcs911/.  The 911 Reliability Certification System is now open for the annual filing. Covered 911 Service Providers are providers of 911, E911, or NG911 capabilities such as call routing, automatic location […]

Public Notice – AU Docket No. 19-59 On July 11, 2019, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or the “Commission”) released the Public Notice announcing application and bidding procedures for the upcoming Auction 103 of Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service (“UMFUS”) licenses in the 37 GHz, 39 GHz, and 47 GHz bands.  The Public Notice establishes an […]

On May 6, two of our firm’s clients filed a Petition for Clarification or Declaratory Ruling (view here) seeking guidance from the FCC on the definition of locations under the Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM) for residences that also serve as businesses. Specifically, the Petition notes that a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document released […]

On May 22, 2019, three of our firm’s clients filed a Petition for Rulemaking (view here) asking that the Federal Communications Commission initiate a proceeding and change its rules to prohibit or discourage the use of USF E-Rate money to overbuild existing fiber networks, especially fiber networks that have been constructed with USF support.  The […]

The deadline to meet the final construction requirement and renew certain Lower 700 MHz licenses (A Block, B Block, and C Block) is Thursday, June 13, 2019. By that date, a Lower 700 MHz A or B Block licensee must have constructed facilities to provide signal coverage and offer service to at least 70 percent of its license […]