Wireless service providers of digital commercial mobile radio services (“CMRS”) must file an annual Hearing Aid Compatibility (“HAC”) Report by Tuesday, January 16, 2018.[1]  HAC Reports must be filed electronically on FCC Form 655, and the window for filing opens December 15, 2017.  HAC Reports must include detailed information on the hearing aid compatibility ratings and functionality levels […]

In response to the dramatic increase in the number of threatening calls in recent years, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has adopted a new exemption to its rules that generally restrict disclosure of Calling Party Number (“CPN”) (or Caller ID information) on interstate calls subject to a privacy indicator (*67).  Previously, disclosure of blocked Caller […]

As you may be aware, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or the “Commission”) recently established the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (“CBRS”) in the 3.5 GHz Band (3550 MHz – 3700 MHz).  The new CBRS will be governed under a three-tiered sharing model with incumbents granted priority access, followed by Priority Access License (“PALs”) holders and […]

Join Us Thursday, Nov. 9th For a Webinar on New  3.5 GHz Proposals Join Herman & Whiteaker and Core Telecom Systems on Thursday, November 9th at 2:00 EST to hear from Dee Herman, Principal, and Clare Liedquist, Associate Attorney with Herman & Whiteaker, as they share potential opportunities and the latest developments with the Citizens […]

Mobility Fund II 4G LTE Coverage Data Due January 4, 2018 Contact Information Due October 23, 2017 In connection with the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) challenge process for determining areas eligible for Mobility Fund II (“MFII”) support, mobile carriers that previously reported LTE coverage on the FCC Form 477 must respond to a one-time data […]

Reminder Regarding October 16 Deadline for Annual 911 Reliability Certification Carriers Urged to Re-assess Criteria for Determining Covered 911 Service Provider Covered 911 Service Providers must file an Annual 911 Reliability Certification with the FCC by October 16, 2017.  In light of apparent confusion in the industry, we recommend that carriers revisit whether or not they […]

We wish everyone a happy and safe end of the summer, but given that we are in the midst of hurricane season, we are sending this brief reminder on the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC” or the “Commission”) requirements for network outages.  Pursuant to Part 4 of the Commission’s Rules, communications providers, including, but not limited […]

The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has re-opened its Licensing Management System in order for Multichannel Video Programming Distributors (“MVPDs”) to file reimbursement cost estimates for costs incurred from their carrying signals of stations relocating to new channels as part of the Incentive Auction repacking process.  MVPDs that have not yet submitted their Form 399 can […]