E-Rate makes broadband services more accessible for qualifying schools as well. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel recently announced the official launch of a new pilot program, the E-Rate program,…
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FCC Considers Requiring Caller ID for Landlines
Robocalls are difficult to prevent without caller ID. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently published a Notice of Inquiry, seeking public comment on how best to verify caller…
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FCC Proposes Plan to Stop Spam Texts
Rule would require spam numbers to be blocked by network companies. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed new rules to help curb spam calls and text messages. The…
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House Committee Questions FCC on Space Debris Rule
Commission goes on to pass 5-year satellite deorbit rule. Prior to a vote by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on setting a 5-year deadline to deorbit low Earth…
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FCC to Update Space Debris Rules
Commission says higher space accessibility requires higher rule specificity. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently pledged to update its rules surrounding the management of space debris. Rules for…
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds FCC Wireless Decision
60% of the 5.9 GHz band spectrum is reallocated away from cars. Last week, the District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals upheld the Federal Communications Commission’s decision…
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Senate Commerce Committee Approves FCC, FTC Nominees
Narrow vote finally moves delayed process forward. Last week, the Senate Commerce Committee approved President Biden’s nominations for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC)…
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Senator Luján Recovering from Stroke
Evenly divided Senate delays some business until his return. Senator Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico suffered a stroke a week ago and subsequently underwent surgery to ease…
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Transportation Secretary Responds to 5G Delay
Verizon and AT&T have postponed some rollouts near airports. Airline companies and aircraft manufacturers have been expressing concern about the use of 5G cellular communications near major airports.…
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Senate Seeks to Restrict Sale of Chinese Telecom Devices
Commerce Committee has advanced the bipartisan legislation. Legislation that would restrict private entities from buying equipment from Chinese telecom companies such as Huawei and ZTE has cleared the…
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