FCC Proposes New Rules to Protect US Networks
In December, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) became law. The Act appropriated $1.9 billion to the FCC to implement the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019
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FCC Strengthens Broadband Location Data Collection Rules
Chairman Ajit Pai left the FCC with the arrival of the new administration, replaced by Jessica Rosenworcel as acting Chairwoman.
USTELECOM Seeks Recovery of Lost 8YY Revenues
The FCC 8YY Report and Order (Order) in Docket 18-156 which began a transition to bill-and-keep for many originating 8YY switched access charges became effective on December 27, 2020.
FCC Seeks Comments on Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
On January 4, 2021, the FCC issued a request for comments due January 25, 2021 in Docket 20-445 on how best to administer a new $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
New FCC Actions Continue Battle Against Robocalls
As 2020 ended the FCC took two additional steps to try to eliminate illegal robocalls.