The Battle for Net Neutrality Begins Anew
It’s no secret that as soon as the FCC gets its fifth commissioner – a Democrat – it will start the process to again classify broadband Internet access service (BIAS) as a Title II telecommunications service
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FCC Proposes Rules to Regulate 911 Fee Diversion
One of the few issues uniting the industry is the importance of 911 and Enhanced 911 service. Yet for years states have diverted the fees telecoms collect from the public to pay for 911 upkeep
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
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.