The Who, What, When, and Where of the FCC’s New Broadband Data Collection
As discussed in our initial post in this series, the FCC is about to launch its new Broadband Data Collection (“BDC”) program. Starting this summer, all facilities-based providers of fixed and mobile...
View ArticleOverview of the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection Resources
The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) launched its Broadband Data Collection (“BDC”) program on June 30, 2022. As we have previously discussed in the first and second blog posts...
View Article911 Network Reliability Deadline Approaching
Earlier this month, the FCC announced that its 2022 911 Reliability Certification System is now open for Covered 911 Service Providers to file annual reliability certifications. The filings are due on...
View ArticleOverview of the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection Bulk Fabric Challenge Process
The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) completed its first Broadband Data Collection (“BDC”) on September 1, 2022.[1] The Commission is now accepting and evaluating bulk...
View ArticleFCC Proposes Updated Network Outage Rules
The FCC adopted a Second Report and Order at its Open Meeting on November 17, promulgating rules requiring service providers to deliver more timely and actionable information to 911 facilities during...
View ArticleWith Billions of Dollars of Broadband Funding at Stake, the Timing of the...
Just over a month ago, the FCC released its pre-production draft of its new Broadband Maps. The initial map is based on service availability data collected from broadband providers through the ongoing...
View ArticleKeller and Heckman Webinar: Navigating the FCC’s Universal Service Program:...
On March 9, 2023, Keller and Heckman attorneys Greg Kunkle and Casey Lide presented a webinar titled “Navigating the FCC’s Universal Service Program: Compliance Requirements for Service Providers.” The...
View ArticleFCC Proposes New NG911 Rules
Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to help facilitate the nationwide transition to Next Generation 911 (NG911)....
View ArticleLittle-Known Drone Radio Compliance Requirement Subject of FCC Rulemaking
Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are experiencing rapid growth throughout the world. In the United States, the FAA expects the recreational UAV fleet to reach almost 1.5 million units by...
View ArticleFCC Approves Automated Frequency Coordination Systems
Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) announced the approval of seven 6 GHz band Automated Frequency Coordination (“AFC”) systems. The approved systems include...
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