Recent actions by the Federal Communications Commission indicate its support for the country’s space-based economy and national security interests.
The FCC has adopted rules that allow satellite operators and terrestrial...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has created a baseline for wireless consumer IoT products to protect against cybersecurity threats.
The voluntary program uses criteria established by the National Institute of...more
I. Phased-In Expansion of Audio Description Requirements: The FCC adopted rules in 2011 requiring certain broadcast television stations in Designated Market Areas (DMAs) 1-60 to provide audio description (i.e., audio-narrated...more
12/15/2023
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n October 30, President Biden issued the long-awaited Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the first order to navigate AI’s impact across sectors and to...more
11/2/2023
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The FCC and House of Representatives have begun discussions on the safety and security of IoT modules from China.
The FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to create an Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity labeling...more
8/28/2023
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International Section 214 authorizations are issued to telecommunications providers that seek to offer international services originating or terminating in the United States.
The FCC released an order requiring all...more
Items of Note in 2023 -
I. Commercial and Noncommercial Biennial Ownership Report: December 1, 2023 is the deadline by which all commercial and noncommercial radio and television stations must file their biennial ownership...more
The FCC seeks further comment on the revocation of existing equipment authorizations issued to manufacturers on FCC Covered List.
Elimination of expedited approval procedures reduces possible evasion of FCC’s rules....more
Broadcast stations face a September 15 deadline to ensure that all programming aired on their stations complies with the FCC’s foreign sponsorship disclosure requirements....more
Data collection requirements will apply to a significant portion of the broadband services industry.
Considering the detailed information to be submitted, broadband service providers should start preparations for filing...more
Items of Note in 20221
I. Applications for Renewal of License: The three-year long state-by-state license renewal cycle ends in April 2022 for radio services (AM, FM, FM Translator, and LPFM) but will continue for...more
Relaxed rules will permit direct-to-consumer and importation rules for pre-authorization RF devices.
Additional requirement adopted for consumer protection. ...more
As part of its continuing efforts to protect US communications networks from communications equipment and services that pose a national security risk, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on June 17, 2021, released a...more
Bringing to a close the process initiated with the adoption of the Secure and Trusted Communications Act of 2019, the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau released its list of communications equipment and services...more
The recently enacted $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief legislation includes $7.1 billion in emergency funds to support broadband connectivity for schools and libraries, as well as additional funding support for broadband...more
The FCC has released its proposed procedures for the upcoming EBS spectrum auction, including a novel approach for bidding. In the meantime, the FCC requires EBS licensees to continue to provide service.
Existing EBS...more
FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which would relax the rules on conditional sales and imports of RF devices prior to authorization.
Comments are due February 11 and Reply Comments are due February 26....more
The $2.3 trillion COVID-19 relief and government funding package includes $7 billion in funding for broadband programs, as well as reforms to the PPP program to expand television and radio station eligibility.
Overall, the...more
Items of Note in 2021 -
I. Applications for Renewal of License: The three-year long state-by-state license renewal cycle continues for stations in the television services (full-power television, Class A, TV Translator, and...more
The Connected Care Pilot Program will make available up to $100 million over three years to eligible health care providers.
Eligible fund recipients include nonprofit and public health care organizations....more
In this election cycle, technology and internet policy is a persistent factor across multiple issue areas. With implications for national security, economic equality, infrastructure and market regulation, the next...more
11/4/2020
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On July 30, 2020, the FCC released a Public Notice and Final Cost Category Schedule for the C-Band Relocation, and established August 31, 2020 as the deadline for C-Band earth station licensees to submit their lump sum...more
The FCC took another significant step in the C-Band reallocation process, releasing its Final Cost Category Schedule for Relocation Expenses of C-Band (3.7-4.2 GHz) satellite licensees. The Public Notice accompanying the...more
The U.S. government has issued several rules aimed at excluding, and in some cases removing, Chinese-origin equipment from U.S. telecommunications networks. Most of these rules apply to U.S. government networks, but some...more
GE Healthcare is provided 18 months to bring affected medical devices into compliance.
Supply chain disruptions can lead to noncompliance with FCC rules....more