📺FCC Open Meeting on Cable Rate Regulation Changes - June 2025
The Commission will consider a Report and Order that would promote competition and economic growth by simplifying and streamlining burdensome cable rate regulations, eliminating unnecessary forms and rules, deregulating certain cable equipment and small cable systems, limiting regulation to residential subscribers, and otherwise reducing regulatory burdens. 2.................. Broadband Data Task Title: Establishing the Force. Digital Opportunity Data Collection (WC Docket No. 19-195); Modernizing the FCC Form 477 Data Program (WC Docket No. 11-10). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that would eliminate the professional engineer certification requirement for the biannual Broadband Data Collection filings under section 1.7004(d) of the Commission's rules and instead allow the biannual filings to be certified by a qualified engineer that has relevant minimum experience and education. 3.................. Consumer and Title: Telecommunications Governmental Affairs. Relay Services and Speech- to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities (CG Docket No. 03-123); T- Mobile Accessibility Petition for Rulemaking to Amend 47 CFR 64.604(b)(1) to Eliminate the Requirement that TTY-Based Relay Service be Capable of Communicating with ASCII Format. Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to delete a provision in its rules that requires telecommunications relay services providers to support the now obsolete ASCII transmission format. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Learn More📡Proposed Rule on Foreign Ownership Policies for Broadcast Licensees
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), in which it seeks comment on or proposes updates to set clear expectations about the Commission's review in both common carrier and broadcast licensees and on other updates that apply only to broadcast licensees. With regard to common carrier licensees, the NPRM seeks comment on or proposes to amend the rules to codify existing policy regarding which entity is the controlling U.S. parent; codify the Commission's advance approval policy regarding certain deemed voting interests; require identification of trusts and trustees; extend the remedial procedures and methodology to privately held companies; add requirements regarding the contents of remedial petitions; require the filing of amendments as a complete restatement to petitions for declaratory ruling; and clarify U.S. residency requirements. For broadcast licensees only, the NPRM seeks comment on how the Commission should process applications filed by a broadcast licensee during the pendency of a remedial petition for declaratory ruling; and other foreign ownership considerations related to processing applications for NCE and LPFM stations. The NPRM proposes to make it easier for entities to understand and navigate the FCC's foreign ownership rules. The FCC believes that this proceeding will avoid inconsistent outcomes; reduce costs; and facilitate the Commission's public interest analysis.
Learn More📡Proposed FCC Rule on Foreign Ownership Disclosure in Communications
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes to protect the Nation's communications networks against foreign adversary threats by proposing to expand foreign ownership disclosure requirements for covered Commission-issued licenses and authorizations. The proposed certification and information collection requirements would fill gaps in the Commission's existing rules and give the Commission, and the public, a new and comprehensive view of threats from foreign adversaries in the communications sector. Specifically, the Commission proposes to apply new certification and disclosure requirements on entities holding every type of license, permit, or authorization, rather than only certain specific licenses, as the Commission currently does. Furthermore, the Commission proposes to go beyond foreign ownership to also cover all regulated entities controlled by or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary.
Learn More💻NTIA Listening Session on Data Center Growth and Security
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will convene a virtual listening session on Bolstering Data Center Growth, Resilience and Security. This session will build upon NTIA's previous request for comment (RFC) and serve as an important opportunity to "refresh the docket" with the latest market analysis, feedback, and data. Stakeholder input will be used to inform a forthcoming NTIA report outlining challenges and opportunities to data center growth, resilience and security, as well as a targeted, actionable menu of policy recommendations.
Learn More🛰️FCC Schedules Meetings for WRC-27 Advisory Committee
This notice advises interested persons that Informal Working Group 1 (IWG-1), Informal Working Group 2 (IWG-2), Informal Working Group 3 (IWG-3), and Informal Working Group 4 (IWG-4) of the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference Advisory Committee (WRC-27 Advisory Committee) have scheduled meetings as set forth below. The meetings are open to the public.
Learn More📡FCC Proposes Changes to Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2025
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks comment on revising the fee schedule of FY 2025 regulatory fees and on several additional regulatory fee issues, as described in the text below.
Learn More📞FCC Proposes Non-IP Caller ID Authentication Regulations
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes to require that providers that continue to rely on non-IP networks implement non-IP caller ID authentication frameworks, including proposing to develop criteria for evaluating whether non-IP caller ID authentication frameworks are developed and reasonably available, as required by the TRACED Act, and proposing to conclude that certain existing frameworks satisfy those requirements.
Learn More📞FCC Request for Comments on Information Collection Regulations
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.
Learn More☁️FCC Proposes Rules for Modernizing Satellite Spectrum Sharing
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or we) seeks comment on modernizing spectrum sharing between geostationary (GSO) and non-geostationary (NGSO) satellite systems operating in the 10.7-12.7, 17.3-18.6, and 19.7-20.2 GHz frequency bands in which equivalent power-flux density (EPFD) limits apply.
Learn More📡FCC Unveils New Framework for Lower 37 GHz Band Spectrum
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) makes available 600 megahertz of high-frequency spectrum for flexible fixed and mobile use by establishing a mechanism for access to the 37-37.6 GHz band (Lower 37 GHz band). This spectrum, which is shared between non-Federal and Federal operators, can be used for fixed wireless broadband, Internet of Things (IoT), or other innovative services. Crafted in collaboration with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and with input from the Department of Defense (DoD), this new regime provides access to a block of millimeter wave spectrum with low barriers to entry.
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