An update on news about china-based Huawei Technologies and actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission and U.S. Department of Commerce.
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FCC Extends Waiver Of Certain Lifeline Program Rules Through November 30th
The FCC has extended prior waivers of certain Lifeline program rules governing recertification, reverification, general de-enrollment, subscriber usage, income documentation, and documentation requirements for subscribers residing in rural areas on Tribal lands through November 30, 2020.
July 2020 News Update
An update on news from July 2020.
FCC Authorizes Amazon’s Kuiper To Deploy Satellite Broadband Network; Amazon Announces More Than $10 Billion Investment In Project Kuiper
The FCC has granted, with conditions, an application filed by Amazon’s Kuiper Systems LLC, requesting authorization to deploy a non-geostationary satellite broadband system. Following the FCC authorization, Amazon announced it will invest more than $10 billion in Project Kuiper.
Kansas Local Exchange Carriers Say FCC Plan To Detariff Telephone Access Charges Will Be Devastating
A group of Kansas rate-of-return local exchange carriers have submitted comments in response to the FCC’s NPRM which proposes to deregulate and detariff various end-user access charges.
FCC Announces Compliance Dates For Reassigned Numbers Database Recordkeeping
The FCC has announced compliance dates for the Reassigned Numbers Database recordkeeping requirement. Beginning July 27, 2020, voice service providers must maintain records of the most recent date each number was permanently disconnected and must age telephone numbers for at least 45 days after disconnection and before reassignment.
June 2020 News Update
An update on news from June 2020.
Recent Mergers & Acquisitions In The Communications Industry
An update on a few recent mergers & acquisitions in the communications industry
May 2020 News Update
An update on news from May 2020
USF Contributions: NTCA Paper Says Including Broadband In Services That Contribute To The Universal Service Fund Won’t Harm Broadband Adoption
A new paper released by NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association finds that broadening the base of contributions to the Universal Service Fund by including both voice and broadband connections would not harm consumer broadband adoption and retention.