Federal Communications Commission
FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for August Open Meeting
Federal Communications Commission Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced that the items below are tentatively on the agenda for the August Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 5, 2021:
FCC announces Connected Care Pilot Program deadlines, including filing dates for key forms (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by benton on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 06:25
Remarks of Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel at Open RAN Solutions Showcase
A few years ago I was actually the first at the Federal Communications Commission to speak about the power of opening radio access networks (Open RAN), and we’ve come a long way since then. There’s momentum building in this agency and across government. One company has already made it into the history books as the first to launch an Open RAN network—and it is winning customers every day. One nationwide provider right here in the United States has committed to building a nationwide 5G network using Open RAN by 2023.
FCC to Vote on Designating Boston and Raleigh as Newest Innovation Zones
Federal Communications Commission Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed establishing Raleigh (NC) and Boston (MA) as innovation zones to allow for advanced wireless communications and network innovation and research. These designations would, among other positive impacts, help spur the development and integration of 5G network technologies and open radio access networks (Open RAN). Innovation zones are FCC-designated, city-scale test beds managed by the National Science Foundation’s Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research.
Rural Broadband Auctions Task Force Announces Window to File Mobile Legacy High-Cost Support Usage Flexibility Certification (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by Grace Tepper on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 12:16Commissioner Carr Visits Florida for Events Focused on 5G Jobs, Broadband Builds, and Telehealth (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by Grace Tepper on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 12:15FCC Requires Disabling of Contraband Phones in Correctional Facilities (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by benton on Tue, 07/13/2021 - 19:56
FCC Acts to Protect National Security in Communications Supply Chain
The Federal Communications Commission adopted an Order that incorporates changes to the FCC's rules consistent with the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which appropriated $1.895 billion for the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program. The Order is another step in ongoing FCC action to protect the communications networks from those who would harm the United States. Key changes include:
FCC Seeks to Enable State-of-the-Art Radar Sensors in 60 GHz Band
The Federal Communications Commission proposed and sought comment on updated rules for short-range radars in the 60 GHz spectrum band. Cutting edge radar sensing technology has been used to enable in-car radar-based technology to monitor for children left in dangerous, hot cars and touchless control of devices, including to promote accessibility for users with mobility or speech impairments.