The Regulatory Mix – Friday, July 2, 2021

Today’s Regulatory Mix: Allconnect’s Guide to Internet Resources for Native Americans, Georgia Amends ETC Rules, Nevada Governor Approves Bill Creating Grant Program for Broadband Infrastructure    Allconnect’s Guide to Internet Resources for Native Americans  The first participants began enrolling in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB Program) in mid-May and now exceeds 3 million households.  Yet as of July 2, only 75,880 households on Tribal lands have enrolled…

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The Regulatory Mix – Monday, April 5, 2021

Today’s Regulatory Mix: FCC Announces Inquiry Into 911 Location Accuracy Compliance,  US Court of Appeals Finds FCC Not Subject to Statute of Limitations for Actions Regarding Overpayment of USF    FCC Announces Inquiry Into 911 Location Accuracy Compliance  Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced that the Federal Communication Commission’s Enforcement Bureau is conducting an inquiry into several wireless providers’ compliance with FCC rules that…

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The Regulatory Mix – Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Today’s Regulatory Mix: Rogers Announces Plan to Purchase Shaw in $16 Billion Canadian Merger, US Legislators Introduce Accessible Affordable Internet for All Act    Rogers Announces Plan to Purchase Shaw in $16 Billion Canadian Merger  Two of Canada’s top telecommunications companies have announced plans to merge. Rogers Communications announced its plan to acquire rival Shaw Communications for approximately $16 billion (C$26B).

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The Regulatory Mix – Friday, February 26, 2021

Today’s Regulatory Mix: FCC Adopts Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for March Open Meeting, USTelecom Broadband Providers Send Letter to White Regarding Supply Chain for Semiconductor Chips   FCC Adopts Emergency Broadband Benefit Program  On February 25, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously adopted the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (Program).  The Program…

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The Regulatory Mix – Friday, February 19, 2021

oday’s Regulatory Mix: FCC Releases Public Notice Identifying All Long-Form RDOF Applicants, FCC Announces Broadband Task Force, FCC Seeks Comment on Proposals to Modify Supply Chain    FCC Releases Public Notice Identifying All Long-Form RDOF Applicants  The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a Public Notice identifying all 417 applicants for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase 1 that submitted their long-form application.

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The Regulatory Mix – Thursday, February 18, 2021

Today’s Regulatory Mix: FCC Provides 24/7 Emergency Contact Information for States Impacted by Winter Storm URI, FCC Proposes Rules to Address 911 Fee Diversion, Pennsylvania Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing in 814 Area Code   FCC Provides 24/7 Emergency Contact Information for States Impacted by Winter Storm URI  The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a public notice announcing that the Commission will be available to…

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The Regulatory Mix – Friday, February 12, 2021

Today’s Regulatory Mix: FCC Announces New Outreach and Education Website, Minnesota Governor Announces New National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call Centers   FCC Announces New Outreach and Education Website  Federal Communications Commission Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced this morning that the FCC is seeking outreach partners to help share important consumer information about the Emergency Broadband Benefit

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The Regulatory Mix – Friday, February 5, 2021

Today’s Regulatory Mix: FCC Reminds Carriers and VoIP Providers of Annual CPNI Certificates, Texas Broadband Access is Deemed an Emergency in Governor’s State of the State Address, Wi-Fi Alliance Predicts Global Economic Value to Reach $5 Trillion in 2025   FCC Reminds Carriers and VoIP Providers of Annual CPNI Certifications The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau has…

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The Regulatory Mix – Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Today’s Regulatory Mix: California AG Petitions Court to Ensure Consumer Protections Against Robocalling, CTIA Report: 5G Promises Massive Job and GDP Growth in the U.S., FCC Prepares for the Next Round of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program   California AG Petitions Court to Ensure Consumer Protections Against Robocalling California Attorney General Xavier Becerra joined a multistate coalition in an effort…

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