FCC: More cell sites restored in Texas
As of August 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. EDT, there were 329 cell sites still down in areas of Texas ...
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Profile
U.S. Regulatory Agency
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is the independent U.S. government agency responsible for regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, cable, and broadband networks. The FCC oversees spectrum policy, broadband deployment, satellite licensing, public safety communications, telecommunications regulation, and emerging communications technologies.
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
| Chairman | Brendan Carr |
| Established | 1934 |
| Current Commissioners | Brendan Carr (Chairman), Anna Gomez, Olivia Trusty |
| Primary Focus | Communications Regulation, Spectrum Policy, Broadband, Satellite Licensing |
| Key Areas | Spectrum Auctions, Broadband Deployment, Satellite Regulation, Public Safety Communications, Telecommunications Policy |
Coverage Areas:
Spectrum Policy • Broadband Funding • BEAD • Satellite Communications • Non-Terrestrial Networks • Public Safety • Wireless Regulation • Telecom Policy • AI & Communications Infrastructure
Spectrum Policy • Broadband Funding • BEAD • Satellite Communications • Non-Terrestrial Networks • Public Safety • Wireless Regulation • Telecom Policy • AI & Communications Infrastructure
Converge Digest tracks FCC rulemakings, spectrum allocations, broadband initiatives, satellite licensing decisions, telecommunications policy developments, wireless regulations, infrastructure funding programs, and their impact on the communications industry.
FCC: 365 cell sites remain down in Texas
As of August 29, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. EDT, only one additional cell site went offline in the last 24 ...
FCC: More cell sites down in Texas flood zone – 4.7%
The number of cell sites that gone offline is growing in flooded areas of Texas. As of August 28, 2017 ...
FCC: 4% of cell sites down in coastal Texas
As of August 27, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. EDT, 4.1% of the cell sites were down in the coastal counties ...
FCC plans $2bn auction to support rural broadband
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the next step toward launching an auction that will provide nearly $2 billion over ...
Full House Again at the FCC
The U.S. Senate approved the nominations of Jessica Rosenworcel and Brendan Carr to serve as FCC Commissioners. This restores the ...
FCC Chairman Moves to Reverse Net Neutrality Rules
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai circulated a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with his fellow commissioners at the FCC aimed at reversing ...
FCC Auction Draws $19.8B for 70MHz of Repurposed Spectrum
The FCC's broadcast incentive auction, which concluded last week, attracted bids totalling $19.8 billion (gross revenue) for 70MHz of spectrum ...
FCC Ends Investigation into Mobile Free Data Programs
The FCC's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau has ended its investigation into wireless carriers' free data offerings. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai issued ...
FCC Eliminates Two Rules in First Meeting
The FCC, now under the Chairmanship of Ajit Pai, announced the elimination of two public inspection file requirements: (i) the ...
President Trump Picks Pai for FCC Chairman
President Donald J. Trump designated Ajit Pai as his choice to be Chair of the FCC. Ajit Varadaraj Pai was ...
SEA-US Cable Secures FCC License
Hawaiian Telcom confirmed that the Federal Communication Commission has approved the landing license for the new Southeast Asia – U.S. ...
Rosenworcel Reappointed to the FCC
President Obama reappointed Jessica Rosenworcel to serve a second term on as commissioner at the FCC. Jessica Rosenworcel replaced long-term ...
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