FCC Open Meeting Recap: September 29, 2022

Full Spectrum’s FCC Open Meeting Recaps feature a first take and analysis following the FCC’s monthly Open Meetings, with an emphasis on the agenda items directly impacting our clients.

This month, Special Counsel Mike Dover discusses the Commission’s Report and Order modifying the clarity and accessibility of Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages to the public to make alerts more accessible to the public, including for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. (1:00).

Partner Chip Yorkgitis discusses the Commission’s Second Report and Order addressing mitigation of orbital debris that adopts rules requiring low-Earth orbit space station operators planning disposal of their satellites after the end of mission through uncontrolled atmospheric re-entry, absent a waiver or applicable grandfathering, to complete disposal as soon as practicable and, in any event, within five years. (16:40)

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FCC Open Meeting Recap: August 5, 2022

Full Spectrum’s FCC Open Meeting Recaps feature a first take and analysis following the FCC’s monthly Open Meetings, with an emphasis on the agenda items directly impacting our clients.

This month, Special Counsel Mike Dover discusses the establishment of the Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program to provide eligible governmental and non-governmental entities funding to conduct outreach to increase awareness of and encourage participation in the Affordable Connectivity Program among eligible low-income households (0:47) and the consideration of a Third Report and Order which would establish the one-year Your Home, Your Internet Pilot Program with the goal of increasing awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program among recipients of federal housing assistance and facilitating enrollment in the ACP by providing targeted assistance with the ACP application (10:50).

Partner Chip Yorkgitis discusses several space-oriented items, including a report and order and further notice of proposed rulemaking concerning rules for the 17 GHz frequency band to support more intensive satellite use of the spectrum (18:18) and the adoption of a Notice of Inquiry that would examine opportunities and challenges of in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing – or “ISAM” – that can support sustained economic activity in space (29:31).

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FCC Open Meeting Recap: July 14, 2022

Full Spectrum’s FCC Open Meeting Recaps feature a first take and analysis following the FCC’s monthly Open Meetings, with an emphasis on the agenda items directly impacting our clients. This month, Partners Tom Cohen and Hank Kelly and Special Counsel Mike Dover discuss key actions and topics from the July 14th meeting, including the Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on an enhanced competition incentive program for wireless radio services, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking updating the Intercarrier Compensation Regime to Eliminate Access Arbitrage (7:40), and the Notice of Inquiry on supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence (16:50).

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FCC Open Meeting Recap: April 21, 2022

Full Spectrum’s FCC Open Meeting Recaps feature instant reaction and analysis following the FCC’s monthly Open Meetings, with an emphasis on the agenda items directly impacting our clients. This month, Partner Chip Yorkgitis and Associate Belen Crisp discuss key actions and topics from the April 21st meeting, including (1:00) a look at the role receiver performance policies or requirements might play in the FCC’s spectrum management responsibilities, (11:05) strengthening Wireless Emergency Alerts, and (16:01) a proposed fine related to a common carrier’s alleged failure to comply with foreign ownership-related requirements. Look out for ongoing coverage of these topics and future meetings.

FCC Open Meeting Recap: March 16, 2022

Full Spectrum returns with our newest series, FCC Open Meeting Recaps. These episodes will feature instant reaction and analysis following the FCC’s monthly Open Meetings, with an emphasis on the agenda items directly impacting our clients. This month, Partners Tom Cohen, Hank Kelly and Chip Yorkgitis discuss key actions and topics from the March 16th meeting, including digital discrimination, pole replacement disputes, and the Connected Care Pilot Program.

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