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The FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology has conditionally approved thirteen prospective Automated Frequency Coordination system operators to manage standard-power unlicensed operations across the 6 GHz band.
The FCC Enforcement Bureau has cited Ride208, LLC for marketing noncompliant handheld two-way radios capable of operating across both FRS and GMRS frequencies and failing to fully respond to an official Letter of Inquiry.
The FCC Enforcement Bureau issued a Notice of Unlicensed Operation and Notification of Harmful Interference to Nexogy, Inc. after a transmitter operating on 5950 MHz disrupted Miami-Dade County communications.
The FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau has updated its Covered List under the Secure Networks Act, adding international section 214 telecommunications services provided by Pacific Networks Corp., ComNet (USA) LLC, and China Unicom (Americas) Operations Limited.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has denied petitions for review challenging the FCC's 2020 decision to reallocate 45 megahertz of the 5.9 GHz band for unlicensed operations while reserving 30 megahertz for intelligent transportation systems.
The FCC and the U.S. Department of Justice submitted their joint respondents' brief in the D.C. Circuit defending the Commission's decision to revoke the Section 214 telecommunications operating authorities of Pacific Networks Corp. and ComNet (USA) LLC.
The FCC and Department of Justice filed their respondents' brief in the Fifth Circuit defending Section 254 of the Communications Act and the administration of the Universal Service Fund against constitutional nondelegation challenges.
Rexing, Inc. entered into a Consent Decree with the FCC Enforcement Bureau, agreeing to a $75,000 civil penalty and a multi-year compliance plan after marketing unauthorized vehicle dash cameras.
The FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau has updated its Covered List under the Secure Networks Act, adding AO Kaspersky Lab, China Telecom (Americas) Corp., and China Mobile International USA Inc.
In a joint brief filed in the D.C. Circuit, the FCC and Department of Justice defend the revocation of China Telecom (Americas) Corporation's operating authority, citing national security risks, foreign government influence, and compliance failures.
The FCC Media Bureau resolved license renewal objections for KMTL(AM) and FM translator K250CF by adopting a consent decree with a $5,000 civil penalty and compliance plan.
The FCC Media Bureau has issued a $17,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture against Birach Broadcasting Corporation for unauthorized discontinuance of operations, failure to update a pending renewal application, and public inspection file violations.
Pursuant to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the FCC adopts a Notice of Inquiry to evaluate how existing Universal Service Fund programs align with approximately $65 billion in new federal broadband investments.
The FCC Wireless Telecommunications Bureau has validated Intelsat's Phase I Certification of Accelerated Relocation, clearing the lower 120 MHz of C-band spectrum for flexible use.
The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry to prohibit equipment authorizations for communications equipment on the Covered List and examine prospective safeguards in competitive bidding and IoT cybersecurity.
The FCC adopts a Report and Order amending Part 2 and Part 95 rules to permit conditional pre-sales to consumers and pre-sale importation of up to 12,000 RF units prior to certification.
Pursuant to the FY2021 NDAA, the FCC initiated a rulemaking proceeding to explore spectrum options for devices that mark fishing gear without compromising maritime navigation safety.
The FCC has issued a Forfeiture Order imposing a $327,290 penalty against Air-Tel, LLC for operating an unauthorized wireless data tracking service and using noncompliant equipment in the 3300–3600 MHz band.
The Federal Communications Commission has issued a Forfeiture Order imposing a $207,290 penalty against IOU Acquisitions, Inc. for operating an unauthorized wireless data transmission service in radiolocation spectrum and using altered equipment.
The FCC Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau has released a list of communications equipment and services from five Chinese companies deemed threats to national security under the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019.