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Federal Communications Commission
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Washington, D.C. 20554

Vol. 37 No. 39
News media information 202 / 418-0500
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February 27, 2018


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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CHAIRMAN PAI STATEMENT ON NEW LAW TO IMPROVE RURAL CALL QUALITY AND RELIABILITY. Improves Standards, Increases Accountability for Call Completion in Rural America. STMT. News Media Contact: Tina Pelkey at (202) 418-0536, email: Tina.Pelkey@fcc.gov OCHAP   DOC-349464A1.docx  DOC-349464A1.pdf  

FCC UNVEILS INITIAL MAP OF AREAS ELIGIBLE FOR MOBILITY FUND PHASE II SUPPORT. Challenge Process to Begin March 29, 2018. News Release. News Media Contact: Charles Meisch at (202) 418-2943, email: Charles.Meisch@fcc.gov WTB   DOC-349469A1.docx  DOC-349469A1.pdf  

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 49181 Released: 02/27/2018. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-349424A1.pdf  DOC-349424A2.txt  

Report No: 29181 Released: 02/27/2018. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-349423A1.pdf  DOC-349423A2.txt  

Released: 02/27/2018. MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES AUCTION 99 FM TRANSLATOR FILING WINDOW FOR LONG-FORM APPLICATIONS. (DA No. 18-191) Complete Form 349 Applications Due by March 28, 2018. MB . Contact: Rob Gates or Larry Hannif-Ali at (202) 418-2700. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165  DA-18-191A1.docx  DA-18-191A2.xlsx  DA-18-191A1.pdf  

Released: 02/27/2018. PROCEDURES FOR THE MOBILITY FUND PHASE II CHALLENGE PROCESS. (DA No. 18-186). (Dkt No 10-208 10-90 ). WTB WCB   DA-18-186A1.docx  DA-18-186A2.xlsx  DA-18-186A3.pdf  DA-18-186A1.pdf  

Released: 02/27/2018. MOBILITY FUND PHASE II INITIAL ELIGIBLE AREAS MAP AVAILABLE; CHALLENGE WINDOW WILL OPEN MARCH 29, 2018. (DA No. 18-187). (Dkt No 10-208 10-90 ). WCB WTB . Contact: email: mf2challengeprocess@fcc.gov or contact Jonathan McCormack, Auctions and Spectrum Access Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau at (202) 418-0660  DA-18-187A1.docx  DA-18-187A1.pdf  

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SPEECHES

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REMARKS OF COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL AT MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS 2018, BARCELONA, SPAIN. OCJR   DOC-349460A1.docx  DOC-349460A1.pdf  

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CONNECT AMERICA FUND; UNIVERSAL SERVICE REFORM - MOBILITY FUND. FCC addresses remaining issues raised in petitions for reconsideration of the Mobility Fund Phase II Report and Order. (Dkt No. 10-208 10-90 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/22/2018 by Order on Reconsideration. (FCC No. 18-19). WCB WTB   FCC-18-19A1.docx  FCC-18-19A2.docx  FCC-18-19A3.docx  FCC-18-19A4.docx  FCC-18-19A5.docx  FCC-18-19A1.pdf  FCC-18-19A2.pdf  FCC-18-19A3.pdf  FCC-18-19A4.pdf  FCC-18-19A5.pdf  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED FEBRUARY 26, 2018, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 38:

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NEWS RELEASES

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CHAIRMAN PAI STATEMENT ON NINTH CIRCUIT DECISION REGARDING FTC AUTHORITY TO REGULATE INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS. STMT. News Media Contact: Tina Pelkey at (202) 418-0536, email: Tina.Pelkey@fcc.gov OCHAP   DOC-349444A1.docx  DOC-349444A1.pdf  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O'RIELLY ON NTIA'S ANNOUNCEMENT OF 3.45 TO 3.55 GHZ FEASIBILITY STUDY. STMT. News Media Contact: Brooke Ericson at (202) 418-2300, email: Brooke.Ericson@fcc.gov OCMO   DOC-349434A1.docx  DOC-349434A1.pdf  

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HURRICANE MARIA COMMUNICATIONS STATUS REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 26, 2018. Action by: PSHSB by REPORT. PSHSB   DOC-349443A1.pdf  DOC-349443A2.pdf  

SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT MECHANISM. Waives invoice extension rule to provide extraordinary relief for applicants and service providers affected by USAC delays. (Dkt No. 02-6 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/26/2018 by ORDER. (DA No. 18-188). WCB   DA-18-188A1.docx  DA-18-188A1.pdf