fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
445 12th St., SW
Washington, D.C. 20554

Vol. 39 No. 536
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 1-888-835-5322



March 2, 2020


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: 29685. Released: 2020-03-02. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-362727A1.pdf DOC-362727A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-200302-01. Released: 2020-03-02. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-362757A1.pdf DOC-362757A1.txt DOC-362757A2.txt

Released: 2020-03-02. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 20-208). (Dkt No 20-9). WCB. Contact: Myrva Charles at (202) 418-1506 or Jodie May at (202) 418-0913. DA-20-208A1.docx DA-20-208A1.pdf DA-20-208A1.txt

Report No: 49685. Released: 2020-03-02. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-362759A1.pdf DOC-362759A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-200302-01. Released: 2020-03-02. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-362758A1.pdf DOC-362758A1.txt DOC-362758A2.txt

Report No: PN-1-200302-01. Released: 2020-03-02. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-362756A1.pdf DOC-362756A1.txt DOC-362756A2.txt

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PETITION OF WRNN LICENSE CO. FOR MODIFICATION OF THE TELEVISION MARKET OF WRNN-TV, NEW ROCHELLE, NY. Granted the WRNN Market Modification Petition. (Dkt No 20-26). Action by: Senior Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2020-03-02 by MO&O. (DA No. 20-212). MB. DA-20-212A1.docx DA-20-212A1.pdf DA-20-212A1.txt

CAROLINA RADIO GROUP, INC., APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO COVER W225DF, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA. Media Bureau issues forfeiture to Carolina Radio Group, Inc., in the amount of $2,000 for failure to notify FCC of change to W225DF's primary station and failure to submit technical need showing. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2020-03-02 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 20-209). MB. DA-20-209A1.docx DA-20-209A1.pdf DA-20-209A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED FEBRUARY 28, 2020, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 535:

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FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR DECEMBER 8 C-BAND AUCTION. .. News Release. (Dkt No 20-25). Adopted: 2020-02-28. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov. WTB OEA. DOC-362744A1.docx DOC-362744A1.pdf DOC-362744A1.txt DOC-362744A2.docx DOC-362744A2.pdf DOC-362744A2.txt

FCC SEEKS TO UPDATE RECORDKEEPING RULES ON CABLE OPERATOR INTERESTS IN VIDEO PROGRAMMING. .. News Release. (Dkt No 20-35 17-105). Adopted: 2020-02-28. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. MB. DOC-362750A1.docx DOC-362750A1.pdf DOC-362750A1.txt DOC-362750A2.docx DOC-362750A2.pdf DOC-362750A2.txt DOC-362750A3.docx DOC-362750A3.pdf DOC-362750A3.txt DOC-362750A4.docx DOC-362750A4.pdf DOC-362750A4.txt DOC-362750A5.docx DOC-362750A5.pdf DOC-362750A5.txt

FCC PROPOSES BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR THIS YEAR'S $16 BILLION RURAL BROADBAND AUCTION. FCC Targets October for Start of Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Auction to Connect Millions of Rural Americans . News Release. (Dkt No 20-34 19-126 10-90). Adopted: 2020-02-28. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. WCB. DOC-362749A1.docx DOC-362749A1.pdf DOC-362749A1.txt DOC-362749A2.docx DOC-362749A2.pdf DOC-362749A2.txt DOC-362749A3.docx DOC-362749A3.pdf DOC-362749A3.txt DOC-362749A4.docx DOC-362749A4.pdf DOC-362749A4.txt DOC-362749A5.docx DOC-362749A5.pdf DOC-362749A5.txt

FCC PROPOSES UPDATES TO WHITE SPACE RULES TO HELP CLOSE DIGITAL DIVIDE. White Space Devices Operate on Vacant TV Channels and Targeted Changes Would Enable Them to Provide Improved Connectivity for Americans in Rural Areas. News Release. (Dkt No 20-36). Adopted: 2020-02-28. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov. OET. DOC-362748A1.docx DOC-362748A1.pdf DOC-362748A1.txt DOC-362748A2.docx DOC-362748A2.pdf DOC-362748A2.txt DOC-362748A3.docx DOC-362748A3.pdf DOC-362748A3.txt DOC-362748A4.docx DOC-362748A4.pdf DOC-362748A4.txt DOC-362748A5.docx DOC-362748A5.pdf DOC-362748A5.txt DOC-362748A6.docx DOC-362748A6.pdf DOC-362748A6.txt

FCC PROPOSES TO SHARE COMMUNICATIONS OUTAGE INFORMATION WITH OTHER FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES. Proposal Aimed to Support More Effective Restoration Efforts During Disasters . News Release. (Dkt No 15-80). Adopted: 2020-02-28. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-1162, email: Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov. PSHSB. DOC-362752A1.docx DOC-362752A1.pdf DOC-362752A1.txt DOC-362752A2.docx DOC-362752A2.pdf DOC-362752A2.txt DOC-362752A3.docx DOC-362752A3.pdf DOC-362752A3.txt DOC-362752A4.docx DOC-362752A4.pdf DOC-362752A4.txt DOC-362752A5.docx DOC-362752A5.pdf DOC-362752A5.txt DOC-362752A6.docx DOC-362752A6.pdf DOC-362752A6.txt

FCC ESTABLISHES COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR JUNE 25 AUCTION IN THE 3.5 GHZ BAND. Auction of Priority Access Licenses in the 3.55-3.65 GHz Band Will Encourage Increased Investment and Deployment in Mid-band Spectrum for 5G. News Release. (Dkt No 19-244). Adopted: 2020-02-28. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov. WTB OEA. DOC-362745A1.docx DOC-362745A1.pdf DOC-362745A1.txt DOC-362745A2.docx DOC-362745A2.pdf DOC-362745A2.txt DOC-362745A3.docx DOC-362745A3.pdf DOC-362745A3.txt DOC-362745A4.docx DOC-362745A4.pdf DOC-362745A4.txt DOC-362745A5.docx DOC-362745A5.pdf DOC-362745A5.txt

FCC ACTS TO FREE UP C-BAND SPECTRUM FOR 5G SERVICES. Makes 280 Megahertz of the 3.7-4.2 GHz Band Available for 5G Services While Relocating Existing Satellite Operations to the Upper Part of the Band . News Release. (Dkt No 18-122). Adopted: 2020-02-28. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov. OEA WTB. DOC-362743A1.docx DOC-362743A1.pdf DOC-362743A1.txt DOC-362743A2.docx DOC-362743A2.pdf DOC-362743A2.txt DOC-362743A3.docx DOC-362743A3.pdf DOC-362743A3.txt DOC-362743A4.docx DOC-362743A5.docx DOC-362743A5.pdf DOC-362743A5.txt DOC-362743A6.docx DOC-362743A6.pdf DOC-362743A6.txt

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FCC PROPOSES OVER $200 MILLION IN FINES AGAINST FOUR LARGEST WIRELESS CARRIERS FOR APPARENTLY FAILING TO ADEQUATELY PROTECT CONSUMER LOCATION DATA. Carriers Apparently Disclosed Their Customers' Location Information Without Their Consent and Continued to Sell Access to That Information Without Reasonable Safeguards . by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. EB. DOC-362754A1.docx DOC-362754A1.pdf DOC-362754A1.txt

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Released: 2020-02-28. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF JAGUAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. TO PROVINCIAL REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC; SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ASSETS OF ST. OLAF COLLEGE BY JAGUAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DA No. 20-206). (Dkt No 20-47 20-48 20-49). Comments Due: 2020-03-13. Reply Comments Due: 2020-03-20. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Dennis Johnson (202) 418-0809. DA-20-206A1.docx DA-20-206A1.pdf DA-20-206A1.txt

Report No: 3143. Released: 2020-02-28. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN PROCEEDING. (Dkt No 13-184). CGB. DOC-362747A1.docx DOC-362747A1.pdf DOC-362747A1.txt

Released: 2020-02-28. STREAMLINED RESOLUTION OF REQUESTS RELATED TO ACTIONS BY THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE. (DA No. 20-191). (Dkt No 02-6 02-60). Consistent with precedent, WCB grants, dismisses, or denies a number of requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration of decisions related to actions taken by the Universal Service Administrative Company. WCB. Contact: James Bachtell at (202) 418-2694, email: James.Bachtell@fcc.gov. DA-20-191A1.docx DA-20-191A1.pdf DA-20-191A1.txt

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AMENDMENT OF PART 1 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. This Order modifies FCC rules to discontinue manual payments for forfeiture penalties imposed by the Commission and require the use of electronic payments. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2020-02-26 by ORDER. (FCC No. 20-15). OMD. FCC-20-15A1.docx FCC-20-15A1.pdf FCC-20-15A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF SPRINT CORPORATION. FCC Proposes a $12,240,000 million fine against Sprint for apparently failing to protect customer location information in apparent violation of the Communications Act and the Commission's rules. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2020-02-28 by NAL. (FCC No. 20-24). EB. FCC-20-24A1.pdf FCC-20-24A2.docx FCC-20-24A2.pdf FCC-20-24A2.txt FCC-20-24A3.docx FCC-20-24A3.pdf FCC-20-24A3.txt FCC-20-24A4.docx FCC-20-24A4.pdf FCC-20-24A4.txt FCC-20-24A5.docx FCC-20-24A5.pdf FCC-20-24A5.txt

IN THE MATTER OF VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS. FCC proposes a $48,318,750 fine against Verizon for apparently failing to protect customer location information in apparent violation of the Communications Act and the Commission's rules. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2020-02-28 by NAL. (FCC No. 20-25). EB. FCC-20-25A1.pdf FCC-20-25A2.docx FCC-20-25A2.pdf FCC-20-25A2.txt FCC-20-25A3.docx FCC-20-25A3.pdf FCC-20-25A3.txt FCC-20-25A4.docx FCC-20-25A4.pdf FCC-20-25A4.txt FCC-20-25A5.docx FCC-20-25A5.pdf FCC-20-25A5.txt

IN THE MATTER OF AT&T INC. FCC Proposes a $57,265,625 fine against AT&T for apparently failing to protect customer location information in apparent violation of the Communications Act and the Commission's rules. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2020-02-28 by NAL. (FCC No. 20-26). EB. FCC-20-26A1.pdf FCC-20-26A1.txt FCC-20-26A2.docx FCC-20-26A2.pdf FCC-20-26A2.txt FCC-20-26A3.docx FCC-20-26A3.pdf FCC-20-26A3.txt FCC-20-26A4.docx FCC-20-26A4.pdf FCC-20-26A4.txt FCC-20-26A5.docx FCC-20-26A5.pdf FCC-20-26A5.txt

IN THE MATTER OF T-MOBILE USA, INC. FCC proposes a $91,630,000 fine against T-Mobile for apparently failing to protect customer location information in apparent violation of the Communications Act and the Commission's rules. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2020-02-28 by NAL. (FCC No. 20-27). EB. FCC-20-27A1.pdf FCC-20-27A2.docx FCC-20-27A2.pdf FCC-20-27A2.txt FCC-20-27A3.docx FCC-20-27A3.pdf FCC-20-27A3.txt FCC-20-27A4.docx FCC-20-27A4.pdf FCC-20-27A4.txt FCC-20-27A5.docx FCC-20-27A5.pdf FCC-20-27A5.txt