fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 39 No. 556
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 1-888-835-5322



March 30, 2020


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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FCC GRANTS TEMPORARY SPECTRUM ACCESS TO SUPPORT CONNECTIVITY ON TRIBAL RESERVATION DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC. Pueblo of Zuni Will Receive Broadband Boost from Unassigned Spectrum in the 2.5 GHz Band. by News Release. News Media Contact: Tina Pelkey at (202) 418-0536, email: Tina.Pelkey@fcc.gov. OMR. DOC-363378A1.docx DOC-363378A1.pdf DOC-363378A1.txt DOC-363378A2.pdf

FCC ACTS TO KEEP LOW-INCOME AMERICANS CONNECTED DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. Agency Waives Lifeline Program De-Enrollment Requirements Until May 29. by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-363379A1.docx DOC-363379A1.pdf DOC-363379A1.txt

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Report No: PN-2-200330-01. Released: 2020-03-30. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-363371A1.pdf DOC-363371A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-200330-01. Released: 2020-03-30. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-363372A1.pdf DOC-363372A1.txt

Report No: 29705. Released: 2020-03-30. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-363352A1.pdf DOC-363352A1.txt

Report No: FCN-00121. Released: 2020-03-30. FOREIGN CARRIER AFFILIATION NOTIFICATION. (DA No. 20-352). IB. DA-20-352A1.pdf

Report No: PN-1-200330-01. Released: 2020-03-30. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-363370A1.pdf DOC-363370A1.txt

Report No: 49705. Released: 2020-03-30. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-363351A1.pdf DOC-363351A1.txt

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IN THE MATTER OF MISSOURI NETWORK ALLIANCE, LLC. EB and Missouri Network Alliance enter into a consent decree terminating EB's investigation into the company's violations of the FCC rules requiring Commission approval prior to transfer of section 214 authorizations. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2020-03-30 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 20-234). EB. DA-20-234A1.docx DA-20-234A1.pdf DA-20-234A1.txt

LIFELINE AND LINK UP REFORM AND MODERNIZATION. WCB takes several actions to help ensure that no Lifeline subscribers are involuntarily de-enrolled from the Lifeline program during this unprecedented national pandemic. (Dkt No 11-42). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2020-03-30 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-354). WCB. DA-20-354A1.docx DA-20-354A1.pdf DA-20-354A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 27, 2020, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 555:

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COMMISSIONER STARKS STATEMENT ON CONGRESS'S PASSAGE OF THE CARES ACT. by STMT. News Media Contact: William Davenport at (202) 418-2500, email: William.Davenport@fcc.gov. OMR OCGS. DOC-363364A1.docx DOC-363364A1.pdf DOC-363364A1.txt

HOME NETWORK TIPS FOR THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. Public health guidelines regarding social distancing have suddenly made staying at home the new normal for tens of millions of Americans. With kids home from school, parents teleworking full-time, and everyone needing internet access, et al. by Consumer Advisory. OMR CGB. DOC-363362A1.docx DOC-363362A1.pdf DOC-363362A1.txt

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Released: 2020-03-27. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON SECURUS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC'S REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF USF CONTRIBUTIONS OBLIGATIONS FOR ICS PROVIDERS. (DA No. 20-351). (Dkt No 19-232). Oppositions: 04/10/2020; WCB seeks comment on a request for waiver filed by Securus Technologies, LLC related to USF contributions obligations for inmate calling services providers. Comments Due: 2020-04-10. Reply Comments Due: 2020-04-17. WCB. Contact: Negheen Sanjar at (202) 418-7400, email: Negheen.Sanjar@fcc.gov. DA-20-351A1.docx DA-20-351A1.pdf DA-20-351A1.txt

Released: 2020-03-27. MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF TIME FOR BROADCASTERS TO FILE CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING REPORTS AND QUARTERLY ISSUES/PROGRAMS LISTS. (DA No. 20-353). Delay in Filing Deadlines to Give Broadcasters Flexibility. MB. Contact: Christopher Clark at (202) 418-2609, email: Christopher.Clark@fcc.gov, Tyler Bridegan at (202) 418-1087, email: Tyler.Bridegan@fcc.gov, Evan Morris at (202) 418-1656, email: Evan.Morris@fcc.gov.; LMS filing related issues: Kevin Harding at (202) 418-7077, email: Kevin.Harding@fcc.gov. DA-20-353A1.docx DA-20-353A1.pdf DA-20-353A1.txt

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ERRATUM - EXPANDING FLEXIBLE USE OF THE 3.7 TO 4.2 GHZ BAND. Issued an Erratum correcting FCC 20-22, released March 3, 2020. (Dkt No 18-122). Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. by ERRATUM. OMD WTB. DOC-363365A1.docx DOC-363365A1.pdf DOC-363365A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF IMPLEMENTING SECTION 13(D) OF THE PALLONE-THUNE TELEPHONE ROBOCALL ABUSE CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT AND DETERRENCE ACT (TRACED ACT). Adopts rules to establish a registration process for a single consortium that conducts private-led traceback efforts of suspected unlawful robocalls and seeks comment on robocall mitigation practices for certain voice service providers. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2020-03-27 by ORDER. (FCC No. 20-34). EB. FCC-20-34A1.docx FCC-20-34A1.pdf FCC-20-34A1.txt