Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 39 No. 685	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 October 1, 2020

RURAL BROADBAND PROVIDERS WORK WITH FCC TO MEET INTERNET NEEDS OF STUDENTS IN LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. Hundreds of Rate-of-Return Carriers Will Provide Discounts and Service Upgrades to Help Families Obtain Needed Broadband Services . by News Release. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle at (202) 418-0506, email: Anne.Veigle@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-367268A1.docx DOC-367268A1.pdf DOC-367268A1.txt

Report No: 29835. Released: 2020-10-01. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-367227A1.pdf DOC-367227A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-201001-01. Released: 2020-10-01. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-367255A1.pdf DOC-367255A1.txt

Released: 2020-10-01. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU INVITES COMMENT ON CALLER ID AUTHENTICATION BEST PRACTICES. (DA No. 20-1154). (Dkt No 20-324). Comments Due: 2020-10-16. Reply Comments Due: 2020-10-26. WCB. Contact: CJ Ferraro at (202) 418-1322, email: Connor.Ferraro@fcc.gov. DA-20-1154A1.docx DA-20-1154A1.pdf DA-20-1154A1.txt

Report No: TEL-02045. Released: 2020-10-01. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 20-1152). IB. DA-20-1152A1.pdf DA-20-1152A1.txt

Released: 2020-10-01. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU INVITES COMMENT ON CALLER ID AUTHENTICATION PROGRESS FOR REPORT TO CONGRESS. (DA No. 20-1153). (Dkt No 20-323). Comments Due: 2020-10-16. Reply Comments Due: 2020-10-26. WCB. Contact: Mason Shefa at (202) 418-2962, email: Mason.Shefa@fcc.gov. DA-20-1153A1.doc DA-20-1153A1.pdf DA-20-1153A1.txt

Report No: 49835. Released: 2020-10-01. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-367226A1.pdf DOC-367226A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-201001-01. Released: 2020-10-01. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-367254A1.pdf DOC-367254A1.txt

Released: 2020-10-01. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES EFFECTIVE DATE FOR UNIFORM LICENSE RENEWAL, DISCONTINUANCE OF OPERATION, AND GEORGRAPHIC PARTITIONING AND SPECTRUM DISSAGREGATION RULES AND POLICIES FOR CERTAIN WIRELESS RADIO SERVICES RULES. (DA No. 20-1156). (Dkt No 10-112). WTB. DA-20-1156A1.docx DA-20-1156A1.pdf DA-20-1156A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-201001-01. Released: 2020-10-01. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-367256A1.pdf DOC-367256A1.txt

CABLE SERVICE CHANGE NOTIFICATIONS; MODERNIZATION OF MEDIA REGULATION INITIATIVE; AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES RELATED TO RETRANSMISSION CONSENT. FCC adopted a Report and Order modernizing the requirements for notices cable operators must provide subscribers and local franchising authorities. (Dkt No 17-105 19-347 10-71). Action by: the Commission . Adopted: 2020-09-30 by R&O. (FCC No. 20-135). MB. FCC-20-135A1.docx FCC-20-135A1.pdf FCC-20-135A1.txt FCC-20-135A2.docx FCC-20-135A2.pdf FCC-20-135A2.txt FCC-20-135A3.docx FCC-20-135A3.pdf FCC-20-135A3.txt FCC-20-135A4.docx FCC-20-135A4.pdf FCC-20-135A4.txt FCC-20-135A5.docx FCC-20-135A5.pdf FCC-20-135A5.txt

PINE CELLULAR PHONES, INC. Granted, in part, a Request for Limited Waiver and Extension of Time to Satisfy the Construction Requirement for Call Sign WRAM805. Action by: Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-01 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1155). WTB. DA-20-1155A1.docx DA-20-1155A1.pdf DA-20-1155A1.txt

FCC SEEKS TO COMBAT 911 FEE DIVERSION. NEWS RELEASE (AGENDA ITEM). News Release. (Dkt No 20-291 09-14). Adopted: 2020-09-30. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-0509, email: Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov. OMR PSHSB. DOC-367239A1.docx DOC-367239A1.pdf DOC-367239A1.txt DOC-367239A2.docx DOC-367239A2.pdf DOC-367239A2.txt DOC-367239A3.docx DOC-367239A3.pdf DOC-367239A3.txt DOC-367239A4.docx DOC-367239A4.pdf DOC-367239A4.txt

FCC ADOPTS NEW RULES TO INCREASE USE OF 4.9 GHZ SPECTRUM BAND. Greater Use Will Promote Availability and Affordability of Equipment for Underutilized Band . News Release. (Dkt No 07-100). Adopted: 2020-09-30. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov. OMR WTB. DOC-367237A1.docx DOC-367237A1.pdf DOC-367237A1.txt DOC-367237A2.docx DOC-367237A2.pdf DOC-367237A2.txt DOC-367237A3.docx DOC-367237A3.pdf DOC-367237A3.txt DOC-367237A4.docx DOC-367237A4.pdf DOC-367237A4.txt DOC-367237A5.docx DOC-367237A5.pdf DOC-367237A5.txt DOC-367237A6.docx DOC-367237A6.pdf DOC-367237A6.txt

FCC IMPROVES TRANSPARENCY AND TIMELINESS OF FOREIGN OWNERSHIP REVIEW PROCESS. NEWS RELEASE (AGENDA ITEM). News Release. Adopted: 2020-09-30. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR IB. DOC-367238A1.docx DOC-367238A1.pdf DOC-367238A1.txt DOC-367238A2.docx DOC-367238A2.pdf DOC-367238A2.txt DOC-367238A3.docx DOC-367238A3.pdf DOC-367238A3.txt DOC-367238A4.docx DOC-367238A4.pdf DOC-367238A4.txt DOC-367238A5.docx DOC-367238A5.pdf DOC-367238A5.txt DOC-367238A6.docx DOC-367238A6.pdf DOC-367238A6.txt

FCC SETS COMPENSATION RATES FOR IP CAPTIONED TELEPHONE SERVICE FOR PEOPLE WITH HEARING LOSS. Commission Also Seeks Comments on Establishing Objective IP CTS Service Quality Standards. News Release. (Dkt No 13-24 03-123). Adopted: 2020-09-30. News Media Contact: Mike Snyder at (202) 418-0997, email: Michael.Snyder@fcc.gov. OMR CGB. DOC-367241A1.docx DOC-367241A1.pdf DOC-367241A1.txt DOC-367241A2.docx DOC-367241A2.pdf DOC-367241A2.txt DOC-367241A3.docx DOC-367241A3.pdf DOC-367241A3.txt DOC-367241A4.docx DOC-367241A4.pdf DOC-367241A4.txt DOC-367241A5.docx DOC-367241A5.pdf DOC-367241A5.txt DOC-367241A6.docx DOC-367241A6.pdf DOC-367241A6.txt

FCC MOVES TO FREE UP 100 MEGAHERTZ OF CRITICAL MID-BAND SPECTRUM IN THE 3.45-3.55 GHZ BAND FOR 5G. Action Continues Efforts to Open Up Spectrum for Next Generation Wireless Services for American Consumers and Businesses. News Release. (Dkt No 19-348). Adopted: 2020-09-30. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov. OMR WTB. DOC-367236A1.docx DOC-367236A1.pdf DOC-367236A1.txt DOC-367236A2.docx DOC-367236A2.pdf DOC-367236A2.txt DOC-367236A3.docx DOC-367236A3.pdf DOC-367236A3.txt DOC-367236A4.docx DOC-367236A4.pdf DOC-367236A4.txt DOC-367236A5.docx DOC-367236A5.pdf DOC-367236A5.txt DOC-367236A6.docx DOC-367236A6.pdf DOC-367236A6.txt

FCC MODERNIZES CABLE OPERATOR SUBSCRIBER NOTICE RULES. Action Will Provide Subscribers with More Meaningful and Accurate Information Concerning Changes to Cable Service. News Release. (Dkt No 19-347 17-105 10-71). Adopted: 2020-09-30. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. OMR MB. DOC-367240A1.docx DOC-367240A1.pdf DOC-367240A1.txt DOC-367240A2.docx DOC-367240A2.pdf DOC-367240A2.txt DOC-367240A3.docx DOC-367240A3.pdf DOC-367240A3.txt DOC-367240A4.docx DOC-367240A4.pdf DOC-367240A4.txt DOC-367240A5.docx DOC-367240A5.pdf DOC-367240A5.txt

FCC FINES SANDWICH ISLES $49,598,488 FOR DEFRAUDING UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND. Company Received Over $27 Million in Unearned Payments Due to Falsified Cost Reporting . News Release. Adopted: 2020-09-30. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle at (202) 418-0506, email: Anne.Veigle@fcc.gov. OMR EB. DOC-367244A1.docx DOC-367244A1.pdf DOC-367244A1.txt DOC-367244A2.docx DOC-367244A2.pdf DOC-367244A2.txt

FCC ANNOUNCES EXCELLENCE IN ECONOMICS, ENGINEERING AWARD WINNERS. by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR OET OEA. DOC-367242A1.docx DOC-367242A1.pdf DOC-367242A1.txt

Released: 2020-09-30. APPLICATIONS FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF CONTERRA ULTRA BROADBAND, LLC, NETWORK USA, LLC, DETEL WIRELESS, LLC, BROADPLEX, LLC, AND TIM RON ENTERPRISES, LLC D/B/A NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS. (DA No. 20-1151). (Dkt No 20-240). PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 2020-10-30. Reply Comments Due: 2020-11-16. WCB. Contact: Gregory Kwan at (202) 418-1191, Linda Ray at (202) 418-0257 or Kimberly Cook at (202) 418-7532. DA-20-1151A1.docx DA-20-1151A1.pdf DA-20-1151A1.txt

Report No: 4412. Released: 2020-09-30. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: ACTIONS ON PENDING APPLICATIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7001. DOC-367235A1.pdf

AMENDMENT OF COMMISSION RULE REQUIRING RECORDS OF CABLE OPERATOR INTERESTS IN VIDEO PROGRAMMING; MODERNIZATION OF MEDIA REGULATION INITIATIVE. FCC adopts Report and Order eliminating the requirement that cable operators maintain records in their online public inspection files regarding the nature and extent of their attributable interests in video programming services. (Dkt No 17-105 20-35). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2020-09-29 by R&O. (FCC No. 20-139). MB. FCC-20-139A1.docx FCC-20-139A1.pdf FCC-20-139A1.txt FCC-20-139A2.docx FCC-20-139A2.pdf FCC-20-139A2.txt FCC-20-139A3.docx FCC-20-139A3.pdf FCC-20-139A3.txt