fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 39 No. 703
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 1-888-835-5322



October 28, 2020


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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COMMISSIONER STARKS ISSUES STATEMENT ON GEOBROADCAST SOLUTIONS PROPOSAL TO MODIFY FM BOOSTER RULES. by STMT. News Media Contact: Diane Holland at (202) 418-2500, email: Diane.Holland@fcc.gov. OMR OCGS. DOC-367809A1.docx DOC-367809A1.pdf DOC-367809A1.txt

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Report No: 15396. Released: 2020-10-28. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB PSHSB. DOC-367774A1.pdf DOC-367774A1.txt

Report No: 15407. Released: 2020-10-28. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB PSHSB. DOC-367793A1.pdf DOC-367793A1.txt

Report No: 3160. Released: 2020-10-28. CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER PETITION FOR RULMAKINGS FILED. (Dkt No RM-11867). CGB. DOC-367816A1.docx DOC-367816A1.pdf DOC-367816A1.txt

Report No: SES-02313. Released: 2020-10-28. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. re: Satellite Radio Applications Accepted For Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY 1-888-835-5322. DOC-367813A1.pdf DOC-367813A1.txt

Report No: 15406. Released: 2020-10-28. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB. DOC-367791A1.pdf DOC-367791A1.txt

Report No: 15405. Released: 2020-10-28. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB PSHSB. DOC-367787A1.pdf DOC-367787A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-201028-01. Released: 2020-10-28. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-367807A1.pdf DOC-367807A1.txt

Report No: 15411. Released: 2020-10-28. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB PSHSB. DOC-367797A1.pdf DOC-367797A1.txt

Report No: 15401. Released: 2020-10-28. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY. EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. WTB. DOC-367771A1.pdf DOC-367771A1.txt

Report No: 15397. Released: 2020-10-28. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB. DOC-367775A1.pdf DOC-367775A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-201028-01. Released: 2020-10-28. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-367808A1.pdf DOC-367808A1.txt

Report No: 15408. Released: 2020-10-28. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB. DOC-367794A1.pdf DOC-367794A1.txt

Report No: 15402. Released: 2020-10-28. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE. ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. WTB PSHSB. DOC-367770A1.pdf DOC-367770A1.txt

Report No: 15410. Released: 2020-10-28. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB. DOC-367795A1.pdf DOC-367795A1.txt

Report No: 15399. Released: 2020-10-28. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED. FOR FILING. WTB PSHSB. DOC-367768A1.pdf DOC-367768A1.txt

Report No: 15395. Released: 2020-10-28. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB. DOC-367773A1.pdf DOC-367773A1.txt

Report No: 15409. Released: 2020-10-28. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB PSHSB. DOC-367796A1.pdf DOC-367796A1.txt

Report No: 15404. Released: 2020-10-28. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB. DOC-367785A1.pdf

Report No: 15400. Released: 2020-10-28. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB PSHSB. DOC-367776A1.pdf DOC-367776A1.txt

Report No: 49853. Released: 2020-10-28. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-367761A1.pdf DOC-367761A1.txt

Report No: 29853. Released: 2020-10-28. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-367762A1.pdf DOC-367762A1.txt

Report No: SES-02314. Released: 2020-10-28. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION. re: Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-367814A1.pdf DOC-367814A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-201028-01. Released: 2020-10-28. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-367806A1.pdf DOC-367806A1.txt

Report No: 15398. Released: 2020-10-28. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR. FILING. WTB. DOC-367769A1.pdf DOC-367769A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 27, 2020, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 702:

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FCC AUTHORIZES ALL-DIGITAL AM RADIO. Action Will Improve Listening Experience and Provide Consumers with Enhanced Services. News Release. (Dkt No 19-311 13-249). Adopted: 2020-10-27. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. OMR MB. DOC-367780A1.docx DOC-367780A1.pdf DOC-367780A1.txt DOC-367780A2.docx DOC-367780A2.pdf DOC-367780A2.txt DOC-367780A3.docx DOC-367780A3.pdf DOC-367780A3.txt

FCC REAFFIRMS SUCCESSFUL LIGHT-TOUCH REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR BROADBAND SERVICES. After Court Upheld Vast Majority of Restoring Internet Freedom Order, FCC Reviews Three Remanded Issues and Finds No Basis to Change Its Approach. News Release. (Dkt No 17-108 17-287 11-42). Adopted: 2020-10-27. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-367772A1.docx DOC-367772A1.pdf DOC-367772A1.txt DOC-367772A2.docx DOC-367772A2.pdf DOC-367772A2.txt DOC-367772A3.docx DOC-367772A3.pdf DOC-367772A3.txt DOC-367772A4.docx DOC-367772A4.pdf DOC-367772A4.txt DOC-367772A5.docx DOC-367772A5.pdf DOC-367772A5.txt DOC-367772A6.docx DOC-367772A6.pdf DOC-367772A6.txt

FCC MODERNIZES OUTDATED REGULATIONS TO ENHANCE COMPETITION AND BENEFIT CONSUMERS. Ends Rules That Stifle Broadband Deployment Except in Areas Where They Are Still Necessary to Promote Competition . News Release. (Dkt No 19-308). Adopted: 2020-10-27. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle at (202) 418-0506, email: Anne.Veigle@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-367784A1.docx DOC-367784A1.pdf DOC-367784A1.txt DOC-367784A2.docx DOC-367784A2.pdf DOC-367784A2.txt DOC-367784A3.docx DOC-367784A3.pdf DOC-367784A3.txt DOC-367784A4.docx DOC-367784A4.pdf DOC-367784A4.txt DOC-367784A5.docx DOC-367784A5.pdf DOC-367784A5.txt

FCC FINES ARIZONA COMPANY $37.5 MILLION FOR MAKING SPOOFED TELEMARKETING CALLS. Many Calls Displayed Caller ID Information of Innocent Arizona Consumers, Not Telemarketer Making the Calls. News Release. Adopted: 2020-10-27. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR EB. DOC-367783A1.docx DOC-367783A1.pdf DOC-367783A1.txt DOC-367783A2.docx DOC-367783A2.pdf DOC-367783A2.txt DOC-367783A3.docx DOC-367783A3.pdf DOC-367783A3.txt

FCC EXPANDS AUDIO DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENTS TO 40 ADDITIONAL DESIGNATED MARKET AREAS. Expansion Will Make More Video Programming Accessible for More Consumers who are Blind or Visually Impaired. News Release. (Dkt No 11-43). Adopted: 2020-10-27. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. OMR MB. DOC-367781A1.docx DOC-367781A1.pdf DOC-367781A1.txt DOC-367781A2.docx DOC-367781A2.pdf DOC-367781A2.txt DOC-367781A3.docx DOC-367781A3.pdf DOC-367781A3.txt

FCC EXPANDS UNLICENSED WIRELESS OPERATIONS IN TV WHITE SPACES. Rule Changes Will Enhance Broadband Connectivity in Rural Communities. News Release. (Dkt No 20-36). Adopted: 2020-10-27. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR OET. DOC-367779A1.docx DOC-367779A1.pdf DOC-367779A1.txt DOC-367779A2.docx DOC-367779A2.pdf DOC-367779A2.txt DOC-367779A3.docx DOC-367779A3.pdf DOC-367779A3.txt DOC-367779A4.docx DOC-367779A4.pdf DOC-367779A4.txt DOC-367779A5.docx DOC-367779A5.pdf DOC-367779A5.txt DOC-367779A6.docx DOC-367779A6.pdf DOC-367779A6.txt

FCC STREAMLINES RULES FOR WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE 5G DEPLOYMENT. NEWS RELEASE. News Release. (Dkt No 19-250 RM-11849). Adopted: 2020-10-27. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov. OMR WTB. DOC-367782A1.docx DOC-367782A1.pdf DOC-367782A1.txt DOC-367782A2.docx DOC-367782A2.pdf DOC-367782A2.txt DOC-367782A3.docx DOC-367782A3.pdf DOC-367782A3.txt DOC-367782A4.docx DOC-367782A4.pdf DOC-367782A4.txt DOC-367782A5.docx DOC-367782A5.pdf DOC-367782A5.txt DOC-367782A6.docx DOC-367782A6.pdf DOC-367782A6.txt

FCC ESTABLISHES 5G FUND FOR RURAL AMERICA. Will Distribute Up to $9 Billion for Next-Generation Wireless Broadband Connectivity in Rural America to Close the Digital Divide. News Release. (Dkt No 20-32). Adopted: 2020-10-27. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle at (202) 418-0506, email: Anne.Veigle@fcc.gov. OMR WCB OEA. DOC-367778A1.docx DOC-367778A1.pdf DOC-367778A1.txt

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CHAIRMAN PAI PROPOSES MODERNIZING THE 5.9 GHZ BAND. New Rules Would Supercharge Wi-Fi and Improve Automotive Safety . by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR. DOC-367801A1.docx DOC-367801A1.pdf DOC-367801A1.txt

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Released: 2020-10-27. APPLICATION GRANTED FOR ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL BY WORLDVU SATELLITES LIMITED, DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION IB DOCKET NO. 20-290 IBFS FILE NOS. SES-ASG-20200818-00891, SAT-MPL-20200818-00099, AND SAT-MPL-20200831-00101. (DA No. 20-1271). (Dkt No 20-290). IB. DA-20-1271A1.docx DA-20-1271A1.pdf DA-20-1271A1.txt

Released: 2020-10-27. INTERCONNECTED VOIP NUMBERING AUTHORIZATION APPLICATION FILED BY IP NETWORKED SERVICES, INC. PURSUANT TO SECTION 52.15(G)(3) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. (DA No. 20-1267). (Dkt No 20-297). STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 2020-11-12. WCB. Contact: Margoux Newman, Margoux.Newman@fcc.gov, Jordan Reth, Jordan.Reth@fcc.gov or Michelle Sclater, Michelle.Sclater@fcc.gov.. DA-20-1267A1.docx DA-20-1267A1.pdf DA-20-1267A1.txt

Released: 2020-10-27. INTERCONNECTED VOIP NUMBERING AUTHORIZATION APPLICATION FILED BY SKYE TELECOM, LLC PURSUANT TO SECTION 52.15(G)(3) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. (DA No. 20-1268). (Dkt No 20-312). STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 2020-11-12. WCB. Contact: Margoux Newman, Margoux.Newman@fcc.gov, Jordan Reth Jordan.Reth@fcc.gov or Michelle Sclater, Michelle.Sclater@fcc.gov. DA-20-1268A1.docx DA-20-1268A1.pdf DA-20-1268A1.txt

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VIDEO DESCRIPTION: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO ACCESSIBILITY ACT OF 2010. FCC adopts Report and Order expanding audio description requirements to 40 additional television markets over the next 4 years in order to increase the amount of video programming that is accessible to blind and visually impaired Americans.. (Dkt No 11-43). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2020-10-27 by R&O. (FCC No. 20-155). MB. FCC-20-155A1.docx FCC-20-155A1.pdf FCC-20-155A1.txt FCC-20-155A2.docx FCC-20-155A2.pdf FCC-20-155A2.txt FCC-20-155A3.docx FCC-20-155A3.pdf FCC-20-155A3.txt

APPLICATIONS OF LIBERTY LATIN AMERICA LTD. AND AT&T INC. Approved the Liberty Latin America-AT&T Transaction. (Dkt No 19-384). Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau and Chief, International Bureau . Adopted: 2020-10-27 by MO&O. (DA No. 20-1270). WTB WCB IB. DA-20-1270A1.docx DA-20-1270A1.pdf DA-20-1270A1.txt