fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE
Washington, DC 20554

Vol. 39 No. 733
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 1-888-835-5322



December 11, 2020


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC CERTIFIES INNOCAPTION'S APPLICATION TO PROVIDE FULLY AUTOMATIC IP PHONE CAPTIONING. Certification will provide deaf and hard-of-hearing consumers with options to use both automatic captioning and communications-assisted services.. by News Release. News Media Contact: mike.snyder@fcc.gov. CGB. Contact: mike.snyder@fcc.gov. DOC-368725A1.docx DOC-368725A1.pdf DOC-368725A1.txt

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Report No: 645. Released: 2020-12-11. MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MB. DOC-368696A1.docx DOC-368696A1.pdf DOC-368696A1.txt

Released: 2020-12-11. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. IB. Contact: Jeanette.Spriggs. DOC-368723A1.pdf DOC-368723A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-201211-01. Released: 2020-12-11. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-368713A1.pdf DOC-368713A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-201211-01. Released: 2020-12-11. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-368715A1.pdf DOC-368715A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-201211-01. Released: 2020-12-11. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-368714A1.pdf DOC-368714A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01517. Released: 2020-12-11. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION ACTIONS TAKEN. (DA No. 20-1475). Satellite Actions. IB. Contact: the Satellite Division at 202-418-0719; TTY 1-888-835-5322. DA-20-1475A1.pdf DA-20-1475A1.txt

Report No: 29883. Released: 2020-12-11. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-368683A1.pdf DOC-368683A1.txt

Report No: 49883. Released: 2020-12-11. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-368654A1.pdf DOC-368654A1.txt

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ERRATUM - USE OF THE 5.850-5.925 GHZ BAND. Issued an Erratum correcting a First R&O, FNPRM, and Order; FCC 20-164, released November 20, 2020. (Dkt No 19-138). Action by: Acting Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology. by ERRATUM. OMD OET. DOC-368726A1.docx DOC-368726A1.pdf DOC-368726A1.txt

PROTECTING AGAINST NATIONAL SECURITY THREATS TO THE COMMUNICATIONS SUPPLY CHAIN THROUGH FCC PROGRAMS – HUAWEI DESIGNATION. The Commission denies Huawei's Application for Review of the Final Designation Order.. (Dkt No 19-351). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2020-12-10 by MO&O. (FCC No. 20-179). WCB PSHSB. FCC-20-179A1.docx FCC-20-179A1.pdf FCC-20-179A1.txt FCC-20-179A2.docx FCC-20-179A2.pdf FCC-20-179A2.txt FCC-20-179A3.docx FCC-20-179A3.pdf FCC-20-179A3.txt

MISUSE OF INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) CAPTIONED TELEPHONE SERVICE; TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES AND SPEECH-TO-SPEECH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING AND SPEECH DISABILITIES. Conditional grant of Mezmo Corporation d/b/a InnoCaption application to provide IP CTS on a fully automatic basis. (Dkt No 13-24 03-123). Action by: CGB. Adopted: 2020-12-11 by MO&O. (DA No. 20-1476). CGB. Contact: William Wallace 202-418-2716 William.Wallace@fcc.gov. DA-20-1476A1.docx DA-20-1476A1.pdf DA-20-1476A1.txt

NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF IP CTS CERTIFICATION FROM SORENSON COMMUNICATIONS, LLC TO CAPTIONCALL, LLC. The letter is to acknowledge receipt of Sorenson's notification of non-substantial assignment of Sorenson's conditional IP CTS certification to CaptionCall, effective December 1, 2020.. (Dkt No 10-51 03-123). Action by: Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. by LETTER. CGB. Contact: Eliot Greenwald, at: (202) 418-2235; email: Eliot.Greenwald@fcc.gov. DOC-368712A1.docx DOC-368712A1.pdf DOC-368712A1.txt

PROTECTING AGAINST NATIONAL SECURITY THREATS TO THE COMMUNICATIONS SUPPLY CHAIN THROUGH FCC PROGRAMS. Establishes Program to Fund Replacement of Insecure Equipment and Services. (Dkt No 18-89). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 2020-12-10 by R&O. (FCC No. 20-176). WCB. FCC-20-176A1.docx FCC-20-176A1.pdf FCC-20-176A1.txt FCC-20-176A2.docx FCC-20-176A2.pdf FCC-20-176A2.txt FCC-20-176A3.docx FCC-20-176A3.pdf FCC-20-176A3.txt FCC-20-176A4.docx FCC-20-176A4.pdf FCC-20-176A4.txt FCC-20-176A5.docx FCC-20-176A5.pdf FCC-20-176A5.txt FCC-20-176A6.docx FCC-20-176A6.pdf FCC-20-176A6.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED DECEMBER 10, 2020, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 732:

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FCC AFFIRMS DESIGNATION OF HUAWEI AS NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT. Upholds Ban on Universal Service Fund Spending on Huawei Equipment. News Release. (Dkt No 19-351). Adopted: 2020-12-10. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle at (202) 418-0506, email: Anne.Veigle@fcc.gov. OMR WCB PSHSB. DOC-368700A1.docx DOC-368700A1.pdf DOC-368700A1.txt DOC-368700A2.docx DOC-368700A2.pdf DOC-368700A2.txt DOC-368700A3.docx DOC-368700A3.pdf DOC-368700A3.txt

FCC UPDATES RULES TO ENCOURAGE DEPLOYMENT OF BROADCAST INTERNET SERVICES. NEWS RELEASE (AGENDA ITEM). News Release. (Dkt No 20-145). Adopted: 2020-12-10. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. OMR MB. DOC-368703A1.docx DOC-368703A1.pdf DOC-368703A1.txt DOC-368703A2.docx DOC-368703A2.pdf DOC-368703A2.txt DOC-368703A3.docx DOC-368703A3.pdf DOC-368703A3.txt DOC-368703A4.docx DOC-368703A4.pdf DOC-368703A4.txt DOC-368703A5.docx DOC-368703A5.pdf DOC-368703A5.txt

FCC ADOPTS RULES FOR IDENTIFYING, REMOVING, AND REPLACING COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES POSING A THREAT TO U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY. Establishes Program to Fund Replacement of Insecure Equipment and Services. News Release. (Dkt No 18-89). Adopted: 2020-12-10. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle at (202) 418-0506, email: Anne.Veigle@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-368699A1.docx DOC-368699A1.pdf DOC-368699A1.txt DOC-368699A2.docx DOC-368699A2.pdf DOC-368699A2.txt DOC-368699A3.docx DOC-368699A3.pdf DOC-368699A3.txt DOC-368699A4.docx DOC-368699A4.pdf DOC-368699A4.txt DOC-368699A5.docx DOC-368699A5.pdf DOC-368699A5.txt DOC-368699A6.docx DOC-368699A6.pdf DOC-368699A6.txt

FCC INITIATES PROCEEDING REGARDING REVOCATION AND TERMINATION OF CHINA TELECOM (AMERICAS) CORPORATION'S AUTHORIZATIONS. NEWS RELEASE (AGENDA ITEM). News Release. (Dkt No 20-109). Adopted: 2020-12-10. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR IB. DOC-368702A1.docx DOC-368702A1.pdf DOC-368702A1.txt DOC-368702A2.docx DOC-368702A2.pdf DOC-368702A2.txt DOC-368702A3.docx DOC-368702A3.pdf DOC-368702A3.txt DOC-368702A4.docx DOC-368702A4.pdf DOC-368702A4.txt

FCC SEEKS TO EXPEDITE RELEASE OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND MUST-HAVE DEVICES. Proposed Equipment Authorization Rule Changes Would Also Maintain Stringent Protections Against Harmful Interference. News Release. (Dkt No 20-382 RM-11857). Adopted: 2020-12-10. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR OET. DOC-368701A1.docx DOC-368701A1.pdf DOC-368701A1.txt DOC-368701A2.docx DOC-368701A2.pdf DOC-368701A2.txt DOC-368701A3.docx DOC-368701A3.pdf DOC-368701A3.txt DOC-368701A4.docx DOC-368701A4.pdf DOC-368701A4.txt

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STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL ON COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O'RIELLY. Statement of Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel on Commissioner Michael O'Rielly. by STMT. News Media Contact: Travis Litman at (202) 418-2400, email: Travis.Litman@fcc.gov. OCJR. DOC-368706A1.docx DOC-368706A1.pdf DOC-368706A1.txt

CHAIRMAN PAI STATEMENT ON FCC COMMISSIONER MIKE O'RIELLY. by STMT. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR OCHAP. DOC-368704A1.docx DOC-368704A1.pdf DOC-368704A1.txt

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PROMOTING BROADCAST INTERNET INNOVATION THROUGH ATSC 3.0. FCC adopts a Report and Order modifying and clarify existing rules to promote the deployment of Broadcast Internet services as part of the transition to ATSC 3.0. (Dkt No 20-145). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2020-12-10 by R&O. (FCC No. 20-181). MB. FCC-20-181A1.docx FCC-20-181A1.pdf FCC-20-181A1.txt FCC-20-181A2.docx FCC-20-181A2.pdf FCC-20-181A2.txt FCC-20-181A3.docx FCC-20-181A3.pdf FCC-20-181A3.txt FCC-20-181A4.docx FCC-20-181A4.pdf FCC-20-181A4.txt FCC-20-181A5.docx FCC-20-181A5.pdf FCC-20-181A5.txt

MODERNIZING THE E-RATE PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES. FCC Enhances Efficient Administration of the E-Rate Program. (Dkt No 13-184). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2020-12-09 by ORDER. (FCC No. 20-178). WCB. FCC-20-178A1.docx FCC-20-178A1.pdf FCC-20-178A1.txt FCC-20-178A2.docx FCC-20-178A2.pdf FCC-20-178A2.txt

IN THE MATTER OF ALLOWING EARLIER EQUIPMENT MARKETING AND IMPORTATION OPPORTUNITIES PETITION TO EXPAND MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES. We propose to amend the Commission's equipment authorization rules . (Dkt No 20-382). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2020-12-10 by NPRM. (FCC No. 20-180). OET. FCC-20-180A1.docx FCC-20-180A1.pdf FCC-20-180A1.txt FCC-20-180A2.docx FCC-20-180A2.pdf FCC-20-180A2.txt FCC-20-180A3.docx FCC-20-180A3.pdf FCC-20-180A3.txt FCC-20-180A4.docx FCC-20-180A4.pdf FCC-20-180A4.txt