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Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE
Washington, DC 20554

Vol. 40 No. 796
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 1-888-835-5322



March 19, 2021


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: 29949. Released: 2021-03-19. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. Contact: James.Bradshaw. DOC-370894A1.pdf DOC-370894A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-210319-01. Released: 2021-03-19. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-370930A1.pdf DOC-370930A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-210319-01. Released: 2021-03-19. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-370932A1.pdf DOC-370932A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3101. Released: 2021-03-19. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA LLC. (Dkt No 21-99). WCB. Contact: Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513, email: Rodney.McDonald@fcc.gov or Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov. DOC-370929A1.docx DOC-370929A1.pdf DOC-370929A1.txt

Report No: 49949. Released: 2021-03-19. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. Contact: James.Bradshaw. DOC-370893A1.pdf DOC-370893A1.txt

Released: 2021-03-19. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 21-330). (Dkt No 21-36 21-47). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson (202) 418-1394 or Gregory Kwan (202) 418-1191. DA-21-330A1.docx DA-21-330A1.pdf DA-21-330A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3099. Released: 2021-03-19. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON NEW YORK INC. (Dkt No 21-97). WCB. Contact: Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513, email: Rodney.McDonald@fcc.gov or Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov. DOC-370927A1.docx DOC-370927A1.pdf DOC-370927A1.txt

Released: 2021-03-19. DOMESTIC 214 APPLICATION GRANTED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF PRAIRIEBURG TELEPHONE COMPANY, INCORPORATED. (DA No. 21-333). (Dkt No 21-30). WCB. Contact: Dennis Johnson, Wireline Competition Bureau, Competition Policy Division, (202) 418-0809. DA-21-333A1.docx DA-21-333A1.pdf DA-21-333A1.txt

Released: 2021-03-19. INTERCONNECTED VOIP NUMBERING AUTHORIZATION APPLICATION FILED BY PHONE.COM, INC. PURSUANT TO SECTION 52.15(G)(3) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. (DA No. 21-334). (Dkt No 21-33). STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 2021-04-03. WCB. Contact: Margoux Newman at margoux.newman@fcc.gov, Jordan Reth at jordan.reth@fcc.gov, or Michelle Sclater at michelle.sclater@fcc.gov. DA-21-334A1.docx DA-21-334A1.pdf DA-21-334A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-210319-01. Released: 2021-03-19. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-370931A1.pdf DOC-370931A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3100. Released: 2021-03-19. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. (Dkt No 21-98). WCB. Contact: Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513, email: Rodney.McDonald@fcc.gov or Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov. DOC-370928A1.docx DOC-370928A1.pdf DOC-370928A1.txt

Released: 2021-03-19. INTERCONNECTED VOIP NUMBERING AUTHORIZATION APPLICATION FILED BY IFN.COM, INC. PURSUANT TO SECTION 52.15(G)(3) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. (DA No. 21-335). (Dkt No 21-64). STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 2021-04-03. WCB. Contact: Margoux Newman at margoux.newman@fcc.gov, Jordan Reth at jordan.reth@fcc.gov, or Michelle Sclater at michelle.sclater@fcc.gov. DA-21-335A1.docx DA-21-335A1.pdf DA-21-335A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01537. Released: 2021-03-19. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. IB. Contact: Jeanette.Spriggs. DOC-370946A1.pdf DOC-370946A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01538. Released: 2021-03-19. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION ACTIONS TAKEN. (DA No. 21-331). Satellite Actions. IB. Contact: the Satellite Division at 202-418-0719; TTY at 1-888-835-5322. DA-21-331A1.pdf DA-21-331A1.txt

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AMENDMENT OF PART 11 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM; WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERTS. Also Seeks Information on Feasibility of Sending Alerts over Internet. (Dkt No 15-91 15-94). Action by: FCC. Adopted: 2021-03-17 by NPRM. (FCC No. 21-36). PSHSB. Contact: John Evanoff. FCC-21-36A1.docx FCC-21-36A1.pdf FCC-21-36A1.txt FCC-21-36A2.docx FCC-21-36A2.pdf FCC-21-36A2.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 18, 2021, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 795:

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CARR WELCOMES NEW, FOUR-MONTH TIMELINE FOR BROADBAND MAPS. by STMT. News Media Contact: Benjamin Arden at (202) 418-0288, email: Benjamin.Arden@fcc.gov. OMR OCBC. DOC-370911A1.docx DOC-370911A1.pdf DOC-370911A1.txt

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Released: 2021-03-18. AUCTION OF FLEXIBLE-USE SERVICE LICENSES IN THE 3.45-3.55 GHZ BAND FOR NEXT-GENERATION WIRELESS SERVICES; COMMENT SOUGHT ON COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR AUCTION 110. Comment sought on the procedures to be used for Auction 110, the auction of new flexible-use licenses in the 3.45–3.55 GHz band. Comments Due: 2021-04-14. Reply Comments Due: 2021-04-29. (FCC No. 21-33). OEA. Action by: the Commission. FCC-21-33A1.doc FCC-21-33A1.pdf FCC-21-33A1.txt FCC-21-33A2.docx FCC-21-33A2.pdf FCC-21-33A2.txt

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REMARKS OF ACTING CHAIRWOMAN JESSICA ROSENWORCEL, \"ACCELERATING 5G IN THE UNITED STATES\", CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, WASHINGTON, DC. OMR OCHJR. SPEECH. DOC-370910A1.docx DOC-370910A1.pdf DOC-370910A1.txt

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PROMOTING THE DEPLOYMENT OF 5G OPEN RADIO ACCESS NETWORKS. The Notice of Inquiry seeks comment on the current status of Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN) technology, and on the potential costs and benefits associated with Open RAN development and deployment. (Dkt No 21-63). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2021-03-17 by NOI. (FCC No. 21-31). WTB IB WCB PSHSB OET OEA. FCC-21-31A1.docx FCC-21-31A1.pdf FCC-21-31A1.txt FCC-21-31A2.docx FCC-21-31A2.pdf FCC-21-31A2.txt FCC-21-31A3.docx FCC-21-31A3.pdf FCC-21-31A3.txt FCC-21-31A4.docx FCC-21-31A4.pdf FCC-21-31A4.txt

FCC ISSUES CEASE-AND-DESIST LETTER TO IDT CORPORATION FOR APPARENTLY TRANSMITTING ILLEGAL ROBOCALL TRAFFIC. The FCC issued a cease-and-desist letter to IDT Corporation for apparently transmitting illegal robocall traffic. Action by: Division Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau. by LETTER. EB. DOC-370914A1.pdf DOC-370914A1.txt

AMENDMENTS TO PART 4 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING DISRUPTIONS TO COMMUNICATIONS, PS DOCKET NO. 15-80, SECOND REPORT AND ORDER. FCC to share communications outage information with state, federal and Tribal nation agencies to improve their situational awareness and public safety outcomes, while safeguarding the confidentiality of this data. (Dkt No 15-80). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2021-03-17 by R&O. (FCC No. 21-34). PSHSB. FCC-21-34A1.docx FCC-21-34A1.pdf FCC-21-34A1.txt FCC-21-34A2.docx FCC-21-34A2.pdf FCC-21-34A2.txt FCC-21-34A3.docx FCC-21-34A3.pdf FCC-21-34A3.txt FCC-21-34A4.docx FCC-21-34A4.pdf FCC-21-34A4.txt

FCC ISSUES CEASE-AND-DESIST LETTER TO ICON GLOBAL SERVICES FOR APPARENTLY TRANSMITTING ILLEGAL ROBOCALL TRAFFIC. The FCC issued a cease-and-desist letter to Icon Global Services for apparently transmitting illegal robocall traffic. Action by: Division Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau. by LETTER. EB. DOC-370912A1.pdf DOC-370912A1.txt

FCC ISSUES CEASE-AND-DESIST LETTER TO STRATICS NETWORKS FOR APPARENTLY TRANSMITTING ILLEGAL ROBOCALL TRAFFIC. The FCC issued a cease-and-desist letter to Stratics Networks for apparently transmitting illegal robocall traffic. Action by: Division Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau . by LETTER. EB. DOC-370916A1.pdf DOC-370916A1.txt

FACILITATING SHARED USE IN THE 3100-3550 MHZ BAND. Establishes rules to create a new 3.45 GHz Service operating between 3.45-3.55 GHz, making 100 megahertz of mid-band spectrum available for flexible use throughout the contiguous United States. (Dkt No 19-348). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2021-03-17 by R&O. (FCC No. 21-32). WTB OEA OET. FCC-21-32A1.docx FCC-21-32A1.pdf FCC-21-32A1.txt FCC-21-32A2.docx FCC-21-32A2.pdf FCC-21-32A2.txt FCC-21-32A3.docx FCC-21-32A3.pdf FCC-21-32A3.txt FCC-21-32A4.docx FCC-21-32A4.pdf FCC-21-32A4.txt FCC-21-32A5.docx FCC-21-32A5.pdf FCC-21-32A5.txt

FCC ISSUES CEASE-AND-DESIST LETTER TO THIRD ROCK TELECOM FOR APPARENTLY TRANSMITTING ILLEGAL ROBOCALL TRAFFIC. The FCC issued a cease-and-desist letter to Third Rock Telecom for apparently transmitting illegal robocall traffic. Action by: Division Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau. by LETTER. EB. DOC-370917A1.pdf DOC-370917A1.txt

FCC ISSUES CEASE-AND-DESIST LETTER TO YODEL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC FOR APPARENTLY TRANSMITTING ILLEGAL ROBOCALL TRAFFIC. The FCC issued a cease-and-desist letter to Yodel Technologies, LLC for apparently transmitting illegal robocall traffic. Action by: Division Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau . by LETTER. EB. DOC-370918A1.pdf DOC-370918A1.txt

FCC ISSUES CEASE-AND-DESIST LETTER TO RSCOM FOR APPARENTLY TRANSMITTING ILLEGAL ROBOCALL TRAFFIC. The FCC issued a cease-and-desist letter to RSCom for apparently transmitting illegal robocall traffic. Action by: Division Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau. by LETTER. EB. DOC-370915A1.pdf DOC-370915A1.txt