2009
1/16/09
Comprehensive Report Showing Commission's Success Over Past Four Years in Protecting Consumers and Promoting Competition.
News Release | Report
Comprehensive Report Showing Commission's Success Over Past Four Years in Protecting Consumers and Promoting Competition.
News Release | Report
2008
November 2008 Statements
11/5/08
Chairman Martin to Participate in FCC-NARUC Joint Conference on Advanced Services Broadband Summit
Chairman Martin to Participate in FCC-NARUC Joint Conference on Advanced Services Broadband Summit
10/29/08
Appoints Co-Chairpersons to the 2011 World Radiocommunication Conference Advisory Committee
Appoints Co-Chairpersons to the 2011 World Radiocommunication Conference Advisory Committee
10/16/08
Announces Sponsorship of NASCAR Driver David Gilliland Car #38 for Digital Television Outreach
Announces Sponsorship of NASCAR Driver David Gilliland Car #38 for Digital Television Outreach
9/23/08
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate.
Written Statement
Acrobat Attachments: [ 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 ]
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate.
Written Statement
Acrobat Attachments: [ 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 ]
9/16/08
Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, U.S. House of Representatives.
Written Statement
Acrobat Attachments: [ 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 ]
Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, U.S. House of Representatives.
Written Statement
Acrobat Attachments: [ 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 ]
9/15/08
Letter from FCC Chairman Martin to Christopher A. McLean, Executive Director, Consumer Electronics Retailers Association.
Acrobat
Letter from FCC Chairman Martin to Christopher A. McLean, Executive Director, Consumer Electronics Retailers Association.
Acrobat
9/10/08
Vast Majority of Wilmington, NC Residents were Aware of the Early Digital Television Transition in their Viewing Area.
Weekly Overviews
Day Six Overview 9/15/08
Day Five Overview 9/12/08
Day Four Overview 9/11/08
Day Three Overview 9/10/08
Day Two Overview 9/9/08
Day One Overview and News Release
Vast Majority of Wilmington, NC Residents were Aware of the Early Digital Television Transition in their Viewing Area.
Weekly Overviews
Day Six Overview 9/15/08
Day Five Overview 9/12/08
Day Four Overview 9/11/08
Day Three Overview 9/10/08
Day Two Overview 9/9/08
Day One Overview and News Release
8/5/08
Commission Approves Transaction Between Sirius Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings, Inc. Subject to Conditions.
MO&O and R&O
XM Radio, Inc. Order & Consent Decree
Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc. Order & Consent Decree
Commission Approves Transaction Between Sirius Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings, Inc. Subject to Conditions.
MO&O and R&O
XM Radio, Inc. Order & Consent Decree
Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc. Order & Consent Decree
8/5/08
FCC Grants Qwest Forbearance
FCC Grants Qwest Forbearance
4/15/08
Before the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, U.S. House of Representatives.
Oral Statement | Presentation
Written Statement | Presentation
Before the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, U.S. House of Representatives.
Oral Statement | Presentation
Written Statement | Presentation
4/9/08
Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government of the Committee on Appropriations, U.S House of Representavies.
Testimony | Attachment
Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government of the Committee on Appropriations, U.S House of Representavies.
Testimony | Attachment
3/20/08
700 MHz Auction Winners
700 MHz Auction Winners
2/27/08
Samuel Feder to Leave FCC
Samuel Feder to Leave FCC
2/25/08
Statements From FCC En Banc Hearing on Broadband Network Management Practices
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Statements From FCC En Banc Hearing on Broadband Network Management Practices
Cambridge, Massachusetts
2007
12/21/07
Regarding Mobile Satellite Ventures and Inmarsat Spectrum Coordination and Cooperation Agreement
Regarding Mobile Satellite Ventures and Inmarsat Spectrum Coordination and Cooperation Agreement
12/18/07
FCC Adopts Localism Proposals To Ensure Programming Is Responsive To Needs Of Local Communities
FCC Adopts Localism Proposals To Ensure Programming Is Responsive To Needs Of Local Communities
12/5/07
Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, Committee on Energy and Commerce, United States House of Representatives.
Acrobat
Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, Committee on Energy and Commerce, United States House of Representatives.
Acrobat
11/27/07
FCC Requires Television Broadcasters to Provide More Local Programming Information to the Public
FCC Requires Television Broadcasters to Provide More Local Programming Information to the Public
11/27/07
FCC Proposes Extending the 5-Year Registration Period for the National Do-Not-Call Registry
FCC Proposes Extending the 5-Year Registration Period for the National Do-Not-Call Registry
11/27/07
Verizon Wireless's Plans to Introduce an "Any APPS, Any Device" Option for Consumers in 2008
Verizon Wireless's Plans to Introduce an "Any APPS, Any Device" Option for Consumers in 2008
10/12/07
FCC Grants AT&T Forbearance
FCC Grants AT&T Forbearance
8/27/07
ION Media Networks
ION Media Networks
7/12/07
Review of the Emergency Alert System; Independent Spanish Broadcasters Association, the Office of Communication of the United Church of Christ, Inc., and the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council, Petition for Immediate Relief
Review of the Emergency Alert System; Independent Spanish Broadcasters Association, the Office of Communication of the United Church of Christ, Inc., and the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council, Petition for Immediate Relief
2/1/07
Testimony Prepared for Full Senate Commerce Committee Hearing on Accessing the Communications Marketplace: A View From the FCC
Slides
Testimony Prepared for Full Senate Commerce Committee Hearing on Accessing the Communications Marketplace: A View From the FCC
Slides
2006
12/29/06
Joint Statement with Commissioner Tate: FCC Approves Merger of AT&T Inc. and BellSouth Corp
Joint Statement with Commissioner Tate: FCC Approves Merger of AT&T Inc. and BellSouth Corp
12/20/06
Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service Eligible for Compensation from Interstate TRS Fund
Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service Eligible for Compensation from Interstate TRS Fund
11/17/06
Confirmation for a Second Term
Confirmation for a Second Term
10/12/06
FCC Acts on Qualcomm Petition Regarding Interference Protection Requirements In The 700 MHz Band
FCC Acts on Qualcomm Petition Regarding Interference Protection Requirements In The 700 MHz Band
9/8/06
FCC Seeks Comment on Possible Modifications to Rules Governing the 700 MHz Guard Band Licenses
FCC Seeks Comment on Possible Modifications to Rules Governing the 700 MHz Guard Band Licenses
7/13/06
FCC Approves Adelphia/Time Warner/Comcast License Transfer.
Press Statement | Martin Statement
FCC Approves Adelphia/Time Warner/Comcast License Transfer.
Press Statement | Martin Statement
7/13/06
FCC Begins Rulemaking to Establish A New "MedRadio" Service for Medical Radio Communication Devices
FCC Begins Rulemaking to Establish A New "MedRadio" Service for Medical Radio Communication Devices
4/25/06
On His Renomination
On His Renomination
4/12/06
FCC Establishes Procedures for Advanced Wireless Services Auction Scheduled to Begin June 29, 2006
FCC Establishes Procedures for Advanced Wireless Services Auction Scheduled to Begin June 29, 2006
3/20/06
Verizon Telephone Companies' Petition for Forbearance from Title II and Computer Inquiry Rules with Respect to their Broadband Services Is Granted by Operation of Law.
Joint Statement with Commisioner Tate
Verizon Telephone Companies' Petition for Forbearance from Title II and Computer Inquiry Rules with Respect to their Broadband Services Is Granted by Operation of Law.
Joint Statement with Commisioner Tate
2005
12/2/05
Announces Staff Change
Announces Staff Change
11/3/05
FCC Initiates Rulemaking to Ensure Reasonable Franchising Process for New Video Market Entrants
FCC Initiates Rulemaking to Ensure Reasonable Franchising Process for New Video Market Entrants
10/20/05
Announces Acting Chief of the Office of Strategic Planning and Policy and Personal Staff Changes
Announces Acting Chief of the Office of Strategic Planning and Policy and Personal Staff Changes
8/8/05
Statement on Payola
Statement on Payola
8/5/05
Announces the Acting Chief of the Office of Engineering and Technology and the Chief Economist
Announces the Acting Chief of the Office of Engineering and Technology and the Chief Economist
8/3/05
FCC Consents To Sprint Corporation Acquisition of Nextel Communications Licenses and Authorizations
FCC Consents To Sprint Corporation Acquisition of Nextel Communications Licenses and Authorizations
7/14/05
ASL-Spanish Translation Video Relay Service Eligible for Compensation from Interstate TRS Fund
ASL-Spanish Translation Video Relay Service Eligible for Compensation from Interstate TRS Fund
4/15/05
Defense Commissioner Appointment
Defense Commissioner Appointment
2004
11/23/04
FCC and Viacom Inc. Enter Into $3.5 Million Consent Decree Concerning Indecency Restrictions
FCC and Viacom Inc. Enter Into $3.5 Million Consent Decree Concerning Indecency Restrictions
10/27/04
FCC Grants BOC Petitions for Forbearance From Section 271 Requirements for "Broadband Elements"
FCC Grants BOC Petitions for Forbearance From Section 271 Requirements for "Broadband Elements"
4/29/04
Lifeline and Link-Up
Lifeline and Link-Up
2/12/04
IP-Enabled Services
IP-Enabled Services
2/12/04
FCC Rules That Pulver.com's Free World Dialup Service Should Remain Free From Unnecessary Regulation
FCC Rules That Pulver.com's Free World Dialup Service Should Remain Free From Unnecessary Regulation
1/14/04
General Motors Corporation, Hughes Electronics Corporation, and News Corporation Limited Transaction
General Motors Corporation, Hughes Electronics Corporation, and News Corporation Limited Transaction
2003
12/17/03
FCC Opens Proceeding On Smart Radios
FCC Opens Proceeding On Smart Radios
11/13/03
FCC Expands E911 Rules
FCC Expands E911 Rules
11/12/03
Staff Changes
Staff Changes
10/15/03
FCC Authorizes SBC to Provide Long Distance Service in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin
FCC Authorizes SBC to Provide Long Distance Service in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin
8/21/03
Review of Section 251 Unbundling Obligations of Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (CC Docket 01-338)
Review of Section 251 Unbundling Obligations of Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (CC Docket 01-338)
7/25/03
Announcement of Staffing Change
Announcement of Staffing Change
7/11/03
Announcement of Staffing Change
Announcement of Staffing Change
4/15/03
FCC Authorizes QWEST to Provide Long Distance Service in New Mexico, Oregon and South Dakota
FCC Authorizes QWEST to Provide Long Distance Service in New Mexico, Oregon and South Dakota
3/19/03
Verizon Application to Provide InterLATA Services in Maryland, Wahington D.C. and West Virginia
Verizon Application to Provide InterLATA Services in Maryland, Wahington D.C. and West Virginia
2/20/03
Triennial Review Press Statement
Triennial Review Press Statement
1/29/03
Reconsideration and Order on Inside Wiring And Customer Premises Equipment; Cable Home Wiring
Reconsideration and Order on Inside Wiring And Customer Premises Equipment; Cable Home Wiring
2002
10/10/02
FCC Selects Digital Radio Technology
FCC Selects Digital Radio Technology
7/16/02
Verizon Wireless's Petition for Partial Forbearance from the Commercial Mobile Radio Services Number Portability Obligation and Telephone Number Portability.
Press Statement | Separate Statement
Verizon Wireless's Petition for Partial Forbearance from the Commercial Mobile Radio Services Number Portability Obligation and Telephone Number Portability.
Press Statement | Separate Statement
6/13/02
Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service; CC Docket No. 96-45. AT&T Petition For Waiver
Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service; CC Docket No. 96-45. AT&T Petition For Waiver
6/13/02
Implementation of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992; Development of Competition and Diversity in Video Programming Distribution: Section 628(c)(5) of the Communications Act; Sunset of Exclusive Contract Prohibition, Report and Order
Press Statement | Separate Statement
Implementation of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992; Development of Competition and Diversity in Video Programming Distribution: Section 628(c)(5) of the Communications Act; Sunset of Exclusive Contract Prohibition, Report and Order
Press Statement | Separate Statement
4/8/02
Policies and Rules for the Direct Broadcast Satellite Service, Report and Order, IB Docket No. 98-21
Policies and Rules for the Direct Broadcast Satellite Service, Report and Order, IB Docket No. 98-21
2/25/02
The 4.9 GHz Band Transferred from Federal Government Use, Second Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (WT Docket No. 00-32) (adopted February 14, 2002)
The 4.9 GHz Band Transferred from Federal Government Use, Second Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (WT Docket No. 00-32) (adopted February 14, 2002)
2/22/02
Application by Verizon New England Inc., Bell Atlantic Communications, Inc. (d/b/a Verizon Long Distance), NYNEX Long Distance Company (d/b/a Verizon Enterprise Solutions), Verizon Global Networks Inc., and Verizon Select Services Inc., for Authorization To Provide In-Region, InterLATA Services in Rhode Island, Memorandum Opinion and Order, CC Docket No. 01-324
Application by Verizon New England Inc., Bell Atlantic Communications, Inc. (d/b/a Verizon Long Distance), NYNEX Long Distance Company (d/b/a Verizon Enterprise Solutions), Verizon Global Networks Inc., and Verizon Select Services Inc., for Authorization To Provide In-Region, InterLATA Services in Rhode Island, Memorandum Opinion and Order, CC Docket No. 01-324
2/14/02
Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45 et al
Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45 et al
2/14/02
Establishment of Rules Governing Procedures to be Followed when Informal Complaints are Filed by Consumers Against Entities Regulated by the Commission, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, CI Docket No. 02-32
Establishment of Rules Governing Procedures to be Followed when Informal Complaints are Filed by Consumers Against Entities Regulated by the Commission, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, CI Docket No. 02-32
2/14/02
Appropriate Framework for Broadband Access to the Internet over Wireline Facilities; Universal Service Obligations of Broadband Providers, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, CC Docket No. 02-33
Appropriate Framework for Broadband Access to the Internet over Wireline Facilities; Universal Service Obligations of Broadband Providers, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, CC Docket No. 02-33
2/14/02
Revision of Part 15 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Ultra-Wideband Transmission Systems, First Report and Order (ET Docket No. 98-153-)
Revision of Part 15 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Ultra-Wideband Transmission Systems, First Report and Order (ET Docket No. 98-153-)
2/6/02
Inquiry Concerning the Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion, CC Docket No. 98-146
Inquiry Concerning the Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion, CC Docket No. 98-146
1/29/02
Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service; Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket Nos. 96-45 & 96-98
Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service; Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket Nos. 96-45 & 96-98
1/25/02
James A. Kay, Jr., Licensee of One Hundred Fifty Two Part 90 Licenses in the Los Angeles, California Area, Decision, WT Docket No. 94-147;
Marc Sobel and Marc Sobel d/b/a Air Wave Communications, Licensee of Certain Part 90 Stations in the Los Angeles Area, Decision, WT Docket No. 97-56
James A. Kay, Jr., Licensee of One Hundred Fifty Two Part 90 Licenses in the Los Angeles, California Area, Decision, WT Docket No. 94-147;
Marc Sobel and Marc Sobel d/b/a Air Wave Communications, Licensee of Certain Part 90 Stations in the Los Angeles Area, Decision, WT Docket No. 97-56
1/18/02
Relocation and Service Rules for the 698-746 MHz Spectrum Band (Television Channels 52-59 (GN Docket No. 01-14, Report and Order)
Relocation and Service Rules for the 698-746 MHz Spectrum Band (Television Channels 52-59 (GN Docket No. 01-14, Report and Order)
2001
12/14/01
Lockheed Martin Global Telecommunications, Comsat Corporation, and Comsat General Corporation, Assignor, and Telenor Satellite Mobile Services, Inc., and Telenor Satellite, Inc. Assignee, Order and Authorization, SES-ASG-20010504 00896, et al
Lockheed Martin Global Telecommunications, Comsat Corporation, and Comsat General Corporation, Assignor, and Telenor Satellite Mobile Services, Inc., and Telenor Satellite, Inc. Assignee, Order and Authorization, SES-ASG-20010504 00896, et al
12/12/01
Review of the Commission's Broadcast and Cable Equal Employment Opportunity Rules and Policies
Review of the Commission's Broadcast and Cable Equal Employment Opportunity Rules and Policies
12/12/01
Numbering Resource Optimization
Numbering Resource Optimization
12/3/01
AT&T and Sprint Petitions for Declaratory Ruling on CLEC Access Charge Issues, Declaratory Ruling, CCB/CPD No. 01-02
AT&T and Sprint Petitions for Declaratory Ruling on CLEC Access Charge Issues, Declaratory Ruling, CCB/CPD No. 01-02
12/3/01
2001 Annual Access Tariff Filings, Memorandum Opinion and Order, CC Docket No. 01-206
2001 Annual Access Tariff Filings, Memorandum Opinion and Order, CC Docket No. 01-206
11/9/01
Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, Notice of Proposed Rule Making, MM Docket No. 01-317; Definition of Radio Markets, Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making, MM Docket No. 00-244
Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, Notice of Proposed Rule Making, MM Docket No. 01-317; Definition of Radio Markets, Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making, MM Docket No. 00-244
10/11/01
Deletion of Noncommercial Reservation of Channel *16, 482-488 MHz, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Deletion of Noncommercial Reservation of Channel *16, 482-488 MHz, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
10/11/01
2000 Biennial Regulatory Review - Comprehensive Review of the Accounting Requirements and ARMIS Reporting Requirements for Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers: Phase 2
2000 Biennial Regulatory Review - Comprehensive Review of the Accounting Requirements and ARMIS Reporting Requirements for Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers: Phase 2
10/11/01
Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers
Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers
10/9/01
Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service; Western Wireless Corporation Petition for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier for the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota
Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service; Western Wireless Corporation Petition for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier for the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota
9/27/01
AT&T Corp. v. Business Telecom, Inc.; Sprint Communications Company, L.P. v. Business Telecom, Inc., Order on Reconsideration, File Nos. EB-01-MD-001 & EB-01-MD-002
AT&T Corp. v. Business Telecom, Inc.; Sprint Communications Company, L.P. v. Business Telecom, Inc., Order on Reconsideration, File Nos. EB-01-MD-001 & EB-01-MD-002
9/25/01
Request for Stay of Order in Liberty Productions, A Limited Partnership, FCC 01-129, MM Docket 88-577
Request for Stay of Order in Liberty Productions, A Limited Partnership, FCC 01-129, MM Docket 88-577
8/20/01
Amendment of Part 2 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems
Amendment of Part 2 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems