WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2023 – Industry groups announced Thursday’s Federal Communications Commission review of coverage areas based on updated commission maps to help 5G funds reach more communities without wireless technology. I appreciate your suggestions.
Thursday’s vote proposes establishing eligibility requirements for regions that need support from the 5G Rural Fund for America.
The Committee recommends adjustments to the $9 billion budget appropriated for the 5G Fund, optimal methodologies for consolidating eligible areas into smaller geographic areas for bidding, and 5G Fund support for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. proposed the feasibility of expanding it to eligible areas, possibly making it mandatory. Cybersecurity and supply chain risk management plans for recipients of the 5G Fund, and the possibility of whether he should leverage the 5G Fund to accelerate the deployment of open radio access networks.
“This means that as we develop the 5G Fund and build a successor to the existing universal service program supporting rural America’s wireless networks known as the Mobility Fund, we will “It means we can incorporate this detailed picture,” says FCC Chairman. jessica rosenworcel Said. “We can identify gaps in coverage and ensure that help actually reaches the communities that need it most.”
meredith atwell bakerThe president and CEO of industry group CTIA praised the commission’s decision, which “recognizes the important role that mobile wireless services play in keeping Americans connected.”
“By implementing the 5G Fund and leveraging the FCC’s new map, we will be able to extend the benefits of advanced 5G services to more communities and consumers,” she said.
Tim DonovanThe President and CEO of the Competitive Carriers Association also applauded the decision, saying the 5G Fund is “a top priority for CCA, and we continue to work with the Commission to ensure that the final rule preserves and expands mobile broadband.” We will continue to cooperate with the members.” All Americans will have access. ”
The commission also on Thursday adopted new regulations to expedite applications to space, the availability of frequency resources for space launches, old rules to combat robocallers, and imposed more than $100 million in fines. I announced.
FCC space and spectrum allocation
The FCC unanimously approved the Space Innovation “Expedited Initial Processing of Satellite and Earth Nation Applications,” which adopts new rules to expedite the processing of space and Earth station applications.
They also unanimously approved new rules to ensure commercial space launches have the frequency resources necessary for reliable communications. These hires “promote safety, competition, innovation, and America’s continued leadership in the new space age,” the agency said. The new rules also provide for an allocation within the 2025-2110MHz band for ground-to-launch vehicle telecommands required for space launch operations, making “the entire 2200-2290MHz band available for launch telemetry.”
“The most important thing in streamlining the FCC’s application processing procedures is ensuring the FCC acts quickly and efficiently, which I believe will maintain U.S. leadership in the satellite communications services industry. It will also foster growth in the broader space sector, including new and innovative manufacturing processes, robotics, Earth monitoring and exploration, and other future innovations.” Nathan Symington Said.
Robocallers can no longer access your phone number
The FCC also voted in favor of adopting rules that modernize the Commission’s requirements for how Voice over Internet Protocol providers can directly access phone numbers.
This adoption “restricts access to phone numbers by perpetrators of illegal robocalls, protects national security and law enforcement, protects the nation’s finite number management resources, and creates opportunities for regulatory adjudication.” Parameters will be set to “reduce and further promote public safety.”
In line with the Telephone Robocall Abuse Crime Enforcement and Determination (TRACED) Act, the new rules require and address additional disclosures and certifications from applicants regarding “ownership structure and compliance with Commission regulations and state law.” We will take targeted measures to Concerns Raised During Rulemaking.”
These rules consist of creating robocall-related certifications that will help ensure compliance with the Commission’s rules targeting illegal robocalls. Retaining and disclosing up-to-date ownership information, including foreign ownership, reduces the risk of providing foreign offenders with access to U.S. number resources. Ensure compliance with other Commission rules applicable to interconnected VoIP providers, including certain public safety and access stimulation rules and timely filing requirements on FCC Forms 477 and 499. Comply with applicable state laws and registration requirements for businesses in each state where a number is required.
FCC fines Dosher Enterprises $116 million
The FCC also adopted a $116,156,250 penalty against Dorsher Enterprise, a group consisting of Thomas Dorsher, ChariTel, OnTel, and ScammerBlaster.
The commission’s investigation found that the group advertised itself as a campaign to fight fraudulent robocalls using the same “illegal robocall toll-free number” and used fraudulent credits to “denial of service (TDoS) to other organizations.” ) was revealed to have been used to fund attacks.
Officials of the group, which allegedly made approximately 10 million robocalls to generate toll-free charges, are jointly and severally liable for the fine.
“In the face of these facts, Mr. Doscher’s claim that he was actually trying to ‘weed out the fraudsters’ is moot,” the chief said. Jeffrey Starks Said. “As we have said repeatedly, there are many hurdles to finding these bad actors and holding them accountable for violating our rules. By working together, we can unravel these schemes and protect consumers. I’m glad to see such an example.”
