{"description":"Documents matching 'applies future wireless handset models'","count":229,"total_pages":12,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=applies+future+wireless+handset+models&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Achieving 100% Wireless Handset Model Hearing Aid Compatibility","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (\"Commission\") adopts a 100% hearing aid compatibility requirement that applies to all future wireless handset models offered for sale or use in the United States and implementation provisions related to this 100% requirement, including a Bluetooth coupling requirement.","document_number":"2024-25088","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/13/2024-25088/achieving-100-wireless-handset-model-hearing-aid-compatibility","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-13/pdf/2024-25088.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-25088.pdf?1731419115","publication_date":"2024-11-13","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"hearing aid-compatible those handset models certified under the 2011 ANSI Standard or older standards for handset model deployment purposes as long as those handset models were being offered for sale or use in the United States prior to the expiration of the relevant 100% hearing aid compatibility transition period. Rather than requiring handset models certified under the 2011 ANSI Standard or older standards to be removed from handset model portfolios, these handset models will be gradually replaced with new handset models that meet 2019 ANSI Standard"},{"title":"Achieving 100% Wireless Handset Model Hearing Aid Compatibility","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (\"Commission\") tentatively concludes that requiring 100% of all handset models to be certified as hearing aid-compatible is an achievable object and seeks comment on revising the definition of hearing aid compatibility to include Bluetooth connectivity technology. In addition, the Commission seeks comment on a number of implementation proposals related to this tentative conclusion.","document_number":"2024-00414","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/01/26/2024-00414/achieving-100-wireless-handset-model-hearing-aid-compatibility","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-01-26/pdf/2024-00414.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-00414.pdf?1706190314","publication_date":"2024-01-26","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"the number of hearing aid-compatible handset models that handset manufacturers and service providers were required to offer by adopting two new handset model deployment benchmarks. After a two-year transition for handset manufacturers, and with additional compliance time for service providers, the then-applicable handset model deployment benchmarks were increased to 66%. After a five-year transition period for handset manufacturers, and with additional compliance time for service providers, the 66% handset model deployment benchmarks were increased"},{"title":"Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (the FCC or Commission) proposes rules to strengthen wireless 911 location accuracy rules and to put more actionable location information in the hands of Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) and first responders.","document_number":"2025-06865","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/07/2025-06865/wireless-e911-location-accuracy-requirements","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-07/pdf/2025-06865.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-06865.pdf?1746535509","publication_date":"2025-05-07","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"cannot estimate how many of these entities meet the SBA small business size standard.\n \n \n Wireless Communications Services. \n Wireless Communications Services (WCS) can be used for a variety of fixed, mobile, radiolocation, and digital audio broadcasting satellite services. Wireless spectrum is made available and licensed for the provision of wireless communications services in several frequency bands subject to part 27 of the Commission's rules. Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (\n except \n Satellite) is the closest industry with an SBA small"},{"title":"Promoting Technological Solutions To Combat Contraband Wireless Device Use in Correctional Facilities","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) seeks comment on proposals that would enhance public safety by removing regulatory barriers to the deployment and viability of existing and developing technologies that combat contraband wireless device use in correctional facilities. This document seeks comment on a proposed framework to authorize, for the first time, non-federal operation of radio frequency (RF) jamming solutions in correctional facilities. The Commission seeks to foster a collaborative environment among key stakeholders, including departments of correction, solutions providers, wireless providers, public safety and 911 entities, to explore an expanded range of solutions to a shared problem.","document_number":"2025-21325","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/26/2025-21325/promoting-technological-solutions-to-combat-contraband-wireless-device-use-in-correctional","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-26/pdf/2025-21325.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21325.pdf?1764078345","publication_date":"2025-11-26","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"\n not take enforcement action against a wireless provider arguably in violation of section 301 of the Act for unauthorized operation on its network of contraband wireless devices in a correctional facility under the following circumstances. First, the safe harbor would apply to a wireless provider licensed in a geographic area where no DOC is actively seeking to implement an RF solution, including jamming, to combat contraband wireless device use. Second, the proposed safe harbor would apply to a wireless provider where it actively participates"},{"title":"Implementation of the National Suicide Hotline Act of 2018","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopted a Third Report and Order that requires wireless providers to implement a georouting solution for calls to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline or Lifeline) to facilitate access to critical local intervention services. The majority of calls to the 988 Lifeline are made from wireless phones. However, the 988 Lifeline's system was originally designed to route calls to crisis centers based on a caller's area code and exchange, which may not correspond to the caller's physical location. With georouting data, the 988 Lifeline will be able to route wireless calls to local crisis centers based on the geographic area where the handset is located at the time the 988 call is initiated while maintaining privacy by not identifying the caller's precise location. The Third Report and Order also revises the Commission's existing 988 voice and texting rules to permit routing to the 988 Lifeline without translation to a toll free access number, giving wireless providers flexibility in implementing georouting solutions.","document_number":"2024-25912","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/12/2024-25912/implementation-of-the-national-suicide-hotline-act-of-2018","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-12/pdf/2024-25912.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-25912.pdf?1731073559","publication_date":"2024-11-12","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"record reflects that the three nationwide wireless providers have already implemented georouting for wireless 988 calls or are in the process of deploying georouting solutions in their networks. We support the voluntary efforts by wireless providers and our Federal partners to deploy georouting solutions for 988 calls in their wireless networks. We decline, however, to allow deployment of georouting solutions on a purely voluntary basis. Given the clear public interest benefits of supporting georouting for wireless 988 calls, we find that deployment and"},{"title":"Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Conditionally Waives Certain Aspects of the Wireless Hearing Aid Compatibility Volume Control Testing Standard","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) recently granted a limited waiver of the Commission's wireless hearing aid compatibility rules with respect to the volume control technical standard that handset manufacturers use in part to certify handsets as hearing aid-compatible under the 2019 ANSI Standard. The Bureau took this step in response to a petition filed by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) seeking waiver of certain aspects of these rules. By conditionally granting the waiver request, the Bureau ensures that handset manufacturers can continue to release new hearing aid- compatible handset models while a new volume control standard is developed that the Commission can adopt into its wireless hearing aid compatibility rules.","document_number":"2023-22561","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/10/13/2023-22561/wireless-telecommunications-bureau-conditionally-waives-certain-aspects-of-the-wireless-hearing-aid","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-10-13/pdf/2023-22561.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-22561.pdf?1697114771","publication_date":"2023-10-13","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"\n Labeling Requirements. \n The Bureau reminds handset manufacturers that the Commission's hearing aid compatibility labeling rules require certain information to be placed on a handset's package label and additional information be provided in the handset's package insert and user \n \n manual. The handset package labeling rules require that a handset that is certified as hearing aid-compatible state on the handset's package label that the handset is hearing aid-compatible. In addition, if the handset is certified under a standard that includes volume"},{"title":"Location-Based Routing for Wireless 911 Calls","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Federal Communications Commission (the FCC or Commission) adopted a Report and Order in PS Docket No. 18-64, FCC 24-4, on January 25, 2024, and released on January 26, 2024. This document is a summary of the Commission's Report and Order. The Report and Order adopted rules to more precisely route wireless 911 calls and Real-Time Texts (RTT) to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), which can result in faster response times during emergencies. Wireless 911 calls have historically been routed to PSAPs based on the location of the cell tower that handles the call. Sometimes, however, the 911 call is routed to the wrong PSAP because the cell tower is not in the same jurisdiction as the 911 caller. This can happen, for instance, when an emergency call is placed near a county border. These misrouted 911 calls must be transferred from one PSAP to another, which consumes time and resources and can cause confusion and delay in emergency response. The Report and Order requires wireless providers to deploy technology that supports location-based routing, a method that relies on precise information about the location of the wireless caller's device, on their internet Protocol (IP)-based networks and to use location-based routing to route 911 voice calls and RTT communications to 911 originating on those networks when caller location is accurate and timely. The Report and Order provides six months for nationwide wireless providers to implement location-based routing for wireless 911 voice calls and provides 24 months for non-nationwide wireless providers to implement location-based routing of wireless 911 voice calls. The Report and Order provides 24 months for all wireless providers to implement location-based routing for RTT communications to 911.","document_number":"2024-03157","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/13/2024-03157/location-based-routing-for-wireless-911-calls","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-03-13/pdf/2024-03157.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-03157.pdf?1709932520","publication_date":"2024-03-13","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"cellular service, wireless 911 voice calls could originate from any location served by the wireless network, and the caller could move locations during the call. To enable timely routing of wireless 911 voice calls, CMRS providers typically programmed their networks to use the location of the first cell tower receiving the call to determine the nearest PSAP and route the call accordingly. This became the basis for routing of wireless Enhanced 911 (E911) calls (legacy E911 routing).\n \n \n \n 8 \n \n Location-Based Routing for Wireless 911 Calls, \n PS"},{"title":"Single Network Future: Supplemental Coverage From Space; Space Innovation","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopts rules to facilitate the deployment of supplemental coverage from space (SCS) in an effort to serve several important public interest goals for the Nation and expand the reach of communications services, particularly emergency services, so that connectivity and assistance is available in more remote places. In this document, to allow satellite communications on spectrum previously allocated only to terrestrial services, the Commission modifies the United States Table of Frequency Allocations to authorize bi- directional, secondary mobile-satellite service operations in certain spectrum bands that have no primary, non-flexible-use legacy incumbents, Federal or non-Federal. For these bands, we authorize SCS only where one or more terrestrial licensees--together holding all licenses on the relevant channel throughout a defined geographically independent area--lease access to their spectrum rights to a participating satellite operator, whose license reflects these frequencies and the geographically independent area in which they will offer SCS. In recognition that this new offering has the potential to bring life-saving connectivity to remote areas, the Commission also applies interim 911 call and text routing requirements to ensure that help is available to those who need it today while we work toward enabling automatic location-based routing of all emergency communications whether or not there is a terrestrial connection available.","document_number":"2024-06669","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/30/2024-06669/single-network-future-supplemental-coverage-from-space-space-innovation","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-30/pdf/2024-06669.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-06669.pdf?1714398252","publication_date":"2024-04-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"9047 of this chapter with at least one terrestrial wireless licensee(s) licensed under one of either part 22, 24, or 27 of this chapter; and \n (ii) That terrestrial wireless licensee(s) has met and operates within all conditions associated with the relevant terrestrial wireless license(s). \n (3) A satellite operator authorized to provide SCS under § 25.125 is authorized under paragraph (q)(1) of this section to communicate with SCS earth stations for any period during which each of the following apply: \n (i) The service is provided during the valid"},{"title":"Establishing a 5G Fund for Rural America","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) takes important and necessary steps to implement the 5G Fund for Rural America (5G Fund) to support the build out of advanced, 5G mobile wireless broadband networks for those who live, work, and travel in rural areas. The Commission also in this document resolves the issues raised in the five pending petitions for reconsideration of its 2020 5G Fund Report and Order.","document_number":"2024-23404","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/13/2024-23404/establishing-a-5g-fund-for-rural-america","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-13/pdf/2024-23404.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-23404.pdf?1734011115","publication_date":"2024-12-13","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"intended to do so. Commenters that continue to argue in favor of using a cost model to determine the 5G Fund budget disregard the Commission's repeated explanation that relying on cost studies would wholly conflict with its intent to award support in eligible areas in amounts that are competitive, but still acceptable to the providers, as a reverse auction does. In other situations in which the Commission has used a cost model to provide universal service support, the cost model generally served to establish the amount of support that would be offered"},{"title":"Impact of L-Band MSS ‘Direct-to-Device’ Operations on GPS","type":"Notice","abstract":"The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is seeking information and public comment on the potential impact on the GPS L1 signal at 1575.42 MHz of the increasing deployment of mobile devices capable of operating on satellite systems in the L- band at 1610-1660.5 MHz. Under current FCC rules, these devices are permitted to operate subject to a substantially less restrictive out- of-band emission limit than similar devices transmitting on the same frequencies and connecting to terrestrial base station systems. NTIA is seeking public comment on the risk of interference posed by this increased deployment of mobile devices capable of operating on L-band satellite systems at 1610-1660.5 MHz, as well as potential mitigation options to safeguard GPS systems while facilitating the potential benefits of direct-to-device services (D2D services).","document_number":"2024-30760","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/27/2024-30760/impact-of-l-band-mss-direct-to-device-operations-on-gps","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-27/pdf/2024-30760.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-30760.pdf?1735220717","publication_date":"2024-12-27","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Telecommunications and Information Administration","name":"National Telecommunications and Information Administration","id":373,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-telecommunications-and-information-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/373","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-telecommunications-and-information-administration"}],"excerpts":"presented in Appendix B. \n 2 Impact Assessments \n 2.1 Emissions in the GNSS Band \n 2.1.1 D2D Handset and IoT Device Emissions \n \n D2D handset or IoT device emissions that fall within the 1559—1610 MHz RNSS allocation can cause degradation to GNSS receiver signal-to-noise-density (C/N0). The FCC rules for satellite services, contained within Part 25 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations (47 CFR part 25),\n 1 \n \n include requirements applicable to D2D handset or IoT device emissions. 47 CFR 25.216, in particular, requires that the effective isotropic"},{"title":"Americans With Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines; EV Charging Stations","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (hereafter, \"Access Board\" or \"Board\"), is issuing this notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the accessibility guidelines for buildings and facilities covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (ABA) to specifically address the accessibility of Electric Vehicle Charging stations. This proposed rule provides specifications for the accessibility of EV charging stations, to include the EV charger (including physical and communication access), EV charging space, access aisles, and accessible routes.","document_number":"2024-18820","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/03/2024-18820/americans-with-disabilities-act-and-architectural-barriers-act-accessibility-guidelines-ev-charging","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-09-03/pdf/2024-18820.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-18820.pdf?1725021915","publication_date":"2024-09-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD","name":"Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board","id":28,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/architectural-and-transportation-barriers-compliance-board","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/28","parent_id":null,"slug":"architectural-and-transportation-barriers-compliance-board"}],"excerpts":"(Chapters 3 to 7). \n A. Chapter 1: Application and Administration \n 105/F105 Referenced Standards \n TIA 1083-B, Telephone Terminal Equipment Handset Magnetic Measurement Procedures and Performance requirements would be incorporated by reference at 709.7.3. This standard defines measurement procedures and performance requirements for the handset generated audio band magnetic noise of wire line telephones, including handsets which might be integrated into an EV Charger. This standard is consistent with current telecommunications industry practice. \n 106/F106 Definitions"},{"title":"Emergency Alert System; Wireless Emergency Alerts","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes requirements for commercial mobile service providers (CMS Providers) that have elected to participate in the Wireless Emergency Alert system (WEA) to make WEA more accessible, including to people who primarily speak a language other than English or Spanish and people with disabilities who cannot access messages displayed in conventional formats. Additionally, the document proposes to weave WEA more seamlessly into people's lives through increased flexibility in whether an attention signal or vibration is triggered when a WEA is triggered. The document also proposes performance measures for WEA to satisfy and greater transparency for alerting stakeholders regarding where and on what devices they offer WEA as well as information about WEA performance. These requirements would assist the millions of people who do not speak English or Spanish, as well as those with disabilities, understand and respond to WEA messages, and result in a more precise and tailored use of WEA through increased flexibility and options for consumers and alerting authorities. With this Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), the Commission seeks comment on the proposed rules and any suitable alternatives.","document_number":"2023-12725","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/06/21/2023-12725/emergency-alert-system-wireless-emergency-alerts","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-06-21/pdf/2023-12725.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-12725.pdf?1687265123","publication_date":"2023-06-21","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"licenses that would qualify as small under the SBA's small business size standard. \n \n 16. \n Wireless Communications Services. \n Wireless Communications Services (WCS) can be used for a variety of fixed, mobile, radiolocation, and digital audio broadcasting satellite services. Wireless spectrum is made available and licensed for the provision of wireless communications services in several frequency bands subject to Part 27 of the Commission's rules. Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except satellite) is the closest industry with a SBA small business"},{"title":"Shared Use of the 42-42.5 GHz Band","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) seeks comment on how innovative, non-exclusive spectrum access models might be deployed in the 42 GHz band (42-42.5 GHz) to provide increased access to high-band spectrum, particularly by smaller wireless service providers, and to support efficient, intensive use of the band. The Commission also seeks comment on how potential sharing and licensing regimes might lower barriers to entry for smaller or emerging wireless service providers, encourage competition, and prevent spectrum warehousing.","document_number":"2023-16167","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/07/31/2023-16167/shared-use-of-the-42-425-ghz-band","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-07-31/pdf/2023-16167.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-16167.pdf?1690548336","publication_date":"2023-07-31","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"coordination mechanisms. What are the costs and benefits of each model? Which model would work best for each potential licensing regime? Are there concerns specific to the 42 GHz band that might recommend one coordination mechanism over another?\n \n \n 19. \n Other Considerations. \n The Commission seeks general comment on the sharing and licensing mechanisms described above, as applied to the 42 GHz band. Which model would be most conducive to the intensive and efficient use of this spectrum? Which model would yield the greatest benefits, at the least cost? What"},{"title":"Location-Based Routing for Wireless 911 Calls","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (the FCC or Commission) proposes rules to more precisely route wireless 911 calls and texts to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), which can result in faster response times during emergencies. Wireless 911 calls have historically been routed to PSAPs based on the location of the cell tower that handles the call. Sometimes, however, the 911 call is routed to the wrong PSAP because the cell tower is not in the same jurisdiction as the 911 caller. This can happen, for instance, when an emergency call is placed near a county border. These misrouted 911 calls must be transferred from one PSAP to another, which consumes time and resources and can cause confusion and delay in emergency response. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposes to require wireless and covered text providers to deploy technology that supports location- based routing, a method that relies on precise information about the location of the wireless caller's device, on some networks and to use location-based routing to route 911 voice calls and texts originating on those networks when caller location is accurate and timely. In addition, the NPRM proposes to require CMRS and covered text providers to deliver 911 calls, texts, and associated routing information in internet Protocol (IP) format upon request of certain 911 authorities.","document_number":"2023-00519","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/01/17/2023-00519/location-based-routing-for-wireless-911-calls","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-01-17/pdf/2023-00519.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-00519.pdf?1673617522","publication_date":"2023-01-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"does not equate to the number of licensees. A licensee can have one or more licenses.\n \n \n \n Wireless Communications Services. \n Wireless Communications Services (WCS) can be used for a variety of fixed, mobile, radiolocation, and digital audio broadcasting satellite services. Wireless spectrum is made available and licensed for the provision of wireless communications services in several frequency bands subject to part 27 of the Commission's rules. Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (\n except \n Satellite) is the closest industry with an SBA small"},{"title":"Single Network Future: Supplemental Coverage From Space; Space Innovation","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would facilitate the integration of satellite and terrestrial networks by proposing a new regulatory framework for Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS). Through this novel approach, satellite operators collaborating with terrestrial service providers would be able to obtain Commission authorization to operate space stations on currently licensed, flexible-use spectrum allocated to terrestrial services. This would enable expanded coverage to a terrestrial licensee's subscribers, especially in remote, unserved, and underserved areas, and would increase the availability of emergency communications.","document_number":"2023-07214","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/04/12/2023-07214/single-network-future-supplemental-coverage-from-space-space-innovation","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-04-12/pdf/2023-07214.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-07214.pdf?1681217115","publication_date":"2023-04-12","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"comment on other efforts, both domestically and internationally, to establish standards or conduct related work regarding satellite service to handsets. \n C. International Coordination \n \n 41. We propose to apply to SCS operations all existing signal level limits and coordination requirements that apply to the subject terrestrial bands. Any limit we ultimately adopt will be subject to current and future agreements reached with border countries. Further, as many of the terrestrial bands proposed for SCS are not allocated for mobile-satellite service"},{"title":"Supporting Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence; Lifeline and Link Up Reform Modernization","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission adopted a Report and Order implementing the Safe Connections Act of 2022 (Safe Connections Act or SCA), taking significant steps to improve access to communications services for survivors of domestic abuse and related crimes. The Report and Order adopts rules to implement the line separation provisions in the Safe Connections Act that allow survivors to separate a mobile phone line from an abuser. To protect the privacy of calls and texts to hotlines, the Report and Order requires covered providers and wireline, fixed wireless, and fixed satellite providers of voice service to: omit from consumer-facing logs of calls and text messages any records of calls or text messages to covered hotlines in the central database established by the Commission; and maintain internal records of calls and text messages excluded from consumer- facing logs of calls and text messages. The Report and Order also designates the Lifeline program to support emergency communications service for survivors that have pursued the line separation process and are experiencing financial hardship.","document_number":"2023-25835","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/12/05/2023-25835/supporting-survivors-of-domestic-and-sexual-violence-lifeline-and-link-up-reform-modernization","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-12-05/pdf/2023-25835.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-25835.pdf?1701697517","publication_date":"2023-12-05","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"SBA's small business size standard, a little more than half of these providers can be considered small entities.\n \n \n 207. \n Wireless Broadband Internet Access Service Providers (Wireless ISPs or WISPs). \n Providers of wireless broadband internet access service include fixed and mobile wireless providers. The Commission defines a WISP as “[a] company that provides end-users with wireless access to the internet[.]” Wireless service that terminates at an end user location or mobile device and enables the end user to receive information from and/or"},{"title":"Space Modernization for the 21st Century","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or we) proposes to overhaul and modernize the Commission's space and earth station licensing process to help \"ensure that new space-based industries, space exploration capabilities, and cutting-edge defense systems are pioneered in America rather than by our adversaries.\" In particular, the NPRM proposes to develop a \"licensing assembly line\" designed so applications can be routed along different paths and segmented for review based on specific aspects of a request. This new process would set the stage for ongoing efficiency gains and would provide greater predictability and flexibility for applicants. In this way, we expect--like actual assembly lines--that the space review processes can be dramatically accelerated while improving the quality of the Commission's space licensing work.","document_number":"2025-22019","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/05/2025-22019/space-modernization-for-the-21st-century","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-05/pdf/2025-22019.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-22019.pdf?1764855918","publication_date":"2025-12-05","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"operations. We seek comment on this proposal. Is the fact that we are requiring licensees to not materially constrain future space station entrants from using the frequency band sufficient to protect future entrants, or should we require additional information from licensees? Does this proposal provide enough certainty to licensees and future applicants that they will be able to design their systems to be sufficiently flexible to accommodate future users?\n \n 6. First-Come, First-Served Processing \n \n 145. \n GSO Systems. \n We propose to maintain the current"},{"title":"Expanding Flexible Use of the 12.2-12.7 GHz Band","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) finds that it is not in the public interest to add a mobile allocation to permit a two-way terrestrial 5G service in the 12.2 GHz band based on the current record.","document_number":"2023-13503","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/07/10/2023-13503/expanding-flexible-use-of-the-122-127-ghz-band","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-07-10/pdf/2023-13503.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-13503.pdf?1688733915","publication_date":"2023-07-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"Furthermore, both the RKF and SpaceX analyses model path loss using 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Specification 38.901, applying the Urban Macro-Cell model for both urban and suburban macro-cells at 30 meters to 1 km distance, the Rural Macro-Cell model for rural macro-cells at 30 meters to 5 km, and the Micro-Cell (“Umi”) model for small-cells at 30 meter to 1 km distance.\n 159 \n \n However, SpaceX argues, RKF subtly understates the high interference line of sight cases in the 3GPP 38.901 model by using a single weighted average between"},{"title":"Possible Revision or Elimination of Rules","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public to comment on the Commission's rules to be reviewed pursuant to the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, as amended. The purpose of the review is to determine whether Commission rules that the FCC adopted in calendar years 2007-2012 should be continued without change, amended, or rescinded in order to minimize any significant impact the rule(s) may have on a substantial number of small entities. Upon receiving comments from the public, the Commission will evaluate those comments and consider whether action should be taken to rescind or amend the relevant rule(s), or retain the rule(s) without modification.","document_number":"2023-20561","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/09/26/2023-20561/possible-revision-or-elimination-of-rules","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-09-26/pdf/2023-20561.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-20561.pdf?1695645930","publication_date":"2023-09-26","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"to offer roaming arrangements to other such providers on commercially reasonable terms, subject to certain limitations. Section 20.19 requires wireless handset manufacturers and terrestrial mobile service providers to make available to consumers a minimum number of handsets that meet specified technical criteria for hearing aid compatibility and to disclose certain information to consumers about a handset's hearing aid compatibility.\n \n \n Need: \n Section 20.12 is needed on an ongoing basis to implement the Commission's interconnection regulations"},{"title":"Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) amends its rules related to equipment authorization to further secure our communications networks and supply chain from equipment that poses an unacceptable risk to national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons. The Commission implements revisions to the equipment authorization program to prohibit authorization of equipment that has been identified on the Commission's Covered List--published pursuant the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019--as posing an unacceptable risk to national security of the United States or the security or safety of United States persons, and the Commission prohibits the marketing and importation of such equipment in the United States. The Commission also addresses what constitutes \"covered\" equipment for purposes of implementing the equipment authorization prohibition that the Commission is implementing. The actions being taken comply with Congress's directive in the secure Equipment Act of 2021 to prohibit authorization of \"covered\" equipment on the Covered List within one year of that Act's enactment and to lay the foundation to prohibit the authorization of any additional \"covered\" equipment that may be added to the Covered List based on a determination that such equipment poses an unacceptable risk to national security.","document_number":"2022-28263","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/02/06/2022-28263/protecting-against-national-security-threats-to-the-communications-supply-chain-through-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-02-06/pdf/2022-28263.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-28263.pdf?1675431918","publication_date":"2023-02-06","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":" \n the equipment certification procedures apply to certain radiofrequency devices that have the greatest potential to cause harmful interference to radio services. Certification generally is required for equipment that consists of radio transmitters as well as some unintentional radiators. Examples of equipment that requires certification include wireless provider base stations, mobile phones, point-to-point and point-to-multipoint microwave stations, land mobile, maritime and aviation radios, wireless medical telemetry transmitters, Wi-Fi access"}]}