FCC Reiterated EAS Requirements for Persons with Disabilities
Providers also reminded of August 11 nationwide EAS test The FCC this week reminded Emergency Alert System (EAS) participants, including all video/cable operators, that they must transmit EAS alerts in a way that visually [...]
NTIA Funding Application Deadlines Quickly Approaching
Two NTIA grant programs providing more than $1 billion for broadband projects are accepting applications but the deadlines for both programs are right around the corner. NTIA’s Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP) has $288 million [...]
Reminder: Carrier Identification Code Reports Due July 31
Carriers must submit their semi-annual Carrier Identification Code (CIC) Entity Access and Usage reports covering the period from January 1 through June 30, 2021, to the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA) CIC Administrator [...]
Reminder: Robocall Mitigation Certifications Due in One Week
All voice service providers are reminded that they must file their Robocall Mitigation Program (RMP) certifications in the FCC’s Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) by or before June 30,2021. This new requirement is part of [...]
FCC Numbering Resource and Utilization Form 502 Report Due Aug. 2
JSI's new NPAC Query Portal can help with this filing's accuracy All service providers receiving numbering resources directly from the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) must file their Numbering Resource and Utilization Form [...]
National EAS Test Scheduled for August 11
Cable operators must file Form One by July 6 The FCC has scheduled the 2021 nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) test for August 11, 2021, at 2:20 p.m. EDT, with a backup date of [...]
FCC Grants Limited Waiver for EBBP Claims
On June 8, the FCC issued an Order waiving the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBBP) reimbursement rules requiring providers to file reimbursement claims by the 15th of the month after the uniform snapshot date. The [...]
EBBP Claims for Reimbursement Begin
Providers can now start the process for seeking reimbursement through the EBBP Claims System. For the June 1st snapshot, providers can claim reimbursement for any subscriber enrolled in the National Lifeline Accountability Database (NLAD) [...]