NANPA Shortens 10-Digit Dialing NPA List, Identifies Carrier Milestones
The FCC’s 988 Order requires all telecommunications carriers, interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) providers, and one-way VoIP providers to make changes to their networks to implement 988 by July 16, 2022. To accomplish [...]
FCC Reminds Video Providers to Ensure EAS Compliance
The FCC released an Enforcement Advisory on Emergency Alert System rules last week and advised EAS participants to take steps now to ensure full compliance. The 2020 National EAS Test was waived due to the [...]
Reassigned Numbers Database Recordkeeping Begins Soon for Rural Providers
Beginning January 27, 2021, small, rural carriers must begin maintaining records of the dates when telephone numbers are permanently disconnected. These new requirements are part of the new FCC’s Reassigned Numbers Database (RND) being [...]
Lifeline Recertification Form 555 Due February 1
All eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs) must submit and certify their FCC Form 555, the annual Lifeline ETC certification form, by February 1, 2021 (January 31st falls on a Sunday this year), via the Universal Service [...]
Carrier Identification Code Reports Due January 31
The semi-annual Carrier Identification Code (CIC) Entity Access and Usage reports covering the period from July 1 through December 31, 2020, are due to the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA) CIC Administrator by January 31, [...]
FCC Delivers Holiday Gift of Reduced Broadband Testing Locations
In the days leading up to the Christmas holiday, and just over a week before some companies begin their year of broadband measurements pre-testing, the FCC released two items pertaining to broadband testing: a [...]
Lifeline Reverification & Recertification Waivers Extended through Feb. 2021
The FCC has again extended the waivers for Lifeline reverification and recertification and de-enrollment activity, this time until February 28, 2021. This waiver also extends the relaxed usage requirements and general de-enrollment procedures until February [...]
Connected Care Pilot Program Application Window Now Open
Last week, the FCC announced the opening of the Connected Care Pilot Program, which distributes $100 million in grants to health care providers to provide telehealth services to patients (see our September 14, 2020, [...]