The FCC released a Public Notice announcing new application fee rates for the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, to become effective on April 19, 2022. This has implications for some EBS licensees.
The Emergency Connectivity Fund Program would reimburse schools and libraries for the purchase, during the COVID-19 pandemic, of eligible equipment and broadband service.
NEBSA 2022 Annual Conference (Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2022)
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Innovation and Education in 2.5 GHz Webinar
NEBSA is pleased to announce another offering in our ongoing series of webinars designed to help keep you informed about developments in EBS.
NEBSA Provides Informative Webinar on 2.5 GHz Issues for Tribes
SAVE THE DATE FOR AN IMPORTANT NEW WEBINAR ON 2.5 GHz LICENSES FOR TRIBAL LANDS!
JUNE 15th, 2021 - 3:00- 4:30 Eastern
On December 29, 2020, the FCC issued a Report and Order in which it adopted new rules implementing application filing fees.
The FCC’s Discontinuance of Operations rule – Section 1.953 – went into effect upon publication in the Federal Register on September 28, 2020.
The FCC on September 17, 2020 released a Report and Order in WT Docket No. 19-212, relating to its effort to transition to all-electronic filings for its wireless services, including EBS.
On August 26, 2020, the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in MD Docket No. 20-270 proposing certain amendments to its schedule of application filing fees. The Public Comment period is open now. NEBSA filed comments on Nov 16, 2020.
Distance learning is quickly being deployed to millions of students across the country due to the coronavirus situation.
As the Coronavirus impacts the country, the need for digital services increases, providing greater focus on the digital divide.
A District Court judge has approved T-Mobile’s acquisition of Sprint, allowing for finalization of a deal over two years in the making.
The FCC hosted a recent workshop on the EBS Tribal Window in Washington, D.C.. Chairman Pai welcomed the attendees and addressed FCC efforts on EBS and potential impact for Native Americans.
The new Fund will provide up to $20.4 billion over the next decade to support the deployment of high-speed broadband networks in those parts of rural America that currently lack fixed broadband service that meets the Commission's baseline speed standards.
Pai told the Citizens Broadband Radio Service Alliance. Analysis of a recent Office of Economics and Analytics auction report indicates the start of the 2.5 GHz auction cold occur before Sept. 30.
The FCC has published the EBS Report and Order in the Federal Register. The document states that the effective date of the rules governing EBS generally will be April 27, 2020. The rules governing the Tribal filing window will be effective November 25, 2019.
Remarks of Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai at National Tribal Broadband Summit in Washington, DC on September 23, 2019
Program Targets Areas With At Least 4 Million Rural Homes, Small Businesses That Lack Modern Broadband Service
NEBSA is pleased to announce that, on Thursday, July 18 at 2:00 PM (ET), it will present a webinar to help explain the FCC’s decision that will make substantial changes to the rules governing the EBS band.