Vol. 22, No. 33

August 17, 2026

UPCOMING EVENTS


August 26-27

Broadband Communities Summit

Houston


September 8-11

The Connected World Live

Chicago


September 15-17

SIPNOC 2026

Herndon, Va.


November 1-3

The 2026 INCOMPAS Show

Nashville, Tenn.

MEMBER NEWS


Connectbase and BCN Advance Customer-First Innovation in Connectivity Commerce

COMMENT DEADLINES


August 18

Oppositions Due on Petitions for Reconsideration for E-Rate Bidding Portal Report & Order


August 28

Replies to Oppositions Due on Petitions for Reconsideration for E-Rate Bidding Portal Report & Order


September 3

Reply Comments Due on High-Cost Modernization Initiative NPRM


September 8

Comments due on Equipment Authorization FNPRM


Reply Comments Due on Know-Your-Upstream-Provider Requirements


Reply Comments Due on Next-Gen 911 Second FNPRM


September 21

Comments Due on NPRM Eliminating Barriers to Wireline Deployments


Reply Comments due on Equipment Authorization FNPRM


October 13

Comments Due on E-Rate NPRMs


November 5

Reply Comments Due on NPRM Eliminating Barriers to Wireline Deployments


November 12

Reply Comments Due on E-Rate NPRMs

Member Profile: TNS

TNS is a global leader in trusted communications, network transformation and information solutions, helping CSPs, enterprises and consumers exchange information with confidence.


Backed by deep industry expertise and global reach, TNS enhances trust in communications while helping customers modernize and grow in an increasingly connected world.


The company's cloud-based platforms combine advanced call analytics, digital identity and numbering intelligence to help wireless and wireline CSPs detect and mitigate robocalls, strengthen fraud prevention and enable secure, branded customer engagement.


TNS also delivers hosted cloud connectivity and enterprise voice security solutions, supporting organizations as they navigate an evolving threat landscape. Trusted by CSPs, enterprises and organizations around the world, TNS analyzes 1.9 billion daily call events to help keep networks, devices and applications connected and protected.


Read TNS's member profile to learn more.

Transcript of All-IP Networks Workshop Now Available

The Wireline Competition Bureau filed a letter submitting into the record a transcript of the workshop held on July 15 and 16, 2026, on proposed reforms intended to accelerate the transition from legacy voice networks to modern, all-Internet Protocol networks.

Broadband Labels Order Becomes Effective on September 14

The July 2026 report and order that modified the broadband label rules to make labels easier to read and understand, and more useful for consumers, while reducing compliance burdens on providers, was published in the Federal Register.


The order is effective September 14, 2026, except for Section 8.1(a) (Transparency), which requires approval by the Office of Management and Budget.

Senate Confirms New USDA Rural Development Undersecretary

The Senate confirmed Glen Smith of Atlantic, Iowa, as U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development. Smith most recently has served on the Farm Credit Administration board of directors and was appointed chairman by President Trump where he served in that role from 2019-2022.

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