Vol. 20, No. 40

October 15, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 20-22

The 2024 INCOMPAS Show

Denver


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MEMBER NEWS


Connectbase and PAXIO Strengthen Partnership with PAXIO’s Growth and Expansion


DC BLOX Raises Additional Capital and Secures $265 Million Green Loan


Ritter Communications Commissions Northwest Arkansas Art Project

COMMENT

DEADLINES


October 17

Comments Due on 5G Fund for Rural America FNPRM


October 21

Comments Due on NECA 2025 Modification of Average Schedule USF High-Cost Loop Support Formula


Comments Due on Previously Granted STIR/SHAKEN Implementation Extensions


October 25

Reply Comments Sure on Use of AI in Robocalls and Robotexts


Replies to Opposition to Petitions for Reconsideration of E-Rate Hotspot Order


November 1

Reply Comments Due on 5G Fund for Rural America FNPRM


November 4

Reply Comments Due in FNPRM on Using E-Rate Funds for Wi-Fi Hotspots


November 5

Reply Comments Due on Fourth NPRM on Broadband Data Collection


Reply Comments Due on NECA 2025 Modification of Average Schedule USF High-Cost Loop Support Formula


Reply Comments Due on Previously Granted STIR/SHAKEN Implementation Extensions


November 6

Reply Comments Due in Section 706 NOI


November 12

Reply Comments Due on Robocall Mitigation Database Procedures


November 18

Comments Due Possible Revision or Elimination of Rules

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INCOMPAS, CCA File Joint Comments in Use of AI in Robocalls and Robotexts

INCOMPAS and the Cloud Communications Alliance (CCA) filed joint comments in response to the FCC’s NPRM proposing to adopt protections for consumers related to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in robocalls and seeking comment on positive uses of developing technologies that can alert consumers to unwanted or illegal calls and texts, including AI-generated calls.


“Our members are committed to mitigating the threat of illegal robocalls and robotexts to their customers while working with the Commission to concurrently identify ways to preserve consumer trust in voice and messaging services while promoting policies that encourage competition, innovation and economic development. Together, our members will be leaders in employing AI technologies to enhance the customer’s voice service experience and protect residential and business customers from fraudulent robocalls and robotexts."


"While the Commission must play an important role in ensuring that AI technologies are developed and deployed with the safeguards necessary to protect consumers and competition, the agency’s approach must take into account the noted benefits that the current flexible approach has allowed, including our members' development of innovative call detection and alerting solutions that consumers and providers alike will use to expose fraudulent robocalls or robotexts,” said the associations.

INCOMPAS Issues Statement on Proposal to Authorize Two-Way Fixed Broadband in 12GHz Band

INCOMPAS released the following statement of support in response to Chairman Tom Cole's letter to the FCC urging that they adopt final rules authorizing high-powered two-way fixed broadband service in the 12.2 - 12.7 GHz band.


“On behalf of the 5G for 12 GHz Coalition, I commend Chairman Cole for his leadership in urging the FCC to bring fixed broadband service to the 12.2 - 12.7 GHz band," said INCOMPAS CEO Chip Pickering. "Our nation is at a pivotal moment in its work to connect every community, and the Congressman sees a clear opportunity to use this mid-band spectrum to bridge the digital divide, including in tribal areas in Oklahoma. We encourage the FCC to build on this momentum and act soon so we can continue delivering on the promise of Internet for all.”

INCOMPAS Files Comments in Section 706 Report NOI

INCOMPAS filed comments in response to the FCC’s Notice of Inquiry, pursuant to Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and the Commission’s next annual assessment concerning the “availability of advanced telecommunications capability to all Americans.”


“The availability of BIAS connectivity throughout the U.S. is critical for the nation’s economic development and global competitive edge. As the leading trade association advocating for competition and innovation, INCOMPAS and its members are at the forefront of helping Americans get better, faster, more affordable internet service and online content," INCOMPAS President Angie Kronenberg. "As the Commission determines whether broadband service is being deployed in a timely and reasonable manner, INCOMPAS urges the FCC to consider our recommendations, such as using additional resources, including broadband labels and providers’ websites, to better analyze affordability and prices of broadband services to ensure the Section 706 inquiry accurately captures the availability of advanced telecommunications capability.”

April 11, 2025, Effective Date for TCPA Consent Order Rulles

The FCC announced the effective date of the rules adopted in the Telephone Consumer Protect Act consent order, which made it simpler for consumers to revoke consent to unwanted robocalls and robotexts while requiring callers and texters to honor these requests in a timely manner. The Office of Management and Budget approved the information collection requirements in Section 64.1200(a)(9)(i)(F), (a)(10) and (11) and (d)(3) (delivery restrictions), which will become effective April 11, 2025.

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