FCC Updates Rules for DTV Consumer Education Effort

Today, the FCC released updated rules for the transition to digital television due to the transition being delayed until June 12, 2009.  These new rules effect the consumer education effort required of Eligible Telecommunications Carriers (ETCs) and Multichannel Video Programming … Continue reading “FCC Updates Rules for DTV Consumer Education Effort”

NTIA, RUS and FCC to Hold Public Meeting on Broadband Grant Programs

On March 10, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the FCC will hold its first of several public meetings in connection with the broadband initiatives in the economic stimulus law.  The meeting will … Continue reading “NTIA, RUS and FCC to Hold Public Meeting on Broadband Grant Programs”

NTIA Soliciting Comments on Broadband Grant Program

Federal Register a Notice that it will begin meeting with interested parties about implementing the proposed broadband grant program signed into law as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  The meetings will begin on March 2, 2009.  Representatives … Continue reading “NTIA Soliciting Comments on Broadband Grant Program”

FORM 477 ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM NOW AVAILABLE;

Broadband form 477 is now posted on the FCC website and the new deadline for submission is March 16th, 2009. For further information click here, da-09-431a11.… Continue reading “FORM 477 ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM NOW AVAILABLE;”

Encouraging President Obama to nominate new RUS & NTIA administrators

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