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| May 11, 2008 |
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Celulr News
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Appeals Court Sends Back FCC Rule Promoting Broadband Over Power Lines
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit April 25 sent rules governing broadband over power lines (BPL) back to the Federal Communications Commission, telling the agency to better justify them. American Radio Relay League, Inc. v. Federal Communications Commission, No. 06-1343, DC Cir, 4/25/08.
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Wireless Bureau Launches Migratory Bird Review Proceeding
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The FCCs Wireless Telecommunications Bureau announced May 1 that it would open a docket proceeding in response to the D.C. Circuits recent decision in American Bird Conservancy v. FCC, 516 F3d 1027, which affirmed in part and vacated in part the Commissions decision regarding the potential adverse effects of communications facilities on migratory birds. Opening of Docket in Response to American Bird Conservancy, Inc. v. FCC (Public Notice), DA 08-1040, Wireless Bur., 5/1/08.
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Regulating Pole Attachments: Why We Cant All Get Along
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Even when they all agree to be reasonable, it doesnt take long for advocates for the various pole attachment stakeholders--utility companies, cable operators, telephone companies, and wireless providers--to come to a tense impasse. Theyve all been at it too long, it seems, and they all appear increasingly ready for the Federal Communications Commission to settle the matter.
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FCC Inspector General Concludes Cyren Call Did Not Violate Auction Rules
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The Federal Communications Commissions Office of Inspector General April 25 publicly released a report on its investigation of the 700 MHz spectrum auction, which concluded that Cyren Call, a for-profit advisor to the public safety community, did not violate Commission rules or scuttle the auction.
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Mix of Industries File Comments on USF Reform
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An eclectic mix of industry groups, from cable operators and wireless to traditional local exchange carriers, filed comments as of April 18 to the Federal Communications Commission about comprehensive reform of the universal service system. The comments come as the Commission faces a May 1 deadline to adopt, reject or modify a proposal for an interim funding cap for eligible telecommunications carriers.
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