FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, October 19, 2023

The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on Thursday, October 19, 2023. The FCC will consider:

• A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes to reestablish the Commission’s authority over broadband Internet access service by classifying it as a telecommunications service under Title II of the Communications Act;
• a Declaratory Ruling that would clarify that the use of Wi-Fi on school buses is an educational purpose and the provision of such service is therefore eligible for E-Rate funding;
• a Notice of Inquiry that will seek comment on its proposed plan to improve and enhance maternal health data in the Mapping Broadband Health in America platform;
• a Second Report and Order that would expand unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band by permitting very low power devices to operate in two subbands, and a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would propose to expand very low power device operations to the remainder of the band;
• a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on the use of high-cost program funding to continue supporting fixed and mobile services in Alaska;
• a Report and Order that would improve Wireless Emergency Alerts by making WEA messages available in additional languages, including American Sign Language (ASL); and
• a Second Report and Order that will enhance support for individuals who are blind or visually impaired by expanding audio description requirements to additional market areas.