Federal Communications Commission
June 15, 2020 T-Mobile Network Outage Report
The causes and impact of a nationwide T-Mobile outage that occurred in June, along with actions that can help prevent similar outages in the future. On June 15, 2020, T-Mobile experienced an outage on its wireless networks that lasted over twelve hours, disrupting calling and texting services nationwide, including 911 service, as well as access to data service in some areas. The FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau estimates that at least 41% of all calls on T-Mobile’s network failed during the outage, including at least 23,621 failed calls to 911.
The FCC's Authority to Interpret Section 230 of the Communications Act
The policy issues raised by the debate over Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 may be complex, but the Federal Communications Commission’s legal authority is straightforward. Simply put, the FCC has the authority to interpret all provisions of the Communications Act, including amendments such as Section 230. This authority flows from the plain meaning of Section 201(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, which confers on the FCC the power to issue rules necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act.
WCB Clarifies Technology Transition Rules (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by benton on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 17:03FCC Confirms Oct 27 Meeting Agenda (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by benton on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 16:48Commissioner Carr Visiting Central Pennsylvania for Rural Broadband, 5G, and Telehealth (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 11:19Auction of Flexible-Use Service Licenses in the 3.7-3.98 GHz Band; Short-Form Applications to Participate in Auction 107 (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by benton on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 16:28FCC Announces the Launch of the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier in Oregon and Texas (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 15:11FCC Announces Oct 23, 2020 Tech Supplier Diversity Opportunity Showcase (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 12:22Remarks Of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai at CyFy 2020
We are gathering virtually at a pivotal moment in the evolution of communications technology. Across America and around the world, private companies are rolling out the next generation of wireless technology—commonly known as 5G. These networks will bring exponential increases in speed, responsiveness, and capacity—creating an incredible wireless experience for both consumers and enterprises. As we have pursued our own actions to address security threats, the United States has been working closely with our international partners.