FCC Notices

Two information items arise from the FCC today.

1. The first is enormously important, however, requires a comprehensive understanding of current regulations to understand. In this matter, the Commission seeks public comment on questions including:

i) Whether the Commission’s “information service” classification of broadband Internet service remains legally sound and adequate to support effective performance of the Commission’s
responsibilities;

ii) The legal and practical consequences of classifying broadband Internet connectivity as a “telecommunications service” to which all the requirements of Title II of the Communications Act would apply; and

iii) A possible “third way” under which the Commission would reaffirm that the Internet remains unregulated and Internet-based information services remain generally unregulated under Title
I of the Communications Act; identify the Internet connectivity service that is offered as part of wired broadband Internet service as a telecommunications service; and forbear under Section 10 of the Act from applying all provisions of Title II other than the small number that are needed to implement fundamental universal service, competition, and consumer protection policies.

FCC ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR JUNE 17TH OPEN MEETING. News Release. News Media Contact: Jen Howard at (202) 418-0506, email: Jen.Howard@fcc.gov OCH
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-298494A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-298494A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-298494A1.txt

2. The item below is very important for users of 700 MHz public safety radio systems.

FCC REMINDS CONSUMERS OF JUNE 12, 2010, TRANSITION FOR 700 MHZ WIRELESS MICROPHONES. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-298506A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-298506A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-298506A1.txt

3. In Preparation for Hurricane Season, the FCC Reminds Communications Providers That the Agency Can Assist Them With Their Emergency Response Efforts.
Public Notice: Word /Acrobat