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New Wireless Infrastructure Rules to Take Effect in Phases
The new FCC rules adopted in October 2014 promoting more rapid wireless infrastructure deployments will begin taking effect next month, but not all key provisions will be following the same schedule. In the Report and…
From FitBit to Quitbit: The Role of Federal Agencies and Consumer Electronics
The annual International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held each year in early January, is a showcase for the latest gadgetry trends. The recently-concluded CES 2015 featured innovation in a variety of forms, not…
FCC Expands Role of Telecommunications Certification Bodies in Equipment Authorization Regime
Just before the New Year, the Commission released revised equipment authorization rules providing that Telecommunications Certifications Bodies (“TCBs”) will soon process and grant all applications for certification.…
FAA Streamlines NOTAM Process
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through coordination with the FCC and other federal stakeholders, expects by mid-January 2015 to streamline the online process for submitting Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs).…
FCC Faces Propriety of Management of Wi-Fi Systems to Guard Against Radio Frequency Interference
The FCC has solicited comment on the rights of a Wi-Fi operator to manage its network through the use of FCC-authorized equipment to monitor and mitigate threats to the security and network interference. On November…