Following are the results from a survey I conducted of broadband service providers related to the new FCC mandate for biannual reporting of broadband availability data in the Broadband Data Collection System.
FCC Assistance Available for the Broadband Data Collection Mandate
By Rick Yuzzi | June 28th, 2022 |Categories: FCC, broadband data collection, BDC, FCC data, broadband data collection program, BDC Availability Data Specification, BDC User Guide, Excel Text Matching
In its effort to ensure greater accuracy with its Broadband Map, the FCC is requiring that every provider of broadband service in the U.S. and U.S Territories to begin uploading their broadband serviceable locations into the FCC's new Broadband Data [...]
A Primer on STIR/SHAKEN
By Sheenika Wilson | December 15th, 2020 |Categories: Voice Service, FCC, STIR/SHAKEN, Robocalls, Hosted VoIP
Have you ever gotten a phone call from what looks like a familiar number only to answer and find out that it's a call about your car warranty or some other potential scam? If you have, then you've probably been a victim of Caller ID spoofing where [...]
Voice Service Requirements for RDOF Recipients
By Sheenika Wilson | October 28th, 2020 |Categories: RDOF Auction, RDOF Voice Requirements, Voice Service, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, FCC
In its efforts to continue bridging the digital divide, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has created several initiatives injecting millions (now billions) into bringing broadband access to unserved areas in America. Taking cues from the [...]