July 2020

Uncovered: 1,000 phrases that incorrectly trigger Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant (Ars Technica)

Submitted by benton on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 15:29

Wi-Fi Alliance Pitches FCC on Device-to-Device Communications (Multichannel News)

Submitted by benton on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 15:28

Analysis: FCC strike against Huawei reflects broader split between China and the West (Washington Post)

Submitted by benton on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 15:05

Dept. of Commerce Awards $1 Million for R2 Network Challenge for Innovation in Disaster Response, Resiliency Tech (First Responder Network Authority)

Submitted by benton on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 15:04

Auction of Priority Access Licenses for the 3550-3650 MHz Band; 271 Applicants Qualified to Bid in Auction 105 (Federal Communications Commission)

Submitted by benton on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 15:03

FCC Reaches Settlements to Shut Down Boston-Area Pirate Radio Stations (Federal Communications Commission)

Submitted by benton on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 15:03

FCC Provides USAC Directions on How to Administer the Rural Health Care Support Mechanism (Federal Communications Commission)

Submitted by benton on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 14:47

Chairman Pai's Response to Senator Udall Regarding the Lifeline Program

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai sent a letter to Sen. Tom Udall (D-CO) on June 22, 2020, to respond to the senator's letter asking the FCC to prioritize relief for low-income citizens by increasing Lifeline support. Chairman Pai said the FCC waived certain Lifeline program rules and allowed Lifeline applicants on rural tribal lands to begin receiving Lifeline benefits while their application was in the process of being verified.

Chairman Pai's Response to Senators Regarding Implementation of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai sent letters to 16 members of Congress on June 22, 2020, to respond to their letter asking the FCC for information on how it will select applicants for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program. Pai said the FCC consulted with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to identify the hardest-hit areas and the FCC has taken steps to ensure health care providers have the necessary information to participate.

Chairman Pai's Response to Senators Regarding the Rural Health Care Program

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai sent letters to Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), and Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) on June 23, 2020, to respond to their letter urging the FCC to take steps to make more rural health care funding available to providers during the pandemic. Chairman Pai said the FCC extended the RHC program window until June 30, 2020, eased competitive bidding requirements for providers with expired evergreen contracts, and extended a number of filing deadlines.

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