Public Notice

In the last quarter of every even numbered year, the Federal Communications Commission must publish a Communications Marketplace Report that, among other things, “assess[es] the state of competition in the communications marketplace, including competition to deliver voice, video, audio, and data services among providers of telecommunications, providers of commercial mobile service, multichannel video programming distributors, broadcast stations, providers of satellite communications, Internet service providers, and other providers of communications services.” In assessing the state of compe

The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau granted  Securus Technologies' request to waive the FCC's enable Securus to continue offering video IPCS while it completes implementation of its new video IPCS platform that is able to bill on a per-minute basis. As a condition of the grant of this waiver, the Bureau requires that Securus implement and abide by Pricing and Refund Commitments.

For fiscal year 2027, the Federal Communications Commission requests:

The 2027 Budget builds on the President’s vision by continuing to constrain non-defense spending and reform the Federal Government.  The Budget proposes a 10-percent cut compared to 2026 non-defense levels.

The Federal Communications Commission seeks to ensure that Lifeline services are used to benefit and support eligible low-income Americans, that the program's funding is protected from waste, fraud, and abuse, and that service providers are in compliance with FCC rules. The FCC also seeks to update and streamline Lifeline and related rules. Comments are due on or before May 4, 2026 and reply comments are due on or before June 2, 2026.

The Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) seeks nominations to fill the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Board of Directors position representing incumbent local exchange carriers (Bell Operating Companies).

Gov Gavin Newsom (D-CA) issued an executive order to strengthen California’s procurement processes and raise the bar for artificial intelligence companies seeking to do business with the state.

President Trump appointed the first members to his President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Established by Executive Order, PCAST brings together the Nation’s foremost luminaries in science and technology to advise the President and provide recommendations on strengthening American leadership in science and technology. The Council will be co-chaired by David Sacks and Michael Kratsios. The following individuals have been appointed:

The Federal Communications Commission's Office of Managing Director (OMD) announced that the proposed universal service contribution factor for the second quarter of 2026 will be 0.370 or 37.0 percent. If the FCC takes no action regarding the projections of demand and administrative expenses and the proposed contribution factor within the 14-day period following release of this Public Notice, they shall be deemed approved by the FCC. USAC shall use the contribution factor to calculate universal service contributions for the second quarter of 2026.

The Federal Communications Commission updated its Covered List to include all consumer-grade routers produced in foreign countries. Routers are the boxes in every home that connect computers, phones, and smart devices to the internet.