FCC Provides Tentative Agenda for October Open Meeting

Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced that the items below are tentatively on the agenda for the October Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 27, 2022. The Commission will consider:

1. Uniendo a Puerto Rico Fund and the Connect USVI Fund: a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would ensure continued support for mobile carriers and extend the support phase down for incumbent fixed broadband providers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
2. Considering 12.7 GHz Band for Next-Generation Wireless Services: a Notice of Inquiry to seek information on the current use of the 12.7-13.25 GHz band, ways to encourage more efficient and intensive use of the band, and whether the band is suitable for mobile broadband or other expanded use.
3. Caller ID Authentication on Non-IP Networks: a Notice of Inquiry launching a broad inquiry on caller ID authentication technology for non-Internet Protocol networks.
4. Improving the Security of the National Alert and Warning Systems: a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to strengthen the operational readiness of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts, including by reducing the vulnerability of these systems to cyberattacks.
5. Restricted Adjudicatory Matter: a restricted adjudicatory matter.