FCC Reform

The New York State Department of Public Service submitted reply comments to the Federal Communications Commission regarding the In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete request for comments. NYSPSC's remarks focus on advocating for programs and regulations that other commenters recommended be deleted. "While many commenters suggested eliminating or modifying various rules, the NYSPSC believes that several of the rules identified by recently-submitted comments still serve the public interest and, therefore, the NYSPSC opposes their elimination within the context of this proceeding.

NTCA - The Rural Broadband Association submitted reply comments to the Federal Communications Commission regarding the In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete request for comments. NTCA's reply comments touched on a number of topics, including the Universal Service Fund. "NTCA urges the Commission to reject those questioning the need for universal service programs.

The Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition submitted reply comments to the Federal Communications Commission regarding the In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete request for comments. SHLB's reply focused on the Universal Service Fund, and particularly the E-Rate and Rural Health Care programs. "We continue to emphasize that recommendations should ensure that Commission-led initiatives ultimately work to benefit anchor institutions and their communities and streamline the administration of the E-Rate and Rural Health Care programs."

The Benton Institute, in partnership with Access Humboldt, Common Sense Media, EveryoneOn, the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, New America's Open Technology Institute, and Public Knowledge, submitted reply comments to the Federal Communications Commission regarding the In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete request for comments. The groups highlighted areas of consensus, agreement, and opposition based on review of the Delete, Delete, Delete docket.

The American Library Association submitted reply comments to the Federal Communications Commission regarding the In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete request for comments. ALA's comments focused on the E-Rate program. ALA supported comments from:

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr released a summary of "some of the key wins the FCC and its staff have delivered during the first 100 days." Highlights include:

It looks like there are lots and lots (and lots) of federal regulations that US telecommunications industry players want to end. Some of the rules are relatively major, like a requirement that companies disclose network outages or security breaches. Others are very minor, such as a requirement to use the Federal Communications Commission's aging and complex spectrum-management database. Some rules touch on hot-button issues in the current political climate—for example, rules about tracking workforce diversity and others focusing on TV broadcaster ownership.

The Rural Wireless Association submitted remarks to the Federal Communications Commission in response to the In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete request for comments. RWA made three suggestions:

WISPA – The Association for Broadband Without Boundaries submitted remarks to the Federal Communications Commission in response to the In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete request for comments. WISPA offered several recommendations, including:

USTelecom - The Broadband Association submitted remarks to the Federal Communications Commission in response to the In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete request for comments. USTelecom's suggestions focused on regulations that impact broadband providers that started as voice providers, like requirements to maintain copper telephone lines. "USTelecom recommends prioritizing elimination of regulations that stymie fiber and other broadband investment by imposing high and unjustified costs that tip the playing field towards competing providers and industries.