FCC Votes to Set Up 3-Digit Suicide Hotline Number Like 911
The FCC said in a report that there is overwhelming support for a three-digit number because it would be easier for distressed people to get help. Keep Reading
FCC Chairman Proposes 988 for National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Proposal would require that all phone companies transmit all calls to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which today provides suicide prevention assistance at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). Keep Reading
FCC Proposal Targeting Huawei Garners Early Praise
Aggressive move will ban companies from using federal subsidies for equipment from Chinese telecommunications groups Huawei and ZTE. Keep Reading
FCC Announces Proposal to Help First Responders Locate Wireless 911 Callers
Specifically, it would establish a vertical (or “z-axis”) location accuracy metric of three meters for indoor wireless 911 calls. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: CBRS Can Deliver Reliable Broadband for Law Enforcement
Law enforcement agencies have for decades relied on the P25 narrowband network, which is fine for voice but can’t meet the throughput demands of data, especially video. Keep Reading
Former FCC Chairman Argues for Need to Focus on Cybersecurity of 5G Networks
Paper makes the case for putting “equivalent – if not greater – focus on the security” of 5G networks as there is on the possibilities of the “connected future.” Keep Reading
FCC Reminds Video Providers to Issue Accessible Emergency Alerts
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the FCC, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Aug. 7. Keep Reading
Legislation Introduced to Define, Study Impact of Blockchain Technology
“Blockchain has the potential to be a catalyst for sustained economic growth across all industries in America. If America leads in its development, we can ensure that its benefits will be shared far and wide." Keep Reading
Report: 4G Mobile Networks are at Increasing Risk of Cyber Attack
The working group recommends better information sharing on threats and the establishment of best practices for Diameter. It also suggests that wireless operators should monitor networks and establish defensive barriers. Keep Reading
Huawei Hits Back at FCC’s Attempts to Block Products from U.S. Networks
Although Huawei is not singled out in the proposal, federal and congressional officials have claimed for several months that the company is too closely linked to the Chinese government, and a fact sheet outlining the rule mentions this several times. Keep Reading
