Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 37 No. 205	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 October 25, 2018

COMMISSIONER ROSENWORCEL ON OFFICE OF ECONOMICS AND ANALYTICS. by STMT. News Media Contact: Travis Litman at (202) 418-2400, email: Travis.Litman@fcc.gov. OCJR. DOC-354768A1.docx DOC-354768A1.pdf DOC-354768A1.txt

FCC RECEIVES FINAL APPROVALS FOR NEW OFFICE OF ECONOMICS AND ANALYTICS. by News Release. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov. OMR OSP. DOC-354765A1.docx DOC-354765A1.pdf DOC-354765A1.txt

Report No: TEL-01931. Released: 2018-10-25. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. IB. Contact: (202) 418-1480. DOC-354755A1.pdf DOC-354755A1.txt

Released: 2018-10-25. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU PUBLICLY RELEASES LIST OF STUDY AREAS DEEMED COMPETITIVE IF RATE OF RETURN CARRIERS ELECT INCENTIVE REGULATION FOR THOSE AREAS. (DA No. 18-1089). (Dkt No 17-144 16-143 05-25). WCB. Contact: Justin Faulb at (202) 418-1589, email: Justin.Faulb@fcc.gov. DA-18-1089A1.docx DA-18-1089A1.pdf DA-18-1089A1.txt

Released: 2018-10-25. INTERNATIONAL BUREAU OPENS IB DOCKET NO. 18-313. (DA No. 18-1093). (Dkt No 18-313). IB. DA-18-1093A1.docx DA-18-1093A1.pdf DA-18-1093A1.txt

Report No: 49349. Released: 2018-10-25. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-354731A1.pdf DOC-354731A1.txt DOC-354731A2.txt

Released: 2018-10-25. INTERNATIONAL BUREAU OPENS IB DOCKET NO. 18-314. (DA No. 18-1094). (Dkt No 18-314). IB. DA-18-1094A1.docx DA-18-1094A1.pdf DA-18-1094A1.txt

Released: 2018-10-25. INTERNATIONAL BUREAU OPENS IB DOCKET NO. 18-315. (DA No. 18-1095). (Dkt No 18-315). IB. DA-18-1095A1.doc DA-18-1095A1.pdf DA-18-1095A1.txt

Report No: 29349. Released: 2018-10-25. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-354732A1.pdf DOC-354732A1.txt DOC-354732A2.txt

REMARKS OF FCC CHAIRMAN AJIT PAI AT INDIA MOBILE CONGRESS 2018, \"THE EVOLVING REGULATORY LANDSCAPE IN THE NEW DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM\", NEW DELHI, INDIA. OMR OCHAP. CHAIRMAN PAI SPEECH. DOC-354760A1.docx DOC-354760A1.pdf DOC-354760A1.txt

REMARKS OF FCC COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O'RIELLY AT THE MEDIA INSTITUTE \"FREE SPEECH AMERICA\" GALA. CMMR OCMO. .. DOC-354770A1.docx DOC-354770A1.pdf DOC-354770A1.txt

AMERICAN BROADBAND & TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY; JEFFREY S. ANSTED. The Commission Proposes $63M fine against American Broadband for its apparent willful and repeated conduct that violated FCC rules governing the Lifeline Program. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2018-10-23 by NAL. (FCC No. 18-144). EB. Contact: Raphael Sznajder. FCC-18-144A1.pdf FCC-18-144A1.txt FCC-18-144A2.pdf FCC-18-144A2.txt FCC-18-144A3.pdf FCC-18-144A3.txt FCC-18-144A4.pdf FCC-18-144A4.txt

ENTERCOM SACRAMENTO LICENSE, LLC. The Commission affirms a Media Bureau decision granting the license renewal applications of Entercom Sacramento License, LLC, for stations in Sacramento, California. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2018-10-24 by Order on Reconsideration. (FCC No. 18-151). MB. FCC-18-151A1.docx FCC-18-151A1.pdf FCC-18-151A1.txt

ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP. AND CBS CORPORATION, AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY CBS RADIO, INC., APPLICATIONS FOR MERGER AND DIVESTITURE. The Commission affirms Media Bureau decision granting transfer of control and assignment applications of Entercom Communications Corp. and CBS Radio, Inc. (Dkt No 17-85). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2018-10-24 by Order on Reconsideration. (FCC No. 18-152). MB. FCC-18-152A1.docx FCC-18-152A1.pdf FCC-18-152A1.txt

CARRIAGE OF DIGITAL TELEVISION BROADCAST SIGNALS: AMENDMENT TO PART 76 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES ORDER OF DISMISSAL. Order Dismissing Petition for Reconsideration. (Dkt No 98-120). Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2018-10-24 by ORDER. (DA No. 18-1092). MB. DA-18-1092A1.doc DA-18-1092A1.pdf DA-18-1092A1.txt

PROCEDURAL REVISIONS TO THE FILING OF OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM CERTIFICATION APPLICATIONS. The Commission adopts an order establishing electronic filing procedures for parties seeking to operate an Open Video System to submit a certification application and notice of intent. (Dkt No 17-105). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2018-10-24 by ORDER. (FCC No. 18-150). MB. FCC-18-150A1.docx FCC-18-150A1.pdf FCC-18-150A1.txt

Released: 2018-10-24. CONNECTED CARE PILOT PROGRAM CONFERENCE CALL. (DA No. 18-1088). CGB. Contact: Janet Sievert at (202) 428-1362, email: Janet.Sievert@fcc.gov. DA-18-1088A1.docx DA-18-1088A1.pdf DA-18-1088A1.txt

Released: 2018-10-24. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU AUTHORIZES MECHANICSVILLE TELEPHONE COMPANY TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVE CONNECT AMERICA COST MODEL SUPPORT TO EXPAND RURAL BROADBAND. (DA No. 18-1091). (Dkt No 10-90). WCB. Contact: Ted Burmeister at (202) 418-7400, email: Theodore.Burmeister@fcc.gov. DA-18-1091A1.docx DA-18-1091A1.pdf DA-18-1091A1.txt

Released: 2018-10-24. FCC ANNOUNCES TWO-DAY TRIBAL WORKSHOP TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 14-15, 2018 ON THE NEZ PERCE RESERVATION. (DA No. 18-1087). CGB. Contact: Carolyn Conyers at (202) 418-2002, email: Carolyn.Conyers@fcc.gov or Janet Sievert at (202) 418-1362, email: Janet.Sievert@fcc.gov. DA-18-1087A1.docx DA-18-1087A1.pdf DA-18-1087A1.txt

HURRICANE MICHAEL COMMUNICATIONS STATUS REPORT FOR OCTOBER 24, 2018. Communications Status Report for Areas Impacted by Hurricane Michael – October 24, 2018. Action by: PSHSB. by REPORT. OMR PSHSB. DOC-354749A1.pdf DOC-354749A1.txt DOC-354749A2.pdf DOC-354749A2.txt

PROMOTING INVESTMENT IN THE 3550-3700 MHZ BAND. This R&O makes changes to the licensing and technical rules for PALs in the 3.5 GHz band, promoting innovation and investment by a variety of users through larger licenses areas, longer license terms, and performance requirements. (Dkt No 17-258). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2018-10-23 by R&O. (FCC No. 18-149). WTB OET. FCC-18-149A1.doc FCC-18-149A1.pdf FCC-18-149A1.txt FCC-18-149A2.doc FCC-18-149A2.pdf FCC-18-149A2.txt FCC-18-149A3.doc FCC-18-149A3.pdf FCC-18-149A3.txt FCC-18-149A4.doc FCC-18-149A4.pdf FCC-18-149A4.txt FCC-18-149A5.doc FCC-18-149A5.pdf FCC-18-149A5.txt

REGULATION OF BUSINESS DATA SERVICES FOR RATE-OF-RETURN LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS. Allows and encourages carriers to move from inefficient, burdensome cost-based regulation to incentive regulation that promotes efficiency, reduces regulatory burdens, and encourages competition. (Dkt No 17-144 16-143 05-25). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2018-10-23 by R&O. (FCC No. 18-146). WCB. FCC-18-146A1.docx FCC-18-146A1.pdf FCC-18-146A1.txt FCC-18-146A2.docx FCC-18-146A2.pdf FCC-18-146A2.txt FCC-18-146A3.docx FCC-18-146A3.pdf FCC-18-146A3.txt FCC-18-146A4.docx FCC-18-146A4.pdf FCC-18-146A4.txt FCC-18-146A5.docx FCC-18-146A5.pdf FCC-18-146A5.txt

UNLICENSED USE OF THE 6 GHZ BAND; EXPANDING FLEXIBLE USE IN MID-BAND SPECTRUM BETWEEN 3.7 AND 24 GHZ. The FCC propose rules that will promote new opportunities for unlicensed use in portions of the 1200 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.925-7.125 (6 GHz) band . (Dkt No 18-295 17-183). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2018-10-23 by NPRM. (FCC No. 18-147). OET. Contact: Michael Ha, (202) 418-2099. FCC-18-147A1.docx FCC-18-147A1.pdf FCC-18-147A1.txt FCC-18-147A2.docx FCC-18-147A2.pdf FCC-18-147A2.txt FCC-18-147A3.docx FCC-18-147A3.pdf FCC-18-147A3.txt FCC-18-147A4.docx FCC-18-147A4.pdf FCC-18-147A4.txt FCC-18-147A5.docx FCC-18-147A5.pdf FCC-18-147A5.txt