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	Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington, DC 20554 Vol. 44 No. 11	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ASL Video Call: 1-844-432-2275 January 17, 2025

FCC PROPOSES SPECTRUM RULES TO SUPPORT ADVANCED FLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES. NPRM seeks comment on changes to spectrum rules to support innovation, growth, and safety needs of Advanced Air Mobility systems as well as other UAS like drones.. by News Release. News Media Contact: MediaRelations@fcc.gov. OMR WTB. DOC-408982A1.docx DOC-408982A1.pdf DOC-408982A1.txt

Released: 2025-01-17. COMMENTS INVITED ON SECTION 214 APPLICATION(S) TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC NON-DOMINANT CARRIER TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 25-69). (Dkt No 24-592). Comments Due: 2025-02-03. WCB. Contact: Kimberly Jackson, (202) 418-7393, Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov. DA-25-69A1.docx DA-25-69A1.pdf DA-25-69A1.txt

Report No: NCD-4292. Released: 2025-01-17. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY QWEST CORPORATION D/B/A CENTURYLINK QC. (Dkt No 25-18). WCB. Contact: Michaela.Mastroianni@fcc.gov. DOC-408987A1.docx DOC-408987A1.pdf DOC-408987A1.txt

Report No: NCD-4291. Released: 2025-01-17. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY CINCINNATI BELL TELEPHONE LLC D/B/A ALTAFIBER NETWORK SOLUTIONS. (Dkt No 25-17). WCB. Contact: Michaela.Mastroianni@fcc.gov. DOC-408984A1.docx DOC-408984A1.pdf DOC-408984A1.txt

Released: 2025-01-17. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 1-16-25. OMD. Contact: Kenneth Hill, 202-418-7521. DOC-408957A1.pdf DOC-408957A1.txt

Released: 2025-01-17. COMMENT SOUGHT ON APPLICATION OF SOLEN VENTURES AND NEXTALK FOR CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATION AS A PROVIDER OF IP CTS. (DA No. 25-73). Comments Due: 2025-02-07. Reply Comments Due: 2025-02-18. CGB. DA-25-73A1.docx DA-25-73A1.pdf DA-25-73A1.txt

Report No: NCD-4296. Released: 2025-01-17. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A AT&T TENNESSEE . (Dkt No 25-20). WCB. Contact: Michaela.Mastroianni@fcc.gov. DOC-408991A1.docx DOC-408991A1.pdf DOC-408991A1.txt

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-3-250117-01. Released: 2025-01-17. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-408960A1.pdf DOC-408960A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01885. Released: 2025-01-17. SATELLITE LICENSING DIVISION AND SATELLITE PROGRAMS AND POLICY DIVISION INFORMATION. (DA No. 25-65). Action Taken Public Notice. SB. Contact: Curtrisha.Banks. Action by: Satellite Programs and Policy Division, Space Bureau. DA-25-65A1.pdf DA-25-65A1.txt

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-1-250117-01. Released: 2025-01-17. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-408958A1.pdf DOC-408958A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01886. Released: 2025-01-17. SATELLITE LICENSING DIVISION AND SATELLITE PROGRAMS AND POLICY DIVISION INFORMATION. Accepted for Filing Public Notice. SB. Contact: Curtrisha.Banks. DOC-408962A1.pdf DOC-408962A1.txt

Report No: NCD-4294. Released: 2025-01-17. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY CINCINNATI BELL TELEPHONE LLC D/B/A ALTAFIBER NETWORK SOLUTIONS . (Dkt No 25-19). WCB. Contact: Michaela.Mastroianni@fcc.gov,. DOC-408989A1.docx DOC-408989A1.pdf DOC-408989A1.txt

Released: 2025-01-17. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY FILING FREEZE ON APPLICATIONS IN THE 450 MHZ BAND. (DA No. 25-39). (Dkt No 24-629). WTB. DA-25-39A1.docx DA-25-39A1.pdf DA-25-39A1.txt

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-250117-01. Released: 2025-01-17. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-408959A1.pdf DOC-408959A1.txt

Report No: SCL-00512. Released: 2025-01-17. ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER CABLE LANDING LICENSE ACT. (DA No. 25-60). Action Taken Public Notice. SB OIA. Contact: Adrienne.McNeil. DA-25-60A1.pdf DA-25-60A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF FACILITATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY. This NPRM explores several areas of the FCC's service rules that are well suited for modernization to facilitate the deployment of Advanced Air Mobility and Uncrewed Aircraft Systems operations.. (Dkt No 24-629). Action by: By the Commission. Adopted: 2025-01-13 by NPRM. (FCC No. 25-7). WTB. FCC-25-7A1.docx FCC-25-7A1.pdf FCC-25-7A1.txt FCC-25-7A2.docx FCC-25-7A2.pdf FCC-25-7A2.txt FCC-25-7A3.docx FCC-25-7A3.pdf FCC-25-7A3.txt

APPLICATION OF TURMS TECH LLC FOR AN INTERNATIONAL, EXPERIMENTAL TELEVISION, EXPERIMENTAL FACSIMILE, OR A DEVELOPMENTAL BROADCAST STATION LICENSE. OIA GSN Division grants the application of Turms Tech, LLC for a license for an International Broadcast Station in Alpine, New Jersey with callsign WIPE.. Action by: Chief, Global Strategy and Negotiation Division, Office of International Affairs; the commission. Adopted: 2025-01-17 by ORDER. (DA No. 25-67). OIA. Contact: Jane Coffin, 202-418-2809. DA-25-67A1.docx DA-25-67A1.pdf DA-25-67A1.txt

APPLICATION OF DPA MAC LLC FOR AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT OR MAKE CHANGES FOR AN INTERNATIONAL OR EXPERIMENTAL BROADCAST STATION. OIA GSN Division grants in part with conditions and dismisses in part DPA Mac, LLC's Application for authority to construct an International High Frequency Broadcasting Station in Maple Park, Illinois. \r\n\r\n. (Dkt No 22-342). Action by: Chief, Global Strategy and Negotiation Division, Office of International Affairs, the commission. Adopted: 2025-01-17 by ORDER. (DA No. 25-70). OIA. Contact: Jane Coffin, (202)-418-2809. DA-25-70A1.pdf DA-25-70A1.txt

FCC SUBMITS 2025 ANNUAL PIRATE ACT REPORT TO CONGRESS. FCC Enforcement Bureau submits its 2025 annual report to Congress in accordance with its obligations under the Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act (PIRATE Act).. Action by: Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau. by REPORT. EB. DOC-408965A1.pdf DOC-408965A1.txt

ASTROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY, INC., ICFS FILE NO. SAT-LOA-20241114-00258; CALL SIGN: S3211. Dismissing application as defective without prejudice to refiling.. Action by: Satellite Programs and Policy Division, Space Bureau. by LETTER. (DA No. 25-62). SB. DA-25-62A1.docx DA-25-62A1.pdf DA-25-62A1.txt

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR BY DISH WIRELESS, L.L.C. AT&T SERVICES, INC. ON BEHALF OF AT&T MOBILITY LLC; EXCESS TELECOM, INC.; EMERGENCY BROADBAND BENEFIT PROGRAM; AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM . WCB denies the Requests for Review of DISH Wireless, L.L.C., AT&T Services, Inc. and AT&T Mobility LLC, and Excess Telecom, Inc. of decisions by the USAC seeking to recover funds disbursed under the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.. (Dkt No 20-445 21-450). Action by: By the Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2025-01-17 by ORDER. (DA No. 25-72). WCB. DA-25-72A1.docx DA-25-72A1.pdf DA-25-72A1.txt

APPLICATION OF PARABLE BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC FOR AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT OR MAKE CHANGES FOR AN INTERNATIONAL OR EXPERIMENTAL BROADCAST STATION. OIA GSN Division grants in part and dismisses in part the application of Parable Broadcasting Company, LLC for authority to construct an International Broadcast station in Batavia, Illinois.. Action by: Chief, Global Strategy and Negotiation Division, Office of International Affairs; the commission. Adopted: 2025-01-17 by ORDER. (DA No. 25-71). OIA. Contact: Jane Coffin, (202)418-2809. DA-25-71A1.docx DA-25-71A1.pdf DA-25-71A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.622(J), TABLE OF TV ALLOTMENTS, TELEVISION BROADCAST STATIONS (MONROE, LOUISIANA). Media Bureau issues NPRM seeking comment on substituting channel *29 for channel *13 at Monroe in the Table of TV Allotments.. (Dkt No 25-14 RM-11994). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2025-01-17 by NPRM. (DA No. 25-66). MB. Contact: Emily Harrison, Emily.Harrison@fcc.gov. DA-25-66A1.docx DA-25-66A1.pdf DA-25-66A1.txt

CHAIRWOMAN ROSENWORCEL ANNOUNCES PARTICIPANTS IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES CYBERSECURITY PILOT PROGRAM . by News Release. News Media Contact: MediaRelations@fcc.gov. OMR. DOC-408937A1.docx DOC-408937A1.pdf DOC-408937A1.txt

CHAIRWOMAN ROSENWORCEL ANNOUNCES AGENCY ACTION TO REQUIRE TELECOM CARRIERS TO SECURE THEIR NETWORKS. by News Release. News Media Contact: MediaRelations@fcc.gov. OMR OCHJR PSHSB. DOC-408945A1.docx DOC-408945A1.pdf DOC-408945A1.txt

Released: 2025-01-16. STREAMLINED RESOLUTION OF REQUESTS RELATED TO ACTIONS BY THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPANY. (DA No. 25-54). (Dkt No 23-234). WCB. Contact: James Bachtell in the Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, at james.bachtell@fcc.gov or (202) 418-2694.. DA-25-54A1.docx DA-25-54A1.pdf DA-25-54A1.txt

Released: 2025-01-16. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES SELECTION OF CYBERSECURITY PILOT PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. (DA No. 25-53). (Dkt No 23-234). WCB. Contact: CyberPilot@fcc.gov. DA-25-53A1.docx DA-25-53A1.pdf DA-25-53A1.txt

COMMISSIONER GOMEZ STATEMENT ON OLIVIA TRUSTY ANNOUNCEMENT. by Statement. OMR OCAG. DOC-408952A1.docx DOC-408952A1.pdf DOC-408952A1.txt

STARKS STATEMENT ON TRUSTY NOMINATION. by Statement. OMR OCGS. DOC-408947A1.docx DOC-408947A1.pdf DOC-408947A1.txt

COMMISSIONER GOMEZ STATEMENT ON BROADCAST COMPLAINT AND PETITIONS. by Statement. OMR OCAG. DOC-408932A1.docx DOC-408932A1.pdf DOC-408932A1.txt

ORDER DENYING HILLIARY ACQUISITION CORP 2016, LLC REQUEST FOR EXPEDITED REFUND OF AUCTION DEPOSIT. Letter Order denying Hilliary Acquisition Corp 2016, LLC request for expedited refund of monies deposited with the Commission in connection with Auction 105.. by LETTER. (DA No. 25-61). OEA WTB. DA-25-61A1.docx DA-25-61A1.pdf DA-25-61A1.txt

REVIEW OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES GOVERNING THE 896–901/935–940 MHZ BAND. The Commission proposes to establish a framework that will enable increased broadband deployment on all ten megahertz in the 896–901/935–940 MHz band.. (Dkt No 24-99). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2025-01-15 by NPRM. (FCC No. 25-8). WTB. FCC-25-8A1.docx FCC-25-8A1.pdf FCC-25-8A1.txt

LIFELINE AND LINK UP REFORM AND MODERNIZATION; SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT MECHANISM; TELEPHONE NUMBER PORTABILITY; NUMBERING RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION . Wireline Competition Bureau waives certain rules and deadlines to provide relief to victims located in areas of California that are affected by the spread of wildfires and straight-line winds (California Wildfires).. (Dkt No 11-42 02-60 95-116 99-200). Action by: By the Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2025-01-16 by ORDER. (DA No. 25-63). WCB. DA-25-63A1.docx DA-25-63A1.pdf DA-25-63A1.txt

PROTECTING THE NATIONS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS FROM CYBERSECURITY THREATS. FCC issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Declaratory Ruling to protect communications systems from cybersecurity threats.. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2025-01-15 by NPRM. (FCC No. 25-9). PSHSB. Contact: Haille Laws. FCC-25-9A1.docx FCC-25-9A1.pdf FCC-25-9A1.txt FCC-25-9A2.docx FCC-25-9A2.pdf FCC-25-9A2.txt FCC-25-9A3.docx FCC-25-9A3.pdf FCC-25-9A3.txt