Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington, DC 20554 Vol. 44 No. 52	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ASL Video Call: 1-844-432-2275 March 20, 2025

COMMISSIONER SIMINGTON ANNOUNCES STAFF CHANGES. by News Release. News Media Contact: David Brodian, (202) 418-1247 David.Brodian@fcc.gov . OMR OCNS. DOC-410290A1.docx DOC-410290A1.pdf DOC-410290A1.txt

FCC CUTTING RED TAPE TO UNLEASH NEW INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS. Streamlining Process to Retire Old Copper Lines, Freeing Up Dollars for New Networks. by News Release. News Media Contact: MediaRelations@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-410304A1.docx DOC-410304A1.pdf DOC-410304A1.txt

Released: 2025-03-20. COMMENTS INVITED ON SECTION 214 APPLICATION(S) TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC NON-DOMINANT CARRIER TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 25-246). (Dkt No 25-141). Comments Due: 2025-04-04. WCB. Contact: Kimberly Jackson, (202) 418-7393, Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov. DA-25-246A1.docx DA-25-246A1.pdf DA-25-246A1.txt

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-250320-01. Released: 2025-03-20. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-410285A1.pdf DOC-410285A1.txt

Released: 2025-03-20. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 3-19-25. OMD. Contact: Kenneth Hill, 202-418-7521. DOC-410289A1.pdf DOC-410289A1.txt

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-3-250320-01. Released: 2025-03-20. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-410286A1.pdf DOC-410286A1.txt

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-1-250320-01. Released: 2025-03-20. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-410284A1.pdf DOC-410284A1.txt

Released: 2025-03-20. COMMENTS INVITED ON SECTION 214 APPLICATION(S) TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC DOMINANT CARRIER TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 25-245). (Dkt No 25-140 25-142). Comments Due: 2025-04-21. WCB. Contact: Kimberly Jackson, (202) 418-7393, Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov. DA-25-245A1.docx DA-25-245A1.pdf DA-25-245A1.txt

ACCELERATING WIRELINE BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT; TECHNOLOGY TRANSITIONS. WCB Grants USTelecom Waiver Petition for Stand-alone Replacement Service. (Dkt No 17-84 13-5). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2025-03-20 by ORDER. (DA No. 25-248). WCB. DA-25-248A1.docx DA-25-248A1.pdf DA-25-248A1.txt

TECHNOLOGY TRANSITIONS. WCB Clarifies Requirements for Adequate Replacement Test. (Dkt No 13-5). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2025-03-20 by ORDER. (DA No. 25-250). WCB. DA-25-250A1.docx DA-25-250A1.pdf DA-25-250A1.txt

LPFM MX GROUP 79. The Media Bureau grants the applications of Imparcial, Inc., and Iglesia Pabellon de la Victoria Ponce Inc. for construction permits for new LPFM stations in Ponce, Puerto Rico. by LETTER. (DA No. 25-249). MB. DA-25-249A1.docx DA-25-249A1.pdf DA-25-249A1.txt

ACCELERATING WIRELINE BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT. WCB Waives Certain Network Change Requirements. (Dkt No 17-84). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2025-03-20 by ORDER. (DA No. 25-252). WCB. DA-25-252A1.docx DA-25-252A1.pdf DA-25-252A1.txt

ACCELERATING WIRELINE BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT . WCB Grants Blanket Authority for Grandfathering Service. (Dkt No 17-84). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2025-03-20 by ORDER. (DA No. 25-251). WCB. DA-25-251A1.docx DA-25-251A1.pdf DA-25-251A1.txt

Released: 2025-03-19. COMMENT DATES FOR PETITION FOR WAIVER OF IPCS RATE CAP RULES FILED BY TALTON COMMUNICATIONS . (DA No. 25-237). (Dkt No 23-62 12-375). WCB. Contact: Shabbir Hamid. DA-25-237A1.docx DA-25-237A1.pdf DA-25-237A1.txt

Released: 2025-03-19. WIRELESS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITION SEEKING CLARIFICATION AND RECONSIDERATION OF THE ALASKA CONNECT FUND ORDER. (DA No. 25-242). (Dkt No 23-328 16-271 10-90 14-58 10-208 09-197). The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau seeks comment on a petition for clarification and reconsideration of the Alaska Connect Fund Order filed by GCI Communication Corp.. WTB. Contact: Nellie Foosaner. DA-25-242A1.docx DA-25-242A1.pdf DA-25-242A1.txt

LPFM MX GROUP 65. The Media Bureau dismisses the application of Institutional Community Development Corporation and grants the application of Latinos International Festival, Inc., for construction permits for new LPFM stations in Cleveland, Ohio. by LETTER. (DA No. 25-243). MB. DA-25-243A1.docx DA-25-243A1.pdf DA-25-243A1.txt