December 2013 Open Commission Meeting
The FCC held an Open Meeting in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 12, 2013, on the subjects listed below:
- Improving 911 Reliability ( PS Docket No. 13-75); Reliability and Continuity of Communications Networks, Including Broadband Technologies (PS Docket No. 11-60):
The Commission considered a Report and Order that takes critical steps to improve the reliability and resiliency of 911 networks nationwide. - Expanding Access to Mobile Wireless Services Onboard Aircraft:
The Commission considered a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to revise outdated rules and provide airlines with the ability to permit passengers to use mobile wireless services via onboard airborne access systems. - Technology Transitions Policy Task Force Presentation:
The Commission heard a status update on the Task Force's work towards making near-term recommendations related to the Commission's expectations and role in the IP transition. - Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Presentation:
The commission heard an update on FCC and industry efforts to promote mobile wireless device unlocking.
Meeting Documents
FCC Adopts Rules to Make 911 Calling More Reliable
- News Release
- Report & Order
- Wheeler Statement
- Clyburn Statement
- Rosenworcel Statement
- Pai Statement
- O'Rielly Statement
FCC Initiates Review of Rules for Wireless Services Onboard Aircraft
- News Release
- NPRM
- FAQ
- Wheeler Statement
- Clyburn Statement
- Rosenworcel Statement
- Pai Statement
- O'Rielly Statement
Technology Transitions Policy Task Force December 12 Presentation
CTIA Letter on Carrier Unlocking Voluntary Agreement, FCC Statements
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