Key Wireless Deadlines
Treasury Seeks Comment on Interim Final Rule Implementing Broadband Funding: Last month, the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) issued an Interim Final Rule to implement the $350 billion Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds established under the American Rescue Plan Act. The funds can be used by eligible recipients for investments to provide unserved or underserved locations with new or expanded broadband access. Comments are due by July 16.
NTIA Issues Broadband Notice of Funding Opportunity: On May 19, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity under which it will award grants for the Broadband Infrastructure Program, authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act. The Act authorizes grants to covered partnerships for covered broadband projects, defined as competitively and technologically neutral projects for the deployment of fixed broadband service that provides qualifying broadband service in an eligible service area. Applications are due by August 17.
FCC Requests Comment on Repurposing the 5.9 GHz Band: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or…
