Federal Register #2026-12798

FCC Open Commission Meeting on Wireline Telecommunications Regulatory Barriers

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is convening an open commission meeting to discuss regulatory barriers affecting wireline telecommunications services. - Government Buyer: - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - Purpose: - Consideration of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on standards for when state and local laws impede wireline telecommunications, as prohibited by Section 253 of the Communications Act - Key Topics: - Excessive delays and fees impacting infrastructure deployment - Investment in new telecommunications infrastructure - Wireline competition - E-Rate program modernization - Next Generation 911 services - Emergency alert systems - Submarine cable infrastructure - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - No products, part numbers, or quantities are requested - No procurement of goods or services is being solicited - The meeting is intended to gather public comment and address regulatory standards, not to purchase products or services

Description

The Federal Communications Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rule Making that proposes and seeks comment on standards for when state and local statutes, regulations, and legal requirements have a prohibitive effect on the provision of wireline telecommunications services in violation of Section 253 of the Communications Act. The focus is on excessive delays and fees that impede infrastructure deployments and disincentivize investments in new infrastructure. This meeting is part of the Commission's efforts to address barriers to wireline deployments and improve telecommunications infrastructure.

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