47 CFR Part 20 - COMMERCIAL MOBILE SERVICES | Title 47 - Telecommunication | Code of Federal Regulations

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Authority:

47 U.S.C. 154, 160, 201, 251-254, 301, 303, 316, and 332 unless otherwise noted. Section 20.12 is also issued under 47 U.S.C. 1302.

Source:

59 FR 18495, Apr. 19, 1994, unless otherwise noted.

Title 47 published on 2012-10-01

The following are only the Rules published in the Federal Register after the published date of Title 47.

For a complete list of all Rules, Proposed Rules, and Notices view the Rulemaking tab.

2013-04-11; vol. 78 # 70 - Thursday, April 11, 2013

78 FR 21555 - Signal Booster Rules

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Additional Documents

type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	2013-07396
RIN
WT Docket No.	10-4
FCC	13-21

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Final rule.

Effective May 13, 2013, except for amendments to §§ 1.1307(b)(1), 20.3, 20.21(a)(2), 20.21(a)(5), 20.21(e)(2), 20.21(e)(8)(i)(G), 20.21(e)(9)(i)(H), 20.21(f), 20.21(h), 22.9, 24.9, 27.9, 90.203(q), 90.219(b)(1)(i), 90.219(d)(5), and 90.219(e)(5), which contain information collection requirements that are not effective until approved by the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”). The FCC will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date for those sections.

47 CFR Parts 1, 2, 20, 22, 24, 27, and 90

Summary

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) amends its rules concerning signal boosters for consumer and industrial use in effort to enhance wireless coverage for consumers, particularly in rural, underserved, and difficult-to-serve areas by broadening the availability of signal boosters while ensuring that boosters do not adversely affect wireless networks.

This is a list of United States Code sections, Statutes at Large, Public Laws, and Presidential Documents, which provide rulemaking authority for this CFR Part.

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United States Code

USC : Title 47 - TELEGRAPHS, TELEPHONES, AND RADIOTELEGRAPHS

§ 154 - Federal Communications Commission

§ 160 - Competition in provision of telecommunications service

§ 201 - Service and charges

§ 251 - Interconnection

§ 252 - Procedures for negotiation, arbitration, and approval of agreements

§ 253 - Removal of barriers to entry

§ 254 - Universal service

§ 303 - Powers and duties of Commission

§ 332 - Mobile services

Title 47 published on 2012-10-01

The following are ALL rules, proposed rules, and notices (chronologically) published in the Federal Register relating to 47 CFR 20 after this date.

2013-04-11; vol. 78 # 70 - Thursday, April 11, 2013

78 FR 21555 - Signal Booster Rules

GPO FDSys XML | Text

Additional Documents

type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	2013-07396
RIN
WT Docket No.	10-4
FCC	13-21

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Final rule.

Effective May 13, 2013, except for amendments to §§ 1.1307(b)(1), 20.3, 20.21(a)(2), 20.21(a)(5), 20.21(e)(2), 20.21(e)(8)(i)(G), 20.21(e)(9)(i)(H), 20.21(f), 20.21(h), 22.9, 24.9, 27.9, 90.203(q), 90.219(b)(1)(i), 90.219(d)(5), and 90.219(e)(5), which contain information collection requirements that are not effective until approved by the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”). The FCC will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date for those sections.

47 CFR Parts 1, 2, 20, 22, 24, 27, and 90

Summary

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) amends its rules concerning signal boosters for consumer and industrial use in effort to enhance wireless coverage for consumers, particularly in rural, underserved, and difficult-to-serve areas by broadening the availability of signal boosters while ensuring that boosters do not adversely affect wireless networks.

2013-04-01; vol. 78 # 62 - Monday, April 1, 2013

78 FR 19442 - Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Seeks To Refresh the Record Regarding Options for Addressing Non-Emergency Calls to 911 From Non-Service Initialized Handsets

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Additional Documents

type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	2013-06814
RIN
EB Docket No.	08-51
DA	13-430

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Request for Comments.

Comments are due on or before May 16, 2013 and reply comments are due on or before May 31, 2013.

47 CFR Part 20

Summary

In this document, the Federal Communication Commission's (Commission) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) seeks to refresh the record regarding the nature and extent of fraudulent 911 calls made from Non-Service Initialized (NSI) devices; concerns with blocking NSI devices used to make fraudulent 911 calls, and suggestions for making this a more viable option for carriers; and other possible solutions to the problem of fraudulent 911 calls from NSI devices.

2013-01-14; vol. 78 # 9 - Monday, January 14, 2013

78 FR 2653 - Comment Deadline Extended for Updated Information and Comment on Review of Hearing Aid Compatibility Regulations

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Additional Documents

type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	2013-00552
RIN
WT Docket No.	10-254
DA	13-6

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

Comments are due on or before January 22, 2013.

47 CFR Part 20

Summary

In this document, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) extends the time within which to file comments on the Public Notice seeking updated information and comment on review of hearing aid compatibility regulations.

2013-01-09; vol. 78 # 6 - Wednesday, January 9, 2013

78 FR 1799 - Next Generation 911; Text-to-911; Next Generation 911 Applications

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Additional Documents

type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	2013-00159
RIN
PS Docket No.	11-153
PS Docket No.	10-255
FCC	12-149

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Proposed rule.

Comment Date for Section III.A: January 29, 2013. Reply Comment Date for Section III.A: February 8, 2013. Comment Date for Other Sections: March 11, 2013. Reply Comment Date for Other Sections: April 9, 2013.

47 CFR Part 20

Summary

The Federal Communications Commission proposes to amend its rules by requiring all wireless carriers and providers of “interconnected” text messaging applications to support the ability of consumers to send text messages to 911 in all areas throughout the nation where 911 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) are also prepared to receive the texts. In addition, to inform consumers and prevent confusion, the Commission proposes to require all wireless carriers and interconnected text messaging providers to send automated “bounce back” error messages to consumers attempting to text 911 when the service is not available.

2012-12-05; vol. 77 # 234 - Wednesday, December 5, 2012

77 FR 72294 - Comment Deadline Extended for Public Notice Seeking Updated Information and Comment on Review of Hearing Aid Compatibility Regulations

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Additional Documents

type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	2012-29357
RIN
WT Docket No.	10-254
DA	12-1898

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

Comments are due on or before January 7, 2013.

47 CFR Part 20

Summary

In this document, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) extends the time within which to file comments on the Public Notice seeking updated information and comment on review of hearing aid compatibility regulations.

2012-11-26; vol. 77 # 227 - Monday, November 26, 2012

77 FR 70407 - Updated Information and Comment Sought on Review of Hearing Aid Compatibility Regulations

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Additional Documents

type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	2012-28494
RIN
WT Docket No.	10-254: DA 12-1745

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Proposed rule.

Comments due on or before December 26, 2012.

47 CFR Part 20

Summary

In this document, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) seeks updated comment on the operation and effectiveness of the Commission's rules relating to hearing aid compatibility of wireless handsets. The Bureau seeks updated comment on whether, in light of technological and market developments, the Commission's deployment benchmarks continue to ensure that hearing aid-compatible handsets are available to all consumers. Additionally, the Bureau asks for current information on whether the rules have succeeded in making hearing aid-compatible phones available to consumers with a full range of different feature sets, and whether the rules appropriately account for the challenges facing smaller service providers.

2012-10-09; vol. 77 # 195 - Tuesday, October 9, 2012

77 FR 61330 - Policies Regarding Mobile Spectrum Holdings

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Additional Documents

type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	2012-24790
RIN
WT Docket No.	12-269
FCC	12-119

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Proposed rule.

Interested parties may file comments on or before November 23, 2012, and reply comments on or before December 24, 2012.

47 CFR Part 20

Summary

In this document, the Commission seeks comment on whether to retain or modify the current case-by-case analysis used to evaluate mobile spectrum holdings in the context of transactions and auctions, as well as whether to adopt bright-line limits advocated by some providers and public interest groups. In addition, the Commission seeks comment on updating the spectrum bands that should be included in any evaluation of mobile spectrum holdings and whether to make distinctions between different bands. Further, the Commission seeks comment on the appropriate product and geographic markets and other implementation issues such as attribution rules, remedies, and possible transition issues.

47 CFR Part 20 - COMMERCIAL MOBILE SERVICES

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