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Open Commission Meeting - May 24, 2012

fccdotgovvideo — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:18:17 +0000

	Open Commission Meeting - May 24, 2012 In an Open Meeting in Washington, DC on May 24, 2012, the Commission considered the following items: (1) Deployable Arial Communications Architecture Notice of Inquiry; (2) Medical Body Area Networks (MBANs) Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and; (3) Removing Barriers to Broadband Deployment in the 800 MHz Band Report and Order. For more information, see www.fcc.gov	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 8 0 ratings
	Time: 01:32:17	More in Science & Technology

FCC Attorney Honors Program

fccdotgovvideo — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:17:07 +0000

	FCC Attorney Honors Program The Federal Communications Commission's Attorney Honors Program is a two-year employment and training program designed to introduce law school graduates to the field of communications law and policy. On July 23, 2012, the FCC will be accepting applications for the Fall 2013 class from law students in their final year of study and judicial clerks. Applications must be received by September 21, 2012. www.fcc.gov	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 18 0 ratings
	Time: 05:08	More in Science & Technology

Channel Sharing Workshop

fccdotgovvideo — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:58:23 +0000

	Channel Sharing Workshop The focus of the workshop was on how broadcasters are approaching the financial and strategic opportunities presented by channel sharing. Panelists discussed the practical business and operational challenges and potential solutions that broadcasters who are considering channel sharing are facing. The discussion was followed by audience questions and comments. Held at FCC Headquarters in Washington DC on May 22, 2012. For more information, see www.fcc.gov	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 5 0 ratings
	Time: 01:43:38	More in Science & Technology

Antenna Structure Registration System Changes Demo

fccdotgovvideo — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:41:26 +0000

	Antenna Structure Registration System Changes Demo The demonstration included guidance on changes in the process for applicants to file FCC Form 854, Antenna Structure Registration (Form 854) and on the new process for members of the public to file requests for environmental review stemming from the implementation of the environmental notification process for the registration of antenna structures. Held at FCC Headquarters in Washington DC on May 21, 2012. For more information, see www.fcc.gov	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 5 0 ratings
	Time: 01:14:03	More in Science & Technology

Genachowski Remarks on Unleashing Spectrum for Medical Body Area Networks

fccdotgovvideo — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:44:52 +0000

	Genachowski Remarks on Unleashing Spectrum for Medical Body Area Networks Chairman Genachowski delivered this speech at George Washington University Hospital on May 17, 2012. Chairman Genachowski delivered this speech at George Washington University Hospital on May 17, 2012. Chairman Genachowski was joined by representatives from GE Healthcare and Philips Healthcare to discuss increasing spectrum capacity for Medical Body Area Networks (MBANs). MBANs are wireless patient monitoring systems that use low-cost wearable sensors and allow clinicians to remotely monitor vital signs of patients. For more information, see www.fcc.gov	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 129 0 ratings
	Time: 34:09	More in Science & Technology

Low Power FM and FM Translator Public Forum

fccdotgovvideo — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:43:33 +0000

	Low Power FM and FM Translator Public Forum The focus of the forum was on how pending FM translator applicants from the 2003 Auction 83 window and pending and prospective FM translator modification applicants will be processed, in accordance with changes implemented by the Commission in the LPFM proceeding (MM Docket 99-25). Held at FCC Headquarters in Washington DC on May 16, 2012. For more information, see www.fcc.gov	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 16 0 ratings
	Time: 01:39:29	More in Science & Technology

IGA Webinar with State and Local Governments

fccdotgovvideo — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:29:10 +0000

	IGA Webinar with State and Local Governments This outreach webinar was designed to share vital information about Commission actions and priorities and improve federal/state dialogue and information sharing. The FCC sought a two way dialogue on key events and issues related to telecommunications and to learn and/or partner with state and local governments and their organizations. Held at FCC Headquarters in Washington DC on May 2, 2012. For more information, see www.fcc.gov	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 3 0 ratings
	Time: 02:50:16	More in Science & Technology

Hurricanes and Disasters

fccdotgovvideo — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:48:06 +0000

	Hurricanes and Disasters For more information visit fcc.gov -------- Hurricanes are the biggest natural disasters threatening the Southern USA. The official hurricane season is from June 1 through November 30 with the strongest activity usually occuring in August and September.	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 220 0 ratings
	Time: 03:40	More in Science & Technology

Collocation Workshop

fccdotgovvideo — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:31:51 +0000

	Collocation Workshop The FCC's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, in cooperation with the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA), hosted this workshop focusing on collocations of wireless and broadband antennas on wireless and other communications towers (eg AM Radio towers) and structures (eg water towers). Held at FCC Headquarters in Washington DC on May 1, 2012. For more information, see www.fcc.gov	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 31 0 ratings
	Time: 04:30:12	More in Science & Technology

Open Commission Meeting - April 27, 2012

fccdotgovvideo — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:32:19 +0000

	Open Commission Meeting - April 27, 2012 In an Open Meeting in Washington, DC on April 27, 2012, the Commission considered the following items: (1) Billing for Unauthorized Charges; (2) Standardized and Enhanced Disclosure Requirements for Television Broadcast Licensee Public Interest Obligations; (3) Innovation in the Television Bands; (4) Universal Service Contribution Methodology and A National Broadband Plan for Our Future. For more information, see www.fcc.gov	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 30 0 ratings
	Time: 02:48:44	More in Science & Technology

Technical Advisory Board for First Responder Interoperability Workshop

fccdotgovvideo — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:25:55 +0000

	Technical Advisory Board for First Responder Interoperability Workshop The purpose of this workshop was to collect additional input on topic areas which the Interoperability Board has determined are relevant to the development of minimum technical requirements to ensure a nationwide level of interoperability for the nationwide public safety broadband network. Held at FCC Headquarters in Washington DC on April 23, 2012. For more information, see www.fcc.gov	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 103 0 ratings
	Time: 03:34:52	More in Science & Technology

.Gov Developer Meet-Up

fccdotgovvideo — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:27:58 +0000

	.Gov Developer Meet-Up This event was designed to expose the developer community to most of the .gov /developer resources currently in production, and this event gave .gov producers the opportunity to expose their resources to the open developer community. Held at FCC Headquarters in Washington DC on April 16, 2012. For more information, see www.fcc.gov	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 41 0 ratings
	Time: 03:16:50	More in Science & Technology

Chairman Genachowski Welcomes .gov MeetUp

fccdotgovvideo — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:59:06 +0000

	Chairman Genachowski Welcomes .gov MeetUp	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 30 0 ratings
	Time: 01:57	More in Science & Technology

Emergency Access Advisory Committee Meeting

fccdotgovvideo — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:16:43 +0000

	Emergency Access Advisory Committee Meeting The seven EAAC subcommittees presented reports and considered activities for 2012. The seven subcommittees cover: Text-to-911 Solutions, Interoperability Testing, PSAP Sign Language and other Communications Assistance, Detailed Report Sections from 2011, Gaps in NENA i3 compared to EAAC Recommendations, TTY Transition/Roadmap and Timeline Alignment For Phasing into NG911 PSAPs. Held at FCC Headquarters in Washington DC on March 30, 2012. For more information, see www.fcc.gov	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 33 0 ratings
	Time: 03:09:57	More in Science & Technology

FCC's New Rules on Robocalls

fccdotgovvideo — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:02:34 +0000

	FCC's New Rules on Robocalls For more information visit fcc.gov -------- The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) places limits on unsolicited prerecorded telemarketing calls - known as robocalls - to landline home telephones, and all autodialed or prerecorded calls to wireless numbers, emergency numbers, and patient rooms at health care facilities. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently took steps to further restrict robocalls with new rules that will go into effect after they are approved by the Office of Management and Budget and announced in the Federal Register. This video provides an overview of changes to the FCC's rules, a summary of the rules that will continue to provide consumer protections, and provides a suggestion on how to avoid unwanted telephone calls. --------	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 446 0 ratings
	Time: 03:01	More in Science & Technology

Chairman and Digital Education Leaders on National Adoption of Digital Textbooks

fccdotgovvideo — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:30:41 +0000

	Chairman and Digital Education Leaders on National Adoption of Digital Textbooks Chairman Genachowski met with leaders across the digital education space, including CEOs from broadband companies, publishers and digital device manufacturers, for a working group meeting on transitioning the US K-12 schools to digital textbooks. Remarks by Chairman Genachowski and Secretary Duncan were followed by a presentation from the Leading Education by Advancing Digital (LEAD) Commission on the opportunities and challenges of transitioning the country to digital textbooks. Last month, Chairman Genachowski and US Education Secretary Arne Duncan challenged states and industry to drive national adoption of digital textbooks in the next five years. For more information, see www.fcc.gov	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 77 0 ratings
	Time: 21:38	More in Science & Technology

Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council Meeting

fccdotgovvideo — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:04:48 +0000

	Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council Meeting Each CSRIC III working group presented an update on topics that ranged from emergency warning systems to 9--1--1 location accuracy to cybersecurity best practices. Several Working Groups presented recommendations on which the CSRIC voted. Held at FCC Headquarters in Washington, DC on March 22, 2012. For more information, see www.fcc.gov	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 47 0 ratings
	Time: 02:55:05	More in Science & Technology

Open Commission Meeting - March 21, 2012

fccdotgovvideo — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:27:17 +0000

	Open Commission Meeting - March 21, 2012 In an Open Meeting in Washington, DC on March 21, 2012, the Commission considered the following items: (1) Promoting Interoperability in the 700 MHz Commercial Spectrum and (2) Advanced Wireless Service in the 2 GHz Band. For more information, see www.fcc.gov	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 33 0 ratings
	Time: 01:06:30	More in Science & Technology

Diversity Committee Meeting - March 2012

fccdotgovvideo — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:19:00 +0000

	Diversity Committee Meeting - March 2012 This was the second meeting of the Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age under its current charter. At this meeting there were reports from the three working committees: Channels 5 and 6 feasibility; WiFi Technology; and EEO enforcement. Issues raised by these working groups were discussed by the entire Diversity Committee. The meeting was held at FCC headquarters in Washinton DC on March 14, 2012. For more information, see www.fcc.gov	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 33 0 ratings
	Time: 02:08:35	More in Science & Technology

Spectrum Efficiency & Receivers Workshop (Day 2)

fccdotgovvideo — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:12:38 +0000

	Spectrum Efficiency & Receivers Workshop (Day 2) The FCC Office of Engineering and Technology, in conjunction with the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and the Office of Strategic Planning hosted this workshop at FCC headquarters in Washington, DC on March 13, 2012. This two-day workshop discussed the characteristics of receivers and how their performance can affect the efficient use of spectrum and opportunities for the creation of new services. Key topics included current practices for receiver design, case studies involving interference due to receiver characteristics, and approaches for promoting interference avoidance and efficient use of spectrum, given the current receiver base and potential future deployments. The workshop included perspectives from licensees, equipment manufacturers, component providers, and other interested parties. For more information, see www.fcc.gov	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 60 0 ratings
	Time: 02:48:33	More in Science & Technology

Spectrum Efficiency & Receivers Workshop (Day 1)

fccdotgovvideo — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:16:48 +0000

	Spectrum Efficiency & Receivers Workshop (Day 1) The FCC Office of Engineering and Technology, in conjunction with the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and the Office of Strategic Planning hosted this workshop at FCC headquarters in Washington, DC on March 12, 2012. This two-day workshop discussed the characteristics of receivers and how their performance can affect the efficient use of spectrum and opportunities for the creation of new services. Key topics included current practices for receiver design, case studies involving interference due to receiver characteristics, and approaches for promoting interference avoidance and efficient use of spectrum, given the current receiver base and potential future deployments. The workshop included perspectives from licensees, equipment manufacturers, component providers, and other interested parties. For more information, see www.fcc.gov	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 100 0 ratings
	Time: 05:51:28	More in Science & Technology

Consumer Advisory Committee Meeting - February 2012

fccdotgovvideo — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:46:54 +0000

	Consumer Advisory Committee Meeting - February 2012 At its February 24, 2012 meeting, the Committee considered recommendations from its Universal Service Fund Working Group regarding Lifeline Modernization and the Connect to Compete Fund; a recommendation from its Broadband Working group regarding utilization of www.broadband.gov and tracking of implementation of the National Broadband Plan, and a recommendation from its Consumer Empowerment Working Group regarding the www.fcc.gov website. Other items were also considered. For more information, see www.fcc.gov	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 102 0 ratings
	Time: 04:05:53	More in Science & Technology

Emergency Access Advisory Committee 2/10/2012

fccdotgovvideo — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:51:27 +0000

	Emergency Access Advisory Committee 2/10/2012 The purpose of the EAAC is to determine the most effective and efficient technologies and methods by which to enable access to Next Generation 911 (NG 9-1-1) emergency services by individuals with disabilities. Held at the FCC headquarters in Washington DC on February 10, 2012. For more information, see www.fcc.gov	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 13 0 ratings
	Time: 02:34:48	More in Science & Technology

Chairman Genachowski Remarks on Cybersecurity at the Bipartisan Policy Center

fccdotgovvideo — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:14:19 +0000

	Chairman Genachowski Remarks on Cybersecurity at the Bipartisan Policy Center For more information, see www.fcc.gov	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 164 0 ratings
	Time: 26:20	More in Science & Technology

Open Commission Meeting - February 15, 2012

fccdotgovvideo — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:42:51 +0000

	Open Commission Meeting - February 15, 2012 In an Open Meeting in Washington, DC on February 15, 2012, the Commission considered the following items: Robocalls Report and Order; Streamlining Cellular Service Licensing Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Order; Extending Outage Reporting Obligations to Interconnected VoIP Services Report and Order. For more information, see www.fcc.gov	From: fccdotgovvideo Views: 53 0 ratings
	Time: 01:16:14	More in Science & Technology