FCC Daily Digest

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-3-260807-01. Released: 2026-08-07. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-424085A1.pdf

Report No: SAT-02027. Released: 2026-08-07. SATELLITE LICENSING DIVISION AND SATELLITE PROGRAMS AND POLICY DIVISION INFORMATION - SAT - ACTIONS TAKEN. (DA No. 26-825). SB. Contact: ICFSinfo@fcc.gov. DA-26-825A1.pdf

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-1-260807-01. Released: 2026-08-07. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-424083A1.pdf

Report No: SAT-02026. Released: 2026-08-07. SATELLITE LICENSING DIVISION AND SATELLITE PROGRAMS AND POLICY DIVISION INFORMATION - SAT - ACCEPTED FOR FILING. SB. Contact: ICFSinfo@fcc.gov. DOC-424081A1.pdf

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-260807-01. Released: 2026-08-07. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-424084A1.pdf

Released: 2026-08-07. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 8-6-26. OMD. Contact: Kenneth Hill, 202-418-7521. DOC-424086A1.pdf

Released: 2026-08-06. CLARIFICATION OF FILING DATES AND SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR REVIEW. (DA No. 26-824). (Dkt No 26-120 26-121). WCB. DA-26-824A1.pdf

MEDIA BUREAU GRANTS PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING FILED ON BEHALF OF CONNOISSEUR MEDIA HOLDCO, INC. Media Bureau grants Petition for Declaratory Ruling filed on behalf of Connoisseur Media Holdco, Inc. . (Dkt No 26-109). Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2026-08-07 by Declaratory Ruling. (DA No. 26-826). MB. DA-26-826A1.pdf

IN THE MATTER OF MAXIMIZING EFFICIENCIES IN UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATION . FCC proposes to strengthen management of the Universal Service Fund (USF) by reforming administrative processes, improving its oversight of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), minimizing operating costs, and reconfiguring USAC's Board.. (Dkt No 26-173). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 2026-08-06 by NPRM. (FCC No. 26-52). WCB. FCC-26-52A3.pdf

PROMOTING TELEHEALTH IN RURAL AMERICA. The Commission adopted a Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks comment on several improvements to the Rural Health Care Program. The accompanying Order permits the use of previously approved rural rates for funding year 2027.. (Dkt No 17-310). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2026-08-06 by NPRM. (FCC No. 26-54). WCB. Contact: Kate Dumouchel, Wireline Competition Bureau, at kate.dumouchel@fcc.gov. FCC-26-54A3.pdf

UNLEASHING UNLICENSED SPECTRUM FOR DIRECT-TO-DEVICE. D2D is rapidly advancing, spurring major U.S. investments and spectrum deals. The FCC proposes allowing some unlicensed band devices to connect with authorized satellites, supporting innovation and strengthening U.S. D2D leadership.. (Dkt No 26-169). Action by: By the Commission. Adopted: 2026-08-06 by NPRM. (FCC No. 26-51). OET. FCC-26-51A4.pdf

GOMEZ ON UNLAWFUL VOTE TO ELIMINATE BROADCAST OWNERSHIP CAP. by News Release. News Media Contact: Gomez.Press@fcc.gov. OMR OCAG.

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CHAIRMAN CARR ANNOUNCES NEW LEGAL ADVISOR. by News Release. News Media Contact: MediaRelations@fcc.gov (202) 418-0500. OMR OCHBC. DOC-424080A1.pdf

CHAIRMAN CARR THANKS DEPARTING SPACE BUREAU CHIEF AS FCC'S SPACE INNOVATION AGENDA MOVES AHEAD. Chairman Carr Thanks Departing Space Bureau Chief as FCC's Space Innovation Agenda Moves Ahead.. by News Release. OMR. DOC-424091A1.pdf