The FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) announced the deadlines for feedback on the FCC’s proposed rules to prevent 9-1-1 fee diversion.

In its annual report to Congress, the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) highlighted efforts it and FirstNet contractor AT&T took to serve first responders during an unprecedented year, as well as the rising number of connections to the network and the success of the buildout.

U.K. telecommunications regulator Ofcom published an update to the new electromagnetic fields (EMF) license condition that it is proposing to apply to spectrum users, as well as new guidance on how licensees can ensure they comply with it.

Legislation that would improve communication between mobile carriers experiencing network outages and 9-1-1 centers was reintroduced in both chambers of Congress.

The Department of Defense (DoD) selected Kumu Networks to lead its Dynamic Spectrum Sharing 5G Network Enhancements Prototype program.

FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel shared a draft order with the rest of the commission that would make mid-band spectrum available for 5G. If adopted at the commission’s March 17 open meeting, the order would make 100 megahertz of mid-band spectrum in the 3.45 – 3.55 GHz band available for auction and 5G deployment across the contiguous United States.

FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and Interim Chairman of the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) Adolfo Cuevas met virtually. As part of their introductory virtual meeting, both regulatory chairs highlighted their shared commitment to advancing connectivity and the continued development of the telecommunications sector in the United States and Mexico.

The FCC released a list of TV stations that LMR applicants in the T-band must protect when filing applications.

The FCC is seeking nominations for the Ending 9-1-1 Fee Diversion Now Strike Force. Nominations are due March 12.

An Illinois judge set a hearing on discovery of Hytera Communications’ assets and income for March 5.