WISPA Webinar Library

An overview of significant federal and state programs providing grants, loans, and subsidies for fixed and mobile broadband, including federal/state universal service funds and US Department of Agriculture programs. Attendees will gain insight into available sources of funds to assist in building a viable business plan for broadband in rural unserved and underserved areas. 

The FCC has recently adopted new rules for CBRS.  What do they mean?  Can you still access a PAL?  What are the implications on CBRS and WISP uses?  What's next?  When will the spectrum be commercially available?  Can I use GAA this year and if so, what will need to be done to start using the Band?  If I have Part 90 equipment, how can I transition it to CBRS equipment?  When will the FCC auction PAL spectrum?  What will the auction rules look like?  What do I need to do to make my network “CBRS ready?”  Get answers to these questions and others during this important Webinar.

• CBRS Update
• What to expect for deployment of CBRS
• What is a SAS and expectations of SAS roles and operation and working with SASs
• Transition from FCC Part 90 to Part 96 operation
• What is a CBSD and the differences in categories and expected deployment
• Current expectations of the roll-out of CBRS for GAA and PAL
• What is CPI (Certified Professional Installer) and what is required for CBSD installation and registration
• Co-existence in CBRS
• What it takes to operate in the CBRS Band
• Discussion of costs and equipment
• Regulatory brief and recap
• Gaining a grant in GAA
• PALs and what to expect

Get the latest on the policies and rules for the Citizens Broadband Radio Service, with an update on where the new licensing rules may be headed.

New open Internet transparency obligations go into effect on June 11, and the new rules require more detailed disclosures to consumers than what has been required since 2015. It is critical that broadband providers understand the rules and how they can comply, and avoid FCC and FTC enforcement action.