Publications

On May 28, 2020, NTIA, on behalf of the Executive Branch, published a Notice seeking comments in accordance with the Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020 to inform the development of an Implementation Plan for the National Strategy to Secure 5G.   Through this Notice, NTIA is extending the comment deadline by seven days from June 18, 2020, to June 25, 2020. Comments must be received on or before June 25, 2020.

Section 8 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Network Act of 2019 (Act)  directs NTIA, in cooperation with other designated federal agencies, to establish a program to share supply chain security risk information with trusted providers of advanced communications service and suppliers of communications equipment or services.  Through this Notice and in accordance with the Act, NTIA is requesting comment on ways to facilitate the sharing of security risk information with such trusted providers.  These comments will inform the program that NTIA establishes under the Act.

The Executive Branch applauds the Commission’s decision to protect the information and communications technology (ICT) supply chain by prohibiting the use of Universal Service Funds (USF) to acquire equipment or services produced or provided by a covered company posing a national security threat to the integrity of U.S.

NTIA requested comments on proposals and positions for the 2020 World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly.  Comments were due 06/08/2020.

Pursuant to section 405(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and section 1.106 of the Commission’s rules, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), on behalf of the executive branch, particularly the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Transportation (DoT), respectfully petitions the Commission to reconsider or, in the alternative, to clarify its Order and Authorization in the above-captioned proceedings. NTIA also requests that the Commission rescind its approval of the mobile satellite service (MSS) license modification applicat

In accordance with the Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), on behalf of the Executive Branch, is requesting comments to inform the development of an Implementation Plan for the National Strategy to Secure 5G. Written comments identified by Docket No. 200521-0144 may be submitted by email to [email protected]. Comments must be received on or before June 18, 2020.

NTIA is seeking comments and recommendations on priorities that advance international communications and information policies at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Additionally, NTIA seeks input from stakeholders and interested parties on its proposals and positions on matters that will be addressed at the 2020 World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA– 2020) of the ITU.