Business and Law
Gomez Criticizes FCC Delay in Implementing Multilingual WEA
"We cannot play politics with public safety," Democratic commissioner says
Wireless Emergency Alerts
Business and Law
FCC Sets New WEA Rules, Proposes 5G Spectrum Auction
An originator will be able to send silent alerts without vibration and sound to...
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FCC Adopts Multilingual WEA Templates
These tools will customize alerts for people with limited English proficiency
Business and Law
FCC Commissioners Weigh New Cyber Requirements
Draft rules would require stations to implement cyber risk plans
Business and Law
Nationwide EAS Test Numbers Improve
Problems remain with outdated software and test performance in U.S. territories
Business and Law
“Ashanti Alert” Code Advances at FCC
The proposed code would support alerts for missing and endangered persons
Headlines
Fla. Official Calls on FCC to Stop Use of National WEA
An FCC spokesperson said the law requires FEMA to conduct nationwide tests
Business and Law
FCC Seeks Alternative Delivery Options for Wireless Alerts
It says satellite, drones or other technology platforms might help make the system more...
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FCC Reminds Stations to Check EAS Readiness
Here’s the text of the EAS and WEA tests planned for Oct. 4
Business and Law
FCC Sets Deadline for Comments on WEA Proposals
Aim is to make phone alerts more accessible
Business and Law
FCC Proposes Improvements to Wireless Emergency Alerts
System could someday support languages beyond English and Spanish
Business and Law
Rosenworcel Seeks to Expand WEA Language Accessibility
She asks major carriers if machine learning or other strategies can help
Business and Law
FCC Poised to Address Cybersecurity of EAS Equipment
Broadcasters would be required to report cyber threats
Headlines
Rosenworcel Wants the FCC to Tighten EAS Cybersecurity
Ideas being floated include requiring stations to have cyber risk management plans in place
Headlines
FCC, Local Agencies to Test WEA Alerts in September
Focus of alerts on Sept. 12 and 13 is on local performance
Business and Law
CTIA Points to Advances in Wireless Emergency Alerts System
Says a growing number of smartphones are now WEA 3.0 capable
Business and Law
FCC Adds Resilient Networks Requirement
Wireless carriers must participate in disaster planning and recovery
News and Business
FEMA Notes 10 Years of Wireless Emergency Alerts
Also, a new procedure for opting into tests on Apple devices
Headlines
FCC Seeks Partners for WEA Testing
Wants to hear from alert originators in a variety of environments
Business and Law
FCC Addresses Wireless Emergency Alerts
Push is on to increase reliability, speed and accuracy of alerts
Business and Law
FCC Wants Better Feedback About WEA
Rosenworcel announces a survey of government partners about the Aug. 11 national test
Business and Law
Aug. 11 Is the Next National EAS Test
A dozen PEP stations had technical issues in the 2019 test
Business and Law
Changes Coming in National Alerting
A focus on state plans and better reporting of false alerts
Headlines
FCC Will Explore EAS on the Internet
Commission also officially releases proposed changes to alerting system
Business and Law
FCC Releases Guidance on Using WEA Alerts
Agency offering details on how best to take advantage of this tool in recognition...
Business and Law
Latest Enhancements For Wireless Emergency Alerts Go Live
WEA release 3.10 offers many updates, including support of Spanish-language alerts
Business and Law
Agenda Set for Multilingual Emergency Alert Workshop
Workshop will take place Friday, June 28, at FCC headquarters
Business and Law
Revamped WEA Alerts On Track to Roll Out in May
First change includes maximum character expansion; geotargeting changes expected later in 2019
News and Business
Nationwide EAS Test Results Reveal Strong Participation
First nationwide test of WEA successful, though gaps in reception remain
News and Business
How One EAS Manufacturer Sees the IPAWS Alerting Changes
A Q&A with Digital Alert Systems’ Ed Czarnecki
News and Business
Prepping for Not One But Two National Tests
FEMA and FCC collaborate on back-to-back EAS and WEA tests
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FEMA, FCC Delay EAS Test Due to Hurricane Florence
Actual emergency bumps test of emergency system
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FCC to Take More Action on EAS and WEA
Commission to propose more changes at its July 12 Open Meeting
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Missouri the Next State to Conduct a Solo EAS/WEA Test
The Missouri State Highway Patrol told the FCC the purpose is to ensure public...
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San Diego Alerting Coordinator: “WEA Is the Future of Public Alert and Warning”
Agencies need improved tools to take protective action, says San Diego’s emergency services director
News and Business
One Minnesota County Preps to Conduct Its Own EAS/WEA Test
Overall goal of the June 18 test is to ensure that the WEA and...
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FCC: We Need More Input on WEA Multimedia
The Federal Communication Commission wants fresh comments about how and whether to support multimedia...