Jason,
What the state is saying is that as an operator within the State you are
also required to file a report with them in addition to the FCC form 477.
They can use the data they collect but they do not have access to the
official FCC 477 database.
Thank You,
Brian Webster
214 Eggleston Hill Rd.
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 643-4055 Office
(607) 435-3988 Mobile
(208) 692-1898 Fax
Skype: Radiowebst
www.wirelessmapping.com <http://www.wirelessmapping.com>
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Subject: [WISPA] 477 data uses/sharing
Some more insight into allowed uses and sharing for 477 data.
-Jason
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Maine Communications Service Providers:
Section 3 of the ConnectME Authority rule requires that all
communications service providers file copies of the FCC Form 477 with
the Authority.
The ConnectME Authority rule says that the Authority can waive any of
the rule requirements upon a request of any person subject to the rule
or on its own motion.
Below is a waiver request from FairPoint Communications to waive the
Form 477 filing requirement.
Currently, the ConnectME Authority gets copies of the Form 477 data from
providers as required by our statute, but due to changes the FCC made to
allow online electronic filings, what we now get from most providers is
scanned page prints of the online submissions. A somewhat unusable
format.
To alleviate that problem, I am checking into getting secure,
confidential access from the FCC to state specific electronic 477 data,
as the Maine PUC now has. From the FCC website, "Separately, the
Commission is resolving terms of access to Form 477 data by entities -
including state commissions - that are eligible for mapping grants under
the Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA)" As the Authority is the
designated entity eligible for the grants, and has actually been awarded
a grant, I believe direct access by the Authority is much more efficient
and less burdensome on the providers.
The Authority will deliberate the waiver request at its next meeting,
March 16, 2010, 1 PM. Any comments or questions should be sent to me
before that date.
Thanks, Phil
Phillip Lindley
Executive Director
ConnectME Authority
78 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0078
E: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
P: (207) 624-9970
C: (207) 441-0498
W: www.maine.gov/connectme/ <http://www.maine.gov/connectme/>
From: Tulk, RoJean [South Portland, ME.] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 5:50 PM
To: Lindley, Phil
Subject: Form 477 waiver request...
Phil: Pursuant to Chapter 101 §8 of the ConnectME Authority's rules,
FairPoint Communications would like to request a waiver of §3 which
requires communications providers to file their FCC Form 477s with the
Authority. We make this request on behalf of FairPoint's NNE Group and
its Telecom Group (Classic properties).
There are two reasons why FairPoint is making this request. First, it
has been noted that the 477 data has not been particularly helpful in
determining broadband availability in Maine. However, getting the data
from the federal website and prepared in a format appropriate for filing
with the Authority is time-consuming and burdensome. Second, the
ConnectME Authority has currently undertaken a broadband mapping project
that will show broadband availability throughout the state in granular
detail. Therefore, the purpose for collecting the 477 data is no longer
germane.
For these reasons, FairPoint respectfully requests the ConnectME
Authority consider waiving this requirement for the current reporting
period and subsequent reporting periods. Additionally, we would also
request an extension of the March 1 filing deadline to April 1 while the
Authority is considering our waiver request. Please let me know if you
need additional information. Thanks very much... R.
RoJean Tulk - Director of Legislative Relations, Maine
FairPoint Communications | 155 Gannett Drive, South Portland, ME 04106 |
[email protected]
207.642.7351 office | 207.233.9375 cell | 207.642.7411 fax
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