FCC Extends TV White Spaces Waiver

The FCC Office of Engineering and Technology extended through March 31 a waiver of the push notification requirements for TV white spaces devices. The waiver dates to a 2015 order updating Part 15 rules (see 1508060025). Several parties filed petitions for reconsideration on the push notification requirements, OET said Wednesday. “Given the complexity of the issues, ... there was good cause to grant a waiver of the requirements" and the waiver will remain in effect for 180 days or until the Commission takes final action on the petitions for reconsideration, OET said: “Because the petitions for reconsideration remain under active consideration, the reasons supporting the original waiver remain valid and a further time extension is warranted. This action is being taken without prejudice relative to the merits of these petitions.”