This collection of links will give you access to useful resources located at other Internet sites. Patton Boggs is not responsible for any content on the web sites listed below.

Government Sites We Visit

Helpful FCC Links

• FCC Main Site
  Contains links to all FCC Bureaus, the Commission’s, electronic filing systems and recently released documents.
  
  
• Comission Registration Systems (CORES)
  Allows you to obtain and search for FCC registration numbers.
  
  
• FCC Universal Licensing System
  Contains licensing, application and ownership information for all wireless spectrum licenses.
  
  
• FCC Electronic Comment Filing System
  Allows you to search for comments filed with the FCC.
  
  
• Electronic Code of Federal Regulations
  Site contains statutes with FCC Rules which are updated as new rules are adopted.

Helpful Legislative Links

• THOMAS
  Site contains federal legislative infomation from the Library of Congress.
  
  
• House Committee on Energy and Commerce
  Contains news and information on pending legislation as well as committee hearing schedules.
  
  
• Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
  Contains news and information on pending legislation as well as committee hearing schedules.

Other Government Links

• Universal Service Administrative Company
  The company that administers the Universal Service Fund and all of the USAC programs including Schools and Libraries, High Cost, Low Income, and Rural Health Care.
  
  
• National Telecommunication and Information Association
  Principal presidential advisor on telecommunications and information policy issues as well as manager of the Federal use of spectrum.
  
  
• USDA Rural Utilities Service
  The Rural Utilities Service program for rural broadband grants and loans, includes reports and grant information.
  
  
• Federal Trade Commission/Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule
  Full list of rules and regulations for compliance with Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.
  
  
• International Telecom Union
  United Nations program which deals with spectrum allocation and standards setting worldwide for communication and information technology companies.

Useful Tools

• Radio-locator
  Website that allows you to find general information on any radio station.

• Tiger Map Censor Bureau
  Program which allows you to create maps based on census data.

• Zonum Solutions
  Google Maps program that allows you to look up longitude and latitude, elevations, distances, and acreage.

• Time and Date
  Program which allows you to calculate FCC deadlines.

Telecommunications Organizations

• E-Rate Service Providers Association
  Organization representing service providers who participate in the E-Rate program. ESPA also serves as a forum for providers to exchange experience and concerns.
  
  

• Silicon Flatirons
  Silicon Flatirons pursues three basic goals: (1) to elevate the debate around technology policy issues; (2) to facilitate networking, the development of "human capital" and the promotion of entrepreneurship in the Colorado technology community; and (3) to inspire student interest in technology law and entrepreneurship.
  

• Wireless Communication Association
  Professional association of the Wireless Broadband industry. The WCA represents both carriers, providers and vendors.
  
  
• Federal Communication Bar Association
  Association of communications attorneys. Website also links to the FCBA newsletter, forums and seminars.
  
  
• CTIA - The Wireless Association
  Association which represents all sectors of the wireless communications industry, including cellular, personal communications services, and enhanced specialized mobile radio.
  
  
• US Telecom - The Broadband Association
  Trade association representing broadband service providers, manufacturers and suppliers providing advanced applications and entertainment.
  
  
• National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
  An association representing the State public service commissioners who regulate utility services, such as electricity, gas, telecommunications, water, and transportation, throughout the country.
  
  
• Rural Cellular Association (RCA)
  Trade Association which represents rural wireless telecommunications carriers.
  
  
• National Telecommunication Cooperative Association
  Association which represents rural telephone cooperatives and commercial companies.
  
  
• Rural Telecommunications Group
  Rural Telecom Group is a trade association made up of wireless carriers who serve less than 100,000 customers and are concerned about expansion of wireless services to underserved areas.
  
  
• IEEE
  Professional association for the advancement of technology.

Trade Press

• RCR Wireless News
  
  
• Radio Ink
  
  
• Radio and Records
  
  
• Friday Morning Quarterback
  
  
• M Street Publications
  
  
• National Association of Broadcasters