The Competitive Carriers Association and T-Mobile US, Inc., recently discussed with representatives of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau the need to protect confidential information submitted related to the 700 megahertz interim benchmark documentation requirements.

“CCA and T-Mobile discussed the benefits and challenges of submitting electronic maps, including whether carriers currently use shapefiles in other reporting requirements,” according to an ex parte filing yesterday in WT docket 12-69 reporting on a call with the FCC officials.

“T-Mobile emphasized that shapefiles are submitted for Form 477 data for specific information and carriers are permitted to request that information remain confidential. Similar to Form 477, CCA and T-Mobile recommended the Division adopt universal procedures to safeguard confidential or proprietary information that may be included in new shapefile submissions to reduce burdens on filers.”

Courtesy TRDaily