On April 27, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission’s February 2022 Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling adopting rules proscribing or conditioning certain practices by common carriers and multichannel video programming distributors (“MVPDs”) as they serve multiple tenant environments (“MTEs”) takes
CommLaw Monitor
News and Analysis from Kelley Drye’s Communications Practice Group
CommLaw Monitor, published by Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, focuses on regulatory developments and legal issues related to communications law. The blog covers topics such as Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulatory fees, licensing and authorization under Section 214 of the Communications Act, universal service fund programs, spectrum management, and broadband deployment initiatives. It provides updates on FCC rulemakings, notices of proposed rulemaking, and administrative procedures affecting telecommunications providers, broadcasters, satellite operators, and other regulated entities. The blog also addresses compliance deadlines, policy changes, and enforcement matters relevant to communications industry stakeholders.
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FCC Open Meeting Recap Podcast: April 21, 2022
Full Spectrum’s FCC Open Meeting Recap podcasts feature instant reaction and analysis following the FCC’s monthly Open Meetings, with an emphasis on the agenda items directly impacting our clients. This month, Partner Chip Yorkgitis will discuss key actions and topics…
FCC Open Meeting Recap Podcast: March 16, 2022
Full Spectrum returns with our newest series, FCC Open Meeting Recaps. These episodes will feature instant reaction and analysis following the FCC’s monthly Open Meetings, with an emphasis on the agenda items directly impacting our clients. This month, partners Tom…
FCC’s January Meeting Agenda Includes Proposed Disclosures for All Broadband Providers
By Kelley Drye
The FCC released its agenda for the next Commission Open Meeting, scheduled for January 27, 2022. The agency will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) that would require all broadband Internet access service providers (“ISPs”) to disclose information about…
Rosenworcel Moves to Update Data Breach Reporting Requirements Under CPNI Rules
By Kelley Drye
Yesterday, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel circulated a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) with her colleagues on the Commission to update the agency’s rules for notifying customers and federal law enforcement of breaches involving customer proprietary network information (“CPNI”). According to…
FCC’s December Meeting Agenda Includes Emergency Alerts, Satellite Broadband and E-Rate Items
By Kelley Drye
The FCC released a streamlined agenda for its next Commission Open Meeting, scheduled for December 14, 2021. The agency will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) and Notice of Inquiry regarding how to improve the clarity and accessibility of…
New $14.2B Broadband Affordability Program Open to All Broadband Providers
By Kelley Drye
On Thursday, November 18, 2021, just days after President Biden signed the bi-partisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (aka “Infrastructure Act”) into law, the Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) released a Public Notice setting forth a 60-day rulemaking…
Early December Deadline for Comments on FCC’s Resilient Networks NPRM
By Kelley Drye
Recent natural disasters like Hurricane Ida have highlighted the importance to the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) of stable communications networks. Such disasters can cause disruptions and delays to the transmission of 911 calls, first responder communications, Emergency Alert…
FCC’s November Meeting Agenda Focuses on Enabling Text-to-988 for Suicide Prevention and Spectrum Access to Close the Digital Divide
By Kelley Drye
The FCC released a light agenda for its next Commission Open Meeting, scheduled for November 18, 2021. The agency will consider a Second Report and Order to require covered text providers to support text messaging to 988 by routing those…
Join Kelley Drye at the 16th Annual FCBA/ABA Privacy and Data Security Symposium
By Kelley Drye
On Tuesday, November 16 at 2:00 PM, the FCBA Privacy and Data Security Committee and the American Bar Association’s Forum on Communications Law will hold the 16th Annual Privacy & Data Security Symposium: “The Evolving Privacy Landscape in the Absence…