On November 5, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (“Commission” or “FCC”) released a Public Notice announcing the opening of the Connected Care Pilot Program (“Connected Care Program”) 30-day application filing window, which opened on Friday, November 6 at 12:00 pm
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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Podcast: Sizing up the FCC in 2021
By Kelley Drye
The upcoming election will bring changes to the FCC, regardless of which party wins the White House. In this episode of Kelley Drye’s Full Spectrum, the Communications group is joined by Dana Wood, co-chair of Kelley Drye’s Government Relations…
Join Kelley Drye at the 15th Annual Privacy & Data Security Symposium
By Kelley Drye
Many stewards of the Internet’s most popular websites, online services, and platforms have historically funded their products and services by harnessing the value of consumer data, with varying degrees of transparency about what data they collect, how they use it,…
FCC Plans to Finalize Internet Reform, 5G Fund, and TV White Spaces at October Open Meeting
By Kelley Drye
The FCC announced the agenda for its last Open Meeting before the upcoming 2020 general election, scheduled for October 27, 2020. The FCC first plans to respond to the remand from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit…
FCC Sets New Rates for IP CTS Compensation and Proposes New Minimum Service Standards
By Kelley Drye
At its September 30 Open Meeting, the FCC took new steps to address costs and service quality related to its IP Captioned Telephone Services (IP CTS) program in a Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed…
Podcast: FCC Enforcement Update, Breaking Barriers
By Kelley Drye
This edition of Full Spectrum’s recurring series on FCC enforcement features a “decision of the month” illustrating key FCC enforcement trends. For September, they cover the proposed fine against BarrierFree, where the FCC took a hard look at broadband reporting…
FCC Provides Guidance on $100 Million Connected Care Pilot Program; Application Deadline Remains TBD
By Denise Smith
The Federal Communications Commission (“Commission” or “FCC”) has long been interested in the use of broadband-enabled telehealth services to make healthcare more accessible, particularly for veterans and low-income patients. On September 3, 2020 the Commission released a Public Notice (“Public…
COVID-19: What Communications Service Providers Need to Know – October 5, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact how Americans connect at work and home, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has been active to keep communications services available through various waivers, extensions, and other regulatory relief. Kelley Drye’s Communications Practice Group is…
Spectrum Sharing and Caller ID Authentication Top Jam-Packed FCC September Meeting Agenda
By Kelley Drye
The FCC announced a jam-packed agenda for its penultimate meeting before the 2020 general election, with a focus on long-awaited spectrum sharing and caller ID authentication actions. At its meeting scheduled for September 30, 2020, the FCC plans to clear…
COVID-19: What Communications Service Providers Need to Know – September 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact how Americans connect at work and home, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has been active to keep communications services available through various waivers, extensions, and other regulatory relief. Kelley Drye’s Communications Practice Group is…