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Telecommunications Policy
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Michael Geist Blog
The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 267: Peter Nowak on Rogers, the Shaw Merger Aftermath, and the Limits of Canadian Telecom Policy
The recent announcement that Rogers is offering buyouts to half of its workforce is just the tip of the iceberg in a series of developments involving one of Canada’s dominant…
Truth on the Market
Rules Down, Rockets Up: The Year Telecom Policy Hit Reset
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) have had a busy year on numerous fronts, but perhaps none more important than their work on broadband…
Rural Spectrum Scanner
FCC Releases NOI Seeking Comment on State of Broadband Availability
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted a Notice of Inquiry seeking comment on the state of broadband availability, as part of its annual report required by Section 706 of…
Beyond Telecom Law Blog
Playing Defense Under the New BEAD
By Casey Lide
Under the BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice issued by NTIA on June 6 (“Policy Notice”),[1] state and territory broadband offices must rescind all preliminary and provisional BEAD awards made under the…
Rural Spectrum Scanner
Trump Selects Carr as Next FCC Chair
The President-Elect, Donald Trump, has selected Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Brendan Carr to serve as the next FCC Chair, beginning January 20, 2025. The Senate confirmed Carr for another…
FCC Law Blog
ALERT: Team Telecom Streamlining Procedures Take Effect
By Brian Weimer, Drew Svor, Ethan Lamb
In October 2020 and 2021, the FCC adopted a pair of Orders to streamline the processing of applications involving “reportable” foreign ownership that are referred to the Committee for the…
Rural Spectrum Scanner
FCC Updates Eligible Locations List for Enhanced A-CAM Mechanism
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has announced an update to the Interim Eligible Locations list for use in the Enhanced Alternative Connect America Model (Enhanced A-CAM) mechanism. The update identifies…
Rural Spectrum Scanner
CGB Seeks Comment on Tentative Findings for CVAA Biennial Report
The FCC’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) is seeking comment on its tentative findings on the accessibility and usability of telecommunications and advanced communications services (ACS) and equipment in…
Beyond Telecom Law Blog
The End of Chevron Deference for Agency Decisions: Potential Implications for Telecommunications Policy
The Supreme Court in a 6-3 vote overturned the landmark decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council, sharply limiting the authority of federal administrative agencies, including the FCC.[1] After…
Media Law Prof Blog
Chairwoman Rosenworcel Announces Leadership of the World Radiocommunication Conference Advisory Committee
From the FCC:WASHINGTON, May 17, 2024—Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel today announced her appointments of Jayne Stancavage and Kimberly Baum as Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission’s World…