ACMA warns about getting CISs right - The ACMA has formally warned Activ8me and Sure Telecom about failing to make available critical information summaries (CISs) in breach of the Telecommunications Consumer...more
Single compliance mark commences - The single regulatory compliance mark (RCM) scheme began on 1 March 2013. This begins a 3 year transitional period with compulsory A-tick and C-tick marks being phased out by 1 March...more
An earlier post had discussed the issuance earlier this Spring of Industry Canada's new licensing framework for the Mobile Broadband Services (MBS) 700 MHz Band. As that post explained, the objective of the framework is to...more
Industry Canada has issued its licensing framework for the Mobile Broadband Services (MBS) 700 MHz Band. The release of the framework follows the consultation process undertaken by the Department in April of 2012. The ...more
In This Issue: Introduction of Critical Information Summaries; ACMA consultation paper on reallocation of 2300-2303MHx band for spectrum licensing; Proposed changes to labelling requirements for spectrum licences;...more
On March 7, 2013, Industry Minister Christian Paradis made a number of significant announcements impacting the wireless industry in Canada “to increase competition in the wireless sector, providing Canadians with more choices...more
On Feb. 20, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) and initiated a proceeding to release 195 megahertz of additional spectrum for potential use by unlicensed devices...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced a significant overhaul of its experimental licensing rules designed to make it easier for higher education institutions, manufacturers and health care facilities...more
Communications Law: The Relentless Pursuit of Broadband Competition - As the Obama administration enters its second term, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) is one of many federal agencies likely...more
The 112th Congress saw a lot of activity focused on new and changing technologies, but few legislative breakthroughs. Early in the year, there was significant activity around intellectual property and online piracy issues,...more
The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) released the text of its plan to establish what has been billed as the world’s first incentive auction process to repurpose broadcast television spectrum for...more
In This Issue: Senate Vote on FCC Commissioners; FCC Approves TV Channel Sharing as a Precursor to Incentive Auctions; FCC to Hold Channel Sharing Workshop; Walden and Eshoo Announce Creation of Bipartisan Federal...more
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