The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily...more
The use of wireless spectrum is often determined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which generally implements rules regarding spectrum use through notice and comment rulemaking proceedings. In 2024, however,...more
Key Points - The FCC is seeking public comment on methods to enable access to currently unassigned spectrum in their auction inventory that can be used for wireless radio service. The Commission took this step because...more
2024 is shaping up to be a busy year in Washington for telecom, media and technology (TMT) companies. A number of notable topics will require public comment this year, including net neutrality, digital discrimination, data...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) continues to make changes to communications policy to support the U.S. space industry in the new year. ...more
The Federal Communications Commission has set a February 26, 2024 filing deadline for all providers in the call chain, regardless of STIR/SHAKEN status or whether they have the facilities to implement STIR/SHAKEN, to file...more
Welcome to The On-Ramp, the newsletter published by Venable's Autonomous and Connected Mobility team. The On-Ramp explores legal and policy developments in the world of autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure, emerging...more
Over the past few decades, as demand for wireless spectrum has grown, many presidential administrations have put out various plans for handling spectrum policy. On November 13, 2023, the Biden administration released its...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently took steps to facilitate commercial operations in space by adopting two orders that provide more flexibility to the industry. The FCC adopted a second report and second...more
In this program, we will explore the likely implications of new forms of artificial intelligence for Federal Communications Commission policy and rules. Artificial intelligence—whatever the form or meaning—has become one...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) titled “Advancing Understanding of Non-Federal Spectrum Usage.” The item seeks information about the use of wireless spectrum by entities...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has made a long-awaited revision to its rules for spectrum sharing among non-geostationary (NGSO) fixed-satellite service (FSS) satellite constellations. A Report and Order and...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a draft Policy Statement, "Principles for Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum and Opportunities for New Services." This action builds on the FCC's April 2022 Notice of...more
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has issued a Request for Comment (Request) regarding the development of a new National Spectrum Strategy, one that considers a plan to study federal...more
On September 19, 2022, NTIA convened its fifth annual Spectrum Policy Symposium at which senior government officials from the Department of Commerce, NTIA, FCC, DoD, and other agencies spoke on U.S. spectrum management....more
For centuries, monsters have been vilified in countless books and films. Although the bad reputation that monsters have earned is generally well-deserved – they do, after all, frequently hurt people, destroy things, and...more
The Federal Communications Commission has adopted new rules to expand the use of spectrum in the 17 gigahertz band to transmit data to Earth. This decision allows the spectrum, which previously had been reserved for feeder...more
In a recent Notice of Inquiry, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) signaled that it may free up radio spectrum for offshore broadband networks and connectivity to land-based systems to support next...more
Key Wireless Deadlines- FTC Seeks Comment on Petition for Rulemaking by NetChoice et al: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requests comment on a petition for rulemaking filed by NetChoice, Americans for Prosperity, Hispanic...more
Key Wireless Deadlines- NIST Requests Comment on Staging Cybersecurity Risks for Enterprise Risk Management and Governance Oversight: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks comment on Draft NISTIR...more
In the wake of several high-profile disagreements about use of the nation’s spectrum, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) within the Department...more
A Series on Innovation and Space - This next installment of the Innovations in Space series provides an overview of the current development of Chinese mega-constellations. We specifically examine the status quo,...more
While the California courts were relatively quiet during 2020, the California Supreme Court has a few heavy-hitting employment cases pending for 2021. Here are the cases employers should be watching in the new year and...more
In this webinar, we will discuss what to expect on wireless regulation, spectrum policy, and spectrum auctions under a Biden presidency. We’ll explore the potential impacts of new administration on FCC wireless policy and...more
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...more