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California Poised to Overhaul State Voice Surcharge System Effective January 1, 2023

On September 2, 2022, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) released a Proposed Decision (PD) in its ongoing Surcharge Reform rulemaking (R.21-03-002). The PD, if adopted, will fundamentally overhaul the surcharge...more

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CPUC New Rulemakings for VoIP, Wireless & Broadband Providers

Since the 1970s, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has been setting minimum service quality standards for certain public utility telephone corporations. However, the CPUC recently adopted an Order Instituting...more

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CPUC Announces 2022 Deadlines for Wireline Resiliency Filings

In February 2021, as part of it Rulemaking 18-03-011, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) adopted Decision 21-02-029, Decision Adopting Wireline Provider Resiliency Strategies (Decision). The Decision generally...more

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CPUC to Consider Expansion of Service Quality Standards to Internet-Based Telecommunications Providers

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a Proposed Decision on March 7 that, if adopted, would expand the service quality standards that currently apply to telephone companies that provide standard telephone...more

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California Communications Infrastructure Update: A Look Back at Regulatory Developments in 2021

2021 was a very active year for regulatory developments related to communications infrastructure in California. Several proceedings of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) were intended to: (i) enhance...more

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New Macro Cell Tower Emergency Generator Law in California

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Cities and Counties Must be Ready for Jan. 1 Effective Date - As wildfires and power shutoffs continue to impact large areas of California, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that requires expedited permitting of applications...more

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CPUC Rulemaking Opens Door to Revisit Impacts of Wireless in Public Rights of Way - Local Governments Should Respond by May 3

The California Public Utilities Commission just opened a proceeding that may redefine the rights of wireless providers and wireless infrastructure providers to use utility poles and public rights of way. In addition, the CPUC...more

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California Telecom Providers File Suit to Protect Competitively Sensitive Information

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On May 5, AT&T Mobility along with several other telecommunications providers and trade associations filed a complaint in the Northern District of California against the California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”)...more

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CPUC Proposed Decision Extends Pole Attachment Rights to CMRS Providers

On Friday, October 30, 2015, the Assigned Commissioner to a rulemaking at the California Public Utility Commission (“CPUC”) issued a Proposed Decision to extend the state’s pole, conduit and right of way access rights to...more

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Federal Order Addresses California Restrictions on When Wireless Providers Can Produce Documents Responsive to Subpoenas

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A recent order from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois affirms that California Public Utilities Code § 2891 applies to wireless telecommunications providers. The argument in that case focused on the...more

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Privacy Monday – March 10, 2014

We hope that you remembered to “spring forward” over the weekend — Today’s Privacy Monday is a bit longer than usual – but an important read, particularly if you are a mobile app developer. California Public...more

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California Public Utilities Commission Denies Request to Develop Privacy Standards for Wireless Carriers and Mobile Applications

After a year in which the California Legislature passed a spate of privacy laws, wireless providers and third party mobile application providers do not need to add privacy regulations from the California Public Utilities...more

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Federal and State Agencies Considering Telecom Regulations that Could Dramatically Impact Local Authority - BB&K's Joseph Van...

Federal and state agencies are considering new regulations that could dramatically affect local authority to ensure communications companies –including wireless companies and cable/video franchises – serve the public well and...more

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