Recent actions by the Federal Communications Commission indicate its support for the country’s space-based economy and national security interests.
The FCC has adopted rules that allow satellite operators and terrestrial...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has created a baseline for wireless consumer IoT products to protect against cybersecurity threats.
The voluntary program uses criteria established by the National Institute of...more
In the wake of an AI-generated robocall that featured a deepfake of President Biden’s voice, the Federal Communications Commission unanimously adopted a Declaratory Ruling confirming that calls that use cloned voices or other...more
2/19/2024
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Auto-Dialed Calls ,
Cease and Desist Orders ,
Communications Act of 1934 ,
Declaratory Rulings ,
Deep Fake ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Do Not Disturb ,
FCC ,
Joe Biden ,
Notice of Inquiry ,
Public Notice ,
Robocalling ,
TCPA ,
Text Messages
At its December meeting, the Federal Communications Commission approved a Report and Order modifying its data protection rules.
The order expands the scope of protected data to include personally identifiable information....more
12/29/2023
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Breach Notification Rule ,
Congressional Review Act ,
Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
FBI ,
FCC ,
Good Faith ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Notifications ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Secret Service ,
Telecommunications
New rules build on text message delivery restrictions put in place earlier this year and are informed by the Federal Communications Commission’s ongoing work against illegal robocalls.
The Federal Communications Commission...more
12/22/2023
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Consent ,
Do Not Call List ,
FCC ,
Lead Generators ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Robocalling ,
Tax Loopholes ,
Text Messages ,
Waivers ,
Wireless Industry
If adopted, the FCC will have expanded authority to regulate Broadband Internet Access.
The FCC is not proposing to regulate rates, but it would have authority to review changes in ownership, as well as jurisdiction to rule...more
10/24/2023
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Broadband Internet Access Services (BIAS) ,
Enforcement ,
FCC ,
Investigations ,
Net Neutrality ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Open Internet Rules ,
Popular ,
Telecommunications ,
Transparency
The FCC and House of Representatives have begun discussions on the safety and security of IoT modules from China.
The FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to create an Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity labeling...more
8/28/2023
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Biden Administration ,
China ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
FCC ,
Internet of Things ,
Labeling ,
National Security ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Security Standards ,
Telecommunications ,
Third-Party
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are partnering in “Operation Stop Scam Calls,” a multijurisdictional effort to stop illegal telemarketing calls....more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are partnering in “Operation Stop Scam Calls,” a multijurisdictional effort to stop illegal telemarketing calls.
Recent actions by the FCC...more
8/4/2023
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Auto-Dialed Calls ,
Civil Monetary Penalty ,
Enforcement ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FCC ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Robocalling ,
TCPA ,
Telecommunications ,
Telemarketing ,
Text Messages ,
TRACED Act
International Section 214 authorizations are issued to telecommunications providers that seek to offer international services originating or terminating in the United States.
The FCC released an order requiring all...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposes redefining “breach” to include inadvertent disclosures of customer proprietary network information.
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) also proposes to update the...more
Proposed rules would provide licensed spectrum access to unmanned aircraft systems.
Licensed spectrum use would allow for riskier unmanned flights....more
The rules require internet service providers (ISPs) to prominently display labels disclosing information about broadband prices, rates, data allowances and broadband speeds.
The Order also includes a Further Notice of...more
The FCC seeks further comment on the revocation of existing equipment authorizations issued to manufacturers on FCC Covered List.
Elimination of expedited approval procedures reduces possible evasion of FCC’s rules....more
The FCC proposes requiring mobile wireless providers to block text messages that appear to come from invalid, unallocated or unused numbers, and numbers on a “Do-Not-Originate” list.
It also seeks comment on Over the Top...more
10/6/2022
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CAN-SPAM Act ,
Do Not Call List ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FCC ,
Federal Register ,
Fraud ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) ,
Scams ,
Spam ,
TCPA ,
Text Messages ,
Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 (TICIDA) ,
Wireless Industry
Data collection requirements will apply to a significant portion of the broadband services industry.
Considering the detailed information to be submitted, broadband service providers should start preparations for filing...more
Commission rules out certain revenue sharing agreements, requires disclosure of exclusive marketing arrangements and restricts sale-and-leaseback arrangements.
On February 15, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission...more
Relaxed rules will permit direct-to-consumer and importation rules for pre-authorization RF devices.
Additional requirement adopted for consumer protection. ...more
As part of its continuing efforts to protect US communications networks from communications equipment and services that pose a national security risk, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on June 17, 2021, released a...more
Bringing to a close the process initiated with the adoption of the Secure and Trusted Communications Act of 2019, the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau released its list of communications equipment and services...more
FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which would relax the rules on conditional sales and imports of RF devices prior to authorization.
Comments are due February 11 and Reply Comments are due February 26....more
The FCC will immediately permit access to the 5.850-5.895 GHz band for indoor unlicensed services.
The FCC will require ITS licensees to cease operating in this lower 45 MHz band within one year of the Report and Order’s...more
On Monday, August 17, 2020, the Department of Justice, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Communications Commission released a joint advisory on the acquisition and use...more
TAKEAWAYS - Establishes deadlines for Committee to respond to FCC referrals - Invites Committee review of existing license holders - Resolution of long pending FCC proposed rulemaking expected - On April 4, 2020, the White...more
Twelve large telecom companies and the attorneys general of 50 states and the District of Columbia announced yesterday an agreement on eight voluntary principles that the companies will adopt to combat illegal and unwanted...more