On April 29, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes to formalize the Commission’s practices and review processes for reviewing foreign...more
Potential rule changes could expand the scope of the disclosure and reporting obligations for applicants and licensees of submarine cables....more
12/5/2024
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All international Section 214 authorization holders should begin preparing the information required for disclosure as early as possible.
On December 13, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) Office of...more
Applicants with reportable foreign ownership must be prepared to submit responses to standard national security and law enforcement questions before or at the time of filing with the FCC.
On September 30, 2021, the...more
The new rules offer greater regulatory certainty and improve transparency in the Team Telecom review process.
On September 30, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (the FCC) adopted a Report and Order (the Order)...more
BIS designates Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and certain of its affiliates to the Entity List, restricting their ability to receive US products, software, and technology.
On May 16, 2019, the US Commerce Department’s...more
5/24/2019
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Landmark ruling establishes a variety of new obligations, but long-term effects remain unclear.
On November 2, 2016, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released an order adopting new privacy rules that will...more