In this issue:
*The Month in Brief
*Provider Changes and Customer Retention Efforts in FCC Spotlight
*Wireless Developments
*700 MHz Auction Debate Continues
*FCC Adopts Technical Requirements for Cell Phone Alerts
*FCC Seeks Comment on Fraudulent Wireless 911 Calls
*FCC Makes Procedural Changes to Recent HAC Order
*CTIA Adopts Location-Based Privacy Best Practices
*FCC Extends LMDS Build-out Deadline
*Court Rejects Challenge to Anti-Collusion Rule
*FCC Increases Globalstar’s ATC Spectrum
* Chairman Martin and FCC Active in Net Neutrality and Open Access Matters
*States Tackle VoIP Regulation, Universal Service, and Other Regulatory Reform
*Recent Universal Service Developments Include a Novel ETC Designation Limited to Lifeline Service and Two Important NALs
*FCC Majority Favors Interim Cap on CETC High-Cost Support
*FCC Announces Stricter Forfeiture Calculation Methodology for USF Violations
*TracFone Granted Limited ETC Status for Lifeline Service Support
*FCC Reaffirms USF Contribution Methodology for Intrastate and International Services
*Tennessee and Louisiana Move Closer to State-Level Video Franchising While Maine Reaffirms Local Control
*Tennessee Finally Brings Parties Together on Video Franchising
*Louisiana Senate Advances Video Franchising Reform Bill
*Maine Adopts Model Cable Franchise Agreements
*Vermont Telephone Company Requests Declaratory Ruling as to Interconnection Rights of VOIP Providers Under Sections 251 and 252
*April 2008 Is DTV Enforcement Month
*FCC Releases Flood of DTV-Related Enforcement Orders
*Recon Order Revises DTV Consumer Education Rules and Establishes May 2008 Deadline
*New Local HD Rules for Direct Broadcast Satellite System Operators
*Happenings on the Hill
*FCC Provides More Advance Notice of Open Meeting Agenda Items
*Upcoming Deadlines for Your Calendar
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