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FCC Rulemaking Targets the Non-IP Caller ID Authentication Gap

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In a move designed to close a gap in its robocall mitigation efforts, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) at its April 29 Open Meeting that seeks comment on...more

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Wireless Roundup (May 2025)

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FCC Solicits Feedback on Sweeping Changes to Submarine Cable Landing License Rules and Procedures: In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeks comment on comprehensive...more

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FCC Seeks Comment on ATSC 3.0/Next Gen TV Transition

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On April 7, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Public Notice seeking comment on the Petition for Rulemaking (the Petition) filed by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) asking...more

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Wireless Roundup (April 2025)

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WCB Invites Comment on Privacy Issues Related to Text-to-988 Georouting: In this Public Notice (PN) the Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) within the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) seeks additional,...more

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Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — FCC Seeks Comment on Petitions Focused on Quiet Hour and Utility...

Amid a surge in Telephone Consumer and Protection Act (TCPA) lawsuits, two groups filed Petitions for Declaratory Ruling before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this month, seeking clarity on several current TCPA...more

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ALERT: Delete, Delete, Delete—FCC Calls for Comment on Which Rules Should be Eliminated

On March 12th, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) issued a Public Notice (“Notice”) seeking comment on which FCC rules should be repealed or modified to alleviate “unnecessary regulatory burdens” and enhance...more

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Your Chance To “Delete” FCC Rules

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As long anticipated, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr has launched a new proceeding to eliminate policies and rules that may no longer be necessary or that impose undue regulatory burdens. The...more

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Wireless Roundup (March 2025)

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FCC Solicits Comment on Amending Accessibility Rules for IVCS: In this Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) requests further comment on whether to amend its...more

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FCC Beefs Up Robocall Guardrails for VoIP Number Access

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The FCC adopted new rules and proposed additional rules to modernize and strengthen its requirements for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) providers to obtain direct access to telephone numbers in order to reduce access to...more

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FCC Proposes To Reinstate Net Neutrality

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The Federal Communications Commission recently adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to reestablish its authority over broadband internet access service (BIAS) by reinstating its net neutrality rules. The NPRM...more

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FCC Rejects Request for More Time to Comment on the International Section 214 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking – Comments Remain Due...

In a recent blog post and in our August 14, 2023, Advisory regarding upcoming FCC filings, we noted that the August 31st deadline for comments on the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), adopted in IB Docket No. 23-119...more

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FCC Releases Proposed Rule for Codifying Updates to the TCPA

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As we recently previewed, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published its Proposed Rule that would codify its updated guidance on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The TCPA regulates calls and text...more

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FCC Proposes Rules for Ongoing Review of International Section 214 Authorizations

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to exercise more regulatory oversight over entities that have the authority to provide communications between the United States and foreign countries....more

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FCC Considering Major Changes to Section 214 Application and Authorization Rules

On April 25, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission “(FCC” or Commission”) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) that foreshadows a potentially radical revision to the regulatory framework governing the...more

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FCC Strengthens Foreign Ownership Disclosure Requirements for Providers Holding International Section 214 Authorizations - 5%...

Taking another step to further regulate foreign participation in the U.S. telecommunications marketplace, on Thursday, April 20, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC" or "Commission") adopted an Order and Notice...more

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FCC Proposes Mandatory Blocking and Other New Robocall Mitigation Requirements and Penalties

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking comment on new proposed robocall mitigation and enforcement rules that would include...more

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FCC Signals It May Be Prepared to Greatly Expand Its Proposed Ban on Huawei and ZTE Equipment

As previously reported, the FCC’s ban of Huawei and ZTE equipment and services from projects subsidized by the FCC’s Universal Service Fund (USF) became effective on January 3, 2020, following the publication of its December...more

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Commerce Department Proposes Rule to Review Broad Range of ICTS Transactions

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On November 26, the US Department of Commerce issued a long-awaited proposed rule (Proposed Rule) implementing new restrictions designed to protect the US information and communications technology and services (ICTS) supply...more

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Government Contracts Regulatory and Legislative Update - May/June 2019

Our monthly edition of the “Government Contracts Regulatory and Legislative Update” offers a summary and insight into the relevant industry developments that occurred during the previous month. Regulations - DoD Issues...more

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FCC’s OTARD Rule Proposal: Comment Period Open - Partner Gerry Lederer Discusses New Developments in PublicCEO

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed an expansion of its rules for Over-the-Air Reception Devices in what it says is an effort to spur the deployment of 5G infrastructure. The FCC’s recommended changes have...more

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FCC Seeks Comment on New 911 Requirements for Multi-Line Telephone Systems

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on proposed direct dial and notification rules governing calls to 911 made from multi-line telephone...more

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Medicare Proposes (and Rejects) New Telehealth Services for 2019

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The telemedicine industry was pleased to learn CMS recently proposed adding new services to its list of Medicare-covered telehealth services. But what may be more interesting are the services CMS declined to add, and why....more

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