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The United States Federal Communications Commission is an independent federal agency established by the Communications Act of 1934. The Commission is charged with regulating interstate and international... more +

FCC Aims to Codify and Streamline Foreign Ownership Rules and Review Process

Latham & Watkins LLP on 5/7/2025

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

FCC Proposes More Frequent Scrutiny of International Section 214 Authorization Holders; Industry Sternly Objects

Womble Bond Dickinson on 10/31/2023

In April, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to require telecommunications carriers to renew, every 10 years, their international section 214...more

FCC Aims to Expand Oversight of Foreign Ownership Interests in International Section 214 Authorization Holders

Latham & Watkins LLP on 5/4/2023

Potential rule changes could expand the scope of the disclosure and reporting obligations for FCC-regulated businesses. On April 25, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released an Order and Notice of...more

The FCC Releases International Section 214 Order and NPRM, Proposing Major Changes to the Regulation of International...

Wiley Rein LLP on 4/28/2023

On April 25, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released an Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on international Section 214 authorizations (the Order and NPRM), which authorize the provision...more

FCC To Propose Sweeping Changes to Regulation of International Telecommunications Service

Wiley Rein LLP on 4/26/2023

On March 30, 2023, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC or Commission) released a draft Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on international section 214 authorizations (the Draft Order and Draft NPRM), which governs...more

FCC Commissioner O’Rielly Statement Hints at Possible Long-Awaited Movement on Team Telecom Review Process Reform

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on 4/20/2018

In 2016, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) initiated a rulemaking proceeding proposing changes to the process of reviewing certain Section 214 and submarine cable landing license applications,...more

Proposed FCC Rules for Team Telecom Review of Applications with Foreign Ownership, Shorten Timeframes, Add Burdens

Womble Bond Dickinson on 6/30/2016

The FCC recently adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) proposing reforms to the Executive Branch “Team Telecom” review process for certain FCC applications and petitions involving foreign ownership. The NPRM seeks...more

FCC Proposes Streamlining Foreign-Ownership Review Process

Perkins Coie on 6/29/2016

For two decades, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has relied on an inter-agency consulting process to evaluate matters before it that potentially raise issues of national security, foreign policy and trade policy. ...more

FCC Proposes Rules to Expedite Initial Stages of the Team Telecom Application Review Process

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on 6/29/2016

The Federal Communications Commission (“Commission” or “FCC”) is looking to jump start the initial steps of the Executive Branch process of reviewing certain applications, including Section 214 and submarine cable-related...more

FCC May Ease the Way for Foreign Investment in Telecommunications Industry

Morgan Lewis on 10/27/2015

The FCC seeks public input on how it can change the rules that limit direct and indirect foreign ownership in media and telecommunications companies to reduce barriers to foreign sources of capital without compromising...more

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