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FCC Extends E-Rate to Off-Premises Wi-Fi Hotspots

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On July 29, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") issued a Report and Order ("Order") extending E-Rate support to off-premises Wi-Fi hotspots for use by students, school staff, and library patrons. Hotspots had...more

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Three Things Lead Generators Need to Know About the FCC Single Seller Ruling

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As previously blogged about, here, the Federal Communications Commission recently published the final, single-seller lead generator consent rule (the “Rule”). The Rule amends the definition of “prior express written...more

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FCC Releases Proposed Changes to Rules for Low Power Television Stations

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On June 10, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on revisions to Commission rules related to the Low Power Television (LPTV) Service,...more

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Broadcasters Need To Pay Heed to FCC's EEO Requirements

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The Federal Communications Commission recently reinstated commercial and noncommercial television and radio broadcasters' obligation to annually report workforce composition data, including the gender, race, and ethnicity of...more

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Broadcast Station Filings Due April 10, 2024 – Online Public File Reminder

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By April 10, 2024, all radio and television broadcast stations, both commercial and noncommercial, must: (1) prepare a list of important issues facing their communities of license and the programs aired during January,...more

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Annual EEO Public File Report Deadline for Stations in Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas - March...

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April 1 is the deadline for broadcast stations licensed to communities in Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas to place their Annual EEO Public File Report in their Public Inspection File and post...more

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Navigating the New Cybersecurity Terrain: Implications of the FCC’s Latest Rule on Security Breach Notifications

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Introduction: On February 12, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) finalized a critical cybersecurity rule, Sec. 64.2011, mandating telecommunications carriers and TRS (Telecommunications Relay Services)...more

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FCC's Expansive New Rules Prohibiting "Digital Discrimination" in Broadband Access

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On November 20, 2023, as required by Section 60506 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (Infrastructure Act), 47 U.S.C. § 1754, the Federal Communications Commission issued a Report and Order and Further...more

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Industry Beware! Key Conditions Apply To The FCC’s New Pre-Sale Equipment Authorization Rules

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New FCC rules (further summarized here) allow for the marketing and conditional sale of radio frequency (RF) devices to consumers prior to securing FCC equipment authorization if certain conditions are met. The new rules...more

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New FCC Equipment Marketing Rules Allow Pre-Sale of Radio Frequency Devices to Consumers

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On April 12, 2022, new rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) took effect that will expand innovators’ ability to market, import, and pre-sell radio frequency (RF) devices that are still...more

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FCC's New Foreign Sponsorship Rules Go into Effect Stations Should Review Agreements Carefully for Compliance

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The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) new rules governing foreign sponsorship disclosures for broadcasters went into effect on March 15, 2022. Broadcast stations airing BBC, France 24, Al Jazeera and Deutsche Welle...more

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Reminder: FCC Accessibility Recordkeeping Certification Required by April 1, 2021

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On March 4, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Public Notice to service providers and equipment manufacturers as a reminder to maintain records on compliance efforts to make their technology...more

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Regulatory Updates: FCC to Vote on “Robocall” Measures to Mitigate Erroneous Blocking and to Advance Reassigned Numbers Database...

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The FCC recently reported a decrease of approximately 60% of consumer robocall complaints and a drop of approximately 30% in volume of “unwanted robocalls” that were placed in the first half of 2020 as compared to the first...more

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Reminder: FCC Form 499-A and Annual Accessibility Recordkeeping Compliance Certification Filings Due April 1, 2020

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Please be reminded of the upcoming due date for the Reports listed below:   Form 499-A Annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet -   All intrastate, interstate and international providers of telecommunications within...more

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Reminder: FCC Accessibility Recordkeeping Certification Required by April 1, 2020

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On February 12, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Public Notice to service providers and equipment manufacturers as a reminder to maintain records on compliance efforts to make their technology...more

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Political Broadcasting Advisory - January 2020 (Updated)

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More than fifteen years after the adoption of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (“BCRA”) of 2002, popularly known as “McCain-Feingold,” Congress’s and the Federal Communications Commission’s interest in political...more

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2019 – 2020 Political Issue Advertising The Blessing and the Curse!

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With 2020 election less than a year away and 4th quarter of 2019 already a hot issue advertising season, the FCC rules on issue ads are more important than ever. Not only are candidates beginning to advertise heavily, but...more

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Reminder: FCC Form 499-A Worksheet and Annual Accessibility Recordkeeping Compliance Certification Filings Due April 1, 2019

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Form 499-A Annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet - All intrastate, interstate and international providers of telecommunications within the United States, including, but not limited to, VoIP providers,...more

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Reminder: FCC Accessibility Recordkeeping Certification Required by April 1, 2019

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By no later than April 1, 2019, covered service providers and equipment manufacturers must submit accessibility recordkeeping compliance certifications and contact information to the FCC....more

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Reminder: FCC Form 499-A Worksheet and Annual Accessibility Recordkeeping Compliance Certification Filings Due April 2, 2018

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Please be reminded of the upcoming due date for the Reports listed below: - Form 499-A Annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet - All intrastate, interstate and international providers of telecommunications within...more

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Reminder: FCC Accessibility Recordkeeping Certification Required by April 1, 2018

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Through a recent Public Notice, the FCC reminded entities that provide traditional telecommunications services, interconnected VoIP, advanced communications services (ACS) (which includes non-interconnected VoIP, electronic...more

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Paper Copies of FCC Rules No Longer Required

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In a Report and Order released Tuesday, February 20, 2018, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) eliminated certain rules requiring cable operators and broadcasters to maintain paper copies of FCC rules, recognizing...more

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Reminder: FCC Form 499-A Worksheet and Annual Accessibility Recordkeeping Compliance Certification Filings Due April 3, 2017

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Form 499-A Annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet - All intrastate, interstate and international providers of telecommunications within the United States, including, but not limited to, VoIP providers,...more

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Reminder: FCC Accessibility Recordkeeping Certification Required by April 1, 2017

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Through a recent Public Notice, the FCC reminded entities that provide traditional telecommunications services, interconnected VoIP, advanced communications services (ACS) (which includes non-interconnected VoIP, electronic...more

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Alert: FCC Releases Sweeping Privacy Order

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The Federal Communications Commission has released a 177-page order detailing new privacy and data security rules. It is important to note that these new rules not only apply to providers of broadband internet access service...more

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