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FCC Announces Top 10 National Nonbroadcast Network Rankings for 2024-2027 Audio Description Requirements

On November 30, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Media Bureau released a Public Notice announcing national nonbroadcast network rankings ahead of the next triennial update to the list of networks subject to...more

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The FCC Adds Teeth to Internet Protocol (IP) Closed Captioning Rules

It’s the end of the day and you find yourself with a little downtime to catch up on your favorite streaming show. Whether it’s because each episode vacillates between the loudest of explosions and the quietest of dialogue or...more

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Reminder: FCC Service Provider Hearing Aid Compatibility Certification due January 15, 2021

Following are reminders for upcoming Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reports and compliance requirements due in January - Form 855: Hearing Aid Compatibility Certification - The annual Form 855...more

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Reminder: Wireless Handset Manufacturer Hearing Aid Compatibility Status Report Due July 15, 2020

Manufacturers of wireless handsets that are used in the delivery of digital commercial mobile radio service must file with the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) FCC Form 655 to report the status of the...more

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Reminder: FCC Service Provider Hearing Aid Compatibility Certification due January 15, 2020

Following are reminders for upcoming Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reports and compliance requirements due in January - Form 855: Hearing Aid Compatibility Service Provider Certification - As we explained...more

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Commission Proposes to Ease Wireless Handset Hearing Aid Compatibility Reporting Obligations

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At its November 15 Open Meeting, the FCC intends to vote on a Report and Order (“Order”) to make some important changes to the requirements for wireless service providers to report on the number of hearing aid compatible...more

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Reminder: Wireless Handset Manufacturer Hearing Aid Compatibility Status Report Due July 16, 2018

FCC Form 655 – Wireless Handset Manufacturer Hearing Aid Compatibility Status Report - All manufacturers of wireless handsets that are used in the delivery of digital commercial mobile radio service (“CMRS”), specified in...more

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Effective Date for Hearing Aid Compatibility Rules for ACS Telephonic CPE Announced

Tuesday’s Federal Register publication of certain Hearing Aid Compatibility (“HAC”) rules imposing labelling, notification, certification, database registry and designated agent requirements for wireline handsets for advanced...more

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Reminder: FCC Service Provider Hearing Aid Compatibility Report Due January 16, 2018

FCC Form 655 – Service Provider Hearing Aid Compatibility Status Report - All providers of digital commercial mobile radio service (CMRS) in the United States must file, by midnight January 16, 2018,* FCC Form 655...more

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FCC Proposes Exempting Non-Nationwide Providers From Wireless Hearing Aid Compatibility Reporting Requirement

The Federal Communications Commission (“Commission”) voted unanimously at its Open Meeting on September 27, 2017 to approve a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) that proposes exempting certain types of wireless providers...more

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Marty Stern: Hot-Button Issues Facing the FCC—More than Net Neutrality

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—While Net Neutrality remains the highest profile issue involving the Federal Communications Commission, the FCC continues to receive a significant volume of comments from industry officials and lobbying...more

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