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FCC Plugs National Security Gaps by Targeting “Bad Labs”

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Key Takeaways - - Per a recent FCC final rule, telecommunication certification bodies owned or controlled by “prohibited entities,” including Chinese government and military affiliates, are prohibited from testing and...more

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What’s New in Wireless - June 2025

The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily...more

Wiley Rein LLP

FCC Bans “Bad Labs” Connected to Foreign Adversaries, Seeks Comment on Additional Restrictions for Equipment Authorization Program

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Continuing its efforts under Chairman Brendan Carr’s leadership to safeguard United States communications infrastructure from foreign threats, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted an Order and...more

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FCC Proposes Broad Foreign Ownership Certification and Reporting Requirements

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The Federal Communications Commission has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing expansive new certification and disclosure requirements regarding foreign adversary ownership or control. The proposed...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

FCC Initiates Proceeding To Identify Foreign Adversary Ownership in All Commission Licenses and Authorizations

On May 22, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) unanimously voted to adopt a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes to require entities holding FCC licenses, authorizations and approvals...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

FCC Voted To Adopt New Items on Foreign Ownership Requirements and Spectrum Use in the 12.7 GHz and 42 GHz bands at Its May 22...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) held its May Open Meeting on Thursday, May 22, during which it voted to adopt three items: (1) a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes to require holders of certain...more

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FCC Proposes Rules to Ferret Out Control of Regulated Entities by Foreign Adversaries

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a notice of proposed rulemaking on control of FCC-regulated businesses by “foreign adversaries.” If the FCC adopts these rules, nearly every entity that is subject to...more

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FCC Expands National Security Measures for Telecom Industry

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Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took three separate actions to control foreign influence over US communications products and services. These decisions fit within the FCC’s broader efforts to safeguard...more

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Targeting “Foreign Adversary” Interests, FCC Proposes Broadly Applicable Ownership Reporting Regime

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On May 27, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Foreign Adversary NPRM or NPRM) that seeks to promote U.S. national security by providing “a new and...more

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

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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

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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

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

FCC Council on National Security Launches Investigation of Businesses Linked to the Chinese Communist Party

In its first major initiative, on March 21, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) newly formed Council on National Security (Council) launched an investigation into the “ongoing U.S. operations” of businesses...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

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

FCC to Vote on Five New Items at Open Meeting on February 27

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with new FCC Chairman Brendan Carr at the helm, will be holding the agency’s first Open Meeting on Thursday, February 27 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET amidst uncertainties...more

Mintz - Technology, Communications & Media...

What’s New in Wireless - February 2025

The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily...more

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FCC Proposes Sweeping Changes to Submarine Cable Licensing Rules

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On November 22, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at broadening and strengthening its oversight of submarine cables. The NPRM seeks to revise...more

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DOJ Proposes Rules Prohibiting and Restricting Certain Data Transactions to Address National Security Concerns

The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) proposed rule implements President Biden’s Executive Order (EO) on “Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Tried and Tested: FCC Rulemaking Proposes Heightened Restrictions on Entities Involved in Testing and Authorizing Tech and Telecom...

FCC seeks to protect telecommunications certification bodies, measurement facilities, and the equipment authorization program from national security threats posed by foreign adversaries....more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

FCC Advances Its Space and Satellite Agenda

Recent actions by the Federal Communications Commission indicate its support for the country’s space-based economy and national security interests. The FCC has adopted rules that allow satellite operators and terrestrial...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

CFIUS Continues Active 2020 With Proposed Rule Modifying Mandatory Declarations

Since the beginning of 2020, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) has issued numerous regulations to implement fully the Foreign Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (FIRRMA) on behalf of the Committee on Foreign...more

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Executive Order Restricts Foreign Supply to U.S. Bulk-Power System

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On May 1, 2020, President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 13920 declaring a national emergency regarding threats posed to the U.S. bulk-power system by electrical equipment supplied by “foreign adversaries.” (BPS EO)...more

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Securing the Information and Communications Technology Services Supply Chain – Proposed Department of Commerce Rule

The Department of Commerce (Commerce) recently issued a proposed regulation to better secure the United States’ information and communications technology and services (ICTS) supply chain. The ICTS supply chain supports how...more

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Commerce Department Takes Steps To Thwart Use of Information and Communications Technology and Services Associated With Foreign...

On November 27, 2019, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published a proposed rule that would establish a new and especially broad power for the U.S. government to review and potentially block or unwind transactions...more

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Commerce Proposes Process to Evaluate Transactions Involving Information and Communications Technology and Services for National...

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On November 27, 2019, the Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) issued a proposed rule implementing Executive Order (“EO”) 13873, “Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain,” issued on May...more

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US Government Actions Greatly Increase Oversight of US Supply Chains

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The U.S. government undertook several recent actions that will greatly increase its oversight of U.S. supply chains in a number of key business sectors, including technology, telecommunications, digital and data services and...more

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