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NPRM Proposed Rules The United States Federal Communications Commission

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Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — Federal Communications Commission Proposes New Rules For Non-IP Caller...

At its April Open Meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at closing the non-IP caller ID authentication gap. The NPRM is the next step in the FCC’s efforts to...more

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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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What’s New in Wireless - January 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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FCC Proposes AI-Generated Robocall and Robotext Rules

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The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has unanimously approved a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) and Notice of Inquiry (“NOI”), proposing first-of-their-kind AI-generated robocall and robotext rules that would...more

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FCC seeks comment on proposed rules for AI-generated calls

On August 7, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), continuing to build on last year’s Notice of Inquiry regarding AI-generated calls under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), unanimously issued a Notice...more

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FCC Proposes New Rules Regarding AI-Generated Robocalls and Robotexts

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In response to the rise of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in telecommunications, on July 17, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Notice), CG Docket...more

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FCC Proposes To Modify Letter of Credit Rules for CAF II, RDOF, 5G Fund, and BEAD

Proposed rules would reduce funding recipients' burdens by reducing LOC valuation requirements and expanding the number of eligible banks - On June 7, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") issued a Notice of...more

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You Better Watch Out, You Better Not Cry: Big Changes Expected to Hit Lead Generation Industry in 2024

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Whether you have been naughty or nice this year, if you are buying or selling leads or otherwise are a participant in the lead generation industry, you may be getting a lump of coal in your stocking. Don’t get upset just yet...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 Kicks Off Voluntary IoT Security Label Program With Big NPRM

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In a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) imposes a short comment deadline for a complex new cybersecurity labeling regime for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The NPRM also...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 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 Rules To Block Illegal Text Messages and Close the “Lead Generator Loophole”

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​​​​​​​On February 23, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) seeking public comment on proposed rules targeting unlawful text messages. If the proposed rules...more

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FCC Proposes Rule to “Close the Lead Generator Loophole,” with Business-Changing Ramifications

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Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to “ban the practice of obtaining a single consumer consent as grounds for delivering calls and text messages from...more

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FCC Proposes New Rules to Prohibit Digital Discrimination in Broadband Services

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Broadband internet access service providers, and possibly broadband communications services and applications providers, will likely soon face additional regulatory restrictions on their services. The FCC has released a Notice...more

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FCC Proposes New Licensing Rules for Unmanned Aircraft Systems

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) requesting comment on proposed rules for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems in the 5030-5091 MHz band. The proposed rules...more

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FCC Initiates Rulemaking to Deregulate End-User Charges and Simplify Customer Bills

The FCC has proposed new rules to eliminate several obscure telecommunications charges that were either mandated or authorized for price regulated local exchange carriers and then mirrored by many competitive...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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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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FCC Proposes Rules to Improve 911 Emergency Calling

The first 911 call was made 50 years ago, long before wireless phones, texting, and Internet calling were used for everyday communications. Congress and the FCC regularly propose and adopt laws and regulations to keep pace...more

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Revamp of 911 Rules on Docket for FCC September Open Meeting

At the next open meeting on September 26th, the FCC Commissioners will vote on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) aimed at improving the nation’s 911 system and Americans’ ability to access emergency services. The...more

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Lucky Number 7? FCC Proposes Section 7 Rules to Fast-Track Review of New Technologies

On February 22, as part of its effort to accelerate the deployment of new and innovative technologies, the FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) to develop procedures for implementing section 7 of the...more

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FCC Proposes Expedited Treatment For New Technologies

Last week, the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing guidelines and procedures designed to “breathe life” into Section 7 of the Communications Act. A somewhat obscure part – or, as Chairman Ajit Pai...more

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