CommLaw Monitor
FCC Change Allows Consumers to Bring ACS Accessibility Complaints Directly to Companies
In a Public Notice released last week, the FCC announced new procedures for consumers to file complaints against companies to allege violations of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act…
FCC Extends Review of E-Reader Coalition Petition
Kelley Drye Telecommunications paralegal Jennifer Rodden contributed to this post. Earlier this year, a coalition of e-reader manufacturers (Amazon, Kobo and Sony Electronics) petitioned for waiver from the disabled…
Disabled Access Complaints Against Equipment Manufacturers and Providers of Advanced Communications Services Can Begin as Soon as the FCC Re-Opens
As of October 8, 2013, all advanced communication products and services offered in interstate commerce must be compliant (including products and services previously offered) with the Federal Communications…
E-Reader Coalition Seeks Waiver of Disabled Access Requirements
On August 1, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC" or "Commission") released a Public Notice seeking comment by September 3, 2013 on a petition for waiver from the disabled access requirements filed by a…
FCC Highlights Progress in Implementing CVAA Requirements
At its open meeting this month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) received a status report on the implementation of broad disabilities access obligations passed three years ago. In the presentation, FCC staff…