CommLaw Monitor

News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s communications practice group

Filer Beware: FCC Affirms Tough Stance on Late-Filed Universal Service Forms

In stark contrast to the Bureau's more liberal waiver policy for recipients of Universal Service Funds, the Wireline Competition Bureau recently released orders affirming a tough stance for contributors who miss USF…

2010 Regulatory Fee Update -- FCC Begins Accepting Payments

It's official -- FCC regulatory fees are due on August 31. Here are the links you will need to make payment by the deadline: FCC announcement of the August 31 deadline FCC public notice -- Payment methods and…

FCC Regulatory Fees Likely Due in August

In July, we reported that the FCC had adopted its FY 2010 regulatory fee schedule . In past years, regulatory fees were due in September, usually in the third week of the month. However, it looks like this year's fee…

Final 2010 FCC Regulatory Fees Released

Following on the release of the 2010-11 TRS Fund contribution factor, the Commission today released its final regulatory fee schedule for FY 2010. The Commission adopted a telecommunications provider fee that is…

Telecommunications Relay Service Fund Contribution Factor Decreases

We have a classic "man bites dog" story for you today: The FCC announced that its contribution factor for the fund that supports the Telecommunications Relay Service -- a telecom assistance service for persons with…