CommLaw Monitor
News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s communications practice group
Windstream Second Carrier to Enter into Consent Decree Related to Rural Call Completion Performance – Agrees to Pay $2.5 Million
Although the Federal Communications Commission’s Rural Call Completion rules have not yet become effective, the Enforcement Bureau recently concluded an investigation into the performance of Windstream in completing…
FCC Completes "Mystery Fees" Investigation of Verizon Wireless Data Charges
This order stands in stark contrast to the nominal CPNI settlements, odd refund provisions and low-ball forfeiture penalties we've discussed in this blog. Today, the FCC announced an eye-popping $25 million settlement…
FCC Settles $100,000 Proposed Fine for Only $250
At Kelley Drye, we handle a lot of FCC investigations, so we know first hand how the Commission develops proposed forfeitures for telecom violations. In previous posts, I've commented that the FCC should reconsider the…