CommLaw Monitor
Scheduling the Race to the “C-Band” Auction
On March 3, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) released its Report and Order and Order of Proposed Modification (FCC 20-22) (respectively, the “C-Band Order” and the “Proposed License…
Federal Communications Commission Moves to Adopt Rules Easing Certain Tariff Filing Requirements
On Friday, October 4, 2019, Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") Chairman Ajit Pai circulated a draft Report and Order ("Order") that would adopt two uncontroversial changes to the FCC's tariff filing…
FCC Regulatory Fees for FY 2019 Due September 24th, O’Rielly Urges Agency Belt-Tightening
FCC regulatory fees for FY 2019 must be paid by September 24, 2019, under an order issued by the agency earlier this week. Federal law requires the FCC to assess regulatory fees each year to cover its operating costs…
FCC Expands Anti-Spoofing Prohibitions to Foreign-Originated Calls, Text-Messaging Services
On August 1, the FCC took another step in its ongoing effort to combat deceptive and unlawful calls to consumers. This action once again sets its sights on a common target : concealment or alteration of the originating…
Proposed USF Cap Comment Deadlines Announced
The FCC’s proposed rulemaking to establish an overall budget cap on the Universal Service Fund (“USF”) was published in the Federal Register on June 13, 2019, which sets the comment deadline on July 15, 2019, and the…