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 Register Thaw: Dates Set for Comments in the FCC’s 3.7-4.2 GHz Band Rulemaking
After almost two months of anticipation, the Federal Register is expected to publish the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) concerning the future use of 3.7-4.2 GHz (the “4 GHz Band”) by the mobile, fixed, and…
Fluid and Frozen: FCC Ponders Best Path Forward for 4 GHz Band
The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) recently took steps to preserve the status quo for existing users in the 3.7-4.2 GHz band (the “4 GHz Band”) while it considers myriad options to restructure that spectrum…
The FCC Asserts a Continuing Violation Theory against Intelsat and Seeks the Maximum Forfeiture Amount for a March 2010 Application Amendment
A recently issued Notice of Apparent Liability (NAL), accompanies by a sharp dissent from Commissioner Pai, leaves no doubt that the Commission continues to find new creative and novel ways to bring alleged infractions…