CommLaw Monitor

News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s communications practice group

Register for the 11th Annual USF Update Webinar on March 10th

Please join us on March 10, 2020 for Kelley Drye’s annual webinar discussing the state of the federal Universal Service Fund. This webinar, back for its 11th year, provides an in-depth look at all four USF programs and…

FCC Plans Major Overhaul of Suspension and Debarment Rules for its USF, TRS, and Other Funding Programs

The FCC proposed sweeping reforms to its process for suspending and debarring entities from participating in its largest funding programs, including the four Universal Service Fund (“USF”) programs, at its meeting on…

FCBA Universal Service Fund Seminar on October 2nd

Featuring keynote remarks from FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly Date/Time: Wednesday, October 2, 3:00 – 5:30 PM Location: Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, 3050 K Street NW This seminar will feature background…

Does the Universal Service Fund Need a Cap? A Divided FCC Begins its Inquiry

On Friday, May 31, 2019, the FCC released a much-anticipated notice of proposed rulemaking (“NPRM”) to consider the adoption of an overall budget cap on the Universal Service Fund (“USF”), separate from any individual…

Register for the 10th Annual USF Update Webinar on March 6th

Back for its 10th year, our most popular webinar offers an in-depth discussion on the federal Universal Service Fund for participants in USF programs and for contributors to the Fund. This webinar will address major…