On January 10, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) Media Bureau released a Public Notice reviving a stalled rulemaking proceeding to clarify disability access requirements for closed captioning display settings for digital apparatus, to ensure consumers with hearing loss can fully enjoy video programming. The proposed rules, if adopted, would clarify how manufacturers …
On Wednesday, January 12, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published a press release proposing changes to existing regulations concerning the notification responsibilities of telecommunications carriers following a breach of customer proprietary network information (CPNI). Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has circulated a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to her fellow Commissioners and will seek comments from the …
The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) has reevaluated “undue hardship” extensions to full STIR/SHAKEN implementation, as required by the Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act. TRACED Act Requires Reevaluation and Potential Revision of Undue Hardship Extensions The TRACED Act requires the FCC, at least annually, to reevaluate and …
New Mexico’s state universal service fund (“USF”) administrator — VantagePoint Solutions — recently announced a change to the New Mexico State Rural Universal Service Fund contribution factor. For 2022, the contribution factor will decrease from $1.08 to $0.95 per connection. While seemingly insignificant, this change exemplifies the diverse and rapidly evolving USF regulatory landscape, discussed …
On November 29, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) Enforcement Bureau released an order requiring ViaTalk, LLC, an interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (“VoIP”) provider to take specific steps to remedy violations of the Commission’s disability access rules. The ViaTalk Enforcement Order requires ViaTalk to conduct a call with the aggrieved customer within …
SPC Token Application Available with Just Over a Week to Implement STIR/SHAKEN The Canadian Secure Token – Governance Authority (CST-GA) released its much-anticipated and long-awaited SPC Token Application. Available only via this direct link, the Application generally tracks what was expected and will allow currently ineligible Telecommunications Service Providers (TSPs) to obtain Service Provider Code …
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced that CA Diffusion entered into a settlement and will pay a $200,000 penalty for violating Canada’s Unsolicited Telecommunications Rules between September 2018 and July 2019 by making non-compliant telemarketing calls. The CRTC investigation found that CA Diffusion committed several violations by placing millions of unsolicited calls to …
Telecommunications Service Providers (TSPs) in Canada may soon have access to Secure Telephone Identify (STI) Certificates—necessary for higher (Level A or B) attestation—once the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) acts on a report (Report) by the Canadian Secure Token Governance Authority (CST-GA). The Report follows consultation with currently ineligible TSPs (without access to Canadian …
On June 29, 2021, as part of a California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”) proceeding reviewing funding mechanisms for the state’s Public Purpose Programs, the Administrative Law Judge overseeing the case issued a memorandum that includes an extensive data request for information (the “Data Request”). All communications companies licensed by the CPUC must respond to the …
