FCC Cuts STIR/SHAKEN Compliance Extensions for Small Voice Providers, Database Updates Required; FCC Emails Spark Confusion Over Compliance Duties of Non-Facilities-Based Resellers
The FCC’s Fourth STIR/SHAKEN Report and Order (“R&O”) will go into effect on February 24, 2022. As explained in an earlier advisory, the R&O shortens the current two-year extension for some categories of small voice service providers (“SVSPs,” those with 100,000 or fewer voice service subscriber lines) to fully implement the STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication […]
New Frontier for Robocall Enforcement Emerges: In a Carrier vs Carrier Lawsuit, Frontier Communications Alleges VoIP Provider, Mobi Telecom, Purposefully Fails to Implement Illegal Robocalling Mitigation Efforts Resulting in Damages Inflicted Upon Frontier
Frontier Communications recently filed suit against voice provider Mobi Telecom for violating Connecticut unfair trade practices law by “intentionally and recklessly” facilitating illegal robocalls. This suit highlights the emerging threat of private litigation that seeks to stave off relentless scam calls and adds yet another dimension to the complex, expansive, and evolving “Robocall Mitigation Enforcement […]
ALERT: NEW FCC COMPLIANCE FILING MAY APPLY TO YOUR COMPANY – Supply Chain Report Due May 5, 2022, Applies to All Providers of Advanced Communications Services
IF YOUR COMPANY PROVIDES ANY “ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE” (WHICH INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, BROADBAND SERVICES), A NEW FCC COMPLIANCE REPORTING OBLIGATION WITH A MAY 5, 2022 FILING DEADLINE APPLIES TO YOUR COMPANY! IF YOU NEED HELP WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ISSUES, CONTACT US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! Is the reporting obligation applicable […]
FCC Proposes New Point-of-Sale Labeling Requirements for Broadband Service Providers
On January 27, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission proposed new rules that would require broadband providers to display labels that convey critical broadband service information to better enable consumers to comparison shop for broadband services. The FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that details these proposed changes and is currently seeking comments from the […]
FCC Commissioners to Vote on Proposed Limitations to Internet Service Providers’ Ability to Contract with Multiple Tenant Environment Buildings
On Friday, January 21, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) shared a press release that included proposed changes to existing regulations to promote competition between Internet service providers. Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel circulated a Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling to her fellow Commissioners that would place limitations on agreements between providers and multiple tenant environment (MTEs) […]
Comments Sought by FCC for Accessibility Requirements for Closed Captioning Settings for Video Apparatus: Now is the Time for Your Company to Weigh In
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 […]
Proposed Changes to CPNI Breach Notification Requirements of Telecom Carriers Announced by FCC Chair
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 […]
FCC Seeks Comments on Proposed Rules Mandating Consumer Disclosures by Broadband ISPs (aka, “Nutrition Labels”)
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) plans to take up a proposal to require “Nutrition Labels” for broadband service at the commission’s public meeting set for January 27, 2022. The requirement for broadband service labeling stems from provisions in the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The funding bill established the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program […]
FCC Extends Comment Deadline on USF Reform Proceeding
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has extended the deadline for filing Comments and Reply Comments on the Universal Service Fund reform proceeding it opened late last year. For more details regarding the scope of the rulemaking proceeding, see here: Notice of Inquiry on the Future of the Universal Service Fund in Light of the Broadband […]
