CommLaw Monitor

News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s communications practice group

Join Us on March 2 for the Kelley Drye Annual USF Update Webinar

Administration and reform of the federal Universal Service Fund remains center stage in Washington. In February, the FCC launched a rulemaking proceeding to reform intercarrier compensation and migrate high-cost…

FCC Releases USF and ICC Reform NPRM

Late yesterday, the FCC released its latest NPRM on high cost USF and ICC reform (see our 2/8 post ). The 289 page item, available here, sets forth staggered comment dates triggered by federal register publication.…

US Department of Justice Recommends Anti-Spoofing Rules to FCC

In late December, Congress passed new Anti-Spoofing legislation . As we told you at the time, the Act requires the FCC to enact implementing regulations within 6 months. In anticipation of that rulemaking, the U.S.…

FCC Makes New App Available for CPNI Certification Filings

For the past few years, telecommunications carriers and interconnected VoIP providers have been required to file annual certifications of CPNI compliance in WCB docket 06-36. These certifications are due by March 1…

Compliance Reminder: FCC Filings Due February 1

The following FCC forms are due on or before February 1, 2011: Form 499-Q Quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet Carriers required to contribute to universal service support mechanisms must report their…