CommLaw Monitor
FCC Clarifies New Medical Telemetry Rules, Finalizes MBAN Coordinator Selection Process
Late last week, on August 21, 2014, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) released an Order on Reconsideration and Second Report and Order regarding the authorization of Medical Body Area Networks (“MBANs”)…
Interstate Telecommunications Service Provider and Commercial Mobile Radio Service Provider FY2014 Regulatory Fee Data Available
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that Interstate Telecommunication Service Provider (ITSP) and Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) data, on which FY2014 regulatory fees will be based, is…
FCC to Host Open Internet Roundtables and Enhance Reviewability of Open Internet Comments
The FCC recently announced that it will be hosting a series of Open Internet Roundtables to discuss how the Commission should approach protecting and promoting Internet openness. The Commission plans to host a series…
FCC Adopts Text-to-911 Rules for Wireless Carriers and Certain OTT Texting Apps
Following on the heels of a voluntary commitment from the four nationwide wireless carriers to support text-to-911, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”), on August 8, 2014, adopted a Report and…
FCC Proposes $100,000 Forfeiture for Failing to Route 911 Calls to PSAPs
This week the FCC took enforcement action against a local exchange carrier operating in Oklahoma for failing to route 911 calls to public safety authorities. In what appears to be the first Notice of Apparent Liability…