CommLaw Monitor
Proposed German Regulations To Require Additional Security Measures for Telecom Carriers
Editor’s note: CommLaw Monitor primarily addresses developments in communications and technologies in the United States. We provide this special update regarding new regulations in Germany for the benefit of U.S. and…
AT&T To Pay $60M to Settle 2014 FTC Data Throttling Complaint
After a long road that included questions over the scope of FTC and FCC jurisdiction, AT&T finally settled one of two cases challenging the unlimited data plans it offered to consumers. On Tuesday, November 5, 2019 the…
FCC to Address Public Safety Concerns at November Meeting
The FCC plans to prohibit the use of Universal Service Fund (“USF”) support to purchase equipment or services from foreign entities that it determines pose national security risks at its next meeting scheduled for…
FCC Modifies CAF Broadband Performance Testing Requirements
The FCC adopted an Order on Reconsideration at its October 25, 2019 meeting modifying the broadband performance testing requirements for service providers receiving Connect America Fund (“CAF”) high-cost support. Under…
Federal Communications Commission Moves to Adopt Rules Easing Certain Tariff Filing Requirements
On Friday, October 4, 2019, Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") Chairman Ajit Pai circulated a draft Report and Order ("Order") that would adopt two uncontroversial changes to the FCC's tariff filing…