CommLaw Monitor

News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s communications practice group

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FCC Adopts Net Neutrality Rules, Endorses Accelerated Docket Complaints for Violations

Today, a divided FCC adopted enforceable "net neutrality" rules for the first time. By a 3-2 vote, with all three Democrats voting in favor and both Republicans voting against, the Commission adopted a Report and Order…

E-Rate Gift, Dark Fiber Rules Clarified

It did not take long for the FCC to respond to the flurry of questions being posted regarding the new E-rate rules adopted in the FCC's Sixth Report and Order in the Universal Service proceeding. Yesterday, the FCC's…

USAC Posts Questions on Implementation of New E-Rate Rules

On September 28, 2010, the FCC released a Sixth Report and Order revising its rules for disbursements from the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund (commonly referred to as the "e-rate" program).…

FCC Cancels Proposed Fine of Fax Broadcaster

Complaints of unsolicited faxes (aka "junk faxes") persistently are the most common type of complaint that the FCC receives. As a result, the FCC issues a steady stream of investigations, citations and proposed fines…