CommLaw Monitor

News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s communications practice group

Podcast - Spectrum Update: C-Band Opportunities

Our "Spectrum Update" podcast series takes a close look at hot topics and issues in wireless spectrum. This episode discusses the hotly contested changes that are proposed and ongoing in the spectrum between 3.1 and…

FCC Plans to Ease Access to Rights-of-Way for Wireless Deployments

The FCC plans to take major action to speed the deployment of small wireless broadband facilities to support 5G technologies at its next meeting, scheduled for September 26, 2018. The FCC’s draft Declaratory Ruling…

Revamp of 911 Rules on Docket for FCC September Open Meeting

At the next open meeting on September 26 th, the FCC Commissioners will vote on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) aimed at improving the nation’s 911 system and Americans’ ability to access emergency services.…

FCC Plans Major Wireless Deployment and 911 Actions at September Meeting

Continuing its focus on broadband infrastructure deployment for 5G technologies, the FCC announced that it plans to eliminate regulatory impediments that delay and increase the cost of wireless deployments at its next…

Marriott Pays Half Million to Resolve Unauthorized FCC License Transfer Investigation

On August 28, 2018, the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau announced a Consent Decree with Marriott International, Inc. (“Marriott”) to resolve an investigation into unauthorized transfers of wireless radio licenses in…