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FCC Open Meeting Recap: April 2023 Part 1
On this episode of Full Spectrum, Senior Associate Winafred Brantl discusses the Commission's proposed significant changes to the International Section 214 regime. Responding to growing concerns regarding undisclosed…
FAQs on FCC’s Mandatory Information Collection Requirement for All International Section 214 Carriers
The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) adopted an Order on April 20, 2023 imposing a one-time ownership-related data request to which all holders of international Section 214 authority must respond. The due date…
USF News: U.S. Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit Decision in Consumers' Research v. FCC
On March 24, 2023, in Consumers’ Research v. FCC, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a Decision (No. 22-60008) upholding the constitutionality of Congress’s delegation of administration of the…
FCC Open Meeting Recap: March 2023 Part 1
On today’s episode of Full Spectrum, Hank Kelly will be discussing the FCC’s adopted order to block spam texts and another order intended to improve caller ID authentication. Second, special counsel Mike Dover will…
FCC Announces Grants in the ACP and Teases Upcoming New Online ACP Application Release
In November 2022, the FCC published a Notice of Funding Opportunity ( NOFO ) seeking community partners to develop outreach programs to promote awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) among eligible…