CommLaw Monitor

News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s communications practice group

FCC Releases Revised 2011 USF Form 499-A

On March 1, the FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau released its revised Form 499-A, the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet. This Worksheet must be used by telecommunications providers and interconnected VoIP…

Compliance Reminder: FCC Filings Due March 2011

Customer Proprietary Network Information Certifications All telecommunications carriers and interconnected VoIP providers must file an annual report certifying their compliance with the Federal Communications…

US Department of Justice Recommends Anti-Spoofing Rules to FCC

In late December, Congress passed new Anti-Spoofing legislation . As we told you at the time, the Act requires the FCC to enact implementing regulations within 6 months. In anticipation of that rulemaking, the U.S.…

FCC Makes New App Available for CPNI Certification Filings

For the past few years, telecommunications carriers and interconnected VoIP providers have been required to file annual certifications of CPNI compliance in WCB docket 06-36. These certifications are due by March 1…

Compliance Reminder: FCC Filings Due February 1

The following FCC forms are due on or before February 1, 2011: Form 499-Q Quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet Carriers required to contribute to universal service support mechanisms must report their…