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Comment Dates Announced for NPRM to Streamline Equipment Authorizations
On August 6, 2015, a summary of the Federal Communications Commission's (“FCC's") Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) proposing changes to further streamline the FCC's equipment authorizations procedures was…
FCC Proposing to Further Streamline Equipment Authorizations
Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (“Commission”) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) seeking comment on several proposals to update and modify the rules governing the procedures…
New FCC Equipment Authorization Rules to Take Effect July 13, 2015
In an earlier blog post, we reported on the Federal Communications Commission's December 30, 2014, decision to expand the role of Telecommunications Certifications Bodies (“TCBs”), requiring them to process all…
Register Today for Kelley Drye's Upcoming Equipment Authorization Webinar—April 2, 2015 at 12 PM ET
Every aspect of American life today seems to involve interaction with an increasing number of digital devices, sensors, and other electronics. Estimates are that by 2020, there will be more than 50 billion devices tied…
From FitBit to Quitbit: The Role of Federal Agencies and Consumer Electronics
The annual International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held each year in early January, is a showcase for the latest gadgetry trends. The recently-concluded CES 2015 featured innovation in a variety of forms, not…