CommLaw Monitor

News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s communications practice group

FCC Announces Schedule for National Broadband Plan Proceedings

Thursday, April 8, 2010, the FCC released its Broadband Action Agenda describing the purpose and timing of more than 60 rulemakings and other actions the agency plans to conduct in order to implement its recently…

USF Contribution Factor - 15.3%

Today, the FCC released its proposed Universal Service contribution factor for the second quarter of 2010. As predicted, it is 15.3% The new rate will go into effect starting April 1, 2010.

Could the USF Contribution Factor Top 15%?

The Universal Service Contribution factor has been increasing recently, but could it top 15%? That is the prediction of Billy Jack Gregg, an analyst who studies the USF fund. If it does, the cries for USF reform should…

3,000 Carriers File CPNI Certifications

As of COB yesterday, 3070 unique CPNI submissions were made in the FCC's annual CPNI certification docket. That number is almost the same as the 3,107 CPNI filers in 2009. However, it still is about 500 fewer than the…

Kelley Drye Webinar: Federal Universal Service Update

Kelley Drye will host a free webinar, on March 9, 2010 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST. The webinar will discuss the most recent USF developments that could threaten your company’s bottom line today. Our speakers will offer…