CommLaw Monitor

News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s communications practice group

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…

New USF Form Announced; Audio Bridging Changes Headline the Revisions

UPDATED -- FORM 499 RELEASED The FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau announced the new FCC Form 499A today. This form, which must be used to file the April 1 annual revenue report, includes several potentially…

Compliance Reminder: Annual CPNI Certification Due March 1

What: Annual CPNI Certification pursuant to Section 64.2009. Carriers must certify that their procedures comply with the FCC's privacy rules, disclose complaints about CPNI breaches and identify actions taken against…