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Client Advisory: CTIA’s Messaging Principles and Best Practices
On January 19, 2017, CTIA issued a new guidance document developed by industry stakeholders with voluntary best practices for businesses that participate in the wireless messaging ecosystem entitled “ Messaging…
The FCC Fines Straight Path $ 100 Million for Failing to Meet License Obligations
Last week, the Enforcement Bureau (“EB”) of the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or the “Commision”) reached a $ 100 million Consent Decree with Straight Path Communications Inc (“Straight Path” or “The…
FCC Public Safety Bureau Inquires About How to Ensure 5G Network Security
Ahead of the upcoming administration change, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has continued its efforts focused on security and privacy. On December 16, 2016, the FCC’s Public Safety and…
DOT Weighs Whether to Permit Voice Calls on Airlines with Advance Notice to Passengers
Imagine boarding a cross-country flight and finding yourself next to someone who will be talking on his or her cell phone for the next three hours. Would it make a difference if you knew ahead of time that the flight…
Rhode Island Wants to be the First State to Offer 5G; Releases RFI
The state of Rhode Island plans to be the first state to test and launch next generation 5G networks, seeking to make 5G available to all of its communities. This past week, Governor Gina Raimondo announced a joint…