CommLaw Monitor
New FCC Rulemaking Explores Flexible Wireless Operations Above 24 GHz
Earlier today, October 22, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to explore new regulatory frameworks, including flexible licensing schemes, for mobile and fixed…
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment on Twilio Petition Requesting Classification of Messaging Services Under Title II; Comments Due November 20th, Replies Due December 21st
On October 13, 2015, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) issued a Public Notice seeking comment on a Petition for Expedited Declaratory…
FCC Grants AT&T Waiver Request to Use Real-Time Text for Hearing Impaired Communications
On October 6, the FCC issued an Order granting AT&T a temporary limited waiver of the text telephony (TTY) rules “on wireless networks to the extent that they use Internet Protocol (IP) technologies.” In June 2015,…
FCC Poised to Consider Expanded Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) is slated to consider adoption of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) exploring increased use of spectrum bands above 24 GHz, including for mobile broadband,…
FCC Issues Another Fine for Wi-Fi Blocking: Smart City Fined $750,000 for Blocking Mobile Hotspots
On August 18, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a $750,000 settlement with Smart City Holdings, Inc. (Smart City) to resolve an investigation into the company’s blocking consumer Wi-Fi hotspots at…