CommLaw Monitor

News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s communications practice group

NIST Requests Industry Feedback on Cyber Framework 1.0

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released a Request for Information (RFI), “Experience with the Framework For Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity”, this week requesting industry…

Regulatory Fees Order for FY 2014 Released; September 23 Payment Deadline Set

As a result of the Federal Communications Commission 's Regulatory Fees Order released last Friday, submarine cable licensees will see a welcome decline in fees for fiscal year 2014 due to a reallocation among…

FCC Clarifies New Medical Telemetry Rules, Finalizes MBAN Coordinator Selection Process

Late last week, on August 21, 2014, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) released an Order on Reconsideration and Second Report and Order regarding the authorization of Medical Body Area Networks (“MBANs”)…

Interstate Telecommunications Service Provider and Commercial Mobile Radio Service Provider FY2014 Regulatory Fee Data Available

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that Interstate Telecommunication Service Provider (ITSP) and Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) data, on which FY2014 regulatory fees will be based, is…

FCC Releases Report and Order for New Tower Rules

The FCC released the Report and Order for its revised Part 17 antenna structure rules late last Friday. As noted in our recent blog post, through the new rules, the FCC intends to clarify and streamline its rules…