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May 10, 2010
Sections 201, 202, 208 Could Be Burdensome for ISPs
Sections 201, 202, 208 Could Be Burdensome for ISPs
April 10, 2010
What's Next for Net Neutrality?
What's Next for Net Neutrality?
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11/4/2011
Telecom Monitor
Authors: Glenn S. Richards, Christine A. Reilly
The Commission's Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 Initiates a Two-Year Deadline for Providers of Advanced Communications Services and Manufacturers of Equipment Used in Advanced Communications Services to Comply with Disabilities Access Requirements.
Telecom Monitor
Authors: Glenn S. Richards, Christine A. Reilly
The Commission's Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 Initiates a Two-Year Deadline for Providers of Advanced Communications Services and Manufacturers of Equipment Used in Advanced Communications Services to Comply with Disabilities Access Requirements.
July 2010
FCC Seeks Industry and Tribal Input on New Programs to Fund Rural and Tribal Health Care Broadband Services
Authors: Gerry Hinkley, Glenn S. Richards, Lauren Lynch Flick
Under pending proposals, many more health care organizations would be eligible for funds from a total allotment of $400 million per year. Comments are due 30 days from Federal Register publication.
FCC Seeks Industry and Tribal Input on New Programs to Fund Rural and Tribal Health Care Broadband Services
Authors: Gerry Hinkley, Glenn S. Richards, Lauren Lynch Flick
Under pending proposals, many more health care organizations would be eligible for funds from a total allotment of $400 million per year. Comments are due 30 days from Federal Register publication.
10/28/2009
FCC Shifts Net Neutrality Debate into High Gear
Authors: John K. Hane, Glenn S. Richards
Last week the FCC launched a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to adopt six “open Internet” rules that would bind all broadband access providers, including those providing mobile and satellite broadband services. If adopted, the rules could have pervasive and lasting effects in many industry sectors, including broadband, voice and video service providers, infrastructure, device, chipset and other component vendors, content publishers and distributors, software publishers, and application service providers.
FCC Shifts Net Neutrality Debate into High Gear
Authors: John K. Hane, Glenn S. Richards
Last week the FCC launched a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to adopt six “open Internet” rules that would bind all broadband access providers, including those providing mobile and satellite broadband services. If adopted, the rules could have pervasive and lasting effects in many industry sectors, including broadband, voice and video service providers, infrastructure, device, chipset and other component vendors, content publishers and distributors, software publishers, and application service providers.
February 2009
President Obama Signs American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Providing $7.2 Billion for Broadband Initiatives
Authors: Glenn S. Richards, Craig J. Saperstein
President Obama Signs American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Providing $7.2 Billion for Broadband Initiatives
Authors: Glenn S. Richards, Craig J. Saperstein
Economic stimulus bill establishes two targeted programs to increase broadband penetration throughout the country.
On Tuesday, February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (the "Act"), which had been passed by Congress on February 13. This legislation, commonly referred to as the economic stimulus bill, authorizes $7.2 billion in funding to accelerate the penetration of broadband technologies throughout the country. The authorization of specific funding for these purposes represents a significant business opportunity for the communications industry.
January 2009
Telecommunications Update
Authors: Glenn S. Richards
Upcoming Deadlines:
Telecommunications Update
Authors: Glenn S. Richards
Upcoming Deadlines:
- FCC Form 499-Q is Due by February 1, 2009
- Customer Proprietary Network Information Certification is Due by March 1, 2009
December 2008
FCC Universal Service Fund Proceeding Expected to Impact Telecom Charges for End Users; New Reply Comment Date Established
Author: Glenn S. Richards
On December 2, 2008, the FCC extended the reply comment date in its sweeping Universal Service Fund (“USF”) Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the “FNPRM”) until December 22, 2008. USF is an almost $7 billion program overseen by the FCC that promotes the availability of affordable telecommunications services throughout the United States. Funds are made available to schools and libraries, low-income residential consumers and telephone companies operating in high cost areas.
FCC Universal Service Fund Proceeding Expected to Impact Telecom Charges for End Users; New Reply Comment Date Established
Author: Glenn S. Richards
On December 2, 2008, the FCC extended the reply comment date in its sweeping Universal Service Fund (“USF”) Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the “FNPRM”) until December 22, 2008. USF is an almost $7 billion program overseen by the FCC that promotes the availability of affordable telecommunications services throughout the United States. Funds are made available to schools and libraries, low-income residential consumers and telephone companies operating in high cost areas.
May 2007
FCC Imposes Additional Requirements Intended to Protect Customer Proprietary Network Information
Source: Privacy and Data Security Law Journal
Author: Glenn S. Richards
FCC Imposes Additional Requirements Intended to Protect Customer Proprietary Network Information
Source: Privacy and Data Security Law Journal
Author: Glenn S. Richards
4/18/2007
Injunction Brings VoIP Patent Litigation to the Forefront
Authors: James G. Gatto, Glenn S. Richards, Fred T. Grasso
Injunction Brings VoIP Patent Litigation to the Forefront
Authors: James G. Gatto, Glenn S. Richards, Fred T. Grasso
