FCC Gets Tough on CLEC Tariff Filings
Ever since price cap regulation of ILEC access rates was implemented decades ago, the approval of new access tariffs has become almost a formality.
Ever since price cap regulation of ILEC access rates was implemented decades ago, the approval of new access tariffs has become almost a formality.
At its upcoming meeting on May 20th, the FCC is prepared to issue a Third Report and Order (Order) in Docket 20-375 in which it will take several key steps to reform inmate calling services
On April 20, 2021, the FCC took an important step in the never-ending battle to reduce, if not eliminate, illegal robocalls. The Commission announced the opening of its brand-new Robocall Mitigation Database.
The FCC released an Order on April 16, 2021, in Docket 21-148 listing the requirements for ILECs as they file their 2021 Annual Access Filings accompanied by their Tariff Review Plan
When a district judge decided to let the California Net Neutrality Law become effective earlier this year, it put ISPs in a bind.
With the FCC stuck with two Democrat and two Republican commissioners, it is forced to concentrate on non-partisan non-controversial issues such as broadband maps
The California net neutrality law took effect this week and it apparently has already had ramifications for ISPs. AT&T claimed the law forced it to drop its zero data charges for its HBOMAX
Just when you think you’re going to have to deal with those constant anonymous dinnertime phone calls forever, the FCC gives you faith that at least it’s trying to stop them once and for all.
On February 25, 2021, the FCC released a Report and Order (Order) in Docket 20-455 making the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (Program) the law of the land.
On December 28, 2020, USTelecom filed a Petition for Reconsideration of the FCC’s Order in the 8YY proceeding. Specifically, the ILEC association argued