FCC Proposes New Steps to Protect U.S. Networks
In the last few years Congress and the FCC have increasingly become cognizant of the dangers of hostile foreign countries using the telecommunications networks of companies
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FCC Proposes Shorter STIR/SHAKEN Deadline for Small Voice Providers Suspected of Originating Robocalls
The FCC just released a Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) in Docket 17-97 in which it seeks industry comments on a proposal to move the mandatory due date
Are Internet Protocol Enhanced Service Providers Engaged in Access Stimulation?
Internet Protocol Enhanced Service (IPES) companies are VoIP providers regulated by the FCC. They are becoming more common in recent years as carriers modernize their networks for 5G.
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.
FCC Will Reduce Interstate Inmate Calling Rate Caps
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
With New Database Opening, Voice Providers Must Certify That They Are Reducing Illegal Robocalls
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.
FCC 2021 ILEC Annual Access Filing Requirements Include 8YY Changes
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
ISPs Appeal California Net Neutrality Law to Ninth Circuit Court
When a district judge decided to let the California Net Neutrality Law become effective earlier this year, it put ISPs in a bind.
FCC Wants Better 911 Outage Notifications
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 Case for and Against State Net Neutrality Laws
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