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New TCPA Rules For Some “Exempt” Calls Will Go Into Effect on July 20, 2023

On January 20, 2023, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC or Commission) announced the long-awaited effective date of new requirements for certain calls that are otherwise exempt from the Telephone Consumer Protection...more

New Robocall Mitigation Obligations and Filing Deadlines for Voice Service Providers and Gateway Providers

2022 was a momentous year in the robocall mitigation space—with major developments coming from industry and government. One major update coming out of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) was the adoption...more

FCC Releases Item Amending Equipment Authorization Rules to Protect U.S. National Security

On November 25, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Report & Order, Order, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (R&O, Order, and FNPRM; collectively, the Item) that makes...more

FCC Moves to De-List Certain Voice Providers from Robocall Mitigation Database

On October 3, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) Robocall Response Team issued a Press Release announcing Enforcement Orders against seven voice service providers listed in the agency’s Robocall...more

Cybersecurity Top of Mind at #MWC22

At this week’s #MWC22, cybersecurity has been a major focus. Several panels were dedicated to exploring timely cybersecurity issues, including new and growing threat vectors; innovative industry advancements in cybersecurity;...more

FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Rules for Blocking Illegal Robotexts

On September 27, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on a proposal that would require mobile wireless providers to block illegal text...more

FCC’s Novel TCPA Enforcement Action Targets Arbitrage Schemes

At its July Open Commission meeting, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) voted to approve a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) against Thomas Dorsher, ChariTel Inc, OnTel Inc, and...more

FCC and State AG Partnership Signals Major Shift in Robocall Enforcement

On July 7, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) and the Attorney General of the State of Ohio (Ohio AG) announced a coordinated enforcement initiative that signals a major shift in how state and...more

FCC Shifts Regulatory Landscape for Gateway Providers; Proposed Rules Signal Further Changes

On May 19, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted a Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, Order, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that significantly expands obligations on...more

FCC Proposes New Robocall Mitigation Regulations on Gateway Providers

At the September 30, 2021 Open Meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted a Fifth Further Notice of Proposing Rulemaking (FNPRM) that proposes additional regulatory requirements on the gateway...more

FCC Proposes New Regulations on Gateway Providers; Defers Enforcement on Foreign Provider Prohibition

At the September 30, 2021 Open Meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted a Fifth Further Notice of Proposing Rulemaking (FNPRM) that proposes additional regulatory requirements on the gateway...more

FCC’s Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel to Continue the Agency’s Anti-Robocall Work

During the March Open Meeting, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced her first set of anti-robocall actions to kick off efforts to combat unwanted robocalls. The FCC’s actions...more

Comments Dates Set: Standard Questions for Applications and Petitions Subject to Team Telecom Review

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has set the deadlines for commenting on the International Bureau’s Public Notice seeking comment on a set of standard national security and law enforcement questions...more

Multiple New FCC Robocall Initiatives Set New Expectations for Voice Service Providers

Following passage of the Pallone-Thune TRACED Act (TRACED Act or TRACED) in late 2019, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) implemented the law’s numerous robocall abatement provisions on the statute’s...more

FCC Imposes Security Prohibitions, Certifications, and Reporting Requirements for Providers of “Advanced Communications Services”

On January 13, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) published its final supply chain security rule implementing the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019. The rule is the most...more

TCPA Update: FCC Imposes New Call Limits and Opt-Out Requirements

On December 30, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Report and Order updating a number of Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) exemptions. The Report and Order codifies exemptions...more

FCC Continues Team Telecom Modernization, Seeking Comment on Standard Questions for Applicants

On December 30, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) International Bureau published a Public Notice seeking comment on a set of standardized national security and law enforcement questions...more

FCC Again Moves on National Security, Further Implementing the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act

On December 10, 2020, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC or Commission) unanimously approved a Second Report and Order on supply chain security (Second R&O), which is the latest effort in its evolving role with...more

FCC Clarifies That Government Contractors Must Obtain Prior Express Consent Under the TCPA

On December 14, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released an Order on Reconsideration (Order) clarifying that federal, state, and local contractors must obtain prior express consent from...more

Select Team Telecom Modernization Rules Will Go Into Effect Before the New Year

On November 27, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) Team Telecom Modernization Report & Order (Report & Order) was published in the Federal Register, which will cause portions of the new rules to...more

FCC Sets Comment Deadlines for Foreign Sponsorship ID NPRM

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has set the deadlines for commenting on the Foreign Government-Provided Programming Sponsorship ID Requirements Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), which it adopted...more

FCC Again Moves on National Security, Proposing to Further Implement the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act

On November 19, 2020, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Draft Second Report and Order on supply chain security (Draft Second R&O), which is the latest effort in its evolving role in national...more

Robocall Update: New Call Authentication Order and Obligations, Explained [Audio]

In this episode of Wiley Connected, Megan Brown, Kevin Rupy, and Kat Scott detail the broad obligations and expectations flowing from the FCC’s latest TRACED Act efforts, highlighting impacts on a diverse range of providers...more

FCC Unanimously Agrees to Increase Caller ID Authentication, Other Requirements

On September 30, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) unanimously adopted a Second Report and Order (Order) as part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to combat illegal spoofing and stop illegal...more

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