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On July 18, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC" or "Commission") adopted a Report and Order ("R&O") imposing new rules on manufacturers and multichannel video programming distributors ("MVPDs") requiring them...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has published its notice of proposed rulemaking (the NPRM) detailing the proposed creation of a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for Internet of Things (IoT) or "smart"...more
The FCC's June 2023 Report and Order clarifying the broad scope of video conferencing services that must be made accessible to persons with disabilities was published today in the Federal Register. As such, by no later than...more
In November 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Infrastructure Act). This legislation directed the FCC to propose regulations that track a 2016 Public Notice where the FCC—implementing...more
In late August 2021, the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Enforcement Bureau issued an Order and Citation to ViaTalk, LLC, for failing to fulfill its obligations under the Commission's accessibility rules in 47...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Public Notice seeking comment on whether to update its rules implemented under the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010...more
On March 4, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Public Notice to service providers and equipment manufacturers as a reminder to maintain records on compliance efforts to make their technology...more
At its September 30 Open Meeting, the FCC took new steps to address costs and service quality related to its IP Captioned Telephone Services (IP CTS) program in a Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice...more
The FCC recently reminded television broadcasters and multichannel video program distributors (MVPDs) of the importance of providing accessible televised emergency information amid concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic....more
On February 12, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Public Notice to service providers and equipment manufacturers as a reminder to maintain records on compliance efforts to make their technology...more
At its Open Meeting on January 30, the FCC adopted a Report and Order (“Order”) making video relay service (“VRS”) calls that use communications assistants (“CAs”) that work from home (as opposed to at a call center) eligible...more
The Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, which updated the Communications Act to provide persons with disabilities access to new technologies, spawned numerous rulemakings at the Federal...more
Telecommunications providers are subject to a panoply of federal regulations and reporting requirements under the Communications Act, including regulation and reporting regarding privacy and security, contributions for the...more
As of January 1, 2019, video game developers and publishers are now subject to certain accessibility requirements under the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) that apply to manufacturers...more
By no later than April 1, 2019, covered service providers and equipment manufacturers must submit accessibility recordkeeping compliance certifications and contact information to the FCC....more
In 2013, the Federal Communications Commission adopted rules requiring MVPDs to ensure, upon request of a subscriber, that navigation devices (set-top boxes) and pre-installed MVPD apps that provide on-screen text menus and...more
The Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act — also known as the CVAA — updated federal communications law in 2010 to provide greater access to certain technologies. The law requires, among other...more
In a move affecting nearly every type of dispute brought to the agency, the FCC adopted a Report and Order (“Order”) at its July meeting establishing a streamlined set of formal complaint rules. The new rules cover complaints...more
Starting January 1, 2019, any new video game software that is capable of accessing or using an advanced communications service (ACS) must include solutions to eliminate barriers to accessibility for people with disabilities....more
Through a recent Public Notice, the FCC reminded entities that provide traditional telecommunications services, interconnected VoIP, advanced communications services (ACS) (which includes non-interconnected VoIP, electronic...more
The Federal Communications Commission (“Commission” or “FCC”) recently released a Public Notice seeking comment on a petition filed by the Entertainment Software Association (“ESA”) seeking a one year final extension of its...more
Since 2010, equipment and technology that allow consumers to communicate with each other using "advanced communications services" (ACS) has been required to provide access for consumers with disabilities. For video games,...more
On October 26, 2017, the FCC released a draft Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would permit TV broadcasters to use the next generation broadcast television transmission standard (“ATSC 3.0”) on...more
In advance of its July Open Meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) unanimously adopted a Report and Order (Order) that revises the rules requiring certain video programming providers to make video...more
On March 16, 2017, the Federal Communications Commission’s Media Bureau (Bureau) released a Memorandum Opinion and Order (Order) addressing Honda Motor Co., Ltd’s (Honda) January 2017 petition for limited waiver of video...more