The Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Federal Communications Commission (FCC) v. Consumers’ Research removed the uncertainty that hung over the FCC’s Universal Service Fund (USF) programs since July 2024, when the U.S. Court...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently issued a Second Report and Order (Order) updating its rules for Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) operations in the 5.9 GHz band (5.850-5.925 GHz). The Final Rule...more
At its annual Winnik International Tech & Telecom Forum, the Hogan Lovells Communications, Internet, and Media practice hosted a fireside chat examining the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Loper...more
In September 2024, the Hogan Lovells Communication, Internet, and Media practice presented its annual Winnik International Tech and Telecoms Forum, highlighting common themes throughout the technology and telecommunications...more
At its annual Winnik International Tech and Telecommunications Forum, the Hogan Lovells Communications, Internet, and Media practice gathered policymakers, industry leaders, and firm colleagues for a series of conversations...more
President Biden’s October 2023 AI executive order (AI EO), which aimed to promote the development of guidance and regulations to support a safe, secure, trustworthy AI ecosystem, is spurring agencies across the federal...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would expand its Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) rules for callers when they use AI technologies to place calls...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted final rules in its latest “net neutrality” proceeding. The rules, which advanced over the vigorous opposition of the two Republican commissioners, will: (1) reclassify...more
The U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recently released its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Accountability Policy Report (Report), which presents eight recommendations to improve the...more
The Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) published a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) last fall about the implications of emerging artificial intelligence technologies on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and related...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) opted to preclude mobile 5G service in the 12.2-12.7 GHz (12.2 GHz band) but is examining whether this band could host more intensive fixed and new unlicensed uses and whether the...more
Florida is poised to enact major changes to its anti-robocall law, the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA). For the past couple of years, Florida has enjoyed a reputation for having the most restrictive automated...more
Three new U.S. congressional bills promise significant changes for the U.S. commercial space industry and reflect increased attention on this rapidly growing and evolving sector. In the House of Representatives, two draft...more
On July 1, 2021, the Florida Governor signed legislation imposing new restrictions on telemarketing calls. The amendments to the Florida Consumer Protection Law and Florida Telemarketing Law, which are now in effect, create a...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeks to add a space-to-Earth allocation in the 17.3-17.8 GHz band for the geostationary satellite orbit fixed-satellite service (“GSO FSS”) and modify the frequency range,...more