Following are reminders for upcoming Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reports and compliance requirements due in January -
Form 855: Hearing Aid Compatibility Service Provider Certification -
As we explained...more
In a strongly worded Report and Order, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Order (the “Order”) released on November 26, 2019, the FCC adopted several measures to protect U.S. communications networks from potential...more
COMMENTARY -
For this month, we want to spotlight the significant new oversight tasks assigned to USAC by the FCC. True, there is plenty under the ordinary administrative function of reviewing and approving applications...more
On Friday, October 4, 2019, Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) Chairman Ajit Pai circulated a draft Report and Order (“Order”) that would adopt two uncontroversial changes to the FCC’s tariff filing requirements....more
Please be reminded of the upcoming due dates for the Reports listed below:
Form 499-Q: Quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet -
Carriers providing interstate and international telecommunications that are...more
COMMENTARY -
Now comes the hard part. We’ve noted that the FCC has been setting the table for changes to all of its beneficiary programs, while contributions reform looms. But now, the FCC needs to start deciding the...more
Please be reminded of the upcoming due date for the FCC filing requirement listed below:
Annual 911 Reliability Certification -
Providers of 911, E911, or NG911 capabilities in the United States must file an annual...more
Please be reminded of the upcoming due dates for the Reports listed below:
FCC Quarterly Section 63.10(c)(2) International Traffic and Revenue Report -
All carriers authorized to provide international communications...more
Please be reminded of the upcoming filing listed below:
Annual FCC Regulatory Fees -
Most Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) licensees and other regulated entities must pay regulatory fees annually...more
COMMENTARY -
If you took a long holiday this summer and, upon your return, asked, “What did I miss?” the answer in USF would be, “quite a lot.” It has been a busy summer and is setting up for a busy finish to the year. ...more
Please be reminded of the upcoming due dates for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reports and compliance requirements listed below:
FCC Form 477: Local Telephone Competition and Broadband Report -
The Local...more
Most Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) licensees and other regulated entities must pay regulatory fees annually to offset costs associated with the FCC’s enforcement, public service, international, policy,...more
RECENT NEWS -
Schools and Libraries (E-Rate) -
On July 9, 2019, the FCC released an NPRM that proposes to make the Category Two budget approach permanent, and seeks comment on potential modifications that could simplify...more
Please be reminded of the upcoming due dates for the Reports listed below:
FORM 499-Q: QUARTERLY TELECOMMUNICATIONS REPORTING WORKSHEET -
Carriers providing interstate and international telecommunications that are...more
KELLEY DRYE COMMENTARY -
Much of the activity this month focused on the FCC’s controversial proposal to establish an overall cap to the Universal Service Fund. Stakeholders aligned to oppose the proposal, while...more
By midnight EDT on Monday, July 15, 2019, every manufacturer of wireless handsets that are used in the delivery of digital commercial mobile radio service (“CMRS”) must file with the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”...more
KELLEY DRYE COMMENTARY -
In a month with only one minor Commission-level USF item, one of the most significant things to watch may be Commissioner O’Rielly’s questioning of USAC over possible use of USF money to overbuild...more
The FCC plans to bar a Chinese telecommunications provider from offering international telecommunications service between the United States and foreign points based on national security concerns at its next open meeting...more
Schools and Libraries (E-Rate) Lifeline High Cost/Connect America Fund (CAF) Rural Health Care This list covers appeals filed on or after January 1, 2016. Pending appeals filed before January 2016 are not included....more
Among the items being considered at the upcoming April 12, 2019 Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) open meeting is possible regulatory forbearance of certain legacy regulatory and structural...more
On March 15, 2019 the FCC adopted its Fourth Report and Order (“Order”) establishing rural call completion service quality standards for intermediate providers. While the Order remains largely unchanged from the draft...more
Kelley Drye Commentary -
Welcome to the premier issue of the Kelley Drye Communications Group’s newest publication, the USF Tracker. The Federal Universal Service Fund (FUSF) is a sprawling $8 billion per year set of...more
The FCC continues its efforts to improve rural call completion, teeing up a draft Fourth Report and Order (“Order”) that would adopt new service quality standards for intermediate providers (i.e. entities that carry, but do...more
Note that these reports usually are due by March 31 but, because that date falls on a Sunday this year, the filings will be due by April 1, 2019.
Annual Section 43.82(b) International Circuit Capacity Report -
Each...more
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Important – As of the date of this alert, the Federal Communications Commission is closed due to the federal government shutdown. However, the...more