FCC, Wireless Devices, Wireless Industry

FCC Considers Significant Overhaul of Nation’s Alert and Warning Systems

Wiley Rein LLP on 8/12/2025

On August 7, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to reexamine the nation’s warning and alert systems, including the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)...more

What’s New in Wireless - September 2024

Mintz - Technology, Communications & Media... on 9/6/2024

The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily...more

Ring, Ring, it’s the FCC Calling- TracFone to Pay $16M to Settle FCC Investigation

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 8/2/2024

TracFone, the pre-paid phone company, recently settled with the FCC over allegations that the company failed to protect customer information during three different data incidents. According to the FCC, in each of the...more

Tracfone Settles FCC Investigation for $16 Million

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 7/25/2024

This week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a settlement with TracFone Wireless to resolve investigations into whether TracFone failed to reasonably protect its customers’ information from unauthorized...more

FCC Launches U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Program

Lerman Senter PLLC on 3/25/2024

The Federal Communications Commission has created a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program, also known as the “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program,” for wireless consumer Internet of Things (IoT) products. The FCC is seeking...more

Wireless Roundup (October 2021)

Wiley Rein LLP on 10/1/2021

Key Wireless Deadlines - CISA Seeks Comment on its Zero Trust Maturity Model: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) requests comment on its draft Zero Trust Maturity Model. This draft publication is...more

Reminder: Wireless Handset Manufacturer Hearing Aid Compatibility Status Report Due July 15, 2019

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on 6/27/2019

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

FCC Re-examines Wireless Resiliency Framework

Allen Matkins on 4/8/2019

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is currently re-examining the Wireless Resiliency Cooperative Framework. The Framework was put together in 2016 for the purpose of creating a voluntary commitment by mobile carriers...more

FCC Reduces Regulatory Barriers to 5G Wireless Deployment

Perkins Coie on 4/17/2018

The Federal Communications Commission recently adopted an order containing sweeping regulatory changes to speed the deployment of advanced wireless services to provide connectivity for innovative Internet of Things, augmented...more

TCPA FCC Petitions Tracker

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on 11/17/2017

Kelley Drye’s Communications Practice Group presents this tracker of active Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) petitions before the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”). With the recent increase in litigation...more

TCPA Tracker - August 2017

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on 8/10/2017

Recent News - FCC Imposes Potential Liability on Technology Platforms for Involvement in Unlawful Robocalls - On July 26, 2017, the FCC released the text of the Forfeiture Order adopted at the Commission’s July 2017...more

New FCC and Administration Initiatives Adopted to Support the Internet of Things

Perkins Coie on 9/8/2016

The Federal Communications Commission and the Obama administration recently adopted several important initiatives to facilitate innovation in and rapid deployment of the nascent Internet of Things (IoT). The FCC identified...more

New FCC Rulemaking Explores Flexible Wireless Operations Above 24 GHz

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on 10/23/2015

Earlier today, October 22, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to explore new regulatory frameworks, including flexible licensing schemes, for mobile and fixed wireless...more

FCC Proposes Reform of Radiofrequency Equipment Authorization Rules

Morgan Lewis on 8/31/2015

Faced with the rapid growth of increasingly complex wireless products, the FCC proposes to upgrade its equipment authorization program to prevent harmful interference without stifling innovation and product development....more

FCC Issues Package of New Declaratory Rulings Concerning Telephone Consumer Protection Act

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 7/20/2015

On July 10, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a 140-page Omnibus Declaratory Ruling and Order in response to more than two dozen petitions from businesses, attorneys general, and consumers seeking...more

The FCC Broadens TCPA's Reach: More Lawsuits Ahead!

Foley & Lardner LLP on 7/20/2015

The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) issued its declaratory ruling and order addressing over 20 pending petitions on Friday, July 10, 2015. This new ruling effectively requires companies to make a fresh evaluation of...more

FCC Closes Loopholes and Expands Telephone Consumer Protection Act “TCPA” Consumer Protections in Declaratory Ruling and Order

Womble Bond Dickinson on 7/20/2015

On July 10, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) released a Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) Declaratory Ruling and Order (“TCPA Declaratory Ruling and Order” or “Order”) offering...more

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