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2011 Leg Reg Updates

2011 Legislative & Regulatory Updates
 

 
 

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 October 2011  - This Issue Includes:

  Universal Service in the News

  • Will FCC Issue USF & Intercarrier Compensation Ruling in October? 
  • 4th Quarter USF Contribution Factor Up Again, To Near Record!  
  • Net Neutrality - FCC Issues Rules...Verizon Sues 
Wireless Issues
  • AT&T - Mobile Merger Update
  • IRS Issues Guidelines Regarding Cellphones/Tax
  • FCC Takes Retailers of Cellular/Wireless Jammers to Task
  • FCC Strengthens E911 Accuracy Requirements for Wireless Services
  • FCC Releases Funding for Off-Prem Wireless Internet Trial for Schools
  • FCC Issues NPRM "Myster Fees," aka Cramming 
Recently-Released FCC Reports
  • FCC - White Paper - Next Gen 911 Cost Study (NC911) 
  • FCC - White Paper - Aerial Comm for Emergencies

 

 

July 2011  - This Issue Includes:

  • 3rd Quarter  USF Contribution Factor Down   
Universal Service in the News
  • FCC Poised to address Intercarrier Compensation and Special Access 
  • FCC Issues Interim Order on Grandfathered Rural Health Providers  
  • FCC Issues Order on Lifeline Service 
Wireless Issues
  • FCC Proposes Mega-Fines for Cramming 
  • Turn-Around by WHO on Cellphone Cancer Risk 
International News
  • Netherlands Makes Net Neutrality the Law of the Land
  • EU Lowers Roaming Fees Again for Voice & Data 
  • European Union Will Create CERT for EU Institutions
  •  UN: Blocking Internet Access Violates Human Rights 
Recently-Released FCC Reports
  • FCC Report & Order 
  • FCC Report to Congress

 

 

  
 

April 2011  - This Issue Includes:

  • FCC - Net Neutrality Suit Rejected;  Plenty of Posturing in the Works
  • FCC Moves to Implement Truth in Called ID Act 
Universal Service in the News
  • FCC Approves Slightly Lower 2nd Quarter USF Contribution Factor 
  • USF Lifeline/Linkup 
  • FCC Issues Utility Pole Attachments Order
Wireless Issues
  • FCC Issues NPRM on Cellular Signal Boosters
  • FCC Issue Order on Cellular Data Roaming
  • AT&T Announces Purchase Plans for T-Mobile USA
International News
  • NPA 721 Finally Going to be Introduced for Country of St. Maarten
Recently-Released FCC Reports
  • FCC Internet Access Services Report
  • FCC Local Telephone Competition Report
  • FCC Chairman Genachowski Speeh March 8, 2011
  • FCC 257 Triennial Report to Congress
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January 2011  - This Issue Includes:

  • FCC Issues Net Neutrality Order
  • FCC Extends Deadline Regarding Next Generation Emergency Alert Rules 
Universal Service in the News
  • FCC Announces Proposed Record 1st Quarter USF Contribution Factor 
  • FCC Issues Report on the USF E-Rate Program & Broadband Usage 
  • USF Federal-State Joint Board Issues Recommendations in Report
Wireless Issues
  • FCC Working Paper:  Consumer Satisfaction of Broadband Internet Provider
  • FCC Working Paper:  Why Consumers Retain/Change their Broadband Provider   
International News
  • FCC Working Paper:  Reverse Auctions for Universal Access in Chile and India
Recently-Released FCC Reports
  • FCC Chairman Genachowski on "Speed Matter" Report, National Press Club
  • FCC Releases New Data on Internet Access Services
  • FCC Releases Telephone Numbering Resource Utilization Report
  • FCC Lab Releases Report on Trends in Wireless Devices
  • FCC Releases Report on Local Telephone Competition