CommLaw Monitor
News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s communications practice group
FCC Plans to Eliminate Rural “Rate Floor,” Heading Off Potential Price Hikes
The FCC plans to adopt an order eliminating the controversial rural “ rate floor ” that restricts the amount of Universal Service Fund (“USF”) support received by some carriers to build and maintain networks in…
Honesty is the Best Policy: FCC Imposes $1.7 Million Fine for Submitting Misleading Information in Inmate Calling Services Deal
Stressing the importance of receiving truthful and accurate information, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) reached a $1.7 million settlement with inmate calling services provider Securus Technologies, Inc.…
FCC Proposes First-Ever Forfeiture Against Property Owners for Facilitating Pirate Radio Operations
Continuing its assault on unlicensed broadcast operations, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) issued a unanimous Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (“NAL”) at its September meeting proposing the…