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Comments to the FCC’s “Know-Your-Upstream-Provider” Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking are Due August 10; Reply Comments are Due September 8
Today, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) published in the Federal Register its recently adopted Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“FNPRM”), which seeks to enhance the STIR/SHAKEN framework by imposing more specific “Know-Your-Upstream-Provider” (“KYUP”) obligations. The comments are due on August 10, and the reply comments ar
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The CommLaw Group Welcomes Joey Buchbinder as Of Counsel and Strategic Implementation Lead for the Firm’s Renewed Client-Service Model
The CommLaw Group is pleased to announce that Joey Buchbinder has joined the firm as Of Counsel, where he will serve in both a client-facing legal role and a strategic implementation role supporting the firm’s renewed client-service model for the AI era. Joey’s arrival reflects the direction in which The CommLaw Group is moving: practical, […] The post The C
Supreme Court Upholds FCC Forfeiture Authority, Rejecting Seventh Amendment Challenge to Wireless Privacy Penalties
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the Federal Communications Commission’s authority to issue monetary forfeiture orders through its traditional administrative enforcement process, rejecting a significant constitutional challenge brought by AT&T and Verizon. In an 8-1 decision in FCC v. AT&T, Inc., the Court reversed the Fifth Circuit’s decision vacating a ro
FCC Chairman Opens Review of E-Rate Program Focused on Student Screen Time, Online Safety, Program Integrity, and Administrative Reform
The Federal Communications Commission appears poised to launch a significant new review of the federal E-Rate program, the Universal Service Fund program that helps eligible schools, libraries, and consortia obtain discounted telecommunications, Internet access, and internal connections services. On June 3, 2026, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced that he h
FCC Proposes New Rules to Reduce State and Local Barriers to Wireline Deployments
The Federal Communications Commission has released a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled Build America: Eliminating Barriers to Wireline Deployments, WC Docket No. 25-253, that would establish new federal rules addressing state and local requirements affecting wireline telecommunications infrastructure deployment. The proposal is part of the FCC’s bro
Setting the Record Straight: Accuracy, Accountability, and Professional Judgment in AI-Assisted Telecom Compliance
The CommLaw Group recently found itself embroiled in an unfortunate public controversy involving statements published and circulated in Prescott-Martini’s weekly Martini Brief. Because the matter touched on CommLaw’s reputation, advisory practices, commitment to responsible innovation, and position on AI-assisted compliance tools, we believe it is important
FCC Announces Proposed 38.8% USF Contribution Factor for Q3 2026
On June 12, 2026, the FCC’s Office of the Managing Director has announced the proposed Universal Service Fund (USF) contribution factor for the third quarter of 2026 will be 38.8%, a 1.8% increase from last quarter’s 37% in the Public Notice. Covered in our previous advisory for the Q1, any meaningful reforms to the USF system remain […] The post FCC Announc
Webinar: Know Your Customer, Know Your Upstream Provider, and Robocall Mitigation: What Voice Providers Need to Know Now
The CommLaw Group Welcomes Industry Veteran James F. Booth as Counsel Through Its Virtual Law Partner Platform
The CommLaw Group, PLLC is pleased to announce that James F. Booth has joined the firm as Counsel through its Virtual Law Partner platform, bringing decades of experience at the intersection of telecommunications law, digital infrastructure development, fiber network deployment, data center connectivity, rights-of-way strategy, construction contracting, and
Supreme Court’s FCC Ruling Reinforces a Familiar Reality for Communications Providers: The FCC’s Enforcement Machinery Remains Very Much Intact
The CommLaw Group is pleased to announce the publication of a new Law360 Expert Analysis article by Jonathan S. Marashlian, Managing Partner of The CommLaw Group, PLLC, titled “High Court’s FCC Ruling Adds To Comms Industry Paradox.” The article examines the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in FCC v. AT&T Inc., and places it in the […] The post Supreme C
CPUC Reopens DVN Opt-Out Window and Adopts New Filing Requirements for iVoIP Providers
As delineated in our previous advisory, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a comprehensive overhaul of the regulatory framework applicable to interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (iVoIP) providers operating in the state, dividing providers into two new utility types: Digital Voice Nomadic (DVN) and Digital Voice Fixed (DVF). On
Colorado Prepares for Phase 1 NG911 Transition Request: Telecommunications Providers Should Begin Planning Now
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission’s 911 Program has issued advance notice of its intent to submit a Phase 1 Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) deployment request to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). While the request will be initiated by Colorado, its implications extend well beyond the state’s borders. Under the FCC’s NG911 transition framework
CACC Urges FCC to Adopt Balanced, Risk-Based KYC Rules That Protect Consumers Without Undermining Privacy, Competition, or Access to Voice Services
The CommLaw Group has filed Comments with the Federal Communications Commission on behalf of the Consumer Access & Choice Coalition (“CACC”) in the FCC’s latest robocall proceeding addressing proposed “Know Your Customer” (“KYC”) requirements for originating voice service providers. The filing builds on CACC’s prior advocacy in the FCC’s robocall, caller aut
Life Time v. Verizon Could Force the FCC to Revisit a Long-Misunderstood USF Treatment for Dedicated Internet Access
A pending FCC formal complaint filed by Life Time, Inc. against Verizon Business Network Services LLC has put a familiar but often misunderstood Universal Service Fund issue back in the spotlight: whether a broadband provider may assess federal USF surcharges on the transmission facility used to deliver dedicated Internet access, or “DIA,” to enterprise and
FCC Proposes Major Expansion and Tightening of Robocall Mitigation Database Requirements
Companies that previously may have viewed themselves as outside the FCC’s Robocall Mitigation rules — including “information service” providers, communications platforms, call centers, SaaS providers, AI platforms, and other businesses incorporating PSTN-accessible voice functionality through NANP telephone numbers supplied by providers such as Twilio, Bandw
