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Understanding Reseller Exemption Certificates under the FCC’s New Service-Specific Standards

March 7, 2014

On the heels of the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) release of safe harbor language for service-specific certificates exempting resellers from Universal Service Fund (“USF”) pass-through

FCC Form 499-A due April 1st

March 4, 2014

The deadline for filing FCC Form 499-A, the annual Universal Service Fund (“USF”) reporting worksheet, is April 1st. All registered interstate telecommunications services providers (“ITSPs”)

Congress Urges FCC to Investigate Carrier’s Regulatory Cost Recovery Fee Practces

March 4, 2014

Last Summer, a handful of Congressional Democrats launched an inquiry into the “below the line” surcharge and tax billing practices of U.S. telecommunications providers.  See https://eshoo.house.gov/press-releases/members-seek-answers-from-leading-us-communications-companies-on-billing-practices/.

FCC’s Extensive and Burdensome Special Access Data Collection Order Under OMB Review

March 4, 2014

On December 9, 2013, the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) began its review of the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) December 2012 Special Access Data

NARUC Urges FCC to Reform USF Contribution System

February 26, 2014

Representatives of NARUC, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, recently met with the FCC Chairman’s office and the office of Commissioner Rosenworcel to implore

FCC Proposes New Rules to Help Emergency Responders Locate Wireless 9-1-1 Callers

February 25, 2014

On February 20, 2014, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or the “Commission”) proposed updates to the FCC’s Enhanced 911 (“E911”) rules to help emergency responders

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