Telecommunications Memos

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Broadcast General E-Rate Program
Broadcast General - Prior to 2006 EAS (Formerly EBS)
Radio Internet and Online Services
Television International/Telephone/Satellite
Cable
   

Broadcast General

Indecency Update - The 2004 Super Bowl Fine (7/23/08)
AT&T Seeks Access Charges on VoIP Traffic And Global Intercarrier Compensation Reform (7/21/08)
Unauthorized Broadcasting of Telephone Conversations (7/9/08)
Media Bureau Revises Inflation Adjustment Rates for Cable Operators Using FCC Form 1240 (7/3/08)
FCC Grants Limited Set-Top Box Waivers (7/3/08)
FCC Issues Decision in InterCall USAC Appeal (7/1/08)
New FCC Inquiry - Embedded Advertising and Sponsorship Identification Rules (6/27/08)
FCC Extends Form 477 Requirement to Providers of Interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (6/18/08)
Proposed 2008 Annual Regulatory Fees (5/08/08)
Revised Version of "The Public and Broadcasting" Public File Manual (4/25/08)
FCC Permits Simplified Correction of Clerical Error in E-Rate Funding Request (4/18/08)
FCC Prepares to Reinstate Annual Employment Reports (4/16/08)
FCC Initiatives to Promote Diversification of Broadcast Ownership (3/11/08)
Comment Deadlines Set for Three Important USF Proceedings (3/6/08)
FCC Issues Fines for 2003 "Married by America" Broadcast (2/26/08)
FCC Affirms and Elaborates Indecency Fine Against NYPD Blue Telecast (2/21/08)
FCC Issues Report on Broadcast Localism (01/29/08)
FCC Issues Indecency Fine (01/29/08)
FCC Adopts New Rules for Television Station Public Files and Public Interest Disclosures (01/29/08)
TV Quarterly Programming List Requirements - Update (01/25/08)
Chairman Martin Proposes Revision To Newspaper/Broadcast Cross-Ownership Rule (11/16/07)
2007 Regulatory Fees (08/06/07)
Appellate Court Overturns FCC Policy That "Fleeting Expletives" are Indecent (6/7/07)
FCC Consent Decrees: Payola Guidance (4/16/07)
FCC Issues Separate Decisions Granting One Hundred and Eighty Two Appeals from Funding Denials (4/12/07)
Going Private - Revisted and More Relevant Than Ever (11/30/06)
FCC Proposal to Require Communications Towers to Protect Migratory Birds (11/13/06)
Clarification of Indecency Decisions (11/08/06)
FCC Affirms "News Interview" Exemption from Equal Opportunities (10/30/06)
FCC Modifies and Confirms Children's Television Obligations for Digital TV (10/05/06)
2006 Political Broadcast Manual (2006)
FCC Application Fees to Increase (9/07/06)
McCaskill for US Senate Lowest Unit Rate Issue (8/31/06)
FCC Programming Actions (8/04/06)
2006 Regulatory Fees Due September 19 (8/03/06)
Broadcasting Satellite Service at Frequency Bands (7/11/06)
Higher Broadcast Indecency Fines (6/8/06)
FCC Upholds Super Bowl Indecency Ruling (6/2/06)
Prohibited Product Advertising (4/23/06)
Product Placement (4/23/06)
New Rules to Restrict "Junk" Faxes (4/11/06)
FCC Form 1240 Fourth Quarter 2005 Inflation Adjustment Factor is 3.31% (4/3/06)
FCC Form 1240 Fourth Quarter 2005 Inflation Adjustment Factor is 3.31% (4/03/06)
Proposed 2006 Annual Regulatory Fees (3/30/06)
Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Children's Television Obligations (3/28/06)
FY 2006 Regulatory Fees (3/28/06)
FCC Indecency Decisions: Still Some Troubling Loose Ends (3/16/06)
Reminder – Closed Captioning During Emergencies (2/24/06)
Actual Schedule of Broadcasts (form) (2006)
Federal Candidates, Refuse to Acknowledge Receipt of Policy/Rate Disclosures (form) (2006)
Agreement for Non-candidate, Issues Advertisements (form) (2006)
Candidate Agreement for Political Advertisements (form) (2006)
What Every Builder and Developer Needs to Know About Telecommunications (2002)

Broadcast General - Prior to 2006

Automatic Cancellation of Auxiliary Licenses (12/22/05)
Local Public Files: Their Contents, Inspection, Reproduction and Retention (11/10/05)
Sen. Ensign Introduces Communications Legislation That Re-writes Telecom Act of '96 (7/28/05)
Considerations and Consequences of a "Going Private" Transaction Part II (7/12/05)
Considerations and Consequences of a "Going Private" Transaction Part I (6/1/05)
Annual Assessment of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming (2/07/05)
Tower Light Extinguishment Obligations (11/30/04)
FCC Releases Interim Unbundling Rules (8/20/04)
Client Alert: Emergency Alert System (8/18/04)
Client Alert - TV Violence (8/3/04)
Mandatory Recording of Broadcasts Proposed by FCC (7/8/04)
New Broadcast Localism Inquiry (7/2/04)
Webcasting Notice and Recordkeeping Requirements Now In Effect (4/26/04)
New FCC Debt Collection Rules - Delinquent Fees to Delay Application Processing (4/14/04)
Indecency Update - Three Important Rulings (10/7/03)
Unprecedented Fine for Violation of Non-Commercial Restrictions (2004)
New Frequency Coordination Rules for Broadcast Auxiliaries (10/2/03)
New Equal Employment Opportunity Rules (March 10, 2003)
EEO Regulations for Broadcasters (PDF) (March 3, 2003)
2003 Womble Carlyle Political Manual - PDF format
Auction of Multichannel Video Distribution and Data Services License (June 5, 2002)
Proposed Revisions to Complaint Procedures (April 10, 2002)
Modifications to Emergency Alert System Rules (Feb.28, 2002)
Use of FRNs Mandatory as of December 3, 2001 (September 6, 2001)
FCC Adopts Policy Statement On Broadcast Indecency (April 10, 2001)
Changes in Ownership Attribution Rules (February 1, 2001)
Repeal of Political Editorial and Personal Attack Rules (Oct. 23, 2000)
FCC Adopts Standards for Choosing Among Competing Non-Commercial Broadcast Applicants (June 7, 1999)
Further Revision of Local Public Inspection File Rules (June 7, 1999)
Revised Main Studio and Public File Rules (June 7, 1999)
FCC Releases Study Alleging Discriminatory Advertising Practices (January 22, 1999)
Construction Permit Terms and Extensions (Dec. 4, 1998)
New Rules Preempting Local Restrictions on Antennas for Home Use (11/23/96)
Drug and Alcohol Testing (11/22/96)
Broadcasting Telephone Calls (11/21/96)
Revised RF Radiation Guidelines (11/19/96)

Radio

Changes to Low Power FM Rules and Policies (12/14/07)
HD Radio Rules Take Effect September 14, 2007 (8/22/07)
FCC Rulemaking to Permit AM Stations to Operate FM Translators (August 17, 2007)
Update - Recalculation of Presunrise and Postsunset Authorizations (03/07/07)
Copyright Royalty Board Sets New Rates for Digital Streaming
New Consumer Leasing Disclosure Requirements in Effect for Radio
January 19, 2007 is Effective Date For FCC’s City of License Change By Application Rules
Proposed New Low Power AM Service (10/25/05)
Proposed Streamlining of FM Rulemaking and AM Community Change Procedures (6/15/05)
Low Power FM Rule Clarifications and Proposals (3/25/05)
Attribution of Radio Joint Sales Agreements and New Filing Requirement (2/04/05)
FCC Inquiry: Digital Radio Rules and Policies (4/23/04)
Webcasting Royalty Rates For 2003-2004 First Payment due April 14 - PDF format (3/30/04)
FCC Simplifies Proofs of Performance and Related Technical Requirements for Directional AM Stations
FCC Permits Unattended Station Operation; Transmitter Control and Monitoring Requirements

Television

FCC's Digital TV Conversion Order (01/07/08)
FCC Issues NPRM Concerning the Carriage of Digital Broadcast Television Signals Following the Digital Transition (5/14/07)
FCC Report: The Impact on Children of Violent Television Programming (4/27/07)
TV Quarterly Programming List Requirements - Update
Proposed Digital TV Consumer Education Initiatives
FCC Issues NPRM Concerning the Carriage of Digital Broadcast Television Signals Following the Digital Transition (5/14/07)
LPTV, TV Translator and Class A Television FILING WINDOW for Digital Companion Channel May 1, 2006; FREEZE on Certain Applications (1/27/06)
Reminder: The Rules for Television Station Identification (1/24/06)
FCC Releases Public Notice on Form 396-C Filing Requirement and Initiates Closed Captioning Rulemaking (7/22/05)

Cable

FCC Further Extends Exclusivity Rules (3/26/08)
Leased Access Order Imposes Significant Regulatory Burdens on Cable Providers - February 6, 2008
FCC Releases Order Banning Exclusive Contracts Between Video Service Providers and Building Owners (11/13/07)
Inflation Adjustment Figures for Cable Operators using Forms 1210 and 1240
FCC Acts to Prohibit Franchising Authorities from Unreasonably Denying Competitive Cable Franchises
FCC Acts on Requests for Waiver of Rules on Integrated Set-top Boxes
FCC Form 1240 Third Quarter Inflation Adjustment Factor
FCC Releases Report on Cable Industry Prices
Waivers Sought on Set-Top Box Integration Ban (11/07/06)
FCC Releases Set-top Box Waiver Decisions (7/27/07)
FCC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Program Access Complaints and Commercial Leased Access (6/28/07)
Exclusive Service Contracts for Provision of Video Services in Multiple Dwelling Units and Other Real Estate Developments (3/29/07)
Commission Grants Complaint Alleging Failure to Negotiate in Good Faith (3/16/07)
FCC Forms 1210 and 1240 Inflation Adjustment Factor (10/06/06)
FY 2006 Regulatory Fees (8/9/06)
FCC Grants KWHD’s Must Carry Complaint Against Comcast for Failure to Test Properly (8/8/06)
New South Carolina Franchising Law (6/7/06)
FCC Initiates Rulemaking Regarding the Franchise Process and New Video Entrants (11/11/05)
FCC Form 1240 Third Quarter 2005 Inflation Adjustment Factor is 3.31% (1/10/06)
06/27/05 Supreme Court Issues Decision Upholding FCC's Classification of Cable Modem Service As "Information Service" in Brand X Decision
Cable Reciprocal Bargaining Obligation - PDF Format (6/20/05)
5/19/04 Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits

E-Rate Program

FCC Grants Limited Waiver of Contract Submission Requirement for E-Rate Program (2/21/08)
Debarment of Two Consultants from E-Rate Program (1/11/08)
USAC Appeals – Proof of Representation (12/20/07)
FCC Issues Comprehensive Review of the Universal Service Fund Management, Administration and Oversight (9/4/07)
Commission Issues Notice of Suspension and Initiation of Debarment Proceedings (6/28/07)
Commission Grants Appeal Finding Compliance With Then-existing Competitive Bidding Requirements (6/28/07)
Commission Grants Appeal on Ground That the Service Provider Was Unable to Timely Complete Implementation for Reasons Beyond Its Control (6/28/07)
Commission Issues E-rate Decision Regarding Use of an Incorrect Spin (5/22/07)
Commission Issues E-rate Decision Addressing Its Most Cost Effective Service Offering Requirment (5/22/07)
Commission Grants E-rate Appeals and Adopts New Directive Regarding Its Thirty Percent Rule (5/22/07)
Commission Issues E-rate Decision Regarding Its Twenty-eight Day Competitive Bidding Requirement (5/22/07)
Commission Grants Appeals and Adopts New Directive Regarding Its Demonstration of Necessary Resources Requirement (5/22/07)
FCC Issues Separate Decisions Granting One Hundred and Eighty Two Appeals from Funding Denials (4/12/07)
FCC Issues Additional Universal Service Fund Decisions (3/16/07)
Summary of Recent Universal Service Fund Decisions (3/14/07)
FCC Debars Two Service Providers From the E-rate Program (01/25/07)
FCC Issues Two E-Rate Decisions (11/14/06)
August E-Rate Orders (8/24/06)
FCC Grants Utica City Public Schools District’s E-Rate Appeal (8/04/06)
FCC Grants Hickory Public Schools District’s E-Rate Appeal (8/4/06)
2006 USAC Schools and Libraries E-Rate Training (8/04/06)
Correctable Errors on E-Rate 470 and 471 Forms (8/01/06)

EAS (Formerly EBS)

Upcoming Changes in Emergency Alert System (7/13/07)
FCC Radio/TV Handbooks for the New Emergency Alert System
Detailed Rules for the New Emergency Alert System

Internet and Online Services

FCC Issues Sample Template for Annual CPNI Certification
Commission Expands Local Number Portability Obligations to Interconnected VoIP Providers and Issues NPRM (11/12/07)
FCC Releases Report and Order on IP-Enabled Services (7/05/07)
Commission Releases Items Inquiring Into Broadband Deployment
Eighth Circuit Upholds FCC's Vonage Decision (3/21/07)
The Time Warner Wholesale Interconnection Decision (3/3/07)
Missoula Plan (7/24/06)
FCC Releases Data on High-Speed Services For Internet Access and Local Telephone Competition
FCC Enforcement Bureau Provides Additional Guidance to Interconnected VoIP Providers (11/03/05)
FCC Releases Wireline Broadband Reclassification Order Eliminating Sharing Obligations on ILEC Wireline Broadband Internet Access Services (9/26/05)
FCC Enforcement Bureau Extends VoIP 911 Compliance Deadlines (8/26/05)
FCC Issues Guidance to Interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol Service Providers (7/29/05)
FCC VoIP E911 Published In Federal Register Today (6/29/05)
FCC Releases E911 Order Applicable To Interconnected VoIP Services (6/05/05)
FCC Rejects SBC IP Forbearance Petition As Procedurally and Substantively Flawed (5/6/05)
FCC Fines Madison River Telecom for Blocking VoIP Traffic (3/7/05)
FCC Preempts State Regulation of Internet Calling Services (11/9/04)
Auction of Multichannel Video Distribution and Data Services Licenses
Look Both Ways Before Putting Your Station on the Information Highway
Appellate Court Validates Shrinkwrap Software Licenses
The Name is Not Always the Same
Putting Your Television Station on the Information Highway
Putting Your Radio Station on the Internet
Putting Music Online
FCC Reaffirms ISP Access Charge Exemption; Establishes Subsidy Fund for Inter Access
NARUC Task Force on Intercarrier Compensation Process Fact Sheet

International/Telephone/Satellite

REMINDER: Customer Proprietary Network Information Certification Due on or Before March 1, 2008; Applies to Carriers and VoIP Providers (01/17/08)
Embarq Forbearance Petition Seeks To Eliminate "ESP Exemption" From Access Charges (1/14/08)
FCC Modifies Slamming Rules: Adopts Additional Third Party Verification Requirements (01/10/08)
37 Parties File Comments in the Federal Communications Commission's "Access Stimulation" Proceeding On December 17; Replies Due Dec. 31 (12/20/07)
New Federal Customer Proprietary Network Information ("CPNI") Rules To Become Effective December 8, 2007 (12/07/07)
Commission Seeks to Extend Do-Not-Call Registry Beyond 5-Year Limit (12/06/07)
Commission Expands Local Number Portability Obligations to Interconnected VoIP Providers and Issues NPRM (11/12/07)
Commission Examines Formalized Forbearance Procedures (12/03/07)
Commission Takes Action in Conference Calling Formal Complaint Case (10/03/07)
FCC Releases Report and Order on IP-Enabled Services (7/5/07)
Supreme Court Issues Decision in Global Crossing v. Metrophones (04/07)
NTIA Creates New $1.5 Billion Consumer Equipment Market (3/14/07)
PBXs No Longer Funded as Priority One (3/21/07)
FCC Releases Data on High-Speed Services For Internet Access and Local Telephone Competition (08/01/06)
FCC Preempts State Decisions Forcing Bells to Provide DSL Broadband to Consumers of “Unbundled” Voice Services (3/28/05)
FCC Finds AT&T Calling Card Subject to Universal Service and Intrastate Access Charges (2/24/05)
The FCC's 2005 Agenda -- Intercarrier Compensation Tops All (1/3/05) SBC Announces Intention to Tariff VoIP "Access" Termination Service (11/18/04)
Regulatory Fees Due August 19, 2004 - PDF Format (7/21/04)
Quarterly Filing of FCC Form 499-Q Due November 1, 2003
Broadband Buildout and Network Unbundling
Quarterly Filing of FCC Form 499-Q Due May 1, 2002
Annual Circuit Status Report Due March 31, 2002
Commission Modifies and Clarifies its Price Disclosure Rules
Third Report & Order on Simple Inside Wiring
Streamlined Entry into the U.S. for non-U.S. Licensed Fixed Satellites
Commission Approves Transfer of North American Numbering Plan Administrative Functions
Rate Integration for CMRS Services
No Carriage; No Foul; Bell South's Calling Card Service Upheld by Commission
Set Aside of "888" Numbers Ends
NPRM to Consider Direct Access to Intelsat
FCC Earth Station Application Changes
Commission Initiates Inquiry on Rules Prohibiting Telecommunications Carriers from Bundling Telecommunications Services with CPE...
Commission Grants International Simple Resale Authority for the Provision of Switched Data and Fax Services between the US and Hong Kong
1998 Regulatory Fees and New Application Fees
FCC's New Foreign Access and Satellite Licensing Rules
FCC Releases New Satellite Licensing Rules
Telecommunications Memos
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