Telecommunications, Cable And Broadcast

Womble Carlyle lawyers have substantial experience with U.S. regulations for international and foreign telecommunications carriers, and also can assist on the foreign side of telecommunications authorizations in foreign jurisdictions. Our experience includes:

• negotiation of agreements to provide domestic and international satellite and terrestrial services
• representation and advice regarding acquisition of capacity on domestic and international communications satellites
• participation in licensing before the FCC
• participation in policy making proceedings before the FCC
• the preparation of applications for cable landing licenses required for bringing undersea international cable telecommunications cables ashore in the U.S.
• assisting companies in purchasing capacity on cable to provide international video, voice and data services
• assisting companies in leasing capacity on cable to provide international video, voice and data services
• obtaining variances in policies required for companies to serve their customers
• assisting in reconciling policies of the U.S. State Department to the business needs of our clients
• assisting our clients in preparing and promoting U.S. positions at proceedings of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), including the World Radio Conferences (WRCs).