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+ FCC Releases Text of Leased Access Order + The FCC has now released the text of the Commercial Leased Access (“CLA”) Report and Order it adopted in late November. [...] on cable operators.  Read the full article: www.dwt.com/practc/communications/bulletins/02-08_FCCReleases.htm .

+ New FCC Telephone Privacy Rules Effective Dec. 8, 2007 + On Dec. 6, 2007, the FCC announced that approval of its new CPNI (customer proprietary network information) regulations [...] OMB approval. As we have also advised, the FCC has signaled its intention to issue harsh penalties of $100,000 or more to violators.

+ FCC Proposes Vast Changes to the Federal Regulatory Scheme Governing Cable, Broadband and Telecommunications Pole Attachment Rates, Terms and Conditions + On Nov. 20 the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) addressing pole attachment rental rates, certain terms and [...] on the FCC's obligation to promote competition and the deployment of broadband infrastructure. For the full advisory, click here .

+ FCC Sets Key Dates for 700 MHz Spectrum Auction + In a series of orders issued since mid-August, the FCC has finalized its plans for the auction of 62 MHz of spectrum in the 700 MHz [...] service” performance requirement on most types of commercial wireless licensees in order for licensees to receiv

+ Wireless Telecommunications Seminar: November 8-9, 2007 + Law Seminars International is hosting an advanced two-day seminar on wireless telecommunications, "Emerging Business and Legal [...] Future with Visionary John W. Stanton, Chairman & CEO of Trilogy International Partners LLC. Click here for more information.

+ FCC Adopts Post-Digital Transition "Must-Carry" Rules, Extends Ban on Exclusive Programming Contracts, and Opens Inquiry Into "Tying" Agreements + On Sept. 11, 2007, the FCC adopted an order setting rules governing the carriage of broadcast signals by cable operators for a [...] available. The text of the final order undoubtedly will reveal details of the actions that are not evident now. However, based

+ FCC Adopts Final Rules for 700 MHz Auction + In a proceeding that generated an unusual amount of press coverage and widespread industry interest, the Federal Communications [...] Lower E Block 6 MHz/Unpaired 722-728 MHz E

+ FCC Issues Rules Extending Hearing and Speech-Impaired Access Requirements (TRS) to VoIP Services + As previously noted in our June 1 posting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has extended its Telecommunications Relay [...] with disabilities file complaints. Interconnected VoIP providers must also offer abbreviated “711” dialing to access

+ Federal Court Enjoins Application of L.A. County Zoning Code to Wireless Facilities + In another important decision limiting the imposition of burdensome and discretionary local zoning requirements on wireless [...] in preemption of a local ordinance by Section 253: “(1) a complicated application process (including reporting of financial i

+ FCC Extends Hearing and Speech-Impaired Access Requirements (TRS) to VoIP Services + On May 31, 2007, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) moved to extend its Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) [...] response directly from the called party; Spanish Relay Services (SRS): interstate TRS in Spanish; Speech-to-Speech R