FCC Streamlines Hearing Aid Compatibility Reporting Requirements for Service Providers

By |2018-11-21T09:39:46-06:00November 21st, 2018|Legal News|

On November 16, 2018, the FCC released a Report and Order amending the hearing aid compatibility (“HAC”) reporting requirements for wireless service providers. In short, the order changes the emphasis for disseminating HAC information to consumers from FCC reports to service provider websites, requiring service providers to post additional information on their websites about the...… Continue Reading

Busy Times Lie Ahead in Telecomm as Pai Lays Out Modernization Plans

By |2017-09-11T11:33:48-05:00September 11th, 2017|Legal News|

As we wrote about last week, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is planning to make some major overhauls at the FCC. Eight months into his term, Pai is preparing to “modernize [the FCC’s] rules to match the realities of today’s marketplace.” At this year’s National Broadcast Association’s Radio Show, Pai announced he would present to his...… Continue Reading

Approaching FCC Broadcast and Telecom Filing Deadlines

By |2017-08-28T15:53:41-05:00August 28th, 2017|Legal News|

Time to mark your calendars for FCC filing deadlines for broadcasting and telecommunications. Find our list of upcoming deadlines in the industry below. Note our list is not comprehensive. Other proceedings may apply to you. Please do not hesitate to contact FHH if you have any questions.  September 1, 2017: Local Telephone Competition and Broadband Report – Facilities-based...… Continue Reading

FCC Activates Disaster Information Reporting System Ahead of Hurricane Harvey

By |2017-08-25T16:38:25-05:00August 25th, 2017|Legal News|

Even if you are not living in the direct path, you are likely aware that many areas in Louisiana and Texas are preparing for Hurricane Harvey.  As local citizens prepare for a Class 3 Hurricane expected to bring dangerous flooding, wind and rain, broadcasters and other communications providers in that region will also need make...… Continue Reading

Last of Citizens Broadband Radio Service Rules Become Final

By |2017-08-22T15:19:13-05:00August 22nd, 2017|Legal News|

The FCCs rules for Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) have become final, after many years in the works. No, it’s not your grandfather’s “Ten-four, good buddy” citizens band, but a high-end, super-Wi-Fi-type service that someday will serve your portable devices with fast digital signals. But don’t run down to Best Buy quite yet. The engineers are...… Continue Reading

FCC Seeks Comment on Mid-Band Spectrum Opportunities

By |2017-08-04T10:29:26-05:00August 4th, 2017|Legal News|

Being in “the middle” has historically gotten a bad rap. There’s the underappreciated “middle child,” and of course no one wants to be the unneeded “middle man.” This concept has even proven true with the Commission’s wireless spectrum policies. While the FCC has made it a priority to promote industry access to wireless spectrum, these...… Continue Reading

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