5th Circuit Upholds ISP Liability for Contributory Copyright Infringement
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a district court decision holding an internet service provider, Grande Communications Networks LLC, liable...
FCC Seeks Comment on Use of Data Caps
The FCC has issued a Notice of Inquiry to explore the use of data caps (also referred to as “usages allowances” or...
T-Mobile Receives Almost $16 Million Civil Penalty for Customer Data Breaches
The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau has entered into a Consent Decree with T-Mobile US, Inc. to resolve an investigation into whether T-Mobile: (1)...
T-Mobile Fined $60 Million for National Security Risks
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) has fined T-Mobile $60 million, the largest penalty CIFUS has issued, for alleged...
FCC Proposes Rules for AI-Generated Robocalls, Robotexts
The FCC has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry aimed at protecting consumers against the use of AI...
FCC Proposes Rules Changes to Robocall Mitigation Database for Improved Accuracy of Filings
The FCC has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing improvements to the Robocall Mitigation Database to ensure continued accuracy of the...
FCC Requires NG911 Transition for OSPs
The FCC has adopted a Report and Order requiring originating service providers to implement NG911 capabilities on their networks and deliver 911...
FCC Proposes Mobile Phone Unlocking Requirement for Providers
The FCC has announced proposed rules that would require mobile service providers to unlock customers’ mobile phones within 60 days of activation....
Armstrong Groups to Pay $6.5 Million for Alleged False Claims Relating to USF Subsidies
The Armstrong Group, owner of five ILECs, has agreed to pay $6.5 million as part of a False Claims Act settlement with...
FCC Grants Partial Waiver of Sim-Swap, Port-Out Fraud Compliance Deadlines
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has granted in part and denied in part a request to modify the compliance deadlines for rules...
