Telecom 101
Each 15-20 minute tutorial will provide a brief overview. Telecom 101 is a fast, easy and cost-efficient (free) way to get up to speed on the telecom industry
CCMI Press & News
3-Part Special Access Tutorial
CCMI has produced a three part, online training session that gives you an overview of special access: defining special access,
Special Access Tutorial: History & Regulation
Special Access: History and Regulation (Parts 4 & 5) is the complement to CCMI’s initial special access tutorial on rates and elements which together delivers a comprehensive look at the special access service,
FCC gives ISPs 6 months to display broadband ‘nutrition’ labels for their plans
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially approved new rules which will require ISPs to display broadband “nutrition” labels that help consumers compare and contrast various broadband plans
FCC Orders Data Collection for Affordable Connectivity Program
In a Fourth Report and Order (Order) and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Notice) released November 23, 2022, in Docket 21-450
The FCC’s New Broadband Map is out – here’s how to use it
At long last, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released the first draft of its new broadband map, giving the public its first look at in-depth coverage data about every location in the country
FTC to Enforce Expanded Definition of “Unfair Competition”
In a Statement issued on November 10, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stated that it would once again restore the agency’s policy
FCC Proposes New Rules for Emergency Alert Systems
In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Notice) in Docket 22-339 released on October 27, 2022, the FCC proposed to “bolster the operational readiness and security of the nation’s public alert and warning systems, the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts. These systems warn the public about emergencies through alerts on their televisions, radios, and wireless phones.”
FCC Tries to Stop Robocalls Over Non-IP Networks
While they disagree on many issues, the evenly divided FCC agrees on the importance of stopping illegal robocalls. Therefore, it requires voice providers to implement the caller ID authentication technology called STIR/SHAKEN on their Internet Protocol (IP) networks. STIR/SHAKEN combats robocalls by allowing voice carriers to verify that the caller ID information transmitted with a call matches the caller’s number.
FCC Takes Aim at Scam Text Messaging
On September 27, 2022, the FCC decided to act against scam text messaging. Unwanted texts cause similar problems as unwanted voice calls since they violate consumer privacy and can jump-start consumer fraud and identity theft.