An update on news from April 2020.
DMCA Lawsuit Update: District Court Allows Vicarious Copyright Infringement Claims Against Charter To Go Forward
The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado has issued an Order in Warner Records Inc. et al. v. Charter Communications, Inc., rejecting Charter’s motion to dismiss the claim for vicarious liability.
SpaceX Asks FCC For Permission To Operate Starlink Satellites At Lower Altitudes
SpaceX has filed an application with the FCC asking for permission to operate its Starlink satellite network at lower altitudes.
FCC Seeking Comment On Application Of Section 4 Of The Secure And Trusted Communications Networks Act Of 2019
The FCC is seeking comment on how Section 4 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 applies to proposals under consideration in the FCC’s National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain proceeding.
Video Truth-In-Billing Requirements Effective December 20, 2020
The FCC’s Media Bureau has issued an Order announcing the effective date of the video truth-in-billing requirements has been delayed until December 20, 2020. The new requirements impact video service providers and broadband providers.
March 2020 News Update
An update on news from March 2020.
USDA Broadband ReConnect Pilot Program – News Update
An update on USDA’s Broadband ReConnect Pilot Program
Families First Coronavirus Response Act – Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
The President has signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which among other things, provides emergency paid sick leave for some American workers.
FCC Releases Preliminary List Of Areas Eligible For Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I Support; Challenges Due April 10th
The FCC has released a preliminary list of census blocks that have been deemed initially eligible for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction. The announcement begins a limited challenge process which gives parties an opportunity to identify by April 10, 2020, any of the listed census blocks that should not be eligible for support.
News Update - February 2020
An update on news from February 2020.