Communications and Technology Regulatory Recaps
Keller and Heckman's Communications and Technology practice presents Regulatory Recaps, a webinar series covering recent changes in leadership, policy, and regulations in the communications industry.
View the most recent Regulatory Recap:
The FCC's Proposed Refresh of its 911 Reliability Rules - 09.29.25
Partner Wes Wright (wright@khlaw.com; 202.434.4239) provides a refresh of the Commission’s 911 Reliability Rules. He highlights proposed changes, such as expanding the definition of a covered 911 service provider, updating reliability standards, introducing interoperability requirements and information sharing with state and local authorities, as well as Commission oversight measures.
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| 08.25.25 | Private LTE/5G Spectrum OptionsKeller and Heckman Partner Greg Kunkle provides an update on Private LTE and 5G spectrum options for critical infrastructure companies including 800 MHz, 900 MHz, CBRS, and 1670-1675 MHz spectrum. |
| 08.18.25 | Tower Siting and NEPA Update - the FCC's NPRMKeller and Heckman Partner Tim Doughty provides an overview of the Commission’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking to modernize the agency’s environmental rules under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). |
| 08.11.25 | Pole Attachment UpdateKeller and Heckman Partner Tom Magee provides an update on the Commission’s July 25th Fifth Report and Order, Fourth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Order on Reconsideration, which streamline and expedite the pole attachment process. |
| 08.04.25 | Universal Service Fund Still Alive but in Need of ReformKeller and Heckman Partner Sean Stokes explores the state of the Universal Service Fund, the recent SCOTUS ruling rejecting constitutional challenges under the nondelegation doctrine, and legislative reform efforts. |
| 07.28.25 | Broadband Grant Taxation and Bonus Depreciation for Fiber Optic NetworksBroadband grant funds remain subject to federal taxation. The new H.R. 1 / OBBB provides a consolation prize with 100% bonus depreciation for eligible assets, but are fiber optic networks eligible for it? This Regulatory Recap from Keller and Heckman Partner Casey Lide provides a concise overview of these issues oriented toward financial laypersons. |
| 07.21.25 | Tower Siting and NEPAKeller and Heckman Partner Tim Doughty examines recent changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and how a new rulemaking proceeding initiated by CTIA may significantly change the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) implementation of NEPA and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). |
| 07.14.25 | New FCC Leadership Focuses on DeregulationKeller and Heckman Partner Wes Wright discusses how the leadership change in Washington will impact the regulatory priorities of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The new FCC Chair’s first order of business was to focus on reducing regulations. Hear from Wes about how this initial push will impact the industry. |