All intrastate, interstate, and international providers of telecommunications services (including VoIP providers) within the United States, with limited exceptions, are required to file FCC Form 499-Q online with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) by August 1 each year, reporting revenue information from April 1 through June 30, and projections for October 1 through December 31 of
Rip-and-Replace Spending Reports due August 10
The FCC has released a Public Notice reminding recipients in the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (Rip-and-Replace Program) to file their next spending report by Monday, August 10, 2026. Reimbursement Program participants must submit their spending reports through the Supply Chain Reimbursement Program Online Portal by completing FCC Form 5640 Part L: Spending Reports. A
Summer 2026 Autorenewal Roundup: NYC and Louisiana Enact New Regulatory Requirements
This summer, the automatic renewal landscape continues to heat up as New York City and Louisiana both added to the growing patchwork of laws businesses need to consider when offering any subscription or other continuous service offer subject to state autorenewal laws. New York CityEarlier this year, we covered the New York City Department of Consumer
U.S. Tech Legislative & Regulatory Update – Second Quarter 2026
This update highlights key legislative and regulatory developments in the second quarter of 2026 related to artificial intelligence (“AI”), connected and automated vehicles (“CAVs”), and Internet of Things (“IoT”).
September Deadline Set for Delayed Cyber Incident Reporting Rules
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) set a new deadline of September to publish long-delayed rules to implement a cyber incident reporting law. Rules to implement the 2022 Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) were due by October 4, 2025, but were delayed in part due to significant stakeholder criticism regarding scope
Fastwyre Transaction Approved After Voluntary Commitment to Eliminate Overlapping Broadband Subsidiaries
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has granted a domestic section 214 application filed by American Broadband Holding Company’s (American Broadband dba Fastwyre) and CSM Intermediate II, LLC (CSM Intermediate) (together, the Applicants), requesting Commission consent to transfer control of American Broadband’s wholly owned subsidiaries, including Cameron Communications, Cameron Telephone, Elizabeth Telephone, Moundville Telephone, and
Cash App Pays Out to States in Multistate Settlement
Last week, 46 states led by Oregon and Texas settled a multistate investigation into Block, Inc., owner of Cash App, for $45 million relating to alleged state unfair and deceptive trade practice law violations related to representations regarding platform safety and security. States’ allegations included that through at least 2021:
- Marketing misled consumers that the
NAD Reviews Sharp Language in Pricing Claims
This week, NAD announced a decision in a challenge brought by The Gillette Company against Mammoth Brands, the makers of Harry’s Plus Razors. The challenge encompasses various claims, but today we’re just going to focus on an issue that comes up frequently across industries: comparative pricing claims.Mammoth compared the price of a Harry’s Original 8-count refill
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: July 6, 2026 to July 10, 2026
Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations.
- The FCC’s Media Bureau announced that the upcoming new noncommercial educational FM translator reserved band (88.1-91.9 MHz) filing window has
NAAG Presidential Initiative Summit 2026 Wrap-up: Consolidation and Pricing in Focus
Last week, state AGs and staff gathered for the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) Presidential Initiative Summit, Driving Down Costs for American Families. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, as NAAG President, convened this summit to discuss the topic. AG Tong opened the conference by describing the impact rising costs have on “every facet”