In the ever-evolving world of telecommunications law, the Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) has recently made a decision that could potentially reshape the landscape of service providers. On July 27, 2023, the WCB issued an Order (DA 23-641) seeking comments on a petition by the Osage Nation to gain designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC)….
In a recent announcement made on August 1, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Enforcement Bureau informed a gateway intermediate provider and originator about alleged illegal transmission and origination of robocalls. If actions are not taken to rectify this situation, the FCC may grant downstream service providers the legal authority to permanently block its traffic, resulting…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently took a significant step in its ongoing efforts to enforce proper consumer data security in the telecommunications industry. The agency announced a proposed fine of $20 million targeting two affiliated mobile carrier companies for their alleged violations of FCC rules. The FCC says the companies in question failed to…
Legal professionals should be aware that on October 4, 2023, at 2:20 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). A test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) will kick off two minutes…
Canada is set to enforce a new regulation, SOR/2023-78, which will necessitate employers to provide free menstrual products for usage in toilet rooms of federally regulated workplaces. This new rule will come into effect on December 15, 2023, as per a report by Littler. The mandate is a step towards acknowledging the fact that access…