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14 May 2024, 7:15 am by Telecommunications Practice Group
On May 7, 2024, the FCC released a Declaratory Ruling reclassifying “broadband Internet access service” (“BIAS”) as a “telecommunications service” subject to the jurisdiction of the FCC under Title II of the Communications Act. [read post]
While there is no one solution to deploying affordable broadband, broadband partnerships have emerged as an attractive option in many areas of the country; indeed, in some instances, partnerships may be the only feasible option.[1] Recognizing the attractiveness of broadband partnerships, Congress and many states have sought to encourage such partnerships to help accelerate broadband deployment, adoption, and use. [read post]
On March 9, 2023, Keller and Heckman attorneys Greg Kunkle, Casey Lide, and Jason Chun presented a webinar titled “Navigating the FCC’s Universal Service Program: Compliance Requirements for Service Providers. [read post]
”[8] Should you have any questions on the BDC program, the challenge process, or their relation to BEAD funding, please do not hesitate to contact Sean Stokes (stokes@khlaw.com), Kathleen Slattery Thompson (slattery@khlaw.com), or your primary contact at Keller and Heckman LLP. [1] A broadband service is considered “available” if a provider currently provides broadband service of at least 25/3 Mbps, or could provide such service, as part… [read post]
Should you have any questions on the BDC program or the challenge process, please do not hesitate to contact Sean Stokes (stokes@khlaw.com), Kathleen Slattery Thompson (slattery@khlaw.com), or your primary contact at Keller and Heckman LLP. [1] For more information on the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection, please see the rest of our BDC blog series: The FCC’s New Broadband Data Collection is About to Launch | Beyond Telecom Law Blog; The Who,… [read post]
16 Sep 2022, 9:47 am by Wesley K. Wright and Liam Fulling
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact Wes Wright (wright@khlaw.com; +1 202.434.4239) or your existing contact at Keller and Heckman LLP. [read post]
6 Sep 2022, 12:25 pm by Telecommunications Practice Group
About Keller and Heckman Celebrating 60 years of excellence, Keller and Heckman is an internationally renowned law firm with a broad practice in the areas of regulatory law, public policy, and litigation. [read post]
In addition to Keller and Heckman’s explanation on The Who, What, When, and Where of the FCC’s New Broadband Data Collection, filers may utilize the FCC’s Information for Filers webpage to gather general information regarding entities that are required to file data and what is expected of them. [read post]
6 Jul 2022, 6:55 am by Casey Lide and Thomas B. Magee
If your utility has any questions about this topic or would like more information about broadband issues, please do not hesitate to contact Casey Lide (lide@khlaw.com), Tom Magee (magee@khlaw.com), or Keller and Heckman’s Telecommunications Practice Group (broadband@khlaw.com). [1] The majority of these state laws are directed toward electric cooperative utility easements. [read post]
Should you have any questions on the BDC program or filing Form 477, please do not hesitate to contact Sean Stokes (stokes@khlaw.com), Kathleen Slattery Thompson (slattery@khlaw.com), or your existing contact at Keller and Heckman LLP. [1] Additional guidance for governmental entities seeking to file verified broadband availability data in the BDC can be found in this Public Notice released on April 14, 2022. [2] As a reminder, facilities-based broadband providers are required… [read post]
This challenge is even more pressing in light of the unprecedented federal broadband funding being made available under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”)(See Keller and Heckman’s Broadband Infrastructure Funding Blog Series | Beyond Telecom Law Blog). [read post]
Keller and Heckman Partners Jim Baller, Casey Lide, Tracy Marshall, Sean Stokes, and Wes Wright will present at a workshop during the Broadband Communities Summit to take place in Houston, Texas on May 2-5, 2022. [read post]
20 Jan 2022, 11:51 am by Telecommunications Practice Group
Part 6 of the Keller and Heckman Infrastructure Act Blog Series This is our 6th entry in our blog series on the major provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“the IIJA” or “the Act”). [read post]
13 Jan 2022, 11:34 am by Telecommunications Practice Group
Part 5 of the Keller and Heckman Infrastructure Act Blog Series This is the fifth in Keller and Heckman’s series of posts pertaining to the new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) (“the IIJA” or “the Act”), which was signed into law on November 15, 2021. [read post]
10 Dec 2021, 11:00 am by Telecommunications Practice Group
Part 4 of the Keller and Heckman Infrastructure Act Series This is our 4th entry on the  major provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“the IIJA” or “the Act”), which allocates $65 billion to support various broadband initiatives. [read post]
29 Nov 2021, 5:59 am by Telecommunications Practice Group
Part 3 of the Keller and Heckman Infrastructure Act Blog Series Keller and Heckman’s Telecommunications Practice Group is publishing a series of Blog Posts to explore various provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“the IIJA” or “the Act”), which allocates $65 billion to support various types of broadband initiatives. [read post]
16 Nov 2021, 1:48 pm by Telecommunications Practice Group
Part 2 of the Keller and Heckman Infrastructure Act Blog Series Keller and Heckman’s Telecommunications Practice Group is publishing a series of Blog Posts to explore various provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“the Act”), which allocates $65 billion to support various types of broadband initiatives. [read post]
12 Nov 2021, 7:03 am by Telecommunications Practice Group
Part 1 of the Keller and Heckman Infrastructure Act Blog Series (Coming up next:  The Middle Mile Program) Among the $65 billion allocated to broadband in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“the Act”), $42.45 billion will be used to fund a last-mile broadband development grant program administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (“NTIA”). [read post]
9 Nov 2021, 1:46 pm by Telecommunications Practice Group
Over the coming days, the Telecommunications Practice Group at Keller and Heckman will publish a series of blog posts analyzing various aspects of the Act in depth. [read post]
18 Dec 2020, 9:40 am by Thomas B. Magee
Keller and Heckman is proud to be part of the team the Georgia EMCs put together. [read post]