Telecommunications

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Latest News in Telecommunications

  • April 08, 2026

    Qualcomm Wants To Be Let Into 2 Closed-Off Spectrum Bands

    Qualcomm is asking for the Federal Communications Commission's permission to start operating in two bands that are currently not open to commercial users so that it can launch its 5G sidelink service, which allows devices to connect to each other without cellular towers.

  • April 08, 2026

    Elizabeth Warren Says FCC Must Tackle Sports 'Streamflation'

    Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., told the Federal Communications Commission that Disney's acquisition of Fubo and other deals in the last year showed why the FCC must use its authority over competition to protect consumers from an increasingly pricey sports streaming market.

  • April 08, 2026

    FCC Looks To Beef Up 'Know Your Customer' Robocall Regs

    The Federal Communications Commission this month will consider establishing rules requiring telecom providers to "know your customer" when sending robocall traffic, while weighing national security proposals and updates to satellite spectrum sharing rules.

  • April 08, 2026

    Optis Wants 4th Trial On 4G Patents Against Apple

    Optis Wireless Technologies asked a Texas federal judge for a favorable judgment or a new trial Wednesday after a jury cleared Apple of patent infringement allegations in the case's third trial in February.

  • April 08, 2026

    DOJ Backs Patent Rights In Samsung Case Against Netlist

    The U.S. Department of Justice told a Delaware federal court that having a patent included in a standard does not necessarily give the patentholder market power, while weighing in on Samsung's case accusing Netlist of exploiting the standard-setting process.

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  • AGENCIES
  • Federal Communications Commission
  • Federal Trade Commission
  • U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division
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  • White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
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  • POLICY & REGULATION
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  • Telecom lobbying
  • International telecom regulation and legislation
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  • FCC administrative proceedings
  • Merger reviews
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  • Consumer litigation and class actions
  • Privacy disputes, including government surveillance complaints and data breach suits
  • Intellectual property issues, including piracy actions
  • International trade suits
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  • Labor and employment suits
  • Shareholder litigation
  • Bankruptcy proceedings
  • TRANSACTIONS
  • Mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures
  • Telecom infrastructure projects
  • Share buybacks and stock splits
  • PROFILES
  • Personnel moves
  • Profiles of telecommunications law practices

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