FCC Releases Report on Internet Access Services

The FCC released a report summarizing information about U.S. Internet access connections over 200 kilobits per second (kbps) in at least one direction as of December 31, 2012. The report is based on information collected by FCC Form 477. The report tracks changes at the state and national level in the number of subscribers to…

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The Regulatory Mix – Monday, December 23, 2013

The Regulatory Mix, TMI’s daily blog of regulatory activities, is a snapshot of PUC, FCC, legislative, and occasionally court, issues that our regulatory monitoring team uncovers each day. Depending on their significance, some items may be the subject of a TMI Regulatory Bulletin.

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The Regulatory Mix – Friday, December 20, 2013

The Regulatory Mix, TMI’s daily blog of regulatory activities, is a snapshot of PUC, FCC, legislative, and occasionally court, issues that our regulatory monitoring team uncovers each day. Depending on their significance, some items may be the subject of a TMI Regulatory Bulletin.

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Less than one week before Christmas: Are you ready?

These days, it seems there just isn’t enough time, which is why I embrace every moment with family and friends especially during the Holidays. Fond childhood memories spark nostalgic feelings of how simple life was as a child, reminiscent of how magical Christmas was. My family and I take great pleasure in sharing those childhood…

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It’s Always Christmas Where I Grew Up

When I was 10, my dad’s dream of owning a place in the country came true when we moved to Christmas, FL. Yes, the name of the town is really Christmas, and it is located about 20 miles east of Orlando. It rarely snows, but festive nonetheless with Santa Claus and a decorated tree that…

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The Regulatory Mix – Thursday, December 19, 2013

The Regulatory Mix, TMI’s daily blog of regulatory activities, is a snapshot of PUC, FCC, legislative, and occasionally court, issues that our regulatory monitoring team uncovers each day. Depending on their significance, some items may be the subject of a TMI Regulatory Bulletin.

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The Regulatory Mix – Wednesday, December 18, 2013

The Regulatory Mix, TMI’s daily blog of regulatory activities, is a snapshot of PUC, FCC, legislative, and occasionally court, issues that our regulatory monitoring team uncovers each day. Depending on their significance, some items may be the subject of a TMI Regulatory Bulletin.

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FCC Issues $3.56 Million Holiday Forfeiture – Slamming & Cramming

Just before the holidays, the FCC issued a number of Notices of Apparent Liability For Forfeiture to wireline and wireless carriers. The most interesting was the $3.56 million fine against Consumer Telecom, Inc. for engaging in deceptive marketing practices, slamming, cramming, and violating the FCC’s truth-in-billing rules by failing to clearly and plainly describe charges…

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The Regulatory Mix – Tuesday, December 17, 2013

The Regulatory Mix, TMI’s daily blog of regulatory activities, is a snapshot of PUC, FCC, legislative, and occasionally court, issues that our regulatory monitoring team uncovers each day. Depending on their significance, some items may be the subject of a TMI Regulatory Bulletin.

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