Archive for June 2021
The Regulatory Mix – Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Today’s Regulatory Mix: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Legislation; Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Update; FCC Issues Report and Order Addressing 911 Fee Diversion Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Legislation The House Appropriations subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies approved a bill…
Read MoreThe Regulatory Mix – Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Today’s Regulatory Mix: FCC Announces July Open Meeting Agenda, Idaho PUC Approves Broadband Tax Credit, Nevada Law Allows Voluntary Contributions for Broadband FCC’s July Open Meeting Agenda The FCC announced its tentative agenda for the July 13 Open Commission Meeting: Securing Communications Networks – The Commission will consider a Third Report and Order that would amend…
Read MoreFAStek & White Label Join Forces Ahead of ITEXPO
BIG news! Ahead of ITEXPO’s annual event, White Label Communications has partnered with FAStek Tax to collectively offer Tax as a Service (TAS), your “one-stop-shop” for telecom tax filings. What the Partnership Means White Label is partnering with FAStek, a leader in the telecom tax compliance field, to handle your required certifications, ongoing compliance reporting,…
Read MoreThe Regulatory Mix – Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Today’s Regulatory Mix: Connecticut Requires Free Telecommunications Services for Incarcerated Persons, Pennsylvania PUC Lowers TRS Surcharge, Texas Governor Vetoes Universal Service Fund Bill, FCC Offers Guidance on Connected Care Pilot Program and Announces 36 Newly Approved Project Connecticut Requires Free Telecommunications Services for Incarcerated Persons Connecticut became the first state to require free telecommunications services for anyone confined…
Read MoreThe Regulatory Mix – Monday, June 21, 2021
Today’s Regulatory Mix: USAC Announces Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Updates USAC Announces EBB Program Updates USAC issued its June newsletter regarding the status of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB Program). On June 15, 2021, USAC launched the Check Application Status tool.
Read MoreThe Regulatory Mix – Friday, June 18, 2021
Today’s Regulatory Mix: FCC Reaffirms $2.8 Million Fine of Drone Device Marketer, NTIA Creates First Interactive “Indicators of Broadband Need” Map, Texas Governor Signs Bill to Expand Broadband Service FCC Reaffirms $2.8 Million Fine of Drone Device Marketer The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has denied a petition from HobbyKing asking the agency to reconsider its $2,861,128 fine for marketing drone transmitters that did not…
Read MoreThe Regulatory Mix – Thursday, June 17, 2021
Today’s Regulatory Mix: $40 Billion BRIDGE Act Introduced, Commissioner Carr Praises Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen America’s National Security, FCC to Open Portal for Institutions to Alert the Enforcement Bureau About Robocall and Spoofing Campaigns, Landline Phone Use to See a 2.25 Percent Savings on Monthly Bills in Georgia $40 Billion BRIDGE Act Introduced Senators Michael…
Read MoreThe Regulatory Mix – Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Today’s Regulatory Mix: FCC Announces Emergency Connectivity Fund Overview Webinar, Florida Sets Relay System Annual Budget, NTIA Releases Updated Comprehensive Guide to Federal Broadband Funding FCC Announces Emergency Connectivity Fund Overview Webinar The FCC (Commission) announced that on Friday, June 25 starting at 2:00 p.m. EDT, the Commission will host a virtual webinar to provide information…
Read MoreThe Regulatory Mix – Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Today’s Regulatory Mix: Federal Judge Temporarily Halts the Affordable Internet Program in New York, FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Federal Judge Temporarily Halts the Affordable Internet Program in New York A federal judge issued a temporary injunction against New York’s recently enacted Affordable Broadband Act that was to go in effect on June 15, 2021. The act requires…
Read MoreWhat is VDA Sales Tax?
One of the easiest ways states and the federal government get money is through their taxing process. For businesses having to report sales tax, it’s quite challenging. While it makes sense to stay on top of the taxes due, that may be hard if the business owner doesn’t realize they are liable. When situations like…
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