The FCC has established deadlines for Fixed Satellite Service earth station licensees to certify the accuracy of all information on their current earth station license and provide the agency with additional details about existing operations. Earlier this year, the Commission sought comment on the feasibility of allowing commercial wireless services to use or share use
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Export Restrictions on Telecom Equipment and Technologies May Be Relaxed in 2013
By Keller and Heckman LLP on
Posted in Telecom Policy
The United States prohibits the export of a broad range of telecom equipment, systems and technologies if the exporter does not first obtain a government license. Controlled telecom products can be as diverse as parts and components, network equipment, encryption technology and satellites. Failure to comply with export control restrictions can result in a fine…