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Regulation & Compliance

Your Inside Guide to Federal and State Communications Regulators

Rapid change is the one constant in the realm of communications and internet technologies. And yet, regulations quickly become outdated. We help clients navigate federal and state regulatory obligations without sacrificing their business goals.

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Our Experience

Major Network Operators

We represent major cable operators, wireless service providers, and various communications trade associations throughout the U.S.

Federal & State

We have secured approvals from the FCC and nearly every state public utility commission for a wide variety of licenses, authorizations, and transactions.

Our Approach

Mintz is at the forefront of administrative, judicial, and legislative proceedings that are shaping the future of the cable, broadband, wireless, and wireline industries.

Our attorneys have deep experience with navigating all aspects of the regulatory process, from rulemakings to compliance, including complaints and enforcement proceedings. And we use those strengths to help our clients use this process to achieve their goals. Goals like acquiring spectrum and broadband funding. Navigating mergers and acquisitions. Deploying nationwide networks. Negotiating facilities access and siting agreements. And launching new services and business strategies.

Focused on Your Concerns
  • Accessibility requirements
  • Carriage issues
  • Content licensing and digital media
  • Net neutrality and other broadband policy issues
  • Ownership limits
  • Spectrum auctions and service rules
  • Wireless networks and device approvals
  • Funding from all USF programs as well as BEAD
​Licensing and Reporting
  • Spectrum licenses and authorizations
  • FCC Form 499 reporting requirements
  • FCC and foreign licensing and reporting requirements
  • Wireless device approval
  • USF reporting requirements

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Meet Mintz

Our DC-based FCC team leverages significant agency and industry experience to help you achieve your goals.