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The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily lives.  Leading policymakers – federal regulators and legislators – are making it a top priority to ensure that the wireless industry has the tools and resources it needs to keep pace with this evolving landscape.  This blog provides monthly updates on actions by federal regulatory bodies responsible for communications policy and Congressional efforts to support wireless connectivity.  And this month we highlight the FCC’s proposals to streamline and accelerate wireless infrastructure deployments as part of its “Build America” agenda.  

This edition covers comments filed by industry stakeholders in response to FCC’s rulemaking proceeding regarding shoring up US telecom networks against unlawful robocalls, and looks at TCPA decisions on call volume and Do Not Call claims in Fluker v. Ally Financial, Inc. and McLaughlin Chiropractic Assocs., Inc. v. McKesson Corp.

This Litigation Update explores TCPA decisions in Fluker v. Ally Financial, Inc., where the Sixth Circuit held high call volume alone is not enough for TCPA claims, and McLaughlin Chiropractic Assocs., Inc. v. McKesson Corp., where the Central District of Illinois held text messages do not trigger internal and national Do Not Call claims.

This Regulatory Update discusses comments filed by industry stakeholders in response to FCC’s rulemaking proceeding regarding shoring up US telecom networks against unlawful robocalls.

The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily lives.  Leading policymakers – federal regulators and legislators – are making it a top priority to ensure that the wireless industry has the tools and resources it needs to keep pace with this evolving landscape.  This blog provides monthly updates on actions by federal regulatory bodies responsible for communications policy and Congressional efforts to support wireless connectivity.  And this month we highlight the Senate’s passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which would, if enacted, restore the FCC’s authority to auction spectrum through September 30, 2034. 

The US District Court for the District of Arizona, in Coffey v. Fast Easy Offer LLC, clarified the issue of when a call qualifies as a telephone solicitation.

In this month’s newsletter we provide insights on regulatory and litigation news and developments related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

In this month’s Regulatory Update, we take a look at some clear signals that Congress is not likely to back down in the fight against illegal robocalls and texts.

The US Supreme Court infused TCPA litigation with further uncertainty following its decision in McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates, Inc. v. McKesson Corporation et al., holding that district courts may independently interpret the TCPA despite competing FCC interpretations.

In this month’s Regulatory Update, we cover USTelecom, the leader of the Industry Traceback Group, making its case for continued designation as the registered traceback consortium.

The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily lives. Leading policymakers – federal regulators and legislators – are making it a top priority to ensure that the wireless industry has the tools and resources it needs to keep pace with this evolving landscape. This blog provides monthly updates on actions by federal regulatory bodies responsible for communications policy and Congressional efforts to support wireless connectivity. And this month we highlight the recent actions taken by the FCC to evaluate EchoStar Corporation’s use of its spectrum licenses to provide commercial wireless services.

In the May 2025 edition of What's New in Wireless we highlight the recent actions taken by the FCC to address use of the 37 GHz band for wireless services.

Read about the FCC’s proposal to end the STIR/SHAKEN extension and adopt standards for caller ID authentication on non-IP networks.

Read about recent court rulings rejecting intervention in the FCC consent rule case and upholding emergency robocalls under the TCPA.

Read about the FCC’s proposal to end the STIR/SHAKEN extension and adopt standards for caller ID authentication on non-IP networks. Read about recent court rulings rejecting intervention in the FCC consent rule case and upholding emergency robocalls under the TCPA.

The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily lives.  Leading policymakers – federal regulators and legislators – are making it a top priority to ensure that the wireless industry has the tools and resources it needs to keep pace with this evolving landscape.  This blog provides monthly updates on actions by federal regulatory bodies responsible for communications policy and Congressional efforts to support wireless connectivity.  And this month we highlight the FCC’s request for comments on procedures for auctioning spectrum that can be used for commercial wireless services and to fully reimburse service providers for removing and replacing insecure equipment. 

Read about two Petitions for Declaratory Ruling filed with the FCC, which seek clarity on current TCPA consent rules concerning telephone solicitations during “quiet hours” and robocalling rules for utility companies, and a Seventh Circuit holding that communications encouraging a plaintiff to use services that were free to him were not “telephone solicitations” under the definition of the TCPA.

Read about two Petitions for Declaratory Ruling filed with the FCC that seek clarity on current TCPA consent rules concerning telephone solicitations during “quiet hours” and robocalling rules for utility companies.

Read about the Seventh Circuit’s recent decision in Hulce v. Zipongo, which held that a defendant’s communications encouraging a plaintiff to use services that were free to him were not “telephone solicitations” under the definition of the TCPA.