FCC Enforcement Update, Episode 15: Breaking Barriers

Published: Oct. 2, 2020, 10:08 p.m.

In this edition of Full Spectrum\u2019s recurring series on FCC enforcement, Partner Steve Augustino and Special Counsel Brad Currier feature a \u201cdecision of the month\u201d illustrating key FCC enforcement trends. For September, they cover the proposed fine against BarrierFree, where the FCC took a hard look at broadband reporting requirements and the continuing violation theory. Steve and Brad discuss why all providers should pay attention to the BarrierFree decision and offer lessons for providers and other entities with FCC reporting obligations. Steve and Brad also briefly recap the summer in FCC enforcement and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on FCC enforcement.