Andrew Jay Schwartzman

Analysis

Lifeline Reform Reaches the Home Stretch

As Lifeline reform approaches, what’s at stake

The Federal Communications Commission is likely to vote on its Lifeline reform proceeding at its March 31 public meeting, including its plans to expand Lifeline from supporting only voice telephone service to include broadband Internet access.

Analysis

Sisyphus, We’re Still Waiting

What’s happening with the never-ending review of broadcast ownership rules?

A year and a half ago, this blog discussed the “Sisyphean Task” imposed upon the Federal Communications Commission to engage in a never-ending review of its broadcast ownership rules.

Analysis

How the Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission and Federal Communications Commission Regulate Media Company Acquisitions

How the Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission and
Federal Communications Commission Regulate Media Company Acquisitions

Analysis

Finishing The Job On Prison Phone Calls

The FCC will cap prison phone rates

The Federal Communications Commission is about to finish its long-delayed proceeding to reform the rate structure for prisoner phone calls. The FCC has announced that it will take up the issue at its next meeting on October 22.