Client Services / Telecommunications / Common Carriers

Common Carriers

We represent a variety of wireline common carriers, including ILECs, CLECs and interexchange carriers, as well as telecommunications customers. Our representation of these entities covers U.S., state and federal, and international regulatory issues. Some of our services include:

U.S.

Advice on day-to-day compliance with FCC rules and on the business implications of regulatory and legislative developments, including developments related to local competition, access charge reform and universal service funding

  • Participation in FCC regulatory proceedings, and conferring with regulators and legislators, to help clients achieve their business objectives

  • Configuration of transactions and business ventures to minimize regulation

  • Drafting and negotiation of contracts for the purchase of telecommunications by major businesses

STATE AND FEDERAL

  • Acquisition of state regulatory certifications and approvals for facilities-based carriers and resellers, including approvals of mergers and acquisitions involving telecommunications assets

  • Advice on federal and state jurisdictional and preemption issues, including the siting of wireless towers

INTERNATIONAL

  • Acquisition of international facilities-based and resale certifications from the FCC

  • Advice on regulatory issues related to the acquisition of trans-border communications facilities, such as submarine cable landing licenses

Contacts

Telecommunications Client Services

McDermott Will & Emery

McDermott Will and Emery