Global Compliance News

A new report released from the European Commission could not find a conclusive link that exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) from electricity pylons causes a health risk.

The Federal Communications Commission has encouraged all wireless providers to begin implementing text-to-911 to ensure Americans will be able text 911 in the case of an emergency by the end of 2014.

The Federal Communications Commission will be voting on an AT&T petition to begin customer trials of new IP-based networks on Thursday, January 30^th. This would be the first step in allowing telephone carriers to replace traditional phone systems with a new system that works over Internet Protocol networks.

The FCC has proposed a $5.23 million fine against U.S. Telecom Long Distance Inc. (USLTD) for allegedly changing consumers’ preferred long distance carriers without prior authorization and billing for unauthorized charges and failing to describe charges simply and clearly as required by federal law.