Broadband Law Advisor Blog : Broadband Lawyers & Attorneys : Davis Wright Tremaine Law Firm : National Broadband Plan Adoption & Infrastructure Updates

On March 16, 2010, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) presented to Congress its long-anticipated National Broadband Plan, as mandated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the “Recovery Act”). Thirteen months in the making and weighing in at nearly 400 pages, “Connecting America: The National Broadband Plan” (the “Plan”) has occupied a disproportionate share of the FCC’s time and energy for the last year and, given the breadth and sheer quantity of its analysis and proposals, it will continue to be the single greatest focus of the agency for years to come. For all providers of wired and wireless communications services in the United States, its findings, recommendations and myriad implementing proceedings will be of tremendous consequence.

This blog is intended to provide you with timely updates and analysis on a variety of issues related to the Plan, in particular the numerous FCC proceedings and other agency and legislative actions that are sure to emerge from the Plan.

Davis Wright Tremaine’s communications group has long been a critical adviser to market leaders and emerging companies in the communications industry.

We do not dabble in communications law - it is what we do every day. We represent companies in every corner of the industry, as well as many other technology firms whose businesses intersect with communications companies. We also represent trade associations and large consumers of information services.

Davis Wright Tremaine offers experienced lawyers to guide clients through complex issues. Most of our communications partners have worked in the industry for more than 20 years and have lived through the tremendous changes the industry has experienced. Many have also held senior positions with companies, government agencies and associations - including the FCC, CPUC, AT&T Wireless, Verizon, NASUCA, CompTel and XO Communications and therefore understand how to work efficiently with clients and effectively with regulators.

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