Telephony Practice Group - Clients represented Include: Common Carriers (Also Called “214 Holders”; “FCC 214”; “214 Carriers”; “214 FCC” carriers; and ”214 Authority” carriers - VoIP Retail Providers (Also called “Interconnected VoIP Carriers”; “VoIP Resellers”; and “VoIP Retail“) - Prepaid Calling Cards - Wholesale Carriers / Resale Carriers.
Our services for this group include practice before the FCC and state regulatory agencies, consultation as legal experts on telecommunication best practices from the legal perspective, serving clients as out-sourced and external general counsel, negotiating atypical telecom transactions (in both English and Spanish), and review for telecom providers of subpoenas and other law enforcement requests. The full range of MLG includes the following additional areas of practice:
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Telecommunications / VoIP Law and Regulation
Prepaid Calling Card Law and Regulation
Prepaid Distributor Agreements and Website Policy Telecommunication Transactions and Agreements
Telecommunication Joint Ventures and Mergers
Telecom Corporate Structuring and Governance
Telecommunications Litigation (State and Federal)
VoIP Litigation and cases (State and Federal)
Telecom Billing Disputes (Carrier - Distributor)
Defense of Telecommunication Infringement Claims
Legal Representation in Telecom Arbitration
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Defense of FCC Administrative Actions
Administrative Representation before FCC
Administrative Appeals of USF Assessments
Federal Regulatory Compliance for Common Carriers
Administrative Representation before State Agencies
Compliance with the Patriot Act and CALEA
Website Policy, Online Contracts and E-Commerce
Transactions for Telecom Providers
Satellite Licensure (Earth Station and Temporary)
Civil Prosecution of Computer Abuse & Fraud Act
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Major issues regularly consulted upon or attended to by this practice group in 2006 included:
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Review of CALEA requests to Telecom Providers from Law Enforcement Agencies
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Universal Service Fund Contribution Violations / Enforcement Actions before the FCC
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Compliance with the 2006 FCC Prepaid Calling Card Order for hard card providers, Online PIN retailers, and POS calling providers
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Retail VoIP services and Compliance with E-911, FCC regulation, and state regulation
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Mitigation of damages to third party VoIP carriers after password attack hacking event
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US qualification and compliance strategies for European and Latin American carriers & PTTs entering the US market.
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Corporate structuring of Multinational Telecom operations
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Consultation and product planning for retail service migrations from Prepaid Calling to Wireless and Stored Value.
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Carrier Disputes over non-contribution of USF by responsible carrier
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Consultation on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance for carriers doing business in Latin America.
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Compliance as FCC 214 holder operating in the US for USF back filing and back contribution liability
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Development of Best Practice Policies and Procedures after FCC Enforcement Action
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Recovery of Revoked State Certifications for Non-Compliance of Reporting requirements
Radio/Wireless Practice Group - Client Include: Prepaid Wireless Providers, WiFi Cellular Phones, Radio Frequency Services (WiMax), Radio Broadcasters, and Satellite Earth Stations.
Our services for this group include consultation and representation on a wide range of legal issues related to the RF industry. Recent client matters have placed greater activity of the group in the area of WiFi and WiMax services. Services include consultation in product and business planning, general legal representation before FCC and state Commissions, transactional services where FCC approval is necessary for change of control, sale of assets, FCC defense, Joint Venture negotiations, and general outsourced external counsel.
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Corporate Structuring and Governance for RF Services
Telecommunications Litigation (State and Federal)
Prosecution & Defense of Frequency Interruption
Radio Broadcaster Claims before FCC
Structuring WiFi Programs and Services
Sale of Radio Broadcasters and Stations
Sale of Earth Stations
Satellite Licensure (Earth Station and Temporary |
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Consultation of State regulation and WiMax/WiFi Services
Low Powered TV Regulation
Internet Radio Websites
Internet TV websites
MVNE relationship management / billing disputes
MVNE private branded Wireless Phone Agreements
Prepaid Wireless Phone Compliance and structuring
Pirate Radio and Satellite Civil Prosecution/Defense
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Major issues regularly consulted upon or attended to by this practice group in 2006 included:
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Structuring of Internet Television Station
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Due Diligence for Sale of Radio Station (Change of Control)
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Evaluation of Low Powered Television Broadcaster Sale (offer rejected after due diligence)
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Structuring of new entrant Prepaid Wireless business
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Product Planning for WiFi Wireless Phone Service
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Product Consultation for Rural WiMax Project
We invite you, your in-house counsel or your local counsel, to speak with us directly about our services and your unique legal needs. Should you wish to set a telephone, online, or personal consultation with us regarding any legal issue related to telecommunications, simply contact our Miami Office. Contact us today at (305) 468-1645 ex 208 or via e-mail at info@maldonado-group.com for questions or representation.
Thank you for your interest in our firm, and, Good Luck& Success in the Industry.
