02 — Capability · BC-1480
Communications Regulatory Obligations
Meet the specific duties regulators attach to operating networks and broadcasting services, from spectrum conditions and emergency calling to lawful access, numbering, contributions and accessibility, and prove it with timely filings. The general compliance program sits elsewhere.
- Telecom Regulatory Affairs
- Regulatory Compliance
- License Obligations
- Public Interest Obligations
In scope
- Spectrum and operating license conditions
- Emergency calling, public warning and outage reporting duties
- Lawful intercept, records requests, numbering and portability obligations
- Regulatory contributions, fees and accessibility obligations
Out of scope
- The enterprise compliance program and training (see BC-140.20)
- Privacy and personal data protection program (see BC-140)
- Regulator relationships and general regulatory reporting (see BC-140.50)
- Indirect tax on subscriber bills (see BC-240.30)
Decomposes into · 6
- BC-1480.10License & Spectrum ComplianceKeep every operating license and spectrum authorization valid by meeting its conditions, renewing it on time and reporting progress on coverage and build commitments.
- BC-1480.20Public Safety ObligationsMake sure anyone can reach emergency services with an accurate location, that public warnings reach subscribers, and that regulators hear about significant outages as required.
- BC-1480.30Lawful Access ObligationsRespond to lawful requests from authorities for interception and records promptly and only as far as the legal process allows, while protecting every other subscriber's communications.
- BC-1480.40Numbering ObligationsUse telephone numbers as the shared public resource they are, by reporting utilization, supporting subscribers who move their number, and protecting the network from spoofed and unwanted calls.
- BC-1480.50Regulatory Fees & ContributionsCalculate, report and pay the universal service contributions and regulatory fees the company owes on its revenues and licenses, accurately and on schedule.
- BC-1480.60Communications Accessibility ObligationsMake communications and video services usable by people with disabilities, through captioning, described video, relay services and accessible equipment, and show regulators that it works.