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The CommLaw Group offers a wide range of Compliance Manuals and Practice Guides to help service providers understand and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations governing the telecommunications industry. The materials featured on this page are vital resources for professionals who want a simple, straightforward way of understanding the complex regulatory duties that companies must comply with on all levels of the telecommunications industry.

Below are several examples types of Compliance Manuals and Practice Guides that the CommLaw Group currently offers. If you would like to order any of the materials featured on this page, or are looking for additional information on specific topic areas, please do not hesitate to contact our firm.


Interconnected VoIP Service Provider Regulatory Guide ($299.00)
A must have for new and established companies in the dynamic Voice over Internet telephony marketplace. The Interconnected VoIP Regulatory Compliance Guide contains over 500-pages of easily digested information on all Federal Communications Commission (FCC), state Public Utility Commission (PUC), and even Canadian regulations impacting providers of VoIP telephony services.

The Guide includes a thorough history of VoIP regulations in the United States, an exhaustive, state-by-state compendium of state PUC regulatory requirements, and even contains helpful "Compliance Triggers" which highlight those important regulations which trigger ongoing compliance duties. This Guide serves as an excellent educational and reference tool for everyone in your enterprise, from senior management on down. If you are in the VoIP industry already or are thinking about entering the market, the Interconnected VoIP Regulatory Compliance Guide is your key to understanding all U.S. and Canadian regulatory obligations.
CPNI Compliance Manual ($199.00)
CPNI stands for Customer Proprietary Network Information. CPNI is the private information that telecommunications service providers acquire about their subscribers and includes not only what services they use but their amount and type of usage. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 together with clarifications from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) generally prohibits the use or disclosure of CPNI without customer permission, even for the purpose of marketing the customers other services. During the past several years, next to the Universal Service Fund, no single area of telecommunications regulation has been enforced by the FCC more than its CPNI rules.

The CPNI Manual is an easy-to-use guide to understanding the FCC's complex CPNI regulations. The Manual outlines the steps a service provider must take and processes it must implement to remain compliant with the FCC's CPNI regulations year after year. This Manual also provides sample forms, a compliance checklist, and answers to frequently asked questions. Don't risk non-compliance, our CPNI Compliance Manual contains everything you need to know, all in one document.
CALEA Compliance Manual ($99.00)
Stay on top of law enforcement surveillance requirements with our handy CALEA compliance guide. This Guide provides a detailed review of the FCC's regulations enforcing the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA), including the requirement that all telecommunications carriers and interconnected VoIP providers complete and file a System Security & Integrity Plan (SSI Plan) to ensure CALEA compliance. Also included with the Guide are sample forms and answers to frequently asked questions about CALEA compliance.
FCC Form 499 Filing Guide ($199.00)
Understanding the Federal USF contribution requirements has never been easier thanks to our FCC Form 499 Filer Guide. This Guide includes a detailed overview of what you will need to complete FCC Form 499, the government form used to remit contributions to the Federal Universal Service Fund.
Tracking & Monitoring Reports (monthly subscriptions starting at $500 per month)
As one of the leading telecommunications regulatory firms, the CommLaw Group is dedicated to providing service providers with targeted, up-to-date information on the specific issues that affect the telecommunications industry. Through this Tracking & Monitoring service, the CommLaw Group is able to keep all clients updated on the latest regulatory activities occurring throughout the world. All you need to do is select topic, and our team of dedicated attorneys will track and analyze those issues important to your business needs.

If you would like to order copies of these Compliance Manuals and Practice Guides, or have additional questions about any of the topic above, please contact our firm.