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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 ($1,000.00 Annual Fee)
This Interconnected VoIP Regulatory Compliance Manual presents a comprehensive summary of all the regulatory requirements applicable to providers of interconnected VoIP services. Included in this Manual is a detailed description of all the regulations a service provider must comply with under both State and Federal law. The Manual also includes current forms required by the FCC, a full history of VoIP regulations, and suggestions on how to best ensure ongoing compliance. This Manual is an excellent reference tool to understand the regulatory obligations at the federal and state level and ultimately ensure compliance with all major regulations that affect the provisioning of VoIP services.
CPNI Compliance Manual ($250.00)
The Commlaw Group's CPNI Manual is a quick, easy-to-use guide to understanding the FCC’s complex regulations governing Customer Proprietary Network Information. This Manual outlines the steps a carrier must take in order to comply with the FCC’s CPNI regulations, including the regulations enacted in May 2007 which require all carriers to annually file CPNI Certificates with the FCC and adopt stringent internal policies designed to protect CPNI from unlawful access. This Manual also provides sample forms, a compliance checklist, and answers to frequently asked questions about the CPNI rules.
System Security & Integrity Plan / CALEA Compliance Manual ($100.00)
This guide provides a complete overview 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. All of the information contained in this guide provides a full background on the CALEA responsibilities affecting the telecommunications industry. Also included with the Guide are sample forms and answers to frequently asked questions about CALEA compliance.
FCC Form 499 Filing Guide ($500.00)
The CommLaw Group has developed this “How-To” manual to guide reporting entities through their Federal USF reporting and compliance obligations. The Guide begins with a brief discussion of the evolution of the federal universal support mechanisms. This background knowledge is indispensable to entities who must attempt to comply with the FCC‟s “moving target” of USF/499-A compliance requirements. With these underlying concepts in mind, the Guide then moves on to explain how Form 499-A should be completed on a line-by-line basis.This "How- To" Guide is thus an invaluable asset for answering any questions about the federal universal service mechanisms and the accurate completion and filing of FCC Forms 499-A and 499-Q.
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.