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C. Douglas (Doug) Jarrett represents associations, major corporations, and entrepreneurs before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on telecommunications policymaking, licensing, and enforcement matters. Clients seek Doug’s industry insights in telecommunications transactions and in negotiating a broad range of telecommunications-related agreements. Doug’s clients include dark fiber network operators, wireless site operators, specialized services providers, emerging broadband services providers, MDU developers and owners, and critical infrastructure companies.
Clients rely on Doug’s knowledge of domestic telecommunications and wireless regulatory and transactional matters, including spectrum acquisitions and indefeasible rights of use (IRUs). Doug represents services providers on Federal Universal Service Fund contribution matters, including Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) audits.
Doug speaks frequently at technology and telecommunications conferences and is a regular contributor to the Beyond Telecom Law Blog. His pro bono activities include a multi-year commitment to the DC Bar Pro Bono Center’s Advice & Referral Clinic.
Representative Matters
- Represented a leading trade association in the FCC proceedings in which the rules and policies governing the 2018 CAF II and 2020 RDOF Phase I Rural Broadband Reverse Auctions were adopted
- Represented fiber optic network operators in negotiating dark fiber IRU agreements and leases with wireless carriers and retail and wholesale wireline services providers
- Represented a consortium of winning bidders in the CAF II Auction and bidders in the RDOF Phase I Auction
- Represented enterprises in negotiating domestic and global telecommunications services agreements with the major wireline and wireless carriers
- Represented MDU developers and owners negotiating access and marketing agreements with broadband services providers
- Represented public venue operators in negotiating distributed antenna systems (DAS) agreements with the major wireless carriers
- Represented purchases and sellers in spectrum sales, leases, and partition arrangements, including voluntary transactions and FCC-mandated transactions
- Counseled start-up broadband and high-capacity telecom network operators on federal and state regulatory compliance, including USF contribution obligations
Memberships
- Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA)
- Electric Cooperative Bar Association (ECBA)
Education
More Legal and Business Bylines From C. Douglas Jarrett
- Emerging Rural and Municipal Network Operators – Don’t Overlook Enterprise Connectivity Opportunities - (Posted On Tuesday, May 28, 2019)
- Telecom Alert – C-Band Certifications Due Today; 911 Location Accuracy FNPRM; LIFT American Act Broadband Funding; NAL for FAA Weather Radar Interference; UTC – Vol. XVI, Issue 21 - (Posted On Tuesday, May 28, 2019)
- Telecom Alert - Trump Declares National Emergency on Foreign Communications Tech; 800 MHz EB/GB MOU Signed; Satellite Earth Station Certification Deadline; FCC Open Meeting Agenda Announced - Vol. XVI, Issue 20 - (Posted On Monday, May 20, 2019)
- Telecom Business Alert-NTIA Head David Redl Resigns; Auction 103 Public Notice; Regulatory Fees NPRM; Tribal Workshop Vol. XVI, Issue 19 - (Posted On Monday, May 13, 2019)
- Telecom Alert - CBRS Getting Closer; 800 MHz EB/GB Coordination Update; NIST Privacy Framework; Rural Digital Fund Docket Opens – Vol. XVI, Issue 18 - (Posted On Monday, May 06, 2019)
- Telecom Alert - Small Cell Appeals Update; May Open Meeting; Congressional Letter on 5G and RF Health Impacts; 700 MHz Licensee Guidance - Vol. XVI, Issue 17 - (Posted On Monday, April 29, 2019)
- Telecom Alert - Pole Attachment Order Effective Date; 800 MHz Guard Band Petition for Rulemaking; Auction 102 Clock Phase Closes; Auction 103 Bidding Procedures; FCC Proposes to Reallocate 1675-1680 MHz Band - Vol. XVI, Issue 16 - (Posted On Monday, April 22, 2019)
- Telecom Alert - Net Neutrality Bill Passes House; California Supreme Court Upholds Aesthetic Guidelines; Internet Exchange Act; Spectrum Auction Update; 900 MHz NPRM Comment Date Correction - Vol. XVI, Issue 15 - (Posted On Monday, April 15, 2019)
- Sprint Turns Off Cell Tower Amid Cancer Concerns; Broadband Deployment and USF Items on Circulation; Vertical Location Accuracy for Wireless 9-1-1 Calls; CAF II Auction Update- Vol. XVI, Issue 14 - (Posted On Monday, April 08, 2019)
- Telecom Alert - April Open Meeting; Rural Representatives Send C-Band Letter; TV White Space Rule Changes; Spectrum Horizons Order; CAF II Update; Auction 104 - Vol. XVI, Issue 13 - (Posted On Monday, April 01, 2019)
The National Law Review selected the Telecommunications Practice Group at Keller and Heckman as a Go-To Thought Leader for 2021 for its coverage of legislation and regulation involving the telecommunications industry. Of particular note is its frequent updates on telecommunications policy and regulations through its Telecom Alert, which breaks down the latest news affecting the industry. Keller and Heckman authors who contribute regularly to the Telecom Alerts include Jaimy “Sindy” Alarcon, James Baller, Jason P. Chun, Timothy A. Doughty, Michael T. N. Fitch, C. Douglas Jarrett, Gregory E. Kunkle, Casey Lide, Thomas B. Magee, Tracy P. Marshall, Kathleen Slattery Thompson, Sean A. Stokes and Wesley K. Wright.