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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
- Telecom Alert—3.65 GHz Deadline Extension.; RDOF Auction Qualified Bidders Announced; CTIA Supports Verizon's Small Cell Petition; New FCC Headquarters Location FCC Set to Clarify Section 230; Toll Free Call Rules Updated—Vol. XVII, Issue 42 - (Posted On Monday, October 19, 2020)
- Telecom Alert—911 Reliability Certification Settlements; ACHP on Twilight Towers; 3.45-3.55 GHz Band Legislation; Private Line Order on Review—Vol. XVII, Issue 41 - (Posted On Tuesday, October 13, 2020)
- Telecom Alert—–911 Location-Accuracy Petition; 3.45-3.55 GHz Auction; Station Discontinuance Rules; Localities and Utilities Request Rehearing of 2018 Pole Attachment and Small Cell Orders—–Vol. XVII, Issue 40 - (Posted On Monday, October 05, 2020)
- Telecom Alert—–911 Fee Diversion; House Passes Legislation Repealing T-Band Auction; California Classifies 911 Dispatchers as First Responders; RF Safety—–Vol. XVII, Issue 39 - (Posted On Monday, September 28, 2020)
- A Fresh Look at Enterprise Telecom (and Broadband) Procurements in 2020 - (Posted On Monday, September 28, 2020)
- Telecom Alert-27.1% USF Contribution Factor; Coalition Fight Against NCTA Pole Attachment Petition; ACHP Seeks Comment on Twilight Towers; Trump Nominates Simington to FCC; TCPA Exception COVID-19; KH Webinar 900 MHz Rebanding—Vol. XVII, Issue 38 - (Posted On Monday, September 21, 2020)
- Telecom Alert — Utilities Seek Stay of 6 GHz Order; 3.45-3.55 GHz Order and FNPRM; Tower Violation Consent Decree; LMCC Requests FCC Address Harmful Interference — Vol. XVII, Issue 37 - (Posted On Monday, September 14, 2020)
- Telecom Alert—Coalition Fights NCTA Pole Attachment Petition; CBRS Long-Form Applications; $163,000+ Broadband Deployment Reporting Fine; RDOF Phase I Auction; 3.7 GHz Filing Window; 2.5 GHz Band Auction–Vol. XVII, Issue 36 - (Posted On Tuesday, September 08, 2020)
- Telecom Alert — CBRS Auction Closes; 6 GHz Open Letter; FAA BVLOS Waiver Guide; NPSTC Emerging EMS Technology Report; 911 Location Accuracy Testing Delayed — Vol. XVII, Issue 35 - (Posted On Monday, August 31, 2020)
- The Essential 21st Century MDU Amenity—Highspeed Broadband Service - (Posted On Tuesday, August 25, 2020)
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.