Josh advises providers of wireline, wireless, Voice over Internet Protocol, and satellite services on domestic and international compliance and licensing, as well as Universal Service Fund (USF) requirements. He also counsels technology companies and unlicensed and licensed users of spectrum on compliance strategies. Josh advocates on behalf of clients at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) before state commissions, and on Capitol Hill. He provides comprehensive telecommunications due diligence reviews and advises on technical and regulatory compliance, including new voice and data services for compliance with FCC and state regulations.
Josh also counsels on the USF’s Lifeline program, including on FCC and state requirements, gaining approval for FCC compliance plans, obtaining eligible telecommunications carrier designations from states and the FCC, stock and asset transactions, operating and management agreements, transfers of control and audits, and enforcement matters. He also has experience with the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), including EBB and ACP applications, election notices, and compliance with the FCC’s rules.
