The Enforcement Bureau (EB or Bureau) conducts nonpublic investigations into potential violations of the Communications Act, its implementing regulations, and various licensing terms and conditions. During the course of its work, the Bureau may issue advisories about threats or risks to the nation’s communications networks to help the telecommunications and information and communications technologies sectors protect against these threats. EB’s advisories generally outline unlawful activities, identify warning signs, and provide guidance on complying with legal obligations to counter these risks.
Recent Advisories
Advisory No. | Date | Full Title & Description |
12/11/2023 | Telecommunications Carriers Must Protect Consumers’ Privacy and Sensitive Data by Taking Reasonable Steps to Prevent SIM Fraud Schemes. With threat actors increasingly engaging in SIM swap and port-out fraud schemes to gain control of consumers’ mobile phone accounts, telecommunications carriers have an obligation to protect the privacy and security of information about their customers. | |
| 2023-02 | 4/20/2023 | FCC Enforcement Bureau Reminds Companies of Foreign Ownership and Investment Disclosure Obligations. Entities that have certain FCC licenses for authorization must obtain Commission approval prior to changes in ownership that result in: (i) reportable new foreign interest holders; or (ii) reportable increases in existing foreign ownership. |