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Strategic Compliance Counsel for Technology Service Providers Nationwide

For more than 30 years, Bronston Legal has represented MSPs, VoIP providers, telecom carriers, MVNOs, UCaaS providers, TSDs, and channel partners in complex FCC regulatory matters. We do not simply monitor deadlines, we help technology companies prevent enforcement actions, avoid operational shutdowns, and protect long-term enterprise value.

FCC compliance is not paperwork. It is sworn certification under federal law. And mistakes can trigger audits, fines, carrier blocking, and investigations.

If your business depends on uninterrupted voice traffic, customer data protection, and carrier relationships, regulatory compliance must be treated as a strategic priority.

Current Critical FCC Deadlines

Last Updated: February 16, 2026

Annual Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) Recertification

Deadline: March 1, 2026

The FCC now requires every registered voice service provider to complete annual RMD recertification.

Enforcement Risk

Failure to comply can result in:

  • Immediate removal from the RMD
  • Mandatory traffic blocking by other carriers
  • $10,000 per violation for false or misleading statements
  • $1,000 per violation for failing to update within 10 business days
  • Formal FCC investigations
  • Months-long reinstatement delays

Removal from the RMD can create an operational blackout scenario.

Strategic Compliance Actions

  • Audit your existing RMD filing for accuracy
  • Confirm mitigation plan alignment with network operations
  • Update corporate identifiers and contact information
  • Designate and secure MFA portal access
  • Coordinate legal and technical teams
  • Submit before the deadline

This is not a formality. It is a sworn representation to federal regulators.

2026 CPNI Annual Certification

Deadline: March 3, 2026

All telecommunications carriers and interconnected VoIP providers must submit their Annual Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) Certification.

Even if you do not actively use or share CPNI, the filing requirement still applies.

What Is at Risk?

  • Civil penalties up to $251,322 per day, per violation
  • Maximum fines exceeding $2.5 million
  • Criminal liability for false statements
  • Increased scrutiny from the FCC Enforcement Bureau

CPNI certifications must include:

  • Officer signature under penalty of perjury
  • Written compliance narrative
  • Disclosure of breaches, complaints, or enforcement matters
  • Data broker compliance statement

Improperly drafted certifications can create liability exposure.

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Why FCC Compliance Failures Are So Dangerous

Many MSPs and telecom providers assume FCC filings are administrative tasks. They are not.

They are legally binding certifications that regulators use to evaluate:

  • Network integrity
  • Data protection standards
  • Robocall mitigation procedures
  • Corporate accountability

When filings do not match actual operations, companies become enforcement targets.

Bronston Legal helps clients:

  • Align legal filings with technical realities
  • Reduce enforcement risk
  • Prepare defensible compliance narratives
  • Conduct internal regulatory audits
  • Respond to FCC inquiries and investigations
  • Avoid operational disruption

We understand this ecosystem because we have worked inside the managed services, IT, cloud, and telecom industries for decades.

Proactive FCC Compliance Strategy

Waiting until the week before a filing deadline is a mistake.

A defensible regulatory posture includes:

  • Annual FCC compliance calendar tracking
  • Internal operational audits
  • Legal review of all certifications
  • Risk exposure assessment
  • Documentation updates
  • Executive-level review and sign-off

Companies that treat compliance as reactive often pay for it later.

Don’t Wait for an FCC Notice — Work with Trusted Regulatory Counsel

By the time the FCC contacts your company, you are already in a defensive posture. If you are unsure whether your RMD filing accurately reflects current network operations, your robocall mitigation plan is fully compliant, your CPNI certification is defensible, your internal policies meet current FCC standards, or your regulatory documentation could withstand audit scrutiny, it is time for a proactive compliance review.

Bronston Legal serves as trusted FCC regulatory counsel to MSPs, VoIP providers, telecom carriers, MVNOs, UCaaS providers, TSDs, channel partners, and IT and cloud service providers nationwide. We provide high-level regulatory strategy without slowing your business momentum. Unlike general business law firms, we understand the industry frameworks, contract structures, and enforcement environment in which you operate. We know the rules. We know the regulators. And we know how to protect your business.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if a company misses the FCC RMD recertification deadline?

The FCC may remove the provider from the Robocall Mitigation Database, and other carriers must block that provider’s traffic.

Is the CPNI annual certification mandatory if we do not use customer data?

Yes. The filing requirement applies even if your company does not actively use or share CPNI.

Can false information in FCC filings result in penalties?

Yes. False or misleading statements can trigger significant civil penalties and potential criminal exposure.

How long does RMD reinstatement take if removed?

Reinstatement can take months and may involve FCC investigation and formal review.

Protect Your Network. Protect Your Revenue. Protect Your Reputation.

FCC compliance is not optional and enforcement risk is increasing. Schedule a proactive compliance review before the deadline approaches.

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