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: 5.9 GHz Band Order Upheld; $146M in Tribal Broadband Grants; APCO Releases NG911 Guide; ECF Funding [Vol. XIX, Issue 33] - (Posted On Monday, August 15, 2022)
- Telecom Alert: Net Neutrality Bill; 2.5 GHz Band Auction Bidding Opens; CBRS Long-Form Apps Granted; ECF Funding [Vol. XIX, Issue 31] - (Posted On Monday, August 01, 2022)
- Telecom Alert: Pole Attachment Rulemaking Deadline Extension; Rip-and-Replace Apps Approved; $4.3M in RDOF Fines; 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline [Vol. XIX, Issue 30] - (Posted On Monday, July 25, 2022)
- Telecom Alert: Broadband Data Collection Window Opens; GAO NG9-1-1 Study; BDC Petition Ruling; Enhanced Competition Incentive Program [Vol. XIX Issue 28] - (Posted On Monday, July 11, 2022)
- Telecom Alert: $220K EBB Forfeiture; 800 MHz Interstitial Channels; Form 477 Deadline; NEPA Checklist Update [Vol. XIX, Issue 27] - (Posted On Tuesday, July 05, 2022)
- Telecom Alert: Broadband Data Collection Early Access; ACP Pleading Cycle; 911 Fee Diversion Ex Parte; Offshore Spectrum NOI; Rural Broadband Funding [Vol. XIX, Issue 26] - (Posted On Monday, June 27, 2022)
- Telecom Alert: Minnesota 911 Tariff Complaint; Data Privacy Bill; Broadband Data Collection Enforcement Advisory; Spectrum Innovation Act [Vol. XIX, Issue 25] - (Posted On Tuesday, June 21, 2022)
- Telecom Alert: 800 MHz Interstitial Channels Available; Carriers Deploy 911 Vertical Location Technology; USF Contribution Factor; ECF Funding [Vol. XIX, Issue 24] - (Posted On Monday, June 13, 2022)
- Telecom Alert: Broadband Data Collection Help Center; $48K Consent Decree; Affordable Connectivity Program NPRM; $16M Lifeline Settlement, [Vol. XIX, Issue 23] - (Posted On Monday, June 06, 2022)
- Telecom Alert: $275K Consent Decree; Broadband Data Collection Petition; CORES System Retiring; ECF Funding [Vol. XIX, Issue 22] - (Posted On Tuesday, May 31, 2022)
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.