Covington’s lawyers provide comprehensive advice to wireless communications companies in all types of business transactions, as well as in strategic planning, litigation, and crafting the rules that govern the industry before the Federal Communications Commission and Congress. Our wireless clients have spanned the full range of organizations and enterprises, including holders of radio spectrum, PCS system operators, wireless broadband entrants, investors, industry consortia, trade associations, wireless entrepreneurs abroad, foreign governments in structuring regulatory systems, and developers of hardware and software technology.
We have also represented various entrepreneurs, investors and existing businesses who are exploring new ways to use spectrum. Our advice covers strategic issues, legislative and regulatory challenges, and transactional arrangements.
With our colleagues in Brussels and London, we have deep expertise in EU telecommunications issues as well. We have advised clients on developing EU directives and rules governing open networks, interconnection, universal service, satellite broadcasting, standardization, conditional access to digital television and interactive services. We also advised clients that have developed applications and "m-commerce" products for the European market, on everything from gaming platforms to ring tones.
Representative Matters
- We have represented Cook Inlet and others in the spectrum auctions process.
- Investors in the old ITFS and MMDS spectrums have turned to us for advise on new spectrum strategies, regulatory reform and deal work.
- We have represented NextWave, other applicants and licensees, and numerous investors in connection with new spectrum ideas, purchases, auctions and new technologies in the 700 MHz, 800 MHz, and 2 GHz spectrum. Various clients rely on us to advise them on new spectrum strategies and opportunities.
Accolades
- Chambers USA, leading Communications practice (2004-2007).
- Chambers USA, leading Communications Finance practice (2006).
- Chambers USA, leading Media and Entertainment practice (2006-2007).
- Practical Law Company, leading Communications practice (2005-2006).
- International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers, two attorneys recognized for Regulatory Communications (2005-2006).
- Best Lawyers in America, Covington partners are listed for First Amendment and Media law (2006).
- One of our partners has published several extensive, scholarly articles on spectrum management issues and frequently participates as a speaker or panelist in symposia involving government officials, economists and technologists.
- Our partners have significant experience outside of the practice
─ for example, on Capitol Hill, where they were deeply involved in the development of telecommunications legislation, and in the executive suites of major and highly visible media companies.
- Our partners have over the years held leadership positions in major associations in the media field ─ including the Federal Communications Bar Association, the International Radio and Television Society Foundation, the Media Institute and the Media Law Resource Center.
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