Capably 'distilling complex issues', Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. advises on regulatory and enforcement matters in the broadband, cable, satellite and wireless sectors. The firm assists telecoms providers on the network deployments, navigating approvals, challenges and appeals. The firm is also experienced in advising clients on emerging trends in the sector, with recent experience in drone, AI and online video streaming matters. Managing the Washington DC practice, Angela Kung provides 'outstanding and timely support' in FCC spectrum auctions for 5G services and federal funding programs. T. Scott Thompson specializes in representing clients in litigation relating to the deployment of wireless and wireline telecommunications networks. Daniel Reing acts for clients at the state and federal level on franchising, permitting and deployment issues. Christen B'anca Glenn is an expert in FCC licensing matters, including in regard to emerging technologies such as drones and AI.
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Testimonials
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‘Mintz provides efficient and accurate counseling on a wide variety of topics including wireless and satellite services.'
'Mintz excels at distilling complex issues into filings that accurately and concisely describes the company's position and issues that may arise from government actions.’
‘Angela Kung and Russell Fox provide outstanding and timely support for our telecom needs.'
Key clients
- A&E Networks
- Altice USA
- AMC Networks Inc.
- Andrena
- Boston College
- Charter Communications, Inc.
- Comcast
- Cox Communications, Inc.
- Crown Castle
- CTIA – The Wireless Association
- CX360
- DIF Capital Partners
Work highlights
Advising Charter Communications on securing local regulatory approvals for its acquisition of Cox Communications.
Represented Horizon Tower, Intermax Towers, Weis Towers, T-Mobile, Crown Castle, and Verizon Wireless in litigation and federal appeals challenging local government denials of wireless siting applications and citizen opposition to infrastructure permits.
Advised T-Mobile on securing FCC waiver to expand satellite-based mobile coverage through its partnership with SpaceX.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Angela Kung
Other key lawyers
Tara Corvo; T. Scott Thompson; Daniel Reing; Christen B’anca Glenn; Russell Fox