The EIA Continues Advocacy at FCC on Critical “Quiet Hours” Litigation
August 14, 2025
On August 7, 2025, the EIA President & CEO David Carter, alongside former FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly, held two significant ex parte meetings with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) leadership. The first meeting was with Commissioner Trusty and Jessica Kinsey, Acting Legal Advisor to Commissioner Trusty. A second meeting was held with Callie Coker, Legal Advisor to Chairman Carr.…
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Reply Comments Underscore Urgent Need for FCC Action to Curb Abusive ‘Quiet Hours’ Litigation
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The EIA recently filed reply comments with the FCC in strong support of our Petition for Expedited Declaratory Ruling and/or Waiver. This filing, along with filings from other industry participants like the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) and Responsible Enterprises Against Consumer Harassment (R.E.A.C.H.), reinforces the critical need for the Commission to act decisively to address an escalating crisis of frivolous litigation exploiting the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).…
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The FCC Accepts EIA’s Petition and Requests Public Comments
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The Ecommerce Innovation Alliance (EIA) and other petitioners filed a petition for declaratory ruling with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to address an alarming surge in frivolous litigation exploiting the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The FCC has quickly acknowledged the importance of EIA’s petition, issuing an order on March 11, 2025 inviting public comment on the serious issues raised by EIA.…
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EIA Holds Meetings with FCC on Abusive “Quiet Hours” Litigation
Ecommerce Innovation Alliance
June 12, 2025
On June 10, 2025, EIA’s President & CEO, David Carter, alongside former FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly, held two crucial ex parte meetings with key representatives from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). These proactive discussions focused on our previously submitted Petition for Declaratory Ruling, aimed at combating abusive "quiet hours" litigation and securing much-needed clarity from the FCC.…
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