Archive for May 2013
FCC Proposes Rules To Combat The Use Of Contraband Wireless Devices
The FCC proposes rules to combat the use of contraband wireless devices in correctional facilities nationwide. The rules would speed the approval process for spectrum lease agreements between wireless providers and providers or operators of managed access systems. The new rules would also require wireless providers to terminate service, if technically feasible, to a contraband…
Read MoreVonage Submits Non-Redacted Proposal For VoIP Numbering Trials
In response to an opposition to its motion for confidential treatment of some of the information in its proposal to the FCC, Vonage has submitted a public copy that does not contain any redactions. This copy identifies the specific LATAs in which Vonage will seek to obtain direct access to numbering resources and the number and…
Read MoreNebraska Public Service Commission Adopts Call Blocking Rules
The Nebraska Public Service Commission adopted quality of service rules for intrastate toll calls. The rules apply to all IXCs and LECs. They prohibit carriers from engaging in any practice, including blocking, choking, reducing, or otherwise restricting telecommunications traffic to particular locations in an unjust or unreasonable manner. The rules must be approved by the…
Read MoreAT&T Implements Originating and Terminating Rate Structure
Technologies Management, Inc. Launches its Redesigned Website
The Telephone Wire Basket Featured On TMI’s Website Banner
This colorful basket featured on our third banner is an Imbenge Basket, a creation of the Zenzulu Hardwire Weaving Group of South Africa. The artist is Nokuthula Zulu.
Read MoreNew FCC Proceeding Could Reduce Regulatory Fees
The Federal Communications Commission is looking to change the way it calculates the regulatory fees paid by the entities it regulates. This could be good news for IXCs, CLECs, IXC resellers, debit card providers, OSPs, inmate service providers, pay telephone providers, interconnected VoIP providers, and audio bridging service providers. These carriers, which the FCC calls…
Read MoreWyoming PSC Requires Access Tariff Revisions
FCC Clarifies Lifeline Recertification Process
The FCC provided guidance regarding the Lifeline recertificationprocess for 2013 and beyond. All active Lifeline subscribers enrolled orrecertified in a calendar year must be recertified by the next calendar yearand every calendar year thereafter. The FCC also establishes a process by whicheligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs) can elect to have the UniversalService Administrative Company (USAC) perform the…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Calls For Access Tariff Filings
The North Carolina Utilities Commission established a deadline for filing revised access rates. ILECs must file revised tariffs and certain CLECs must file notarized affidavits regarding the rate revisions required by the FCC’s ICC/USF reform order no later than June 10, 2013. The rate changes must be effective July 2, 2013.
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