Archive for June 2013
Massachusetts Asks For Comments On Implementation Of FCC’s ICC Reform
FCC Seeks Additional Data On Inmate Calling Services
The FCC is asking for comments on various “ancillary” fees collected by inmate calling service (ICS) providers. Ancillary fees include fees for account setup, account replenishment, account refund, and account inactivity fees. Comments are due July 17, 2013; reply comments are due July 24, 2013. The FCC also provided notice that certain readily-available information about…
Read MoreJD Power Report: Customer Satisfaction Rankings of Power Retailers
JD Power conducted its first ever survey of retail electric provider rankings. The inaugural study measures satisfaction among residential customers of 71 retail electric providers in seven states by examining five key factors: price; communications; corporate citizenship; enrollment/renewal; and customer service.
Read MoreThe Regulatory Mix From TMI – Friday, June 28, 2013
The Regulatory Mix, TMI’s daily blog of regulatory activities, is a snapshot of PUC, FCC, legislative, and occasionally court, issues that our regulatory monitoring team uncovers each day. Depending on their significance, some items may be the subject of a TMI Regulatory Bulletin (our popular subscription service). Most will simply be activities that we felt…
Read MoreThe Regulatory Mix From TMI – Thursday, June 27, 2013
The Regulatory Mix, TMI’s daily blog of regulatory activities, is a snapshot of PUC, FCC, legislative, and occasionally court, issues that our regulatory monitoring team uncovers each day. Depending on their significance, some items may be the subject of a TMI Regulatory Bulletin (our popular subscription service). Most will simply be activities that we felt…
Read MoreSwitched Access Disputes – Don’t Get Bullied (Part 2)
As I said in Part 1 of this series, when carriers dispute CLEC access bills, the assertions often reflect more about what the carrier thinks should be the case than what is supported by actual regulatory decisions.
Read MoreMaine PUC Changes Rules for ETC and Lifeline/Link-up
The Maine PUC adopted amendments to the standards for the designation and annual certification of Eligible Telecommunications Carriers (ETCs). In a separate Order, it also adopted amendments to the eligibility criteria for the Lifeline and Link-Up programs. When the adopted rules become effective, the PUC will no longer designate Lifeline-only ETCs. Going forward, such carriers…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Adopts Prepaid Wireless E911 Fee
A new North Dakota law creates a separate prepaid wireless (PPW) emergency 911 fee. Effective January 1, 2014, a seller of prepaid wireless service must collect the fee on each retail transaction and remit the fee at the same time and in the same manner as sales and use tax.
Read MoreKansas Opens Proceeding To Implement New Law
The Kansas Corporation Commission opened a proceeding to consider implementation of recent changes in Kansas telecommunications law.
Read MoreMaryland To Allow Charges For Additional DA Calls
New legislation will require the Maryland Public Service Commission to allow carriers to chargeresidential customers for additional directory assistance calls.
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