Archive for July 2013
Deregulation of Telecom Services Continues In Delaware
A new law in Delaware (effective June 26, 2013) reduces the Public Service Commission’s jurisdiction over telecommunications service providers that did not elect deregulation in 2008. Among other things, the new law prohibits the PSC from requiring non-electing providers to file tariffs for services other than switched access.
Read MoreThe Regulatory Mix From TMI – Thursday, July 11, 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).
Read MoreAlabama Announces Statewide 911 Service Fee Rate
The Alabama 9-1-1 Board announced the new statewide 9-1-1 service fee rate. It applies to all technologies including landline, VoIP, and wireless connections that are technically capable of accessing the 9-1-1 system.
Read MoreRhode Island Prohibits Regulation Of Wireless Services
A new Rhode Island law (effective June 24, 2013) prohibits the PUC from regulating wireless services. Wireless service providers will still be required to collect and remit E911 and TRS fees and pay public service corporation taxes. They will also be subject to general consumer protection and unfair or deceptive trade practices statutes and regulations.
Read MoreCA Wireless Carriers Ask For Reconsideration of Bond Requirement
In June 2013, the California PUC issued a Decision revising the registration process for wireless carriers (and the certification process for telephone corporations). See our 6/6/13 blog posting “California PUC – Performance Bond from CPCN and WIR.” On July 3, 2013, a group of wireless carriers filed a request for rehearing of the decision to…
Read MoreSwitched Access Disputes – Don’t Get Bullied (Part 3 of 3)
In this post I’m going right to the core element of Switched Access charges – Local Switching. It is among the oldest and most enduring of the switched access rate elements. (see Switched Access Disputes – Don’t Get Bullied Part 2).
Read MoreThe Regulatory Mix From TMI – Tuesday, July 9, 2013
FCC 477 Expanded Reporting Challenges
The current FCC 477 filing requirement has been a big undertaking for many carriers and, as a result of new FCC requirements, is about to get BIGGER. It is unique in that it requires broadband reporting by US Census tract. It also requires reporting by VoIP providers.
Read MoreThe Regulatory Mix From TMI – Monday, July 8, 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 feel…
Read MoreNew York Approves Wireless Service For Fire Island
The New York PSC authorized Verizon to offer wireless Voice Link service – on an interim basis – to customers on Fire Island where the copper wire facilities were destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. However, it should be noted that the PSC denied Verizon’s request to exit the wireline market in the specified areas of western…
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