{"description":"Documents matching 'imposed incumbent local exchange carriers'","count":1349,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=imposed+incumbent+local+exchange+carriers&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Price Cap Business Data Services; Regulation of Business Data Services for Rate-of-Return Local Exchange Carriers","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks comment on its proposed rules to eliminate rate regulation and tariffing obligations for business data services provided by incumbent local exchange carriers in light of technological and marketplace changes and recent Executive Orders and Commission initiatives. The Commission alternatively seeks comment on updates to its regulatory framework and competitive market tests to better align with current market conditions based on current data.","document_number":"2025-16981","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/04/2025-16981/price-cap-business-data-services-regulation-of-business-data-services-for-rate-of-return-local","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-04/pdf/2025-16981.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-16981.pdf?1756903514","publication_date":"2025-09-04","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs) \n 3,729 \n 3,576 \n 95.90 \n \n \n Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (Incumbent LECs) \n 1,175 \n 917 \n 78.04 \n \n \n Interexchange Carriers (IXCs) \n 113 \n 95 \n 84.07 \n \n \n Local Exchange Carriers (LECs) \n 4,904 \n 4,493 \n 91.62 \n \n \n Local Resellers \n 222 \n 217 \n 97.75 \n \n \n Other Toll Carriers \n 74 \n 71 \n 95.95 \n \n \n Toll Resellers \n 411 \n 398 \n 96.84 \n \n \n Telecommunications Resellers \n 633 \n 615 \n 97.16 \n \n \n Wired Telecommunications Carriers \n 4,682 \n 4,276 \n 91.33 \n \n \n Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except"},{"title":"Advancing IP Interconnection","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes to eliminate burdensome legacy interconnection regulations that may prevent providers of modern, internet Protocol (IP)-based networks from interconnecting efficiently, and also seeks comment on ways the Commission can facilitate a successful transition to all-IP interconnection for voice services while retaining critical oversight in areas of public safety and consumer protection, and ensuring competition. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes to forbear from incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC)-specific interconnection and related obligations, and to eliminate the Commission's rules implementing those provisions by December 31, 2028. The Commission also seeks comment on whether and to what extent eliminating the incumbent LEC-specific interconnection regulatory framework may affect other statutory frameworks or Commission rules, and whether the Commission should revisit any other provisions or rules that are rendered redundant by the elimination of incumbent LECs' interconnection obligations. Finally, the Commission seeks comment on what, if any, regulatory framework for IP interconnection should replace the current interconnection framework under section 251(c)(2), and on the scope of the Commission's authority to regulate IP interconnection under any such framework.","document_number":"2025-21324","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/26/2025-21324/advancing-ip-interconnection","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-26/pdf/2025-21324.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21324.pdf?1764078345","publication_date":"2025-11-26","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"“Primary Rate Interface,” refers to a high capacity digital voice and data service delivered over a T-1 line.) To what extent do carriers still offer stand-alone local exchange and/or long-distance service? How relevant is the distinction between local exchange and long-distance service to today's consumers? How often do voice service customers choose a long-distance carrier that is unaffiliated with their local exchange carrier? We ask that commenters provide any data or studies on TDM traffic volumes by category, if possible.\n \n We seek comment on the"},{"title":"Jurisdictional Separations and Referral to the Federal-State Joint Board","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) extends, for up to an additional six years, the freeze of the jurisdictional separations category relationships and cost allocation factors (together, separations rules) for rate-of-return incumbent local exchange carriers (LECs). Further extending the freeze, which is set to expire on December 31, 2024, will enable the Commission to continue to work with the Federal-State Joint Board on Jurisdictional Separations (Joint Board) to determine the future of these rules. The Commission declines to provide carriers an opportunity to unfreeze their current category relationships and refers to the Joint Board to consider whether comprehensive reform is needed at this time or if the Commission should allow these rules to become obsolete over time and whether a permanent freeze is warranted, and if so, whether carriers still using separations should be given the chance to unfreeze their category relationships every few years.","document_number":"2024-27480","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/25/2024-27480/jurisdictional-separations-and-referral-to-the-federal-state-joint-board","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-25/pdf/2024-27480.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-27480.pdf?1732283123","publication_date":"2024-11-25","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"separations category relationships and cost allocation factors (together, separations rules) for rate-of-return incumbent local exchange carriers (LECs). Further extending the freeze, which is set to expire on December 31, 2024, will enable the Commission to continue to work with the Federal-State Joint Board on Jurisdictional Separations (Joint Board) to determine the future of these rules. The Commission declines to provide carriers an opportunity to unfreeze their current category relationships and refers to the Joint Board to consider whether"},{"title":"Jurisdictional Separations and Referral to the Federal-State Joint Board","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes to extend, for an additional six years, the jurisdictional separations category relationships and cost allocation factors (together, separations rules) freeze for rate-of-return incumbent local exchange carriers (LECs). Further extending the freeze will enable the Commission to continue to work with the Federal-State Joint Board on Jurisdictional Separations (Joint Board) to determine next steps in amending the separations rules in light of sweeping technological and regulatory changes since these rules were initially adopted.","document_number":"2024-15567","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/07/19/2024-15567/jurisdictional-separations-and-referral-to-the-federal-state-joint-board","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-07-19/pdf/2024-15567.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-15567.pdf?1721306714","publication_date":"2024-07-19","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"they were engaged in the provision of fixed local services. Of these providers, the Commission estimates that 4,146 providers have \n \n 1,500 or fewer employees. Consequently, using the SBA's small business size standard, most of these providers can be considered small entities.\n \n \n 33. \n Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (Incumbent LECs). \n Neither the Commission nor the SBA has developed a small business size standard specifically for incumbent local exchange carriers. Wired Telecommunications Carriers is the closest industry with an SBA small business"},{"title":"Protecting Consumers From Unauthorized Carrier Changes and Related Unauthorized Charges: Truth-in-Billing and Billing Format","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Commission seeks comment on whether the current slamming and truth-in-billing rules remain necessary today to protect consumers. The Commission proposes changes to modernize and simplify these rules to reflect the evolution of the telecommunications marketplace, retain core consumer protections against unauthorized carriers switches and charges, and reduce regulatory burdens. The Commission seeks comment on whether the slamming rules remain necessary, and if such rules are necessary, the document proposes to modernize and streamline the current rules consistent with the statutory requirements of section 258 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act). The Commission seeks comment on whether the truth-in-billing rules remain necessary and if such rules are necessary, the Commission seeks comment on streamlining them.","document_number":"2025-16089","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/22/2025-16089/protecting-consumers-from-unauthorized-carrier-changes-and-related-unauthorized-charges","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-22/pdf/2025-16089.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-16089.pdf?1755780349","publication_date":"2025-08-22","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"835 local government jurisdictions have a population of less than 50,000.\n \n \n 29. \n Local Exchange Carriers (LECs). \n Neither the Commission nor the SBA has developed a size standard for small businesses specifically applicable to local exchange services. Providers of these services include both incumbent and competitive local exchange service providers. Wired Telecommunications Carriers is the closest industry with an SBA small business size standard. Wired Telecommunications Carriers are also referred to as wireline carriers or fixed local service"},{"title":"Reforming Legacy Rules for an All-IP Future; Accelerating Network Modernization","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking to accelerate network modernization by proposing to reform regulations that have hindered the transition to all-internet Protocol (IP) networks. Building upon the Commission's longstanding efforts to reform the legacy intercarrier compensation (ICC) framework, the Commission proposes to move remaining ICC charges to a bill-and-keep framework and detariff them, and invites comment on this proposal. To enable carriers to recover costs from their end users, the Commission proposes to eliminate ex ante pricing regulation and tariffing of end-user charges, also referred to as Telephone Access Charges (TACs). Following the transition of ICC charges to bill-and-keep, the Commission seeks comment on phasing out Connect America Fund Intercarrier Compensation (CAF ICC) support. The NPRM also seeks comment on removing remaining regulatory obligations--including tariffing and outdated account information exchange requirements--for interstate and international long-distance services, given the longstanding competitiveness of these markets. In addition, the Commission seeks comment on the elimination of regulations that will no longer be necessary in a post-Time-Division Multiplexing (TDM) environment and invites input on a transitional framework to ensure regulatory and market stability during the shift to an all-IP marketplace. Finally, the Commission encourages commenters to identify ways to promote technological modernization while enhancing long-term efficiency, competition, and service quality for consumers. In all these reforms, the Commission intends to proceed thoughtfully, mindful of the complex issues, transition timelines, and paramount connectivity goals.","document_number":"2026-05727","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/24/2026-05727/reforming-legacy-rules-for-an-all-ip-future-accelerating-network-modernization","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-24/pdf/2026-05727.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05727.pdf?1774269916","publication_date":"2026-03-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"cap carriers and competitive LECs that benchmark their access rates to price cap carriers from those of rate-of-return carriers and competitive LECs that benchmark their access rates to rate-of-return carriers. Specifically, all carriers' terminating end office access charges were brought to bill-and keep. For terminating tandem switching and common transport access services provided by price cap carriers, rates were taken to bill-and-keep where the carrier owns the tandem and the terminating end office switch; otherwise, price cap carriers' rates"},{"title":"Reducing Barriers to Network Improvements and Service Changes","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopted a Report and Order that reduces regulatory barriers and costs that hinder the transition from outdated legacy networks and services to next-generation, Internet Protocol (IP)-based infrastructure. The actions taken in the Report and Order combine common sense reforms with core consumer protections that bring the regulatory environment in line with today's communications marketplace while retaining and adopting safeguards to protect public safety and ensure 911 continuity. The Report and Order also concludes that if state or local requirements conflict with the service discontinuance framework adopted in the Report and Order, such requirements negate valid federal regulatory objectives and are subject to preemption.","document_number":"2026-07622","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/20/2026-07622/reducing-barriers-to-network-improvements-and-service-changes","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-20/pdf/2026-07622.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07622.pdf?1776429913","publication_date":"2026-04-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"purchasing bundled access that includes local exchange service, local toll calling, and interstate long distance toll service. (In the past, local exchange carriers were required to provide “equal access” service to long-distance carriers. “Equal access” refers to a class of service whereby all long-distance service providers receive equivalent connections to the local exchange carrier's network. Recognizing transformations in the market for voice telephone services, the Commission in 2019 forbore from “the requirement that independent rate-of-return"},{"title":"Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for Broadcast, Common Carrier and Aeronautical Radio Licensees","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), in which it seeks comment on or proposes updates to set clear expectations about the Commission's review in both common carrier and broadcast licensees and on other updates that apply only to broadcast licensees. With regard to common carrier licensees, the NPRM seeks comment on or proposes to amend the rules to codify existing policy regarding which entity is the controlling U.S. parent; codify the Commission's advance approval policy regarding certain deemed voting interests; require identification of trusts and trustees; extend the remedial procedures and methodology to privately held companies; add requirements regarding the contents of remedial petitions; require the filing of amendments as a complete restatement to petitions for declaratory ruling; and clarify U.S. residency requirements. For broadcast licensees only, the NPRM seeks comment on how the Commission should process applications filed by a broadcast licensee during the pendency of a remedial petition for declaratory ruling; and other foreign ownership considerations related to processing applications for NCE and LPFM stations. The NPRM proposes to make it easier for entities to understand and navigate the FCC's foreign ownership rules. The FCC believes that this proceeding will avoid inconsistent outcomes; reduce costs; and facilitate the Commission's public interest analysis.","document_number":"2025-11477","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/23/2025-11477/review-of-foreign-ownership-policies-for-broadcast-common-carrier-and-aeronautical-radio-licensees","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-23/pdf/2025-11477.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-11477.pdf?1750423521","publication_date":"2025-06-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"only one incumbent licensee in the 24 GHz band is a small business.\n \n \n Local Multipoint Distribution Service. \n A Local Multipoint Distribution Service (LMDS) System is a fixed point-to-point or point-to-multipoint radio system consisting of Local Multipoint Distribution Service Hub Stations and their associated Local Multipoint Distribution Service Subscriber Stations. LMDS is capable of offering subscribers a variety of one and two-way broadband services, such as video programming distribution; video teleconferencing; wireless local loop telephony;"},{"title":"Sunshine Act; Open Commission Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would propose overhauling the Commission's rules for licensing space and earth stations to increase speed, predictability, and flexibility in order to support the American space economy. The Notice would propose replacing part 25 with a new rule part--part 100--that would create a \"licensing assembly line\" to process applications. 2.................... Space................ Title: Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service (SB Docket No. 25-305). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that solicits comment on a variety of ways to encourage more intensive use of spectrum bands above 24 GHz that are shared between the terrestrial Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service (UMFUS) and the Fixed-Satellite Service (FSS). 3.................... Engineering and Title: Protecting Against Technology. National Security Threats through the Equipment Authorization Program (ET Docket No. 21-232). Summary: The Commission will consider a Second Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to take the next important steps in modifying our equipment authorization program to protect our networks and communications supply chain against national security threats. 4.................... Media................ Title: Fifth Next Gen TV Further Notice (GN Docket No. 16-142). Summary: The Commission will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks comment on steps to support and accelerate the nation's ongoing voluntary, market-based broadcast television transition to Next Gen TV by removing regulatory obstacles and giving flexibility to broadcasters. 5.................... Wireline Competition. Title: Advancing IP Interconnection (WC Docket Nos. 25-304); Accelerating Network Modernization (WC Docket Nos. 25-208); and Call Authentication Trust Anchor (WC Docket No. 17- 97). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would examine the interconnection requirements imposed on incumbent local exchange carriers, and seek comment on ways the Commission can facilitate a successful transition to all-IP interconnection for voice services while retaining critical oversight in areas of public safety and consumer protection. 6.................... Consumer and Title: Empowering Governmental Affairs. Broadband Consumers Through Transparency (CG Docket No. 22-2). Summary: The Commission will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would propose to eliminate certain broadband label requirements and seek comment on other ways to streamline the broadband label rules to reduce compliance burdens while preserving their consumer benefit. 7.................... Consumer and Title: Advanced Methods to Governmental Affairs. Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls (CG Docket No. 17-59); Call Authentication Trust Anchor (WC Docket No. 17- 97); Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278); and Dismissal of Outdated or Otherwise Moot Robocalls Petitions (CG Docket No. 25-307). Summary: The Commission will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Public Notice that would propose to give consumers accurate caller name and other information to help them better understand who is calling and whether to answer the call; propose to simplify, streamline, or eliminate outdated robocalls requirements; and provide notice that the Commission intends to dismiss certain older petitions for reconsideration and applications for review related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. 8.................... Wireline Competition. Title: Incarcerated People's Communications Services (WC Docket Nos. 23-62); Implementation of the Martha Wright-Reed Act; and Rates for Interstate Inmate Calling Services (WC Docket Nos. 12-375). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would establish new interim audio and video IPCS rate caps and correctional facilities rate additives for correctional facility cost recovery, and seek comment on establishing permanent rate caps, permanent rate additives, and continued prohibitions on site commissions and separate ancillary service charges. 9.................... Wireless Title: Deleting Obsolete Telecommunications. and Duplicative Wireless Rules (GN Docket No. 25- 133). Summary: The Commission will consider as part of the In re: Delete, Delete, Delete proceeding a Direct Final Rule that would move to delete approximately 400 primarily wireless- related rules and requirements that have sunset by operation of law; govern an expired event; regulate an obsolete technology; are no longer used in practice by the FCC or licensees; or are otherwise duplicative, outdated, or unnecessary. These rules pertain to a wide variety of now- defunct topics including regulatory reporting requirements, technology that is no longer used, and dates pertaining to transition plans, cost- sharing obligations, pilot programs, equipment requirements, and registration procedures that have long ago passed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------","document_number":"2025-20435","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/20/2025-20435/sunshine-act-open-commission-meeting-tuesday-october-28-2025","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-20/pdf/2025-20435.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-20435.pdf?1763482515","publication_date":"2025-11-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"25-304); Accelerating Network Modernization (WC Docket Nos. 25-208); and Call Authentication Trust Anchor (WC Docket No. 17-97).\n \n Summary: \n The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would examine the interconnection requirements imposed on incumbent local exchange carriers, and seek comment on ways the Commission can facilitate a successful transition to all-IP interconnection for voice services while retaining critical oversight in areas of public safety and consumer protection.\n \n \n \n \n 6 \n Consumer and Governmental Affairs"},{"title":"Build America: Eliminating Barriers to Wireless Deployments","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (the FCC or Commission) seeks to advance its Build America Agenda by seeking comment on reforms that would free towers and other wireless infrastructure from unlawful regulatory burdens imposed.","document_number":"2025-21620","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/01/2025-21620/build-america-eliminating-barriers-to-wireless-deployments","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-01/pdf/2025-21620.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21620.pdf?1764337516","publication_date":"2025-12-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":" \n Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs) \n 3,729 \n 3,576 \n 95.90 \n \n \n Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (Incumbent LECs) \n 1,175 \n 917 \n 78.04 \n \n \n Interexchange Carriers (IXCs) \n 113 \n 95 \n 84.07 \n \n \n Local Exchange Carriers (LECs) \n 4,904 \n 4,493 \n 91.62 \n \n \n Local Resellers \n 222 \n 217 \n 97.75 \n \n \n Other Toll Carriers \n 74 \n 71 \n 95.95 \n \n \n Prepaid Card Providers \n 47 \n 47 \n 100.00 \n \n \n Toll Resellers \n 411 \n 398 \n 96.84 \n \n \n Telecommunications Resellers \n 633 \n 615 \n 97.16 \n \n \n Wired Telecommunications Carriers \n 4,682 \n 4,276"},{"title":"Implementation of the National Suicide Hotline Act of 2018","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopted a Third Report and Order that requires wireless providers to implement a georouting solution for calls to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline or Lifeline) to facilitate access to critical local intervention services. The majority of calls to the 988 Lifeline are made from wireless phones. However, the 988 Lifeline's system was originally designed to route calls to crisis centers based on a caller's area code and exchange, which may not correspond to the caller's physical location. With georouting data, the 988 Lifeline will be able to route wireless calls to local crisis centers based on the geographic area where the handset is located at the time the 988 call is initiated while maintaining privacy by not identifying the caller's precise location. The Third Report and Order also revises the Commission's existing 988 voice and texting rules to permit routing to the 988 Lifeline without translation to a toll free access number, giving wireless providers flexibility in implementing georouting solutions.","document_number":"2024-25912","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/12/2024-25912/implementation-of-the-national-suicide-hotline-act-of-2018","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-12/pdf/2024-25912.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-25912.pdf?1731073559","publication_date":"2024-11-12","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"majority of incumbent local exchange carriers can be considered small entities.\n \n \n 84. \n Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs). \n Neither the Commission nor the SBA has developed a size standard for small businesses specifically applicable to local exchange services. Providers of these services include several types of competitive local exchange service providers. Wired Telecommunications Carriers is the closest industry with a SBA small business size standard. The SBA small business size standard for Wired Telecommunications Carriers classifies"},{"title":"Reducing Barriers to Network Improvements and Service Changes","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks comment on deregulatory options to encourage providers to build, maintain, and upgrade their networks such that all consumers and businesses can benefit from technological strides in the communications marketplace, while safeguarding consumers' access to critical emergency services such as 911. These actions propose to reduce regulatory barriers that prevent much-needed investment in and deployment of broadband and thus hinder the transition to all-IP networks offering a plethora of advanced communications services, and seek comment on ways to further fast-track the delivery of services to consumers through modernized networks while protecting public safety.","document_number":"2025-16540","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/28/2025-16540/reducing-barriers-to-network-improvements-and-service-changes","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-28/pdf/2025-16540.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-16540.pdf?1756298736","publication_date":"2025-08-28","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"providers. Pursuant to the waiver, incumbent LECs are only required to post public notice of planned network changes through industry fora, industry publications, or on the carrier's publicly accessible internet site. Incumbent LECs are still required to provide direct notice of copper retirements and short-term network changes to interconnected telephone exchange service providers. Additionally, incumbent LECs must continue to provide public notice and communicate directly with interconnected telephone exchange service providers about network changes"},{"title":"Implementation of the National Suicide Hotline Act of 2018","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopts rules requiring covered text providers, including wireless providers, to develop the capability to transmit georouting data in a format that is compatible with the Lifeline's platform to allow the routing of covered 988 text messages by the Lifeline Administrator to the appropriate crisis center based on the texter's general location, rather than area code; and to provide such georouting data for covered 988 text messages, when available, to the Lifeline Administrator. To protect the privacy of 988 texters, this document defines \"georouting data\" as location data generated from a cell- based location technology that is aggregated to a level that will not identify the precise location of the handset, but only the general area from which the text originated, thereby making local resources available while protecting texters' identities.","document_number":"2025-17895","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/16/2025-17895/implementation-of-the-national-suicide-hotline-act-of-2018","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-16/pdf/2025-17895.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-17895.pdf?1757940319","publication_date":"2025-09-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"majority of incumbent local exchange carriers can be considered small entities.\n \n \n 74. \n Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs). \n Neither the Commission nor the SBA has developed a size standard for small businesses specifically applicable to local exchange services. Providers of these services include several types of competitive local exchange service providers. Wired Telecommunications Carriers is the closest industry with a SBA small business size standard. The SBA small business size standard for Wired Telecommunications Carriers classifies"},{"title":"Connect America Fund, Alaska Connect Fund, ETC Annual Reports and Certifications, Telecommunications Carriers Eligible To Receive Universal Service Support, Universal Service Reform-Mobility Fund","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopts a Report and Order (Order) amending existing rules and requirements governing the management and administration of the Commission's Universal Service Fund (USF) high-cost program. The modifications adopted in the Order streamline processes, align timelines, and refine certain rules to more precisely address specific situations experienced by carriers.","document_number":"2024-06292","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/10/2024-06292/connect-america-fund-alaska-connect-fund-etc-annual-reports-and-certifications-telecommunications","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-10/pdf/2024-06292.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-06292.pdf?1712666716","publication_date":"2024-04-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"section. \n (2) For carriers that bought or acquired exchanges from an unaffiliated carrier before January 10, 2005, and are not subject to the exception in paragraph (c) of this section, the index year expense adjustment for acquired exchange(s) shall be equal to the rural incumbent local exchange carrier's high-cost loop expense adjustment for the acquired exchanges calculated for the carrier's first year of operation of the acquired exchange(s). At the carrier's option, the first year of operation of the transferred exchanges shall commence at"},{"title":"Deleting Obsolete and Duplicative Wireline Rules","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (the Commission) continues its efforts to modernize its regulatory framework by rescinding facially obsolete provisions of its rules.","document_number":"2026-07343","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/16/2026-07343/deleting-obsolete-and-duplicative-wireline-rules","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-16/pdf/2026-07343.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07343.pdf?1776257110","publication_date":"2026-04-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"for the Local Switching, Entrance Facilities, Tandem-Switched Transport, Direct-Trunked Transport, Interconnection Charge, and/or Information elements.\n \n \n \n \n 82. Amend § 69.123 by revising paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) to read as follows: \n \n § 69.123 \n \n \n (f)(1) An incumbent local exchange carrier that establishes density pricing zones under this section must reallocate additional amounts recovered under the interconnection charge to facilities-based transport rates, to reflect the higher costs of serving lower density areas. Each incumbent local"},{"title":"Improving the Effectiveness of the Robocall Mitigation Database; CORES Registration System","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopts rules requiring Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD or Database) filers to take additional steps to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and currentness of submitted information. The rules also establish a base forfeiture of $10,000 for each violation for filers that submit false or inaccurate information to the Database, as well as a base forfeiture of $1,000 for failure to update information that has changed in the Database within 10 days. Further, the Wireline Competition Bureau is directed to establish a dedicated reporting mechanism for deficient filings in the Database, as well as to issue additional guidance and \"best practices\" for filers. Additionally, the Wireline Competition Bureau and Office of the Managing Director are directed to develop a two-factor (or more) authentication solution for accessing the Database.","document_number":"2026-00010","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/06/2026-00010/improving-the-effectiveness-of-the-robocall-mitigation-database-cores-registration-system","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-06/pdf/2026-00010.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-00010.pdf?1767620708","publication_date":"2026-01-06","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"majority of incumbent local exchange carriers can be considered small entities.\n \n \n Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (LECs). \n Neither the Commission nor the SBA has developed a size standard for small businesses specifically applicable to local exchange services. Providers of these services include several types of competitive local exchange service providers. Wired Telecommunications Carriers is the closest industry with a SBA small business size standard. The SBA small business size standard for Wired Telecommunications Carriers classifies"},{"title":"Implementation of the National Suicide Hotline Act of 2018","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes and seeks comment on requiring covered text providers, including wireless providers, to support georouting to ensure that the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline or Lifeline) may route covered 988 text messages to appropriate local crisis centers. Covered 988 text messages are currently routed to crisis centers using information conveyed by the number assigned to a help-seeker's device, such as an area code, which may not match the text user's physical location. To better connect 988 text users with critical local intervention services, the Commission proposes to require covered text providers to send georouting data to the 988 Lifeline to the same extent that they are required to send covered 988 text messages to the Lifeline.","document_number":"2024-26795","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/20/2024-26795/implementation-of-the-national-suicide-hotline-act-of-2018","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-20/pdf/2024-26795.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-26795.pdf?1732023916","publication_date":"2024-11-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"majority of incumbent local exchange carriers can be considered small entities.\n \n \n 40. \n Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs). \n Neither the Commission nor the SBA has developed a size standard for small businesses specifically applicable to local exchange services. Providers of these services include several types of competitive local exchange service providers. Wired Telecommunications Carriers is the closest industry with a SBA small business size standard. The SBA small business size standard for Wired Telecommunications Carriers classifies"},{"title":"Use of the 5.850-5.925 GHz Band","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopts rules and takes other steps to further address the transition of 5.9 GHz Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) operations from Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC)-based technology to cellular-vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X)-based technology. Specifically, the Commission adopts technical and operational rules governing devices using C-V2X-based technology, eliminates the DSRC requirement for communications zone designations, finalizes the timeline for sunsetting the use of DSRC-based technology, addresses the issue of additional spectrum allocations for ITS use, addresses the issue of reimbursing the transition costs of DSRC incumbents, and encourages the development of industry standards.","document_number":"2024-28980","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/13/2024-28980/use-of-the-5850-5925-ghz-band","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-13/pdf/2024-28980.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-28980.pdf?1734011122","publication_date":"2024-12-13","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"\n \n § 90.179 \n \n \n (f) Above 800 MHz, shared use on a for-profit private carrier basis is permitted only by SMR, Private Carrier Paging, LMS, and C-V2X and DSRCS licensees. See subparts M, P, and S of this part. \n \n \n \n \n \n 14. Effective December 14, 2026, further amend § 90.179 by revising the first sentence of paragraph (f) to read as follows: \n \n § 90.179 \n \n \n (f) Above 800 MHz, shared use on a for-profit private carrier basis is permitted only by SMR, Private Carrier Paging, LMS, and C-V2X licensees.* * * \n \n \n \n \n Subpart I—General Technical"},{"title":"Information Collections Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget","type":"Notice","abstract":"As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC seeks specific comment on how it might further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.","document_number":"2026-04108","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/02/2026-04108/information-collections-being-submitted-for-review-and-approval-to-office-of-management-and-budget","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-02/pdf/2026-04108.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-04108.pdf?1772199925","publication_date":"2026-03-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"telecommunications, the Commission and others are able to trace products to the party responsible for ensuring compliance with these criteria; it is essential to require manufacturers or other responsible parties to provide the information required by Part 68. In addition, incumbent local exchange carriers must provide the information in Part 68 to warn their subscribers of impending disconnection of service when subscriber terminal equipment is causing telephone network harm, and to inform subscribers of a change in network facilities that requires modification"},{"title":"Numbering Policies for Modern Communications","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes rules regarding direct access to numbers by providers of interconnected Voice over internet Protocol (VoIP) services. The Commission takes this action in furtherance of Congress' directive in the Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act to examine ways to reduce access to telephone numbers by potential perpetrators of illegal robocalls. These proposals aim to safeguard U.S. numbering resources and consumers, protect national security interests, promote public safety, and ensure compliance with other important Commission rules.","document_number":"2026-02858","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/12/2026-02858/numbering-policies-for-modern-communications","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-12/pdf/2026-02858.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-02858.pdf?1770817516","publication_date":"2026-02-12","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs) \n 3,729 \n 3,576 \n 95.90 \n \n \n Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (Incumbent LECs) \n 1,175 \n 917 \n 78.04 \n \n \n Interexchange Carriers (IXCs) \n 113 \n 95 \n 84.07 \n \n \n Local Exchange Carriers (LECs) \n 4,904 \n 4,493 \n 91.62 \n \n \n Local Resellers \n 222 \n 217 \n 97.75 \n \n \n Other Toll Carriers \n 74 \n 71 \n 95.95 \n \n \n Prepaid Card Providers \n 47 \n 47 \n 100.00 \n \n \n Toll Resellers \n 411 \n 398 \n 96.84 \n \n \n Wired Telecommunications Carriers \n 4,682 \n 4,276 \n 91.33 \n \n \n Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)"}]}