The law, which became effective June 2, 2013, prohibits any state agency from regulating the rates, terms and conditions, or other requirements for entry for IP-enabled service or VoIP service. (See Definitions below).
Definitions
The law defines VoIP service as any service that:
- Enables real-time, two-way voice communication originating from, or terminating at the user’s location in IP;
- Uses a broadband connection from the user’s location;
- and Permits a user to receive a call that originates on the public switched telephone network (PSTN) and to terminate a call to
the PSTN.
IP-enabled service is defined as any service, capability, functionality, or application which uses an IP that enables an end user to send or receive a voice, data, or video communications. The term does not include VoIP service.
For more information about state regulatory developments for providers of VoIP contact your TMI Consultant.