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The Regulatory Mix - Thursday, December 5, 2013

Posted by Amy Gross

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.

TELECOM

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Topics: FCC, Inmate Calling Services, The Regulatory Mix, telecom regulation, Alaska, New Mexico

FCC Chairman Wheeler Talks About “Net-Effects”

Posted by Amy Gross

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Topics: FCC, interconnection, telecom regulation, telecom competition

To De-tariff or Not To De-tariff . . . . .

Posted by Connie Wightman

. . . .To the extent that it is optional, I can make a pretty strong case either way. Tariffs are still a great way to clearly establish the relationship between service providers and their customers. A tariff provides both parties with many protections that might be tricky to negotiate in the form of a contract. A tariff protects the carrier from certain liabilities and lawsuits. But tariffs can also be a drain on resources and a drag on product and pricing changes.

 

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Topics: regulatory consulting, tariff, telecom regulation, de-tariff

Alabama Expands Regulation of Inmate Service Providers - Part 2 of 3

Posted by Robin Norton

In Part 1 of this multi-part series dated 10/22/13, I identified several of the many issues raised in this latest rulemaking by the Alabama Public Service Commission.  The PSC's Order issued October 1  proposes significantly more extensive regulatory control of ICS providers. In this second article, I discuss some key issues  regarding Video Visitation Service, ICS Rates, and Site Commissions.

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Topics: Inmate Calling Services, Alabama, telecom regulation

FCC is OPEN! Suspension of FCC Filing Deadlines

Posted by Amy Gross

Here is the announcement straight from the FCC!

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Topics: FCC, regulatory consulting, telecom regulation, regulatory monitoring

Nevada Stacks the Odds Against Regulatory Compliance

Posted by Sharon Thomas

Last year, the Nevada PUC embarked on a "zero tolerance" policy for telecom carriers and other regulated utilities who filed late or incomplete annual reports, annual assessments, TDD surcharges, and CMRS (wireless) licensing fees. Based on a Staff Petition filed last August, the Commission issued an order to "show cause" why regulated companies who filed any of those reports/fees even a single day late or with just a small error or omission should not be fined or have their certificates revoked. Many companies filed comments in response to the show cause petition to plead their cases and demonstrate that they had come into compliance well prior to issuance of the petition. The comments had little to no effect and the Commission issued fines for all but a handful of the more than 100 companies on the show cause list.

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Topics: telecom regulation, Compliance Reporting, PUC, Nevada

The Regulatory Mix - Thursday, September 5, 2013

Posted by Amy Gross

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.

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Topics: The Regulatory Mix, telecom regulation, FTC

The Regulatory Mix - Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Posted by Amy Gross

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.

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Topics: The Regulatory Mix, Lifeline, 911, tariff, telecom regulation, Washington

The Regulatory Mix - Thursday, August 22, 2013

Posted by Amy Gross

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.

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Topics: The Regulatory Mix, ETC, Lifeline, telecom regulation, Texas, Iowa

FCC Authorizes Early Opening Of 844 Toll Fee Code

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Topics: FCC, telecom regulation, regulatory monitoring

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The Regulatory Mix - Thursday, December 5, 2013

Posted by Amy Gross

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.

TELECOM

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Topics: FCC, Inmate Calling Services, The Regulatory Mix, telecom regulation, Alaska, New Mexico

FCC Chairman Wheeler Talks About “Net-Effects”

Posted by Amy Gross

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Topics: FCC, interconnection, telecom regulation, telecom competition

To De-tariff or Not To De-tariff . . . . .

Posted by Connie Wightman

. . . .To the extent that it is optional, I can make a pretty strong case either way. Tariffs are still a great way to clearly establish the relationship between service providers and their customers. A tariff provides both parties with many protections that might be tricky to negotiate in the form of a contract. A tariff protects the carrier from certain liabilities and lawsuits. But tariffs can also be a drain on resources and a drag on product and pricing changes.

 

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Topics: regulatory consulting, tariff, telecom regulation, de-tariff

Alabama Expands Regulation of Inmate Service Providers - Part 2 of 3

Posted by Robin Norton

In Part 1 of this multi-part series dated 10/22/13, I identified several of the many issues raised in this latest rulemaking by the Alabama Public Service Commission.  The PSC's Order issued October 1  proposes significantly more extensive regulatory control of ICS providers. In this second article, I discuss some key issues  regarding Video Visitation Service, ICS Rates, and Site Commissions.

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Topics: Inmate Calling Services, Alabama, telecom regulation

FCC is OPEN! Suspension of FCC Filing Deadlines

Posted by Amy Gross

Here is the announcement straight from the FCC!

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Topics: FCC, regulatory consulting, telecom regulation, regulatory monitoring

Nevada Stacks the Odds Against Regulatory Compliance

Posted by Sharon Thomas

Last year, the Nevada PUC embarked on a "zero tolerance" policy for telecom carriers and other regulated utilities who filed late or incomplete annual reports, annual assessments, TDD surcharges, and CMRS (wireless) licensing fees. Based on a Staff Petition filed last August, the Commission issued an order to "show cause" why regulated companies who filed any of those reports/fees even a single day late or with just a small error or omission should not be fined or have their certificates revoked. Many companies filed comments in response to the show cause petition to plead their cases and demonstrate that they had come into compliance well prior to issuance of the petition. The comments had little to no effect and the Commission issued fines for all but a handful of the more than 100 companies on the show cause list.

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Topics: telecom regulation, Compliance Reporting, PUC, Nevada

The Regulatory Mix - Thursday, September 5, 2013

Posted by Amy Gross

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.

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Topics: The Regulatory Mix, telecom regulation, FTC

The Regulatory Mix - Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Posted by Amy Gross

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.

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Topics: The Regulatory Mix, Lifeline, 911, tariff, telecom regulation, Washington

The Regulatory Mix - Thursday, August 22, 2013

Posted by Amy Gross

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.

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Topics: The Regulatory Mix, ETC, Lifeline, telecom regulation, Texas, Iowa

FCC Authorizes Early Opening Of 844 Toll Fee Code

Posted by Amy Gross

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Topics: FCC, telecom regulation, regulatory monitoring

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