July has become well known (and dreaded by many) in the telecom industry for its annual access filing deadlines. Of course, this year is no different as carriers position themselves to implement the first phase of their mandatory access reductions toward $0.0007. (See TMI Blog posting Further Switched Access Reductions Effective July 1, 2014 posted 4/1/14).
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Topics:
USF,
TRS,
911,
regulatory monitoring,
NANPA,
state invoice
Telecom regulatory fees and assessment obligations can be burdensome and, when handled incorrectly, may seriously diminish carrier finances. 911 service fees assessed on a statewide basis are fairly easy to calculate and remit, but it can be challenging in those jurisdictions where funding varies at the county or municipality level. USF fees change and there are states where those changes must be reflected in your tariffs.
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Topics:
TRS,
wireless,
911,
VoIP,
wireline,
telecom regulatory fees and assessments
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:
FCC,
The Regulatory Mix,
Lifeline,
TRS,
911,
Oregon
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:
FCC,
The Regulatory Mix,
TRS,
Nebraska,
New Mexico
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:
FCC,
Inmate Calling Services,
The Regulatory Mix,
TRS,
South Carolina
In a recent
ex parte filing, AT&T offered a new twist on the effects of the FCC’s Inmate Calling Service rate Order. Unlike other parties, AT&T is not seeking a stay of the Order.
The Regulatory Mix December 5, 2013, December 3, 2013, and November 22, 2013.Instead, it met with FCC staff to “acquaint the Commission with a potentially unintended consequence of the order and to seek clarification.”
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Topics:
FCC,
Inmate Calling Services,
TRS
2014 is fast approaching and it’s time for the many legislative changes that have occurred over the past year to take effect. New
funding obligationsbecome effective, while rates for existing funding obligations change. In conjunction with TMI’s tariff and reporting services, we are constantly looking at these funds and making the appropriate changes.
Here are a few common and interesting items to consider when looking at your company’s funding obligations:
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Topics:
USF,
TRS,
911,
VoIP
Starting a Blog article with what happened over the summer is like show and tell in elementary school class "What I did Over Summer Vacation." But, various state agencies have been busy while you may have been on your "Summer Vacation." If you do not subscribe to TMI’s VoIP (Digital Phone) Requirements, you have missed some of the recent update information that we include in this publication. It has been an interesting summer for providers of VoIP Services.
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Topics:
FCC,
USF,
TRS,
911,
VoIP,
VoIP regulation
Are you planning to attend COMPTEL PLUS in Orlando, September 23 - 26, 2013? We are hosting a FREE 1/2 Day Workshop on VoIP Strategies at COMPTEL PLUS. The Workshop will be held on September 26th at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center. Click here for more information.
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Topics:
USF,
TRS,
911,
VoIP regulation,
regulatory consulting
The Nebraska PSC has revised its rules governing the collection and remittance of the Telephone Relay System (TRS) and Enhanced Wireless 911 (wireless E-911) charges. The changes to the TRS rules require that:
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Topics:
TRS,
wireless,
911,
Nebraska