2001 Common Carrier Bureau
News_Release
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DOC-218757FCC RELEASES 2000 INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC DATA.12/26/2001 DOC-218757A1.doc  DOC-218757A1.pdf  DOC-218757A1.txt   
DOC-218383FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TAKES ADDITIONAL STEPS TO IMPROVE TELEPHONE NUMBERING SYSTEM USAGE. The FCC continued its efforts to maximize the efficiency with which numbering resources in the North12/12/2001 DOC-218383A1.doc  DOC-218383A2.doc  DOC-218383A1.pdf  DOC-218383A2.pdf  DOC-218383A1.txt  DOC-218383A2.txt   
DOC-218384FCC INITIATES PROCEEDING TO EXAMINE REGULATORY TREATMENT OF INCUMBENT CARRIERS' BROADBAND SERVICES. The FCC initiated a review of the current regulatory requirements for incumbent local exchange carri12/12/2001 DOC-218384A1.doc  DOC-218384A2.doc  DOC-218384A3.doc  DOC-218384A1.pdf  DOC-218384A2.pdf  DOC-218384A3.pdf  DOC-218384A1.txt  DOC-218384A2.txt  DOC-218384A3.txt   
DOC-218393FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INITIATES REVIEW OF LOCAL PHONE NETWORK UNBUNDLING POLICIES. The Commission Seeks to Fashion a Targeted Approach to the Unbundling of Network Elements. The FCC i12/12/2001 DOC-218393A1.doc  DOC-218393A2.doc  DOC-218393A3.doc  DOC-218393A4.doc  DOC-218393A1.pdf  DOC-218393A2.pdf  DOC-218393A3.pdf  DOC-218393A4.pdf  DOC-218393A1.txt  DOC-218393A2.txt  DOC-218393A3.txt  DOC-218393A4.txt   
DOC-218152FCC RELEASES REPORT ON QUALITY OF SERVICE OF LOCAL PHONE COMPANIES. This report summarizes data submitted by major incumbent local operating companies, which collective12/05/2001 DOC-218152A1.doc  DOC-218152A1.pdf  DOC-218152A1.txt   
DOC-218035FCC RELEASES NEW TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERSHIP REPORT.11/30/2001 DOC-218035A1.doc  DOC-218035A1.pdf  DOC-218035A1.txt   
DOC-217943FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RELEASES TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDER LOCATOR.11/27/2001 DOC-217943A1.doc  DOC-217943A1.pdf  DOC-217943A1.txt   
DOC-217751FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AUTHORIZES SBC TO PROVIDE LONG DISTANCE SERVICE IN ARKANSAS AND MISSOURI.11/16/2001 DOC-217751A1.doc  DOC-217751A1.pdf  DOC-217751A1.txt   
DOC-217554FCC RELEASES TELEPHONE NUMBERING RESOURCE UTILIZATION REPORT. The FCC released its third report on telephone number utilization in the United States11/13/2001 DOC-217554A1.doc  DOC-217554A1.pdf  DOC-217554A1.txt   
DOC-217525FCC SEEKS TO ESTABLISH NATIONAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR TELECOM CARRIERS' WHOLESALE OPERATIONS. Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) began a rulemaking proceeding to establish a core11/08/2001 DOC-217525A1.doc  DOC-217525A2.doc  DOC-217525A3.doc  DOC-217525A4.doc  DOC-217525A1.pdf  DOC-217525A2.pdf  DOC-217525A3.pdf  DOC-217525A4.pdf  DOC-217525A1.txt  DOC-217525A2.txt  DOC-217525A3.txt  DOC-217525A4.txt   
DOC-217451FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD STAFF RELEASES MONITORING REPORT.11/06/2001 DOC-217451A1.doc  DOC-217451A1.pdf  DOC-217451A1.txt   
DOC-217278FCC COMMON CARRIER BUREAU ANNOUNCES PERSONNEL PROMOTIONS.10/31/2001 DOC-217278A1.doc  DOC-217278A1.pdf  DOC-217278A1.txt   
DOC-217304FCC COMMON CARRIER BUREAU ANNOUNCES PERSONNEL PROMOTIONS FOR COMPETITIVE PRICING DIVISION. Common Carrier Bureau Chief Dorothy Attwood made personnel announcements10/31/2001 DOC-217304A1.doc  DOC-217304A1.pdf  DOC-217304A1.txt   
DOC-217334FCC COMMON CARRIER BUREAU ANNOUNCES FRONT OFFICE PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS. Dorothy Attwood made the personnel announcements10/31/2001 DOC-217334A1.doc  DOC-217334A1.pdf  DOC-217334A1.txt   
DOC-216790FCC MODERNIZES ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. The FCC streamlined and modified its accounting rules and its financial and operating data reporting10/11/2001 DOC-216790A1.doc  DOC-216790A2.doc  DOC-216790A3.doc  DOC-216790A4.doc  DOC-216790A5.doc  DOC-216790A1.pdf  DOC-216790A2.pdf  DOC-216790A3.pdf  DOC-216790A4.pdf  DOC-216790A5.pdf  DOC-216790A1.txt  DOC-216790A2.txt  DOC-216790A3.txt  DOC-216790A4.txt  DOC-216790A5.txt   
DOC-216791FCC ADOPTS ORDER TO REFORM INTERSTATE ACCESS CHARGE SYSTEM FOR RURAL CARRIERS. The FCC modified its interstate access charge rules and universal service support system for rate-of10/11/2001 DOC-216791A1.doc  DOC-216791A2.doc  DOC-216791A3.doc  DOC-216791A4.doc  DOC-216791A1.pdf  DOC-216791A2.pdf  DOC-216791A3.pdf  DOC-216791A4.pdf  DOC-216791A1.txt  DOC-216791A2.txt  DOC-216791A3.txt  DOC-216791A4.txt   
DOC-216247FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AUTHORIZES VERIZON TO PROVIDE LONG DISTANCE SERVICE IN PENNSYLVANIA. Approved Verizon's application to provide in-region, interLATA, or long distance, service originatin09/19/2001 DOC-216247A1.doc  DOC-216247A1.pdf  DOC-216247A1.txt   
DOC-216177FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RELEASES STATISTICS OF COMMUNICATIONS COMMON CARRIERS.09/18/2001 DOC-216177A1.doc  DOC-216177A1.pdf  DOC-216177A1.txt   
DOC-216080FCC INITIATES PROCEEDING TO REVIEW SEPARATE AFFILIATE RULES FOR INCUMBENT INDEPENDENT LOCAL PHONE CARRIERS. The FCC adopted a proposal to reexamine rules pertaining to the provisioning of in-region, interexch09/13/2001 DOC-216080A1.doc  DOC-216080A1.pdf  DOC-216080A1.txt   
DOC-215539FCC RELEASES STUDY ON TELEPHONE TRENDS. The FCC released its bi-annual report, Trends in Telephone Service. The report provides answers to08/20/2001 DOC-215539A1.doc  DOC-215539A1.pdf  DOC-215539A1.txt   
DOC-215238FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ISSUES INQUIRY FOR ITS THIRD REPORT ON ADVANCED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITY. Today, the FCC initiated its third inquiry under section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 i08/09/2001 DOC-215238A1.doc  DOC-215238A2.doc  DOC-215238A1.pdf  DOC-215238A2.pdf  DOC-215238A1.txt  DOC-215238A2.txt   
DOC-215244FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RELEASES DATA ON HIGH-SPEED SERVICES FOR INTERNET ACCESS. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today released summary statistics of its latest data on08/09/2001 DOC-215244A1.doc  DOC-215244A1.pdf  DOC-215244A1.txt   
DOC-214825DETARIFFING OF LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE INDUSTRY TO BECOME EFFECTIVE AT THE END OF THE MONTH. Beginning July 31, 2001, interstate domestic long distance companies will no longer file tariffs wit07/25/2001 DOC-214825A1.doc  DOC-214825A1.pdf  DOC-214825A1.txt   
DOC-214445CHRISTOPHER LIBERTELLI APPOINTED LEGAL COUNSEL TO THE COMMON CARRIER BUREAU CHIEF. Mr. Libertelli will advise the Bureau Chief on local competition, broadband deployment and merger co07/16/2001 DOC-214445A1.doc  DOC-214445A1.pdf  DOC-214445A1.txt   
DOC-214385FCC RELEASES NEW TELEPHONE PENETRATION REPORT.07/13/2001 DOC-214385A1.doc  DOC-214385A1.pdf  DOC-214385A1.txt   
DOC-214334FCC ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW MEMBERS TO THE FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE. FCC Commissioners Kathleen Abernathy and Kevin Martin have been appointed to serve as federal repre07/12/2001 DOC-214334A1.doc  DOC-214334A1.pdf  DOC-214334A1.txt   
DOC-214335FCC ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW MEMBERS TO THE FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON SEPARATIONS. The FCC Commissioners Kevin Martin and Michael Copps have been appointed to serve as federal repres07/12/2001 DOC-214335A1.doc  DOC-214335A1.pdf  DOC-214335A1.txt   
DOC-214412FCC INITIATES PROCEEDING TO STREAMLINE REQUESTS FOR ACQUISITIONS OF CORPORATE CONTROL. Inquiry seeks comment on the types of applications that should be eligible for streamlined treatment07/12/2001 DOC-214412A1.doc  DOC-214412A1.pdf  DOC-214412A1.txt   
DOC-214414FCC APPROVES RULES DESIGNED TO GIVE NEW ENTRANTS ACCESS TO INCUMENT LOCAL PHONE COMPANIES' NETWORKS. Commission's balanced approach to collocation rules to provide regulatory certainty.07/12/2001 DOC-214414A1.doc  DOC-214414A1.pdf  DOC-214414A1.txt   
DOC-213886FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION'S ROLE IN TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION PROCESS TO BE PRIVATIZED NEXT MONTH: PART 68 CERTIFICATION OF TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT EXPIRES ON JULY 23, 2001. FCC issued a Public Notice reminding parties that its rules governin06/25/2001 DOC-213886A1.doc  DOC-213886A1.pdf  DOC-213886A1.txt   
DOC-213710FCC'S COMMON CARRIER BUREAU SELECTS NEUSTAR, INC. AS NATIONAL THOUSANDS-BLOCK NUMBER POOLING ADMINISTRATOR.06/18/2001 DOC-213710A1.doc  DOC-213710A1.pdf  DOC-213710A1.txt   
DOC-213598FCC RELEASES NUMBERING RESOURCE UTILIZATION REPORT. Report shows that Number Optimization Measures Adopted by the FCC are Improving Phone Number Usage E06/13/2001 DOC-213598A1.pdf  DOC-213598A1.txt   
DOC-213398JEFFREY J. CARLISLE NAMED COMMON CARRIER BUREAU SENIOR DEPUTY CHIEF. FCC Chairman Michael K. Powell has appointed Jeffrey J. Carlisle Senior Deputy Chief of the Common C06/05/2001 DOC-213398A1.doc  DOC-213398A1.pdf  DOC-213398A1.txt   
DOC-212954FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RELEASES LATEST DATA ON LOCAL TELEPHONE COMPETITION: TOTAL LINES REPORTED BY NEW ENTRANTS CLIMBED TO 16.4 MILLION. FCC released summary statistics of its latest data on local telephone service competition in the Un05/21/2001 DOC-212954A1.doc  DOC-212954A1.pdf  DOC-212954A1.txt   
DOC-212813ROBERT ATKINSON APPOINTED CHAIRMAN OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL. The FCC announced the appointment of Robert Atkinson as Chairman of the North American Numbering Cou05/15/2001 DOC-212813A1.doc  DOC-212813A1.pdf  DOC-212813A1.txt   
DOC-212544FCC INITIATES PROCEEDING TO REFORM UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND CONTRIBUTION SYSTEM. THE FCC announced proposals to streamline and simplify the way telecommunications carriers contribut05/08/2001 DOC-212544A1.doc  DOC-212544A1.pdf  DOC-212544A1.txt   
DOC-212374FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION MOVES TO FURTHER DETARIF TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY. Commission Limits Competitive Local Phone Carriers Ability to File Tariffs04/27/2001 DOC-212374A1.doc  DOC-212374A1.pdf  DOC-212374A1.txt   
DOC-212131FCC INITIATES A BROAD-RANGING PROCEEDING TO EXPLORE WAYS OF REFORMING INTERCARRIER COMPENSATION RULES. The FCC adopted a proposal to begin a fundamental examination of all forms of intercarrier compensat04/19/2001 DOC-212131A1.doc  DOC-212131A1.pdf  DOC-212131A1.txt   
DOC-212153FCC RESOLVES CARRIER COMPENSATION RULES FOR INTERNET TRAFFIC; RECIPROCAL COMPENSATION RULING AND ACCOMPANYING PROPOSAL FOR A UNIFIED CARRIER COMPENSATION SYSTEM PROVIDE REGULATORY STABILITY AND FAIRNESS FOR CARRIERS. Reciprocal Compensation Ruling and Acc04/19/2001 DOC-212153A1.doc  DOC-212153A1.pdf  DOC-212153A1.txt   
DOC-211993FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AUTHORIZES VERIZON TO PROVIDE LONG DISTANCE SERVICE IN MASSACHUSETTS.04/16/2001 DOC-211993A1.doc  DOC-211993A1.pdf  DOC-211993A1.txt   
DOC-211758FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RELEASES REPORT ON STATE TELEPHONE REVENUES AND UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND DATA.04/06/2001 
DOC-211696FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STRENGTHENS PAYPHONE COMPETITION; NEW RULES ENSURE COMPETING PAYPHONE PROVIDERS ARE COMPENSATED FOR COINLESS CALLS.04/05/2001 DOC-211696A1.doc  DOC-211696A1.pdf  DOC-211696A1.txt   
DOC-211625FCC RELEASES INTERNATIONAL TRENDS REPORT. This FCC report prepared the Common Carrier Bureau's Industry Analysis Division entitled Trends in t04/03/2001 DOC-211625A1.doc  DOC-211625A1.pdf  DOC-211625A1.txt   
DOC-211137NEW OPTIONS PROPOSED FOR PAYPHONE CALLS USING RELAY SERVICES.03/16/2001 DOC-211137A1.doc  DOC-211137A1.pdf  DOC-211137A1.txt   
DOC-211024LINDA KINNEY NAMED ACTING ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL FOR THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION.03/14/2001 DOC-211024A1.doc  DOC-211024A1.pdf  DOC-211024A1.txt   
DOC-210586FCC RELEASES NEW TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERSHIP REPORT.03/01/2001 DOC-210586A1.doc  DOC-210586A1.pdf  DOC-210586A1.txt   
DOC-209313FCC RELEASES STUDY ON THE LONG DISTANCE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY.01/24/2001 DOC-209313A1.doc  DOC-209313A1.pdf  DOC-209313A1.txt   
DOC-209329FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TAKES STEPS TO MAKE DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE SERVICE MORE COMPETITIVE. FCC 01-2701/24/2001 DOC-209329A1.doc  DOC-209329A1.pdf  DOC-209329A1.txt   
DOC-209248FCC AUTHORIZES SBC COMMUNICATIONS TO PROVIDE LONG DISTANCE SERVICE IN KANSAS AND OKLAHOMA. Successful application is first for rural state. News media contact Michael Balmoris 202-418-0253; C01/22/2001 DOC-209248A1.doc  DOC-209248A1.pdf  DOC-209248A1.txt   
DOC-209249FCC TAKES ACTION TO STRENGTHEN ITS "LINE SHARING" RULES TO FURTHER PROMOTE COMPETITION FOR ADVANCED SERVICES. FCC required local phone companies to facilitate "line splitting." News media contact Michael Balmo01/22/2001 DOC-209249A1.doc  DOC-209249A1.pdf  DOC-209249A1.txt   
DOC-209070FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ISSUES BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2000. FCC 00-45601/17/2001 DOC-209070A1.doc  DOC-209070A1.pdf  DOC-209070A1.txt