FCC Web Documents citing 54.101

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  • Order and Eighteenth Order on Reconsideration, 14 FCC Rcd 20432 (1999) (Ninth Report and Order); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Forward-Looking Mechanism for High Cost Support for Non-Rural LECs, Tenth Report and Order, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 97-160, 14 FCC Rcd 20156 (1999) (Tenth Report and Order). The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. . Ninth Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 20438-38, 20463-64. The forward-looking support mechanism provides support for all intrastate costs in states in which the average cost exceeds the benchmark. Ninth Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 20466-86. Intrastate costs account for 76 percent of all forward-looking costs estimated by
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  • service; (2) voice grade access to the public switched network; (3) local usage; (4) Dual Tone Multifrequency (DTMF) signaling or its functional equivalent; (5) access to emergency services, including 911 and enhanced 911; (6) access to operator service; (7) access to interexchange services; (8) access to directory assistance; and, (9) toll limitation for qualifying low-income customers. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.101(a). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.101(a)(5) (stating that access to emergency services includes access to 911 and enhanced 911 to the extent the local government in an eligible carrier's service area has implemented 911 or enhanced 911 systems). Cellco Petition at 9. Cellco Petition at 8. Because Cellco is currently providing service throughout Delaware, we do not need to address US
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  • of section 214(e)(1)(A) to ``offer the services that are supported by Federal universal service support mechanisms under section 254(c).'' As noted in its petition, Western Wireless is a commercial mobile radio service (CMRS) provider with operations in 17 states, including the eastern portion of Wyoming. Western Wireless states that it currently offers each of the supported services enumerated in section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules throughout its existing cellular service area. Once designated as an ETC, Western Wireless ``intends (and commits) to make available a `universal service' offering that includes all of the supported services, for consumers in the designated services areas in Wyoming.'' Western Wireless indicates that it will make available its universal service offering over its existing cellular network
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  • has demonstrated through the required certifications that it now offers, or will offer, the services supported by the federal universal service mechanisms upon its designation as an ETC. IT&E is licensed to provide wireless telephone service throughout Guam. IT&E certifies that it offers, or will offer upon designation as an ETC, all of the services and functionalities enumerated in section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules ``to 100 percent of the population of Guam.'' IT&E certifies that it has the capability to offer voice-grade access to the public network, the functional equivalents to DTMF signaling and single-party service, access to operator services, access to interexchange services, access to directory assistance, and toll limitation for qualifying low-income consumers. IT&E complies with applicable law
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  • section 214(e)(1)(A) to ``offer the services that are supported by Federal universal service support mechanisms under section 254(c).'' As noted in its petition, Guamcell is a CMRS carrier ``licensed to provide cellular radiotelephone service on frequency block A in the Guam RSA [Rural Service Area].'' Guamcell states that it currently provides all of the services and functionalities enumerated in section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules throughout its cellular service area in Guam. Upon designation as an ETC, Guamcell also indicates that it will continue to make available its universal service offering. Finally, Guamcell commits to provide service to any requesting customer within the designated service area. The Guamcell Petition was not opposed by any parties. No party disputes that Guamcell has
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  • include Alabama 1 - Franklin, for cellular services, and BTA108 (Decatur), BTA158 (Gadsen), BTA198 (Huntsville), and BTA017 (Anniston), for personal communications services. Corr certifies that it currently provides all of the services and functionalities pursuant to section 254(c) of the Act throughout its service areas in Alabama. Corr states that it has the capability to offer, in accordance with section 54.101(a) of the rules, voice-grade access to the public switched network, local usage, the functional equivalent of DTMF signaling, single-party service, access to emergency service, access to operator services, access to interexchange service, access to directory assistance, and toll limitation for qualifying low-income consumers. Corr indicates that, upon designation as an ETC, it will make available a universal service offering that
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  • Federal universal service support mechanisms under section 254(c).'' As noted in its petition, RCC Holdings is an A-Band licensee authorized to provide cellular radiotelephone service in the Alabama 3, 4, 5, and 7 Rural Service Areas, Cellular Market Areas 309, 310, 311, and 313. RCC Holdings states that it currently provides all of the services and functionalities enumerated in section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules throughout its cellular service area in Alabama. Upon designation as an ETC, RCC Holdings also indicates that it will make available a universal service offering over its cellular network infrastructure using the same facilities it uses to serve its existing customers. RCC Holdings states that its universal service offering will consist of all of the services
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  • D Block licensee authorized to provide broadband personal communications service (PCS) in the Mobile, Alabama Basic Trading Area (BTA) and a F Block licensee authorized to provide broadband PCS in the Meridian, Mississippi BTA, a significant portion of which is located in western Alabama. Cellular South states that it currently provides all of the services and functionalities enumerated in section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules throughout its cellular service area in Alabama. Upon designation as an ETC, Cellular South also indicates that it will make available a universal service offering over its wireless network infrastructure using the same facilities it uses to serve its existing customers. Cellular South states that its universal service offering will consist of all of the services
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  • section 214(e)(1)(A) to ``offer the services that are supported by Federal universal service support mechanisms under section 254(c).'' As noted in its petition, Farmers is a CMRS carrier for the Alabama Rural Service Area 308B2, serving Dekalb and Cherokee counties, and parts of Jackson County. Farmers states that it currently provides all of the services and functionalities enumerated in section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules throughout its cellular service area in Alabama. Farmers states that it has the capability to offer, in accordance with section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules, voice-grade access to the public switched network, local usage, the functional equivalent of DTMF signaling, single-party service, access to emergency service, access to operator services, access to interexchange service, access to
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  • rates are essential to inducing consumers to subscribe to telephone service, and also that increasing the number of people connected to the network increases the value of the telecommunications network''); 47 U.S.C. � 254(b). See Smithville Petition at 6-7. Granting Smithville's Petition will not affect the amount of support distributed to other ETCs. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.101, 54.201. (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission DA 04-1393 Federal Communications Commission DA 04-1393 � � � F f , .i �
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  • Support Mechanisms Fund Size Projections for the Third Quarter of 2001 (Universal Service Administrative Company, May 2, 2002); Federal Universal Service Support Mechanisms Fund Size Projections for the Fourth Quarter of 2001 (Universal Service Administrative Company, Aug. 2, 2001). Granting Midwest's Petition will not affect the amount of support distributed to other ETCs. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.101, 54.201. (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission DA 04-1688 Federal Communications Commission DA 04-1688 2 6 s u h. h. h. h. F c d � � � � . �
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  • the federal universal service mechanism. As noted in its petition, Saipancell is authorized to provide cellular radiotelephone service on frequency block A on the islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota in CNMI Rural Service Area, Cellular Market Area 734. Saipancell certifies that it now provides or will provide throughout its designated service area the services and functionalities enumerated in section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules. Saipancell has also committed to commitments that closely track those set forth in the Virginia Cellular Order and the Highland Cellular Order, including: (1) annual reporting of progress towards buildout plans, unfulfilled service requests, and complaints per 1,000 handsets; (2) specific commitments to provide service to requesting customers in the area for which it is designated,
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  • it has requested the Joint Board examine the Commission's rules relating to high-cost universal service support. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, CC Docket No. 96-45, FCC 04-127 (rel. June 8, 2004). In addition, granting Grande's Petition will not affect the amount of support distributed to other ETCs. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.101, 54.201. See Western Wireless Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 14691-92, para. 7. See, e.g., Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Midwest Wireless Iowa, L.L.C., Petition for Waiver of Sections 54.313(d) and 54.314(d) of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, DA 04-1688, para. 7 (Wireline Compet. Bur., Telecom. Access Policy Div. rel. June 14, 2004); Western Wireless
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  • it has requested the Joint Board examine the Commission's rules relating to high-cost universal service support. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, CC Docket No. 96-45, FCC 04-127 (rel. June 8, 2004). In addition, granting Centennial's Petition will not affect the amount of support distributed to other ETCs. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.101, 54.201. See Rural Task Force Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 11319, para. 191. See, e.g., Western Wireless Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 14691-92, para. 7. To facilitate timely payments and to minimize the administrative burden associated with processing those payments, we direct USAC to distribute Centennial's retroactive support payments on a phased-in basis. Specifically, we instruct USAC to pair monthly
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  • that it now offers, or will offer upon designation as an ETC, the services supported by the federal universal service mechanism. As noted in its petition, Nextel is authorized to provide cellular radiotelephone service in the 800 MHz band. Nextel certifies that it now provides or will provide throughout its designated service area the services and functionalities enumerated in section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules. Nextel has also certified that, in compliance with rule section 54.405, it will make available and advertise Lifeline service to qualifying low-income consumers. Furthermore, Nextel has committed to commitments that closely track those set forth in the Virginia Cellular Order and Highland Cellular Order, including: (1) annual reporting of progress towards build-out plans, unfulfilled service requests,
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  • offers, or will offer upon designation as an ETC, the services supported by the federal universal service mechanism. As noted in its petitions, ALLTEL is authorized to provide cellular radiotelephone service in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia. ALLTEL certifies that it now provides or will provide throughout its designated service area the services and functionalities enumerated in section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules. ALLTEL has also certified that, in compliance with rule section 54.405, it will make available and advertise Lifeline service to qualifying low-income consumers. Furthermore, ALLTEL made commitments that closely track those set forth in the Virginia Cellular Order and the Highland Cellular Order, including: (1) annual reporting of progress towards buildout plans, unfulfilled service requests, and
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  • as an ETC, the services supported by the federal universal service mechanism. As noted in its petition, Advantage Cellular is authorized to provide cellular radiotelephone service on frequency block B in rural Tennessee (Cannon, Tennessee RSA 2, CMA644). Advantage Cellular certifies that it now provides or will provide throughout its designated service area the services and functionalities enumerated in section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules. Advantage Cellular has also certified that, in compliance with the Commission's Lifeline rules, it will make available and advertise Lifeline service to qualifying low-income consumers. Advantage Cellular has also made commitments that closely track those set forth in the Virginia Cellular Order and the Highland Cellular Order, including: (1) annual reporting of progress towards buildout plans,
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  • ETC, the services supported by the federal universal service mechanism. As noted in its petitions, Sprint is authorized to provide broadband personal communications service in the relevant portions of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Sprint certifies that it now provides or will provide throughout its designated service area the services and functionalities enumerated in section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules. Sprint has also certified that, in compliance with rule section 54.405, it will make available and advertise Lifeline service to qualifying low-income consumers. Furthermore, Sprint has made commitments that closely track those set forth in the Virginia Cellular Order and the Highland Cellular Order, including: (1) annual reporting of progress towards buildout plans, unfulfilled service requests,
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  • has demonstrated through the required certifications and related filings that it now offers, or will offer upon designation as an ETC, the services supported by the federal universal service mechanism. NTELOS is authorized to provide PCS service in Virginia. NTELOS certifies that it now provides or will provide throughout its designated service area the services and functionalities enumerated in section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules. NTELOS has also certified that, in compliance with rule section 54.405, it will make available and advertise Lifeline service to qualifying low-income consumers. Furthermore, NTELOS made commitments that closely track those set forth in the Virginia Cellular Order and the Highland Cellular Order, including: (1) annual reporting of progress towards buildout plans, unfulfilled service requests, and
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  • and cellular service. PSC provides analog and TDMA-based CMRS wireless service in the Columbus, GA/AL Metropolitan Service Area; Georgia Rural Service Areas (``RSAs'') 5, 6, and 9; Alabama RSAs 5 and 8; and in the Anniston, AL, Columbus, GA, and Anderson, SC Basic Trading Areas. PSC states that it currently provides all of the services and functionalities enumerated in section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules throughout its PCS and cellular service areas in Georgia and Alabama. PSC has also certified that, in compliance with the Commission's Lifeline rules, it will make available and advertise Lifeline service to qualifying low-income consumers. PSC has also made commitments that closely track those set forth in the Virginia Cellular Order and the Highland Cellular Order,
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  • related filings that it now offers, or will offer upon designation as an ETC, the services supported by the federal universal service mechanism. RCC is authorized to provide CMRS service throughout the majority of the state of New Hampshire. RCC certifies that it now provides or will provide throughout its designated service area the services and functionalities enumerated in section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules. RCC has also certified that, in compliance with rule section 54.405, it will make available and advertise Lifeline service to qualifying low-income consumers. Specifically, RCC will advertise the availability of Lifeline and Link-Up benefits throughout its service area by advertising and reaching out to community health, welfare, and employment offices to provide information to those people
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  • that it now offers, or will offer upon designation as an ETC, the services supported by the federal universal service mechanism. As noted in its petition, Carolina West is authorized to provide cellular service throughout its licensed service area in North Carolina. Carolina West states that it currently provides or will provide all the services and functionalities enumerated in section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules throughout its designated service area in North Carolina. Carolina West has also committed that, in compliance with the Commission's Lifeline rules, it will make available and advertise Lifeline service to qualifying low-income consumers. Carolina West has also committed to comply with the commitments set forth in the Virginia Cellular Order and the Highland Cellular Order, including:
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  • it now offers, or will offer upon designation as an ETC, the services supported by the federal universal service mechanism. Corr is authorized to provide CMRS in the service areas of Alabama for which it seeks ETC designation. Corr certifies that it now provides or will provide throughout its designated service area the services and functionalities enumerated in rule section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules. Corr has also certified that, in compliance with rule section 54.405, it will make available and advertise Lifeline service to qualifying low-income consumers. Specifically, Corr will advertise the availability of Lifeline and Link-Up benefits throughout its service area by advertising and reaching out to local unemployment, social security, and welfare offices to provide information to those
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  • Attorney Advisor, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, dated June 6, 2007. See id at 1. Lifeline service is a retail local service offering that is available only to qualifying low-income consumers; these consumers pay reduced charges as a result of application of the Lifeline support amount described in 47 C.F.R. � 54.403. Lifeline services and functionalities are enumerated in � 54.101 (a)(1) through (a)(9). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.401. See id. 47 C.F.R. �� 64.1120(e)(1) &(e)(3). See Petition at 2. Streamlining Order at para. 10, 16 FCC Rcd at 11222. Non-Public, For Internal Use Only Federal Communications Commission DA 07-2770 Federal Communications Commission FCC 00-XXX '' � - 3 ; K M o u ' `` '' � � � �
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  • para. 20, 16 FCC Rcd at 11226. See Petition at 2. See id at 1-2. Lifeline service is a retail local service offering that is available only to qualifying low-income consumers; these consumers pay reduced charges as a result of application of the Lifeline support amount described in 47 C.F.R. � 54.403. Lifeline services and functionalities are enumerated in � 54.101 (a)(1) through (a)(9). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.401. See email from Richard T. Ellis from Richard T. Ellis, Director - Federal Regulatory Advocacy, Verizon, to David Marks, Attorney Advisor, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, dated July 12, 2007. See id. 47 C.F.R. �� 64.1120(e)(1) &(e)(3). See email from Richard T. Ellis from Richard T. Ellis, Director - Federal Regulatory Advocacy,
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  • will offer upon obtaining designation as an ETC, the services supported by the federal universal mechanisms. With the June 1, 2006 closure of the Asset Purchase Agreement, Hopi is authorized to provide wireline service in the requested service area. Hopi certifies that it now provides or will provide throughout its designated service area the services and functionalities enumerated in section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules. Hopi also certifies that, in compliance with the Commission's Lifeline rules, it will make available and advertise enhanced Lifeline and Link-up services to qualifying low-income consumers. Hopi has also committed to serve unserved or underserved areas. Hopi has committed to meet consumer protection and service quality standards as required by the ETC Designation Order. Although not
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  • now offers, or will offer upon obtaining designation as an ETC, the services supported by the federal universal service mechanisms. SBI is authorized to provide CMRS in the service areas of the Reservation for which it seeks ETC designation. SBI certifies that it now provides or will provide throughout its designated service area the services and functionalities enumerated in section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules. SBI has also certified that, in compliance with rule section 54.405, it will make available and advertise Lifeline service to qualifying low-income consumers. We point out that SBI is required to, and has committed to, offer and advertise enhanced Lifeline and Link-up services on tribal lands. SBI has also committed to serving unserved or underserved areas.
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  • Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418-7400 or TTY (202) 418-0484. - FCC - Request for Review by AT&T Inc. of Decision of the Universal Service Administrator, WC Docket No. 03-109 (filed Apr. 14, 2009) (AT&T Petition). See id. at 3, 6-8; see also 47 C.F.R. � 54.417(a). See AT&T Petition at 3-4, 8-9; see also 47 C.F.R. �� 54.101(a), 54.401(a)(3), 54.405(b). See AT&T Petition at 4-6, 10-13; see also 47 C.F.R. �� 54.403(a), 54.407(c). FCC Form 497 is used by eligible telecommunications carriers to request reimbursement for participating in the federal low-income universal service programs. See Instructions for Lifeline and Link Up Worksheet, OMB 3060-0819 (July 2008) (FCC Form 497), http://www.usac.org/_res/documents/li/pdf/Form-497-instructions-FY2008.p df (retrieved May 5, 2009). See Electronic Filing
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  • the supported services for rural, insular and high-cost areas. These rules also specify the requirement to offer all designated services, as well as provide additional time for telecommunications carriers to complete network upgrades. Need: These rules ensure that rural, insular and high-cost areas receive support for the specified designated telecommunications services. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254. Section Number and Title: 54.101 Supported services for rural, insular and high-cost areas. SUBPART C-CARRIERS ELIGIBLE FOR UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements for the designation of eligible telecommunications carriers. Congress has established that only those entities designated as eligible telecommunications carriers may receive support under the Universal Service support mechanism. These rules include the requirements regarding the relinquishment of designation
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  • Date: November 12, 2009 On August 19 and August 21, 2009, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) requested guidance from the Federal Communications Commission on several policy issues related to the universal service high-cost support mechanism and contribution methodology. USAC seeks clarification as to whether eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs) are required to separately list each supported service enumerated in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules when advertising the availability of such services and the associated charges for each service. In addition, USAC requests guidelines for what remedial actions, if any, should be initiated against carriers that did not maintain documentation for periods prior to the establishment of high-cost program documentation rules. USAC further requests clarification on whether income taxes attributable to
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  • and Advertising the Supported Services We conclude that Standing Rock has demonstrated through its filing and certifications that it now offers, or will offer upon obtaining designation as an ETC, the services supported by the federal universal service support mechanisms. Specifically, Standing Rock certifies that it now provides, or will provide upon designation, the services and functionalities enumerated in section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules throughout the entirety of its designated service area. In addition, Standing Rock has demonstrated that it will offer throughout its service area supported services using its existing network infrastructure or a combination of its own facilities and resale of another carrier's services in compliance with section 214(e)(1)(A) of the Act. Moreover, Standing Rock has demonstrated that
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  • authority to perform the requested ETC designations. Analysis of Eligibility Requirements Offering the Services Designated for Support. Virgin Mobile has demonstrated through its filing and certifications that it now offers or will offer upon designation as a limited ETC, the services supported by the Lifeline program. Virgin Mobile states that it now provides the services and functionalities enumerated in section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules throughout its licensed service areas. With respect to providing access to emergency services, Virgin Mobile states that it provides nationwide access to 911 emergency services for all of its customers. Virgin Mobile also states that it complies with the Commission's regulations governing the deployment and availability of E911 compatible handsets. Given the nature of Virgin Mobile's
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  • Administrative Company (USAC) for written guidance regarding the requirement, set forth in section 54.201(d)(2) of the Commission's rules, regarding the scope of eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs) obligation to advertise services supported by federal universal service support mechanisms. Specifically, USAC requested guidance regarding whether ETCs ``are required to separately list each [of the nine] supported service(s) enumerated in 47 C.F.R. � 54.101,'' when advertising the availability of such services. The Wireline Competition Bureau sought comment on the question posed in the USAC Letter. After consideration of the filed comments in this proceeding and Commission precedent, this letter confirms that ETCs are not required to separately list each of the enumerated supported services in their advertisements. Section 254 of the Communications Act of
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  • the Services Designated for Support. We conclude that AT&T Mobility has demonstrated through its filing and certifications that it now offers, or will offer upon obtaining designation as an ETC, the services supported by the federal universal service support mechanisms. Specifically, AT&T Mobility certifies that it now provides, or will provide upon designation, the services and functionalities enumerated in section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules. In addition, AT&T Mobility has demonstrated that it will offer throughout its service area supported services using its existing network infrastructure or a combination of its own facilities and resale of another carrier's services in compliance with section 214(e)(1)(A) of the Act. We disagree with the Tribe's argument that because AT&T and the Tribe have not
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  • Competitive Bidding Procedures for Auction 901 and Certain Program Requirements, AU Docket No. 12-25, Public Notice, DA 12-121, para. 7 (rel. Feb. 2, 2012) (Auction 901 Comment PN). A summary of the Auction 901 Comment Public Notice was published in the Federal Register at 77 Fed. Reg. 7152 (Feb. 10, 2012). 47 U.S.C. � 214(e)(2). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.101 (establishing voice telephony service as the supported service and requiring that an ETC must offer such service to receive universal service support). 47 U.S.C. � 214(e)(6). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.202. See also Auction 901 Comment PN, para. 7 n.7 (describing the anticipated release of this Public Notice). Auction 901 Comment PN. Section 54.202(c) of the Commission's rules requires a
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  • Sought on Competitive Bidding Procedures for Auction 901 and Certain Program Requirements, AU Docket No. 12-25, Public Notice, DA 12-121, para. 7 (rel. Feb. 2, 2012) (Auction 901 Comment PN). A summary of the Auction 901 Comment Public Noticewas published in the Federal Register at 77 Fed. Reg. 7152 (Feb. 10, 2012). 247 U.S.C. � 214(e)(2). See also47 C.F.R. � 54.101 (establishing voice telephony service as the supported service and requiring that an ETC must offer such service to receive universal service support). 347 U.S.C. � 214(e)(6). 4See47 C.F.R. � 54.202. See also Auction 901 Comment PN, para. 7 n.7 (describing the anticipated release of this Public Notice). 5Auction 901 Comment PN. 2054 procedures for the auction. Auction applications in spectrum
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  • Order); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service; Petition of TracFone Wireless, Inc. for Forbearance, CC Dkt No. 96-45, Order, 20 FCC Rcd 15095 (2005) (TracFone Forbearance Order). These carriers are not eligible to receive high-cost support. See Lifeline Reform Order, FCC 12-11 at paras. 368-381. See Lifeline Reform Order, FCC 12-11 at paras. 373 and 389. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.101(a); see also Lifeline Reform Order, FCC 12-11 at paras. 366-67, 380, n. 1000 (detailing the obligations of existing Lifeline-only ETCs that no longer meet the requirements of section 214(e)(1)(A) to submit and obtain approval of compliance plans). See Lifeline Reform Order, FCC 12-11 at para. 380. See id. See id. See id. at para. 390; see also 47 C.F.R. �
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  • Order); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service; Petition of TracFone Wireless, Inc. for Forbearance, CC Dkt No. 96-45, Order, 20 FCC Rcd 15095 (2005) (TracFone Forbearance Order). These carriers are not eligible to receive high-cost support. 7See Lifeline Reform Order, FCC 12-11 at paras. 368-381. 8See Lifeline Reform Order, FCC 12-11 at paras. 373 and 389. 9See 47 C.F.R. � 54.101(a); see also Lifeline Reform Order, FCC 12-11 at paras. 366-67, 380, n. 1000 (detailing the obligations of existing Lifeline-only ETCs that no longer meet the requirements of section 214(e)(1)(A) to submit and obtain approval of compliance plans). 10See Lifeline Reform Order, FCC 12-11 at para. 380. 11See id. 12See id. 2187 (1)Information about the carrier and the Lifeline plans it
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  • with respect to Phase I. See NASUCA et al. Comments at 7 (citing USF/ICC Transformation Order, 26 FCC Rcd at 18070 para. 1122). Accordingly, these proposals to change the Commission's rules are beyond the scope of the Bureaus' authority when establishing auction procedures. USF/ICC Transformation Order, 26 FCC Rcd at 17693 para 80, 17791 para. 359; see 47 C.F.R. � 54.101(b). USF/ICC Transformation Order, 26 FCC Rcd at 17792 para. 365; see 47 C.F.R. � 54.1006(a) and (b). As discussed below, support will be available to any recipient that covers a larger percentage of the designated road miles by the applicable construction deadline, up to 100 percent. USF/ICC Transformation Order, 26 FCC Rcd at 17791 para. 360; see 47 C.F.R. �
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  • with a limited exception for Tribal entities. See id. at para. 335 (permitting Tribally-owned or controlled entities to submit a proposal even though they have ETC applications pending at the time they submit an application to participate in the Pilot Program; Tribal entities must obtain ETC designation prior to receiving support under the Pilot Program); see also 47 C.F.R. � 54.101 (establishing voice telephony service as the supported service and requiring that an ETC must offer such service in order to receive universal service support). See Lifeline Reform Order and FNPRM, FCC 12-11 at para. 324-325 See id. at para. 336. As detailed in the Low Income Broadband Pilot Program Reporting Form, participating ETCs or USAC, at the request of the
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  • Inc. Petition for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier, WC Docket Nos. 09-197 and 11-42, Compliance Plan of Budget PrePay, Inc. at 3 n. 6 (filed May 1, 2012). To the extent ETCs seek to avail themselves of the conditional forbearance relief established in the Lifeline Reform Order, we presume they lack facilities to provide the supported service under section 54.101 and 54.401 of the Commission's rules. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.101 and 54.401. Such ETCs must comply with the compliance plan approved herein in each state or territory where they are designated as an ETC, regardless of their claim of facilities for other purposes, such as eligibility for state universal service funding. See Lifeline Reform Order, FCC 12-11 at paras.
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  • offer all services designated for support by the Commission pursuant to section 254(c) of the Act. The petitioners have demonstrated through their filings and certifications that they now offer or will offer upon designation as a limited ETC, the voice telephony services supported by the Lifeline program. The petitioners state that they provide the services and functionalities enumerated in section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules throughout their licensed service areas. Offering the Supported Services Using a Carrier's Own Facilities. In general, applicants for ETC designation must certify that they will offer the supported services either using their own facilities or a combination of their own facilities and the resale of another carrier's services. However, in the Lifeline Reform Order, the Commission
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  • F.3d 1191 (10th Cir. 2001), Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order on Remand, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 22559 (2003) (Order on Remand), remanded, Qwest Corp. v. FCC, 398 F.3d 1222 (10th Cir. 2005). 22 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. 23 The cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network components, e.g., cables and switches, as well as various capital cost parameters. The Commission adopted the
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  • F.3d 1191 (10th Cir. 2001), Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order on Remand, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 22559 (2003) (Order on Remand), remanded, Qwest Corp. v. FCC, 398 F.3d 1222 (10th Cir. 2005). 22 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. 23 The cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network components, e.g., cables and switches, as well as various capital cost parameters. The Commission adopted the
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  • F.3d 1191 (10th Cir. 2001), Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order on Remand, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 22559 (2003) (Order on Remand), remanded, Qwest Corp. v. FCC, 398 F.3d 1222 (10th Cir. 2005). 24 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. 25 The new cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network components, e.g., cables and switches, as well as various capital cost parameters. The Commission adopted
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  • F.3d 1191 (10th Cir. 2001), Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order on Remand, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 22559 (2003) (Order on Remand), remanded, Qwest Corp. v. FCC, 398 F.3d 1222 (10th Cir. 2005). 24 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. 25 The new cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network components, e.g., cables and switches, as well as various capital cost parameters. The Commission adopted
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  • Assertions Letter for Study Area Code (ADD) Report of Management on Compliance with Applicable Requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 54 of the Federal Communications Commission's Rules, Regulations and Related Orders Management of (name of telecommunications carrier) is responsible for ensuring that the carrier is in compliance with applicable requirements of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules at 47 C.F.R. �� 54.101, 54.201 -- 54.209, and 54.400 -- 54.417 as well as related FCC Orders. Management has performed an evaluation of the carrier's compliance with the applicable requirements of FCC rules at 47 C.F.R. �� 54.101, 54.201 -- 54.209, and 54.400 -- 54.417, and related FCC Orders with respect to providing discounts to eligible low income consumers and seeking reimbursement from the
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  • F.3d 1191 (10th Cir. 2001), Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order on Remand, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 22559 (2003) (Order on Remand), remanded, Qwest Corp. v. FCC, 398 F.3d 1222 (10th Cir. 2005). 24 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. 25 The new cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network components, e.g., cables and switches, as well as various capital cost parameters. The Commission adopted
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  • F.3d 1191 (10th Cir. 2001), Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order on Remand, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 22559 (2003) (Order on Remand), remanded, Qwest Corp. v. FCC, 398 F.3d 1222 (10th Cir. 2005). 24 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. 25 The new cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network components, e.g., cables and switches, as well as various capital cost parameters. The Commission adopted
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  • amounts of support to carriers serving lines in wire centers with costs further above the benchmark. Thus, unlike providing a uniform per line statewide support amount, the targeting approach provides support in an amount commensurate with the cost of service, thereby encouraging carriers to serve high-cost areas. 28 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. 29 The high cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network components, e.g., cables and switches, as well as various capital cost parameters. See Federal-State Joint
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  • amounts of support to carriers serving lines in wire centers with costs further above the benchmark. Thus, unlike providing a uniform per line statewide support amount, the targeting approach provides support in an amount commensurate with the cost of service, thereby encouraging carriers to serve high-cost areas. 28 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. 29 The high cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network components, e.g., cables and switches, as well as various capital cost parameters. See Federal-State Joint
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Report No. 2885 March 30, 2009 CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ RM NO. RULES SEC. PETITIONER DATE RECEIVED NATURE OF PETITION 11525 54.101(a) First Alert 03/06/09 First Alert System Text Corporation 54.400 Text System (FAST) requests that it's emergency alert 54.401(a) service be provided free of charge to (Filed By: Robert Craddock all cell phones owned by consumers 4639 Clyde Morris Blvd participating in the Lifeline program. Suite #106 Port Orange, FL 32129) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ RM NO. RULES SEC. PETITIONER DATE RECEIVED NATURE
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  • (10th Cir. 2001), Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order on Remand, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 22559 (2003) (Order on Remand), remanded, Qwest Communications Int'l, Inc. v. FCC, 398 F.3d 1222 (10th Cir. 2005). 25 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. 26 The high cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network components, e.g., cables and switches, as well as various capital cost parameters. See Federal-State Joint
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  • (10th Cir. 2001), Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order on Remand, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 22559 (2003) (Order on Remand), remanded, Qwest Communications Int'l, Inc. v. FCC, 398 F.3d 1222 (10th Cir. 2005). 25 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. 26 The high cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network components, e.g., cables and switches, as well as various capital cost parameters. See Federal-State Joint
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  • Joint Petition of the Wyoming Public Service Commission and the Wyoming Office of Consumer Advocate for Supplemental Federal Universal Service Funds for Customers of Wyoming's Non-Rural Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier, Order on Remand and Memorandum Opinion and Order, 25 FCC Rcd 4072 (2010) (2010 Order on Remand). 26 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. 3 - 6 For each state, the cost model calculates the wire center forward-looking cost per line incurred by non-rural carriers to provide supported services. The statewide average cost per line is then compared to the national average cost per line to determine eligibility for support. The forward- looking support mechanism provides
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  • Joint Petition of the Wyoming Public Service Commission and the Wyoming Office of Consumer Advocate for Supplemental Federal Universal Service Funds for Customers of Wyoming's Non-Rural Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier, Order on Remand and Memorandum Opinion and Order, 25 FCC Rcd 4072 (2010) (2010 Order on Remand). 26 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. 3 - 6 For each state, the cost model calculates the wire center forward-looking cost per line incurred by non-rural carriers to provide supported services. The statewide average cost per line is then compared to the national average cost per line to determine eligibility for support. The forward- looking support mechanism provides
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  • USF/ICC Transformation NPRM Comments at 9; RTCC USF/ICC Transformation NPRM Comments at 12.'' In footnote 96, replace ``RTCC Apr. 18, 2011 Comments at 5'' with ``RTCC USF/ICC Transformation NPRM Comments at 5''. In footnote 98, replace ``1997 Universal Service Order'' with ``Universal Service First Report and Order''. Footnotes 107 and 108 are corrected to read as follows: ``47 C.F.R. � 54.101(a)(1)-(9); see also Universal Service First Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8810, para. 61 (defining supported services).'' ``Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Lifeline and Link Up, WC Docket Nos. 11-42, 03-109, CC Docket No. 96-45, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 26 FCC Rcd 2770, 2844, para. 242 (2011) (2011 Lifeline/Link Up NPRM).''
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  • USF/ICC Transformation NPRM Comments at 9; RTCC USF/ICC Transformation NPRM Comments at 12.'' In footnote 96, replace ``RTCC Apr. 18, 2011 Comments at 5'' with ``RTCC USF/ICC Transformation NPRM Comments at 5''. In footnote 98, replace ``1997 Universal Service Order'' with ``Universal Service First Report and Order''. Footnotes 107 and 108 are corrected to read as follows: ``47 C.F.R. � 54.101(a)(1)-(9); see also Universal Service First Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8810, para. 61 (defining supported services).'' ``Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Lifeline and Link Up, WC Docket Nos. 11-42, 03-109, CC Docket No. 96-45, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 26 FCC Rcd 2770, 2844, para. 242 (2011) (2011 Lifeline/Link Up NPRM).''
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  • federal support amount to a qualifying low-income consumer's intrastate rate, if the carrier has received the non-federal regulatory approvals necessary to implement the required rate reduction. Other eligible telecommunications carriers shall apply the Tier-One federal Lifeline support amount, plus any additional support amount, to reduce their lowest tariffed (or otherwise generally available) residential rate for the services enumerated in � 54.101(a)(1) through (a)(9), and charge Lifeline consumers the resulting amount. 4. Section 54.405 is revised to read as follows: � 54.405 Carrier obligation to offer Lifeline. All eligible telecommunications carriers shall: (a) Make available Lifeline service, as defined in � 54.401, to qualifying low-income consumers, and (b) Publicize the availability of Lifeline service in a manner reasonably designed to reach those
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  • designed to preclude rate shock that could result from study areas increasing special access rates. The special access component of the RAS will also help to ensure that small rate-of-return LECs have the incentive to deploy advanced services in their territories. The plan also adjusts universal service support to reflect the expansion of Lifeline described above. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.101(a). The other services currently supported are Local Usage, DTMF signaling, single-party service, access to directory assistance, and toll limitation for low-income consumers. As with the RPL, this per-line universal service support may be adjusted on a prospective basis to reflect updated data to the point when the study area converted to the incentive plan. In all subsequent years, the universal
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  • after June 30, 2006. (d) Path B LECs and non-pooling Path A LECs as defined in �61.3 are not eligible to receive RAS. �54.321 Adjustments to Per-Line Universal Service Support; Disaggregation (a) The Administrator shall (1) increase per-line universal service support as calculated in this part and in part 36 to reflect any expansion in the supported services listed in �54.101 or if the Commission or Congress acts to stimulate the deployment of new services, (2) adjust such support to reflect costs that Path A LECs and Path B LECs incur in complying with new state or federal regulations as the Commission shall permit by rule or order, which, subject to further order of the Commission, include but are not limited
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  • single-party service; (2) voice grade access to the public switched network; (3) local usage; (4) Dual Tone Multifrequency (DTMF) signaling or its functional equivalent; (5) access to emergency services, including 911 and enhanced 911; (6) access to operator service; (7) access to interexchange services; (8) access to directory assistance; and, (9) toll limitation for qualifying low-income customers. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101(a). Western Wireless Petition at 19-20. Western Wireless Petition at 20-24. Western Wireless Petition at 20. Western Wireless Petition at 20. 47 U.S.C. � 214(e)(1)(A). Western Wireless Petition at 24. Western Wireless Petition at 24. Western Wireless Petition at 24. Twelfth Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 12250, para. 79. Three rural telephone companies serve portions of the Pine Ridge
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  • services should be taken into consideration in the public interest analysis. Chugwater et al. Petition at 12,17. We do not find this persuasive. We note that the eligibility criteria of section 214(e) require only the offering of those services that are supported by the federal universal service mechanism. Such services are enumerated in the Commission's rules. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.101(a). As discussed supra, Western Wireless has satisfied this requirement. Chugwater et al. Petition at 17-18. Wyoming ETC Order at para. 4. (continued....) Federal Communications Commission FCC 01-311 Federal Communications Commission FCC 01-311 � ` ' � � � ������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������ ' � ' � � �@��� @& �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� ��� J e * *
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  • Bell Operating Company Provision of Enhanced Services; 1998 Biennial regulatory Review - Review of Computer III and ONA Safeguards and Requirements, CC Docket Nos. 02-33, 95-20, 98-10, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 02-42 (rel. Feb. 15, 2002) (``Wireline Broadband Notice''). Id. at para. 17. But see Fourteenth Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 11322, para. 200. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101(a)(1). Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport Rate Structure and Pricing, End User Common Line Charge, Fourth Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 96-262, 94-1, 91-213, 95-72, 13 FCC Rcd 5318 (1997) (``Fourth Order on Recon''). First Report and Order, 12
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  • the telecommunications service. (b) Absent documentation justifying the amount of universal service support requested for health care providers participating in a consortium, the Administrator shall not allow telecommunications carriers to offset, or receive reimbursement for, the amount eligible for universal service support. (c) The universal service support mechanisms shall provide support for intrastate telecommunications services, as set forth in � 54.101(a), provided to rural health care providers as well as interstate telecommunications services. (3) Satellite services. (i) Rural public and non-profit health care providers may receive support for rural satellite services, even when another functionally similar terrestrial-based service is available in that rural area. Discounts for satellite services shall be capped at the amount the rural health care provider would have
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  • the federal universal service support mechanism. As noted in its petition, Virginia Cellular is an ``A-Band'' cellular carrier for the Virginia 6 Rural Service Area, serving the counties of Rockingham, Augusta, Nelson, and Highland, as well as the cities of Harrisonburg, Staunton, and Waynesboro. Virginia Cellular states that it currently provides all of the services and functionalities enumerated in section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules throughout its cellular service area in Virginia. Virginia Cellular certifies that it has the capability to offer voice-grade access to the public switched network, and the functional equivalents to DTMF signaling, single-party service, access to operator services, access to interexchange services, access to directory assistance, and toll limitation for qualifying low-income consumers. Virginia Cellular also complies
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  • costs from Lifeline customers''). See Interim Contribution Methodology Order at para. 51. Services eligible for Lifeline discounts do not generate assessable interstate telecommunications revenues, because Lifeline customers are not assessed subscriber line, local number portability, or toll limitation charges. See Letter from Clint Odom, Verizon, to Marlene H. Dortch, Federal Communications Commission, filed February 14, 2003. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.101 (list of supported services), 54.401 (Lifeline defined). Similarly, a wireless ETC that provides minutes of use that can be used for local or long distance calling and that uses the interim mobile wireless safe harbor or a proxy percentage based on traffic studies to determine its interstate revenues would incur assessable telecommunications revenues from a Lifeline customer. As described in
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  • following similar rules will have significant advantages in terms of administrative convenience and efficiency.'' Furthermore, eligible telecommunications carriers are carriers that agree to certain obligations in order to receive universal service support. Existing rules ensure that Lifeline/Link-Up funding goes only to eligible telecommunications carriers that have committed to these obligations, including the provision of supported services in accordance with section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. Finally, to alleviate concerns that pure resellers may not be able to offer Lifeline service to their low-income customers, we note that incumbent LECs are required to offer Lifeline service at wholesale rates, pursuant to section 251(c)(4), to those carriers that provide service purely by reselling another carrier's services, so that these pure resellers can offer
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  • enables a user of telecommunications services to transmit voice communications, including signaling the network that the caller wishes to place a call, and to receive voice communications, including receiving a signal indicating there is an incoming call.'' For the purposes of Part 54, bandwidth for voice grade access should be, at a minimum, 300 to 3,000 Hertz. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101(a)(1). ``Local usage'' means an ``amount of minutes of use of exchange service, prescribed by the Commission, provided free of charge to end users.'' 47 C.F.R. � 54.101(a)(2). ``Dual tone multi-frequency''' (DTMF) is a defined as a ``method of signaling that facilitates the transportation of signaling through the network, shortening call set-up time.'' 47 C.F.R. � 54.101(a)(3). ``Single-party service'' is defined
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  • or will offer upon designation as an ETC, the services supported by the federal universal service support mechanism. As noted in its petition, Highland Cellular is an ``A2-Band'' cellular carrier for the Virginia 2 Rural Service Area, serving the counties of Bland and Tazewell. Highland Cellular states that it currently provides all of the services and functionalities enumerated in section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules throughout its cellular service area in Virginia. Highland Cellular certifies that it has the capability to offer voice-grade access to the public switched network, and the functional equivalents to DTMF signaling, single-party service, access to operator services, access to interexchange services, access to directory assistance, and toll limitation for qualifying low-income consumers. Highland Cellular also complies
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  • enables a user of telecommunications services to transmit voice communications, including signaling the network that the caller wishes to place a call, and to receive voice communications, including receiving a signal indicating there is an incoming call.'' For the purposes of Part 54, bandwidth for voice grade access should be, at a minimum, 300 to 3,000 Hertz. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101(a)(1). ``Local usage'' means an ``amount of minutes of use of exchange service, prescribed by the Commission, provided free of charge to end users.'' 47 C.F.R. � 54.101(a)(2). ``Dual tone multi-frequency''' (DTMF) is a defined as a ``method of signaling that facilitates the transportation of signaling through the network, shortening call set-up time.'' 47 C.F.R. � 54.101(a)(3). ``Single-party service'' is defined
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  • public switched network; (2) local usage; (3) Dual Tone Multifrequency (DTMF) signaling or its functional equivalent; (4) single-party service or its functional equivalent; (5) access to emergency services, including 911 and enhanced 911; (6) access to operator services; (7) access to interexchange services; (8) access to directory assistance; and (9) toll limitation for qualifying low-income customers. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. While section 214(e)(1) requires an ETC to ``offer'' the services supported by the federal universal service support mechanisms, the Commission has determined that this does not require a competitive carrier to actually provide the supported services throughout the designated service area before designation as an ETC. Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service; Western Wireless Corporation Petition for Preemption of an
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  • which was made final by a consummating order on June 7, 2007. See Petition of Alltel Communications, Inc. for Designation as Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) in Certain Rural Telephone Company Study Areas Located Partially in Alltel's Licensed Area and for Redefinition of those Study Areas, PSC-07-0481A-CO-TP, Amendatory Order, 2007 WL 1774614 (Fla. P.S.C. June 7, 2007). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.410(a), 54.101(a)(1)-(a)(9); see, e.g., New York Petition at 5-8. In particular, we disagree with commenters who argued that TracFone cannot offer toll limitation service. See, e.g., TracFone Wireless, Inc. Petition for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier in the State of New York, CC Docket No. 96-45, Comments of TDS Telecommunications Corp., at 9-11 (filed July 26, 2004). We find that the
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  • U.S.C. � 151 (emphasis added). In the 1996 Act, Congress defined universal service as ``an evolving level of telecommunications services . . . taking into account advances in telecommunications and information technologies and services." 47 U.S.C. � 254(c). Universal service comprises, among other things, local telephone service and access to emergency, directory-assistance, and long distance services. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.101(a). See Access Charge Reform Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 15994-96, paras. 28-31. See 47 U.S.C. � 254(b)(5). The 1996 Act specifies that federal support for universal service ``should be explicit and sufficient to achieve the purposes of'' section 254, which is captioned ``Universal Service." 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). See Access Charge Reform Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 16013, para 76.
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  • Northland Telephone of Maine Inc. in Maine. The Verizon New England wire centers in Vermont which we exclude are: Barnet, Bellows Falls, Brattleboro, Bradford, Fairlee, Newbury, Windsor, and White River Junction. The Northland Telephone of Maine Inc. wire centers in Maine which we exclude are Fryeburg and North Fryeburg. 47 C.F.R. � 214(e)(1)(A); 47 C.F.R. � 54.201(d)(1); 47 C.F.R. � 54.101(a) (listing the services supported by the federal universal service mechanisms); see generally Petitions. 47 C.F.R. � 214(e)(1)(A); 47 C.F.R. � 54.201(d)(1); see generally Petitions. 47 U.S.C. � 214(e)(1)(B); 47 C.F.R. � 54.201(d)(2); see generally Petitions. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.405, 54.411. See supra para. 5. ETC Designation Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 6380, para. 20; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.202(a), 54.209; see
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  • North Carolina Petition at 5-6 and Exh.1; Tennessee Petition at 5-6 and Exh.1. 47 U.S.C. � 214(e)(6). See Letter from Joseph K. Witmer, Assistant Counsel, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, CC Docket No. 96-45 (filed Feb. 26, 2009) (attaching February 26, 2009 Pennsylvania Commission decision); 47 U.S.C. � 214(e)(2). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.410(a), 54.101(a)(1)-(a)(9); see New York Petition at 9-11; Virginia Petition at 9-11; North Carolina Petition at 10-12; Tennessee Petition at 10-12. See NASUCA/PULP Comments at 5 and n.14. See supra para. 21; see also TracFone ETC Order, 23 FCC Rcd at 6212, para. 15. See supra para. 12. 47 U.S.C. � 214(e)(1)(B); see New York Petition at 12; Virginia Petition at 11;
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  • the National Broadband Plan noted, ``American Roamer reports advertised coverage as reported by many carriers who all use different definitions of coverage.'' National Broadband Plan at 39 (emphasis in original). As a consequence, the data from American Roamer may overstate the coverage actually experienced by consumers. 47 U.S.C. � 254(c). See generally 47 U.S.C. �� 214, 254; 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. See n. 4 supra. National Broadband Plan at 146-47. See generally Corr Wireless Order. See, e.g., Notice of Ex Parte Presentation by T-Mobile USA, Inc., WC Docket 10-90, dated September 7, 2010 (urging Commission to design Mobility Fund to enable customers to roam in rural areas no matter what wireless technology they may use); Notice of Ex Parte Presentation by
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  • reasonable comparability between urban and rural rates.''); USTelecom NOI Comments at 5 (``It cannot be denied that these actual bundled rates are representative of urban rates and therefore any rural rates falling within the identified zone of urban rates should be considered reasonably comparable.''). Qwest II, 398 F.3d at 1236-37. Rural States FNPRM Comments at 7-9. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. Pursuant to this rule, the following services or functionalities shall be supported by federal universal service support mechanisms: (1) voice grade access to the public switched network; (2) local usage; (3) dual tone multi-frequency signaling or its functional equivalent; (4) single-party service or its functional equivalent; (5) access to emergency services; (6) access to operator services; (7) access to interexchange
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  • nor disfavor one technology over another.'' Id., para. 47. The net result is that under the Commission's rules, high-cost universal service support is available to any provider, including mobile wireless service providers, so long as they receive ETC designation pursuant to section 214(e) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. � 214(e), and offer the supported universal services set forth in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. PRTC relies heavily on the declaration of Harold Furchtgott-Roth to assert that the non-rural support mechanism has led to decreased wireline infrastructure investment and declining wireline penetration rates in Puerto Rico. See PRTC Comments at 27-28 (citing Declaration of Harold Furchtgott-Roth, attached as Appendix C). This declaration only relies on subscribership
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  • be familiar to the average American consumer. In practice, carriers likely advertise the supported services using much more generic language. We seek comment on this proposal to simplify how we define supported ``voice telephony service.'' With respect to the performance characteristics for ``voice telephony service,'' we note that ``voice grade access'' to the public switched network is defined in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules as ``a functionality that enables a user of telecommunications services to transmit voice communications, including signaling the network that the caller wishes to place a call, and to receive voice communications, including receiving a signal indicating there is an incoming call. For the purposes of this part, bandwidth for voice grade access should be, at a
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  • voice service over any platform, including the PSTN and IP networks. This modification will benefit both providers (as they may invest in new infrastructure and services) and consumers (who reap the benefits of the new technology and service offerings). Accordingly, to promote technological neutrality while ensuring that our new approach does not result in lower quality offerings, we amend section 54.101 of the Commission rules to specify that the functionalities of eligible voice telephony services include voice grade access to the public switched network or its functional equivalent; minutes of use for local service provided at no additional charge to end users; toll limitation to qualifying low-income consumers; and access to the emergency services 911 and enhanced 911 services to the
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  • Docket No. 96-45 WC Docket No. 03-109 WT Docket No. 10-208 ORDER ON RECONSIDERATION Adopted: December 23, 2011 Released: December 23, 2011 By the Commission: In this Order, the Commission modifies on its own motion two aspects of the USF/ICC Transformation Order. In the USF/ICC Transformation Order, the Commission eliminated its former list of nine supported services and amended section 54.101 of the Commission's rules to specify that ``voice telephony service'' is supported by federal universal service support mechanisms. The Commission found this to be a more technologically neutral approach that focuses on the functionality offered instead of the technologies used, while allowing services to be provided over any platform. This approach also recognizes that many of the services enumerated in
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  • in the 1997 Universal Service First Report and Order, an ETC providing program support to a customer is currently reimbursed only for discounts provided on the costs of monthly basic, local telephone service. On February 8, 2011, the Commission released the USF/ICC Transformation Notice, which, among other things, sought comment on modifying the definition of the supported services in section 54.101. As the Notice explains, the Commission originally chose to define supported services in functional terms, rather than as tariffed services, in order to promote competitive neutrality and provide greater flexibility. However, due to marketplace changes, the USF/ICC Transformation Notice sought comment on simplifying how we describe the core functionalities and on defining them by a single term: ``voice telephony service.''
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  • supported services into the overarching concept, ``voice telephony service.'' Subsequently, in the Lifeline and Link Up NPRM, the Commission sought comment on similarly amending the definition of ``Lifeline'' supported services in section 54.401 to provide support for ``voice telephony service.'' In the USF/ICC Transformation Order and FNPRM, the Commission eliminated its former list of nine supported services and amended section 54.101(a) of its rules to specify that ``voice telephony service'' is supported by the federal universal service mechanisms. The Commission found this to be a more technologically neutral approach that focuses on the functionality offered, and not on the specific technology used to provide the supported service, while allowing services to be provided over any technology platform. In adopting the new
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  • the definition of 34 The following services or functionalities are supported by federal universal service support mechanisms: single-party service; voice grade access to the public switched network; DTMF signaling or its functional equivalent; access to emergency services; access to operator services; access to interexchange service; access to directory assistance; and toll limitation services for qualifying low-income consumers. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101(a). See First Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8809. 35 Section 706(b) of the Act defines "advanced telecommunications capability" as "high-speed, switched, broadband telecommunications capability that enables users to originate and receive high-quality voice, data, graphics, and video telecommunications using any technology." 47 U.S.C. �706(b). The Commission defined "broadband" as having the capability of supporting a bandwidth in excess
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  • Such carriers shall apply any additional federal support amount to a qualifying low-income consumer's intrastate rate, if the state has approved of such additional support. Other eligible telecommunications carriers shall apply Tier One federal Lifeline support amount, plus any additional federal support amount, to reduce their lowest tariffed (or otherwise generally available) residential rate for the services enumerated in � 54.101(a)(1) through (a)(9), and charge Lifeline consumers the resulting amount. (c) Lifeline support for providing toll limitation shall equal the eligible telecommunications carrier's incremental cost of providing either toll blocking or toll control, whichever is selected by the particular consumer. Subpart H-Administration � 54.701 Administrator of universal service support mechanisms. (a) The Universal Service Administrative Company is appointed the permanent Administrator
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  • which a household resides. The following services or functionalities are supported by federal universal service support mechanisms: single-party service; voice grade access to the public switched network; DTMF signaling or its functional equivalent; access to emergency services; access to operator services; access to interexchange service; access to directory assistance; and toll limitation services for qualifying low-income consumers. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101(a). See First Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8809. Section 706(b) of the Act defines ``advanced telecommunications capability'' as ``high-speed, switched, broadband telecommunications capability that enables users to originate and receive high-quality voice, data, graphics, and video telecommunications using any technology.'' 47 U.S.C. �706(b). The Commission defined ``broadband'' as having the capability of supporting a bandwidth in excess of
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  • switched network; Dual Tone Multifrequency (DTMF) signalling or its functional equivalent; access to emergency services including, in some circumstances, access to 911 and Enhanced 911 (E911); access to operator services; access to interexchange service; access to directory assistance; and toll-limitation services for qualifying low-income consumers. Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8807, 8809-8822, paras. 56, 61-82; 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. 23 Arizona Companies Petition at 7-8, Attachment B. 24 Id. San Carlos Telecommunications's inability to offer toll-limitation service is discussed infra. 25 USTA comments at 3-6. 26 Arizona Companies Petition at 8-9. 27 Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8817, para. 74 (finding that access to emergency services includes "only the telecommunications network components necessary for access to 911
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  • of the Federal-State Joint Board, determined that the following services or functionalities will be supported by universal service mechanisms: voice-grade access to the public switched network; local usage; dual tone multi-frequency signaling; single-party service; access to emergency services; access to operator services; access to interexchange service; access to directory assistance; and toll limitation for qualifying low-income customers. See 47 C.F.R. �54.101(a)(1)-(9). Accordingly, in order to be designated as an ETC, a carrier must offer each of these services or functionalities. 9 Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9105-06, para. 627. See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.201(a)(2). 10 Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9105-06, para. 627. 11 Id. 12 Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary and Related
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  • schedule for the implementation of any new regulation. Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Ninth Report & Order and Eighteenth Order on Reconsideration, FCC 99-306 (rel. Nov. 2, 1999) (High-Cost Methodology Order). See 47 C.F.R. �� 36.611, 36.612, 54.307. High-Cost Methodology Order, FCC 99-306. The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. The cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network components, e.g., cables and switches, as well as various capital cost parameters. The Commission adopted the model
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  • Order and Eighteenth Order on Reconsideration, 14 FCC Rcd 20432 (1999) (Ninth Report and Order); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Forward-Looking Mechanism for High Cost Support for Non-Rural LECs, Tenth Report and Order, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 97-160, 14 FCC Rcd 20156 (1999) (Tenth Report and Order). The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. . Ninth Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 20438-38, 20463-64. The forward-looking support mechanism provides support for all intrastate costs in states in which the average cost exceeds the benchmark. Ninth Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 20466-86. Intrastate costs account for 76 percent of all forward-looking costs estimated by
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  • of section 214(e)(1)(A) to ``offer the services that are supported by Federal universal service support mechanisms under section 254(c).'' As noted in its petition, Western Wireless is a commercial mobile radio service (CMRS) provider with operations in 17 states, including the eastern portion of Wyoming. Western Wireless states that it currently offers each of the supported services enumerated in section 54.101(a) of the Commission's rules throughout its existing cellular service area. Once designated as an ETC, Western Wireless ``intends (and commits) to make available a `universal service' offering that includes all of the supported services, for consumers in the designated services areas in Wyoming.'' Western Wireless indicates that it will make available its universal service offering over its existing cellular network
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  • Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Forward-Looking Mechanism for High-Cost Support for Non-Rural LECs, CC Docket No. 97-160, Tenth Report and Order, FCC 99-304 (rel. Nov. 2, 1999) (Tenth Report and Order). See Ninth Report and Order, FCC 99-306; Tenth Report and Order, FCC 99-304. The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. The cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network components, e.g., cables and switches, as well as various capital cost parameters. The Commission adopted the model
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  • Such carriers shall apply any additional federal support amount to a qualifying low-income consumer's intrastate rate, if the state has approved of such additional support. Other eligible telecommunications carriers shall apply Tier One federal Lifeline support amount, plus any additional federal support amount, to reduce their lowest tariffed (or otherwise generally available) residential rate for the services enumerated in � 54.101(a)(1) through (a)(9), and charge Lifeline consumers the resulting amount. (c) Lifeline support for providing toll limitation shall equal the eligible telecommunications carrier's incremental cost of providing either toll blocking or toll control, whichever is selected by the particular consumer. Subpart H-Administration � 54.701 Administrator of universal service support mechanisms. (a) The Universal Service Administrative Company is appointed the permanent Administrator
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  • federal support amount to a qualifying low-income consumer's intrastate rate, if the carrier has received the non-federal regulatory approvals necessary to implement the required rate reduction. Other eligible telecommunications carriers shall apply the Tier-One federal Lifeline support amount, plus any additional support amount, to reduce their lowest tariffed (or otherwise generally available) residential rate for the services enumerated in � 54.101(a)(1) through (a)(9), and charge Lifeline consumers the resulting amount. 4. Section 54.405 is revised to read as follows: � 54.405 Carrier obligation to offer Lifeline. All eligible telecommunications carriers shall: (a) Make available Lifeline service, as defined in � 54.401, to qualifying low-income consumers, and (b) Publicize the availability of Lifeline service in a manner reasonably designed to reach those
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  • be designated as eligible, a telecommunications carrier (1) offer the services "supported by Federal universal service support mechanisms under section 254(c)" using at least some of its own facilities, and (2) advertise the availability of these services and the charges for these services using media of general distribution. The services supported under section 254(c) of the Act, described in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules, are: voice grade access to the public switched network; local usage; dual tone multi-frequency signaling or its functional equivalent; single-party service or its functional equivalent; access to emergency services; access to operator services; access to interexchange service; access to directory assistance; and toll limitation for qualifying low-income consumers. Thus, a telecommunications carrier need not be capable
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  • PURPOSES OF FEDERAL UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED CC Docket No. 96-45 Release Date: December 22, 1999 Comment Date: January 19, 2000 Reply Comment Date: February 4, 2000 In this Public Notice (Notice), we seek comment on requests made by certain state commissions and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) asking the Commission to redefine "voice grade access" in section 54.101 of the Commission's universal service rules. The Commission requires that, in order to be eligible for universal service support, a carrier must offer, among other things, voice grade access to the public switched network. As originally adopted, section 54.101 specified that voice grade access should occur in a frequency range between approximately 500 Hertz (Hz) to 4,000 Hz. In the
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  • and the unweighted DEM factor shall not exceed 0.85. The weighting factors are based on line counts in 1998. The weighting factors are frozen at 1996 levels. For more details on weighting factors, refer to Table 3.6 of the Monitoring Report. 20 High-Cost Methodology Order, FCC 99-306. 21 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. 22 The cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network components, e.g., cables and switches, as well as various capital cost parameters. The Commission adopted the
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  • Cost Methodology Order), rev'd in part and remanded, Qwest v. FCC, 258 F.3d 1191 (10th Cir. 2001), and Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order on Remand, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and Order, FCC 03-249 (released October 27, 2003). 18 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. 19 The cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network components, e.g., cables and switches, as well as various capital cost parameters. The Commission adopted the
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  • (High- Cost Methodology Order), rev'd in part and remanded, Qwest v. FCC, 258 F.3d 1191 (10th Cir. 2001), and Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order on Remand, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 22559 (2003). 20 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. 21 The cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed 3 - 5 For each state, the cost model calculates the wire center forward-looking cost per line incurred by non-rural carriers to provide supported services. The statewide average cost per line is then compared to the
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  • the national average forward-looking cost per line.24 Recommended Decision, FCC 98J-7 (released November 25, 1998). 20 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Seventh Report & Order and Thirteenth Order on Reconsideration, FCC 99-119 (released May 28, 1999). 21 High-Cost Methodology Order, FCC 99-306. 22 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. 23 The cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network components, e.g., cables and switches, as well as various capital cost parameters. The Commission adopted the
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  • Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Second Recommended Decision, FCC 98J-7 (released November 25, 1998). 11 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Seventh Report & Order and Thirteenth Order on Reconsideration, FCC 99-119 (released May 28, 1999). 12 High-Cost Methodology Order, FCC 99-306. 13 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. 14 The cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network components, e.g., cables and switches, as well as various capital cost parameters. The Commission adopted the
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  • Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, CC Docket No. 00-256, Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001). Accordingly, beginning July 1, 2001, the caps for non-rural and rural companies are calculated separately. 47 C.F.R. �� 36.602 and 36.603. 12 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. 13 The cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network components, e.g., cables and switches, as well as various capital cost parameters. The Commission adopted the
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  • part and remanded, Qwest v. FCC, 258 F.3d 1191 (10th Cir. 2001). The Joint Board is currently preparing a Recommended Decision in response to the court remand. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 17 FCC Rcd 2999 (2002). 17 The services eligible for federal universal service support are listed in section 54.101 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.101. 18 The cost model consists of: (1) a model platform, which contains a series of fixed assumptions about network design and engineering; and (2) input values for the model platform, such as the cost of network components, e.g., cables and switches, as well as various capital cost parameters. The Commission adopted the