FCC Web Documents citing 64.604

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• http://esupport.fcc.gov/crs/htm/praForm2000.htm?f=2000B
  • 301, 303, 309(e), 312, 362, 364, 386, 507 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 206, 208, 225, 226, 227, 228, 255, 258, 301, 303, 309(e), 312, 362, 364, 386, 507; Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. 794; and 47 C.F.R. 1.711 et seq., 6.15 et seq., 7.15 et seq., and 64.604. Under this system of records notice, FCC/CGB-1, the FCC may disclose information that consumers provide as follows: 1. Complaints against Broadcasters, Common Carriers, Programming Providers, Satellite Services, Telemarketers, etc. - when a record in this system involves an informal complaint filed against a broadcaster, common carrier, programming provider, satellite service, telemarketer, etc., the complaint may be forwarded to the defendant
• http://esupport.fcc.gov/crs/htm/praForm501.htm?f=501
  • 301, 303, 309(e), 312, 362, 364, 386, 507 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 206, 208, 225, 226, 227, 228, 255, 258, 301, 303, 309(e), 312, 362, 364, 386, 507; Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. 794; and 47 C.F.R. 1.711 et seq., 6.15 et seq., 7.15 et seq., and 64.604. Under this system of records notice, FCC/CGB-1, the FCC may disclose information that consumers provide as follows: 1. Complaints against Broadcasters, Common Carriers, Programming Providers, Satellite Services, Telemarketers, etc. - when a record in this system involves an informal complaint filed against a broadcaster, common carrier, programming provider, satellite service, telemarketer, etc., the complaint may be forwarded to the defendant
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-3412A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-3412A1.pdf
  • Order of Forfeiture (``Order''), we assess a monetary forfeiture of $28,062 against International Telecom Exchange, Inc. and International Telecom Exchange Group, Inc. (collectively, ``ITE''). We find that ITE willfully and repeatedly failed to respond on a timely basis to a directive of the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') to provide certain information and documents. Further, we find that ITE has violated section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund on a timely basis. II. BACKGROUND The facts and circumstances of this cases are set forth in the Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (``NAL'') previously issued by the Commission, and need not be repeated at length here. ITE characterizes
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-4012A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-4012A1.pdf
  • Federal Communications Commission (the ``Commission''), TELUS Communications., Inc. and TELUS Communications Company (collectively ``TELUS''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against TELUS for possible violations of Sections 9, 225, 251, and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') administration, regulatory fees, and carrier registration. The Commission and TELUS have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-4016A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-4016A1.pdf
  • (2007) (annual ``Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet'' or ``Worksheet''); FCC Form 499-A Instructions (2007) at 1, 3-5. Telecommunications carriers must submit first a Form 499-A registration, and upon issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief,
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-4019A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-4019A1.pdf
  • the facsimile transmission to the facsimile number and the signed certified mail return receipt card. Telecommunications carriers must submit first a Form 499-A registration, and upon issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Receipt of the letter is shown by
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-1178A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-1178A1.pdf
  • Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and WTI Communications, Inc. (``WTI''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against WTI for possible violation of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to regulatory fees, the universal service fund, telecommunications relay service fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan administration and local number portability. The Bureau and WTI have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-1336A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-1336A1.pdf
  • 4(i), 4(j), 218, and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), to provide certain information and documents. In addition, the Consent Decree terminates an investigation of Unicom for possible violations of sections 9, 225, 251, and 254 of the Act, relating to universal service and other programs, and, among others, sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, relating to regulatory fees, the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') cost recovery mechanism, the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and carrier registration. The Bureau and Unicom have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-1920A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-1920A1.pdf
  • id. at 10246 n.2 (citing examples of VoIP customers futilely attempting to call 911 during emergency situations). See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.20000 - 1.20008. See id. �� 64.2001 - 64.2009. See id. �� 64.601 - 64.608. See id. �� 6.1 - 6.23 and �� 7.1 - 7.23. See id. �� 52.20 - 52.33 See id. � 54.706. See id. � 64.604. See id. � 52.17. See id. � 52.32. See id. � 64.1195. Id. �� 0.111, 0.311 and 1.80. (continued ...) Federal Communications Commission DA 08-1920 Federal Communications Commission DA 08-1920 � � � � �@��� � � 0 � 0 # T � �
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-2551A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-2551A1.pdf
  • and Cincinnati Bell, Inc., Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company and Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories, Inc. (``Cincinnati Bell''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against Cincinnati Bell for possible violations of sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1) and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules, relating to universal service, and certain Rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA''), Local Number Portability (``LNP'') and regulatory fees. The Bureau and Cincinnati Bell have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-292A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-292A1.pdf
  • � 225(a)(3). See 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(3) (setting forth jurisdictional separation of costs requirement); see also Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Speech and Hearing Disabilities, CC Docket 98-67, Declaratory Ruling, 18 FCC Rcd 16121 at 16128-30, paras. 18-23 (August 1, 2003) (discussing jurisdictional separation of costs issues for interstate and intrastate TRS). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. This Public Notice is being released under a new docket number, CG Docket No. 08-15, which shall include all STS matters (including IP STS). CG Docket No. 03-123 will remain open for the ongoing filing of documents in proceedings under that docket number. This new docket number is established to further administrative efficiency. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-303A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-303A1.pdf
  • Disabilities; The Use of N11 Codes and Other Abbreviated Dialing Arrangements, WC Docket No. 04-36, WT Docket No. 96-198, CG Docket No. 03-123 & CC Docket No. 92-105, Report and Order, 22 FCC Rcd 11275 (June 15, 2007) (VoIP TRS Order). The requirement that interconnected VoIP providers contribute to the Fund became effective October 5, 2007. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). In the 2007 Bureau TRS Rate Order, the Bureau used a projected revenue base of $76.8 billion. 2007 Bureau TRS Rate Order, 22 FCC Rcd at 11711-12, para. 24. Because, as noted above, the VoIP TRS Order requires interconnected VoIP service providers to contribute to the Fund, NECA has calculated a revised revenue base of $77.7 billion, which includes an
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-821A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-821A1.pdf
  • record, the Bureau determined that the geographic location identification challenges associated with interconnected VoIP-originated 711 calls rendered TRS providers unable to consistently identify the ``appropriate'' PSAP to which to route the call. On this basis, the Bureau found good cause to grant TRS providers, for a period of six months, a limited waiver of the obligation set forth in section 64.604(a)(4) of the Commission's rules, i.e., to automatically and immediately route the outbound leg of an interconnected VoIP-originated emergency 711 call to an ``appropriate'' PSAP. Finally, the October 2007 Order and Notice sought comment on ``technical solutions'' that would enable interconnected VoIP providers to route 711 calls to ``an appropriate relay center,'' as defined by the Bureau, and that would enable
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-10-1290A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-10-1290A1.pdf
  • rules and that Allcom may be providing international telecommunications service without Commission authorization. On its website, Allcom claims to provide telephone service, voicemail, conference calling, paging, and International Public Access Numbers through its Universal Office and Genie products. On July 28, 2009, the Bureau initiated an investigation into AllCom's alleged violations of sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 63.12(d), 63.18, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, and Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act'') by issuing the LOI directing AllCom, among other things, to provide information regarding these obligations and directing Allcom to respond by August 27, 2009. The Bureau directed the LOI to Thomas Skala, the Chief Executive Officer for AllCom, based on information
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-10-1734A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-10-1734A1.pdf
  • identified by the Commission in the Demands for Payment. ``February 25, 2010 Declaratory Ruling'' means the Declaratory Ruling by the FCC's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, released on February 25, 2010, CG Docket No. 10-51. ``Investigations'' means the inquiries undertaken by the Enforcement Bureau regarding the Company's compliance with Section 225 of the Act, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and Section 64.604 of the Rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604, in File No. EB-07-TC-2806, File No. EB-07-TC-4008, and File No. EB-09-TC-238. ``NECA'' means National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. ``Note'' means the Deferred Payment Plan Promissory Note, executed by Purple on September 16, 2010, in which the Company agrees to pay the FCC Claim over a five-year period. ``Parties'' means Purple and the Bureau,
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-10-692A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-10-692A1.pdf
  • the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and ComSpan Communications Inc. f/k/a Wantel, Inc. (``ComSpan'' or the ``Company''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against ComSpan for possible violations of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') and Local Number Portability (``LNP'') administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1610A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1610A1.pdf
  • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1611A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1611A1.pdf
  • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1612A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1612A1.pdf
  • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1613A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1613A1.pdf
  • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1614A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1614A1.pdf
  • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1615A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1615A1.pdf
  • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1616A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1616A1.pdf
  • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1618A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1618A1.pdf
  • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1619A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1619A1.pdf
  • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1620A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1620A1.pdf
  • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1622A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1622A1.pdf
  • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1624A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1624A1.pdf
  • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1625A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1625A1.pdf
  • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
• http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1626A1.doc http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1626A1.pdf
  • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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  • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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  • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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  • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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  • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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  • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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  • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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  • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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  • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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  • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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  • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until November 15, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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  • FRN 0010267862 Adopted: April 14, 2011 Released: April 14, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and Allegiance Communications, LLC (``Allegiance'' or the ``Company''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against Allegiance for possible violations of sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') and Local Number Portability (``LNP'') administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and
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  • In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) and Bay Springs Communications, Inc. (BSCI). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against BSCI for possible violations of Sections 9(a)(1), 225, 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 43.61, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules (Rules) concerning various regulatory fee and reporting obligations as well as required contributions to the Universal Service Fund, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan and Local Number Portability administration. The Consent Decree also terminates an investigation by the Bureau into possible violations of Section 222 of the Act, Section
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  • Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) and Telrite Corporation (Telrite). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) by the Commission against Telrite for possible violations of Sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1), 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17(a), 52.17(b), 52.32(a), 52.32(b), 54.706, 54.711, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Services Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan and Local Number Portability administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and 499-Q). A copy of
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  • the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) and StanaCard, LLC (StanaCard). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against StanaCard for possible violations of Sections 214 and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act) and Sections 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules (Rules) concerning authorization to provide facilities-based and resold international common carrier communications services, contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund, and registration with the Commission. A copy of the Consent Decree negotiated by the Bureau and StanaCard is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and
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  • Consumer Advocacy Network; and National Association of the Deaf Reply Comments (``TDI Reply Comments'') at 7. TDI Reply Comments at 14. The rules currently require that most TRS providers operate, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and that they have redundancy features similar to those in central offices, including uninterruptible power for emergency use. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(4)(i-ii). TDI Comments at 14. Id. See Obligation Of Video Programming Distributors To Make Emergency Information Accessible To Persons With Hearing Disabilities Using Closed Captioning, DA 06-2627 (Public Notice) (released December 29, 2006). AAPD Comments at 2-3. In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking), CG Docket No.
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  • the Federal Communications Commission (the ``Commission'') and Verizon Business Global LLC f/k/a MCI, LLC (``Verizon''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against MCI, Inc. (``MCI'') for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA''), and regulatory fees. The Commission and Verizon have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and
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  • in willful and repeated violation of the Consent Decree and of Section 54.706 of the Commission's rules. 13. The Consent Decree, at paragraph 14(g), required the Kintzel brothers to make all required TRS contributions by the due date on each invoice received from NECA. The requirement that carriers providing interstate telecommunications services timely pay TRS contributions is codified in Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules. The information before the Commission indicates that the Kintzel brothers, doing business as Buzz, failed to pay annual TRS assessments for either 2005 or 2006. NECA indicates that Buzz has an outstanding balance of $2,709.92. The failure to make timely TRS contributions to NECA over the course of two years is unquestionably inconsistent with the obligations
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  • adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission (the ``Commission'') and Teletronics, Inc. (``Teletronics''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Teletronics for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. The Commission and Teletronics have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material new
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  • a new forfeiture of $100,000 (``Further Notice of Apparent Liability''), against InPhonic, Inc. (``InPhonic''). The Order of Forfeiture follows a Notice of Apparent Liability we issued on July 25, 2005. Herein we find that InPhonic willfully and repeatedly violated: (1) section 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by failing to register with the Commission until January 2005; (2) sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') from 2002 to 2004; (3) section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and 54.711(a) of the rules by failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''); and (4) section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the rules by failing to contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service
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  • as reported in its 2004 Form 499-A, it was a de minimis carrier in 2003. Even though the de minimis exception excuses carriers from the requirements for USF purposes, however, the rules still require carriers such as Global Teldata to file annual Worksheets for purposes of other regulatory programs, such as the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS''). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) (requiring common carriers to submit Worksheets for the TRS Fund); see Wireline Competition Bureau Reminds De Minimis Telecommunications Providers of Certain FCC Registration, Reporting, and Contribution Requirements, Public Notice, WC Docket No. 06-122 (WCB rel. Jan. 31, 2007). utor Reporting Requirements Associated with Administration of Telecommunications Relay Services, North American Numbering Plan, Local Number Portability, and Universal Service Support Mechanisms,
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  • will then issue a forfeiture if it finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the person has willfully or repeatedly violated the Act or a Commission order or rule. We find by a preponderance of the evidence, as discussed in detail in the Carrera NAL and herein, that Carrera has violated section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii), 54.706(a), 1.1154, and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules. Specifically, we find based on a preponderance of the evidence that Carrera: (1) willfully and repeatedly failed to file Worksheets and predecessor forms; (2) willfully and repeatedly failed to make requisite contributions toward the Universal Service and TRS Funds; (3) willfully and repeatedly failed to pay regulatory fees to the Commission; and
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  • for Forfeiture ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-05-IH-2348 NAL/Acct. No. 200832080084 FRN No. 0007-9604-20 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE & ORDER Adopted: April 16, 2008 Released: April 17, 2008 By the Commission: INtroduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (``NAL''), we find Telrite Corporation (``Telrite'') apparently violated sections 52.17(b), 52.32(b), 54.711(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly filing inaccurate Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') that grossly under-reported its interstate revenue. Telrite also apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 54.706 and 54.711 of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to contribute fully to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''); section
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  • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 8, 2008 Released: April 9, 2008 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that various subsidiaries of Global Crossing North America, Inc. (``Global Crossing'') apparently violated sections 254(d) and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances surrounding these apparent violations, and for the reasons discussed below, we find that the Global Crossing Companies are apparently liable for forfeitures totaling $10,518,013. We
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  • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 8, 2008 Released: April 9, 2008 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Compass Global, Inc. (``Compass'') apparently violated sections 9, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 52.17(a), 52.32(a), 54.706(a), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules, by willfully or repeatedly failing to make the required regulatory payments as well as to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') administration and Local Number Portability (``LNP''). Based on our review of the facts and circumstances
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  • 0015301732 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: January 14, 2009 Released: January 14, 2009 By the Commission: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that ADMA Telecom, Inc. (``ADMA'') apparently violated sections 214, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1157, 52.17(a), 54.706(a), 54.711(a), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)-(B), and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to register with the Commission, failing to make the required regulatory filings, as well as failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') administration and failing to obtain an international
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  • 31, 2009 Released: March 31, 2009 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (``NAL''), we find that Omniat International Telecom, LLC d/b/a OMNIAT Telecom (``Omniat'') apparently violated sections 9(a)(1), 214(a), 225(b)(1), and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17(a), 52.17(b), 52.32(a), 52.32(b), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to (1) apply for and obtain authorization from the Commission to provide international telecommunications service; (2) submit annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``annual Worksheet'' or ``Form 499-A''); (3) contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') and local number
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  • we adopt the attached Consent Decree between the Federal Communications Commission (``Commission'') and Global Crossing (as defined below). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') by the Commission against Global Crossing for apparent violations of sections 254(d) and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund. The Commission and Global Crossing have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms
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  • to make full payment on or before the date due of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent.''). Id. The Act and our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from USAC or other fund administrator. See 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706(b) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the USF, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. See Globcom, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability, 18 FCC Rcd 19890, 19896, � 5, n.22 (2003) (``Globcom NAL'') (subsequent history omitted). The instructions for the Worksheet include tables for carriers to
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  • to make full payment on or before the date due of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent.''). Id. The Act and our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from USAC or other fund administrator. See 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706(b) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the USF, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. See Globcom, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability, 18 FCC Rcd 19890, 19896, � 5, n.22 (2003) (``Globcom NAL'') (subsequent history omitted). The instructions for the Worksheet include tables for carriers to
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  • Adopted: March 9, 2011 Released: March 10, 2011 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a monetary forfeiture of $662,541 against ADMA Telecom, Inc. (``ADMA''). We find that ADMA willfully and repeatedly violated sections 214, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1157, 52.17(a), 54.706(a), 54.711(a), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)-(B), and 64.1195 of the Federal Communications Commission's (the ``Commission's'' or ``FCC's'') rules by (1) failing to register with the Commission, (2) failing to make required regulatory filings, (3) failing to obtain an international section 214 authorization, and (4) failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for
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  • 0012951612 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: April 13, 2012 Released: April 16, 2012 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (NAL), we find that RB Communications, Inc., d/b/a Starfone, apparently violated Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, by willfully and repeatedly failing to: (1) apply for and obtain authorization from the Commission to provide international telecommunications service; (2) register with the Commission; (3) contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund; and (4) pay regulatory fees to the Commission. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances surrounding this matter,
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  • ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. TRS-98-1 ORDER Adopted: May 25, 2000 Released: May 30, 2000 By the Chief, Telecommunications Consumer Division, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Order, we dismiss a complaint filed against Sprint Relay (Sprint) by Disabilities Rights, Inc. (DRI) alleging violations of section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and section 64.604(b)(5)m of the Commission's rules. In the complaint, DRI alleges that Sprint's interstate relay systems have no mechanism or capability to connect Baudot TTY machines with personal computers that have ASCII modems. According to DRI, ``nearly all personal computers have modems that can transmit and receive ASCII, but nearly all such modems are not capable of communicating with Baudot terminals.'' DRI
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  • 2001 the interstate TRS cost recovery factor will be 0.00073 and the revised NANPA factor will 0.000043. II. TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE COST RECOVERY FACTOR 2. On May 1, 2000, the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. (NECA) filed the TRS provider payment formula and fund size estimate for the period July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001, in accordance with section 64.604 of the FCC's rules.1 Public comment on NECA's filing was sought on May 18, 2000 with comments due on May 31, 2000 and reply comments due on June 7, 2000.2 Comments were filed late by Worldcom and a reply to those 1 47 CFR � 64.604(C)(4)(iii)(H). 2 On May 18, 2000, the Network Services Division of the Common Carrier Bureau
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  • Washington, D.C. 20554 DA 01-1214 Released: May 15, 2001 NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATION (NECA) SUBMITS THE PAYMENT FORMULA AND FUND SIZE ESTIMATE FOR INTERSTATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) FUND FOR JULY 2001 THROUGH JUNE 2002 CC Docket 90-571 NSD File No. L-01-97 Comments: May 30, 2001 Reply Comments: June 7, 2001 On May 2, 2001, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (c)(4)(iii)(H), the National Carrier Exchange Association (NECA) submitted the payment formula and fund size estimate for the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund for the period July 2001 through June 2002. NECA proposes a carrier contribution factor of 0.00073, and a fund size requirement of $59.4 million. NECA also proposes a reimbursement rate for traditional TRS of $1.309 per completed
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  • FCC Public Reference Room, 445 12th Street, SW, Room CY-A257, Washington, DC 20554, or may be purchased from ITS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Disabilities Rights Office: Pamela Gregory (202) 418-2498 (voice) or (202) 418-1169 (TTY); or Jenifer Simpson (202) 418-0008 (voice) or (202) 418-0034 (TTY); or the Disabilities Rights Office (202) 418-2517 (voice) or (202) 418-0189 (TTY). . 47 C.F.R. Sec.64.604(c)(1)(ii). Because July 1, 2001 falls on a Sunday, these reports are due the following day. See In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-56, 15 FCC Rcd 5140 (2000) (Improved TRS Order). Id. at para 122. See 47 C.F.R. Section
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  • Inc. (NECA). Effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, the interstate TRS cost recovery factor will be 0.00073. We also approve NECA's proposed fund size and provider reimbursement rates. Background On May 2, 2001, NECA filed the TRS provider payment formula and fund size estimate for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, in accordance with section 64.604 of the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission) rules. Public Comment on NECA's filing was sought on May 15, 2001, with comments due on May 30, 2001 and reply comments due on June 7, 2001. The TRS Fund is designed to compensate eligible providers for the cost of furnishing interstate TRS. These services include traditional voice-to-text and text-to-voice TRS, as well as
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  • person using a conventional voice phone and to type responses back to the TTY user; video relay service (VRS), which uses CAs/interpreters and video equipment to interpret between users of American Sign Language and conventional voice callers; and speech-to-speech relay, which uses specially trained CAs to facilitate conversations between individuals who have speech disabilities and other individuals. 47 C.F. R. �64.604; Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, CC Docket No. 90-571, Report and Order and Request for Comments, 6 FCC Rcd 4657 (1991) (First Report and Order on TRS). See Improved TRS Order and FNPRM. Improved TRS Order and FNPRM, �4. 47 U.S.C. �225(d)(2). Improved TRS Order and FNPRM, �138.
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  • of the VRS rules and for a two year waiver of certain provisions contained in the Improved TRS Order. Specifically, Hamilton seeks clarification that VRS need not include STS or Spanish relay service under our current rules. This request will be addressed in a separate Commission level proceeding. Hamilton's request for a temporary waiver seeks exemption of portions of section 64.604 of the Commission's rules as they apply to VRS providers. Specifically, Hamilton seeks temporary waiver of the following requirements: (1) the types of calls that must be handled; (2) emergency call handling; (3) speed of answer; (4) equal access to interexchange carriers; and (5) pay-per-call services. On June 4, 2001, Sprint filed a similar request for waiver. Sprint seeks a
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  • of the Commission's regulations, 47 C.F.R. �� 1.3, 1.925, that the petition filed by Regionet Wireless Licensee LLC IS GRANTED to the extent herein described. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Kris Anne Monteith, Chief, Policy Division Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Regionet Wireless Licensee LLC Request for Partial Waiver of 711 Dialing Code Requirement (filed Jan. 26, 2001). 47 C.F.R. � 64.603. 47 C.F.R.� 64.604(c)(3) The AMTS stations are licensed under the call signs WHG 693, 701-03, 705-754. 47 C.F.R. � 1.3. 47 C.F.R. � 1.925(b)(3). See also WAIT Radio v. FCC, 418 F.2d 1153, 1157 (D.C. Cir. 1969); Thomas Radio v. FCC, 716 F.2d 921 (D.C. Cir. 1983). We also note that under Section 0.331 of the Commission's rules, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau has
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  • should not be mandatory at that time, due to its technological infancy, but that we should continue to monitor the state of VRS technology. On April 6, 2001, Hamilton filed a request for temporary waiver of certain aspects of the Improved TRS Order relating to the provision of VRS. Hamilton requests temporary, two-year waiver of portions of section 64.603 and 64.604 of the Commission's rules. Hamilton specifically seeks temporary waiver of the following requirements: (1) the types of calls that must be handled; (2) emergency call handling; (3) speed of answer; (4) equal access to interexchange carriers; and (5) pay-per-call services. On June 4, 2001, Sprint filed a similar request for temporary, two-year waiver of portions of section 64.603 and 64.604
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  • Order on Reconsideration, FCC 00-200, CC Docket No 98-67 (rel. June 5, 2000) (TRS Reconsideration Order). Improved TRS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 5141, para. 1. Id.,15 FCC Rcd at 5151 and 5154-55, para. 17 and paras 28-31. Id ,15 FCC Rcd at 5153-54, paras. 25-26. Supplemental Submission at 2. Id. at 1-2. Id. at 2. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(E). First NECA computed average interstate minutes by adding 2000 interstate minutes and 2001 minutes and then dividing the sum by 2. Next it added 2000 interstate costs and 2001 interstate costs and divided by that sum by 2 to yield average interstate costs. Third, it divided average interstate costs by interstate minutes to yield an average cost per conversation minute.
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  • into a new contract without such information. On January 9, 2001, Sprint stated that it has resolved, or expects to resolve shortly, the cost increase issues with its state customers. Discussion We believe that a three-month waiver will provide the states the time they need to enter into new contracts with their relay providers and comply with sections 64.603 and 64.604 of our rules. Because the Petitioners require additional cost justification information to ratify their contracts with Sprint, we grant these petitioners a three-month waiver of our rules in sections 64.603 and 64.604, i.e., until March 16, 2001. This additional time should result in compliant contracts and improved services for TRS users. We caution, however, that this additional time should not
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  • April 2, 2001. Copies of the April 2001 Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A) and instructions may be downloaded from the Commission's Forms Web Page (www.fcc.gov/formpage.html). Finally, copies may be obtained from NECA at (973) 560-4400. For further information, contact Suzanne McCrary, Jim Lande or Scott Bergmann, Industry Analysis Division, Common Carrier Bureau, at (202) 418-0940. 47 C.F.R. �� 52.1(b), 52.32(b), 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B). See also 47 C.F.R. � 1.47(h) (requiring every common carrier to file information concerning their designated agents pursuant to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet). 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195; see also Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Changes Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Policies and Rules Concerning Unauthorized Changes of Consumers Long Distance Carriers, Order, FCC 01-67, CC Docket No.
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  • the provision of TRS, pursuant to Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 47 U.S.C. � 225, are codified at 47 C.F.R. �� 64.601-605. Pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.605(b), a state desiring certification of its TRS program must establish that: The state program meets or exceeds all operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in 47 C.F.R. � 64.604; The state program makes available adequate procedures and remedies for enforcing the state program; and Where a state program exceeds the mandatory minimum standards contained in �64.604, the state establishes that its program in no way conflicts with federal law. Pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.605(a), documentation must be submitted through the state's office of the governor or other delegated
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  • rules and then approved or modified by the Commission. The reimbursement rate calculations for TRS, STS, and VRS are based on the cumulative average cost per interstate minute for each service. On May 2, 2001, NECA filed the TRS provider payment formula and fund size estimate for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, in accordance with section 64.604 of the Commission's rules. On June 26, 2001, the Network Services Division approved the payment formula, fund size requirement and carrier contribution factor for the period of July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. On August 31, 2001, an interstate TRS provider notified NECA and the Commission that it had suspended its interstate relay service operations. The provider had projected
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  • Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Room TW-A325, Washington, DC 20554. . . See In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-56, 15 FCC Rcd 5140 (2000) (Improved TRS Order). Id. at para 122. See 47 C.F.R. Section 64.604 (c)(1). See Improved TRS Order at para 121. W X [ \ [ \ � �v� �&�����PNG �S~� �w ^����-X�Z�� V�*{ �+��'q� J|�� nM��x`�e{�p[��{��- ��Wg�, ͯ� ��h�#{ij6;��\�5�B��̹`=� ��md>n~���{K��|Û؟�`��; M V��� ?��Ξ�o��'�݆&� �ߍw��'�.
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    • herein within the 14-day period following release of this Public Notice, the contribution factor and payment formulas shall be deemed approved by the Commission. Rules for Calculating the TRS Fund Contribution Factor and Payment Formulas Contributions to the TRS Fund are determined using an annual contribution factor calculated by the TRS Fund Administrator and approved by the Commission. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) - (B) of the Commission's rules, every carrier providing interstate telecommunications services shall contribute to the TRS Fund on the basis of its relative share of interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues, and the contribution factor shall be based on the ratio between expected TRS Fund expenses to interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. The annual payment formula is likewise
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    • permit-but-disclose proceedings are set forth in section 1.1206(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b). . . -FCC- See In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-56, 15 FCC Rcd 5140 (2000) (Improved TRS Order). See 47 C.F.R. Section 64.604 (a)(4). � � � -� � � � � �v� �&�����PNG �S~� �w ^����-X�Z�� V�*{ �+��'q� J|�� nM��x`�e{�p[��{��- ��Wg�, ͯ� ��h�#{ij6;��\�5�B��̹`=� ��md>n~���{K��|Û؟�`��; M V��� ?��Ξ�o��'�݆&� �ߍw��'�.
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      • RECOVERY FOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE (TRS) CALLS CC DOCKET NO. 98-67 PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED Comments Due: September 30, 2002 Reply Comments Due: October 15, 2002 On July 22, 2002, the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. (``NECA''), on behalf of the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund Advisory Council, filed a petition for interim waiver requesting that the Commission waive section 64.604 of its rules to the extent necessary to permit compensation from the Interstate Telecommunication Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund to relay service providers for all TRS calls placed from wireless telecommunications devices. The petition also requests that the Commission initiate a rulemaking to decide how relay calls should be reimbursed where the jurisdiction of the call cannot be determined from the
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      • 218, and 403 and 5 U.S.C. 553. Section Numbers and Titles: 69.606 computation of average schedule company payments. Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Report and Order and Request for Comments, CC Docket No. 90-571, 6 FCC Rcd 4657 (1991) (1991 Report and Order ). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(3). PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 t v � F F tm � � � � � � � � � �
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      • 2001 thru June 2002, filed by NECA (Jan. 4, 2002) (Supplemental Submission). Id. at 2. See Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Fund Administration Fund Size Estimate and Payment Formula, July 2001 Through June 2002), CC Docket 90-571, Order, 16 FCC Rcd 12895 (2001). See also 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (C)(4)(iii)(H). Supplemental Submission at 1. Id. at 1-2. The minutes projected by the above-mentioned TRS provider were deducted from the new calculations. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 TTY 202 / 418-2555 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov �� �� +D�� +D`� +D`� �����PNG > �!�R>^��S�S߿�"K�k������er4 �J�dM�O�O
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      • the April 2002 Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A) and instructions may be downloaded from the Commission's Forms Web Page (www.fcc.gov/formpage.html). Finally, copies may be obtained from the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) at (973) 560-4400. For further information, contact Suzanne McCrary, Jim Lande or Kenneth Lynch, Industry Analysis Division, Common Carrier Bureau, at (202) 418-0940. 47 C.F.R. �� 52.1(b), 52.32(b), 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). See also 47 C.F.R. � 1.47(h) (requiring every common carrier to file information concerning their designated agents pursuant to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet). 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlined Contributor Reporting Requirements Associated with Administration of Telecommunications Relay Services, North American Numbering Plan, Local Number Portability, and Universal Service Support Mechanisms, CC Docket No. 98-171, Report and Order, 14 FCC
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      • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit DA 03-1491 Released: May 2, 2003 NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATION (NECA) SUBMITS THE PAYMENT FORMULA AND FUND SIZE ESTIMATE FOR INTERSTATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) FUND FOR JULY 2003 THROUGH JUNE 2004 CC Docket 98-67 Comments: May 22, 2003 Reply Comments: May 29, 2003 On May 1, 2003, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H), the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) submitted the payment formula and fund size estimate for the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund for the period July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. NECA proposes a carrier contribution factor of 0.0017, and a fund size requirement of $131.8 million. NECA also proposes a reimbursement rate of $1.359 for traditional TRS and
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      • 2003, the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) amended the payment formula and fund size estimate for the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund for the period July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, by means of an Errata to the payment formula and fund size estimate which it had originally submitted on May 1, 2003, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H). In the original filing, NECA proposes a carrier contribution factor of 0.0017, and a fund size requirement of $131.8 million. In its Errata, NECA increased the proposed carrier contribution factor from 0.0017 to 0.00171, and the fund size requirement from $131.8 million to $132.4 million. NECA's originally proposed reimbursement rates of $1.359 for traditional TRS and for Internet Protocol (IP)
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      • of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Room TW-A325, Washington, DC 20554. . . . - FCC - See In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-56, 15 FCC Rcd 5140 (2000) (Improved TRS Order; 47 C.F.R. �64.604 (``Mandatory Minimum Standards''). Id. at � 122. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (c)(1). See Improved TRS Order at � 121. B ` g j y � 7��]XE���~�6L>����PNG �cC��� �� n � 8�hk�$�U� T����J�5{�� �(c)�'欧X� �:oj(�-�ި|~*))�n1�|�#U�����G��� ��]d��Q 'E�S� �-?\�� `-�r y TRmB � � � �
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      • C.F.R. � 64.605(b). The Commission will provide further Public Notice of the certification of the remaining applications for certification once final review of those states' submissions has been completed. On the basis of the state applications, the Commission has determined that: The TRS program of the states meet or exceed all operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in section 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604; The TRS programs of the listed states make available adequate procedures and remedies for enforcing the requirements of the state program; and The TRS programs of the listed states in no way conflict with federal law. The Commission also has determined that, where applicable, the intrastate funding mechanisms of the listed states
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      • DA 03-1862 Released: May 30, 2003 CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU REMINDS STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE (TRS) PROGRAMS AND INTERSTATE TRS PROVIDERS OF THEIR OBLIGATIONS REGARDING CONTACT INFORMATION AND SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES IN THEIR TRS PROGRAM CC DOCKET NO. 98-67 The purpose of this Public Notice is to remind state Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) programs that pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(2)(i) they must submit to the Commission a contact person or office for TRS consumer information and complaints about intrastate service. The submission shall include the name and address of the state office that receives complaints, grievances, inquiries and suggestions; the voice, TTY, and fax numbers for that office; the e-mail address; and the physical address to which correspondence should be
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      • RECOVERY FOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE (TRS) CALLS CC DOCKET NO. 98-67 PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED Comments Due: July 14, 2003 Reply Comments Due: July 30, 2003 On July 22, 2002, the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. (``NECA''), on behalf of the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund Advisory Council, filed a petition for interim waiver requesting that the Commission waive section 64.604 of its rules to the extent necessary to permit compensation from the Interstate Telecommunication Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund to relay service providers for all TRS calls placed from wireless telecommunications devices. The petition also requests that the Commission initiate a rulemaking to decide how relay calls should be reimbursed where the jurisdiction of the call cannot be determined from the
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      • all of the filings made in this proceeding in the cost recovery proceeding so that the Commission will have a complete record of relevant data in the cost recovery proceeding. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and sections 0.141, 0.361 and 64.604(c)(5)(iii) of the Commission's rules, that this ORDER is hereby ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that NECA compensate traditional telecommunications relay service (TRS) providers and IP Relay providers at the rate of $1.368 per completed interstate conversation minute (and, for IP Relay, per completed intrastate conversation minute) for the period July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004; Speech-to-Speech relay service (STS)
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      • C.F.R. � 64.605(b). The Commission will provide further Public Notice of the certification of the remaining applications for certification once final review of those states' submissions has been completed. On the basis of the state applications, the Commission has determined that: The TRS program of the states meet or exceed all operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in section 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604; The TRS programs of the listed states make available adequate procedures and remedies for enforcing the requirements of the state program; and The TRS programs of the listed states in no way conflict with federal law. The Commission also has determined that, where applicable, the intrastate funding mechanisms of the listed states
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      • condition described below, pursuant to Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 47 U.S.C. � 225(f)(2), and section 64.605(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.605(b). On the basis of the state applications, the Commission has determined that: The TRS program of the states meet or exceed all operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in section 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604; The TRS programs of the listed states make available adequate procedures and remedies for enforcing the requirements of the state program; and The TRS programs of the listed states in no way conflict with federal law. The Commission also has determined that, where applicable, the intrastate funding mechanisms of the listed states
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      • RELIEF REGARDING THE PROVISION OF VIDEO RELAY SERVICES (VRS) FOR DEPOSITIONS AND OTHER LEGAL PROCEEDINGS CC DOCKET NO. 98-67 PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED Comments Due: September 15, 2003 Reply Comments Due: September 30, 2003 On June 12, 2003, Communication Services for the Deaf (``CSD'') filed a petition for limited waiver and request for expedited relief requesting that the Commission waive section 64.604(a)(3) of its rules to the extent necessary to permit communications assistants to deny calls in the limited situation that involves depositions or legal proceedings that are initiated between parties located in two separate and remote locations. , and should include the following words in the body of the message, "get form ." A sample form and directions will
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      • must send diskette copies to the Commission's copy contractor, Qualex International, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW, Room CY- B402, Washington, DC 20554. Pursuant to section 1.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206, this proceeding will be conducted as a permit-but-disclose proceeding in which ex parte communications are subject to disclosure. . . . -FCC- See 47 C.F.R. �64.604. See Hamilton, Petition for Waiver Extension, CC Docket No. 98-67, filed September 15, 2003. See 47 C.F.R. �64.603. See Hands On, Petition for Waiver, CC Docket No. 98-67, filed September 22, 2003. In addition, on September 23, 2003, AT&T Corp. filed a petition which also seeks an extension of various waivers as applied to VRS. A separate Public Notice will
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      • or speech disability to engage in communication by wire or radio with a hearing individual in a manner that is functionally equivalent to the ability of an individual who does not have a hearing or speech disability to communicate using voice communication services by wire or radio. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(8); 47 U.S.C. � 225. See 47 C.F.R. �� 64.604(a)(3), (a)(4), (b)(2), (b)(3), (b)(6). Hamilton Relay, Inc. (Hamilton), Petition for Waiver Extension, filed September 15, 2003; Hands On Video Relay Service, Inc. (Hands On), Petition for Waiver, filed September 22, 2003; AT&T Corp. (AT&T), Petition for Limited Reconsideration and for Waiver, filed September 23, 2003 (collectively, Petitions). Hamilton Relay, Inc. and Hands On Video Relay Service Inc. Petitions for Waiver
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      • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit DA 04-1258 Released: May 4, 2004 NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATION (NECA) SUBMITS THE PAYMENT FORMULA AND FUND SIZE ESTIMATE FOR INTERSTATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) FUND FOR JULY 2004 THROUGH JUNE 2005 CC Docket 98-67 Comments: May 24, 2004 Reply Comments: June 2, 2004 On May 3, 2004, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H), the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA), the present Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund Administrator, submitted the annual payment formula and fund size estimate for the Interstate TRS Fund for the period July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. NECA proposes a carrier contribution factor of 0.00356, and a fund size requirement of $289.4 million. NECA proposes per completed minute
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      • Dortch, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Room TW-B204, Washington, DC 20554. . . . - FCC - See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-56, 15 FCC Rcd 5140 (March 6, 2000) (Improved TRS Order); 47 C.F.R. �64.604 (``Mandatory Minimum Standards''). Id. at � 122. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (c)(1). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. � � � ����PNG �S~� �w ^����-X�Z�� V�*{ �+��'q� J|�� nM��x`�e{�p[��{��- ��Wg�, ͯ� ��h�#{ij6;��\�5�B��̹`=� ��md>n~���{K��|Û؟�`��; M V��� ?��Ξ�o��'�݆&� �ߍw��'�.
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        • of $81.2 billion, NECA arrived at a carrier contribution factor of 0.00356. We approve this figure as the carrier contribution factor for the fund year July, 2004, through June, 2005. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and sections 0.141, 0.361 and 64.604(c)(5)(iii) of the Commission's rules, that this ORDER is hereby ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that as compensation rates effective for the 2004-2005 fund year, subject to revision pending our review of any supplemental cost data relating to investment and any cost disallowances challenged by a provider in response to this Order, NECA shall compensate traditional telecommunications relay service (TRS) providers
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        • U.S.C. � 225(b)(1). Telecommunication Relay Services and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Fifth Report and Order, CC Docket No. 90-571, FCC 02-269, 17 FCC Rcd 21233 (Oct. 25, 2002) (Fifth CSP Report & Order). ``CSP'' refers to coin sent-paid calls, as described above. See id. at � 17; see also id. at �� 23-27. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(3). See Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Report and Order and Request for Comments, CC Docket No. 90-571, FCC 91-213, 6 FCC Rcd 4657 at � 18 n.18 (July 26, 1991). See Fifth CSP Report & Order at �� 2, 4; see generally id. at �� 1-15 for the
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        • Nos. 0004-5555-95, 0007-4521-54, and 0005-0870-20 ORDER Adopted: September 22, 2004 Released: September 23, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by Virgin Islands Telephone Corporation d/b/a Innovative Telephone, Innovative Long Distance, Inc., and Vitelcom Cellular, Inc. d/b/a Innovative Wireless (collectively, ``ICC Entities'') of sections 52.17, 54.706, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules (``Rules''), 47 C.F.R. ��52.17, 54.706 and 64.604, in connection with the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA'') Fund contribution requirements. The Bureau and Innovative Communications Corporation (``ICC''), the holding company of the ICC Entities, have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would terminate
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        • of the Federal Communications Commission (``FCC'' or ``Commission'') and Innovative Communications Corporation (``ICC''), by their respective authorized representatives, hereby enter into this Consent Decree for the purpose of terminating the Bureau's investigation into whether Virgin Islands Telephone Corporation d/b/a Innovative Telephone, Innovative Long Distance, Inc., and Vitelcom Cellular, Inc. d/b/a Innovative Wireless (collectively ``ICC Entities'') violated Sections 52.17, 54.706(a), and 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17, 54.706(a), and 64.604, requiring carriers providing interstate telecommunications services to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA'') Fund. For purposes of this Consent Decree, the following definitions shall apply: (a) The ``Act'' means the Communications Act of 1934,
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        • No. 200432080303 FRN No. 0004-3651-44 ORDER Adopted: September 23, 2004 Released: September 24, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') has been conducting an investigation into possible violations by Manhattan Telecommunications Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Metropolitan Telecommunications Holding Company (``Company''), of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and sections 54.706 and 64.604 and related provisions of the Commission's rules concerning reporting and contribution requirements for the universal service and telecommunications relay service funds. The Bureau and Company have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would terminate the Bureau's investigation. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. We have reviewed the terms of the Consent
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        • ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-04-IH-0142 Acct. No. 200532080008 FRN No. 0005-0237-26 ORDER Adopted: October 27, 2004 Released: October 28, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by TON Services, Inc. (``TON'') of section 254 of the Act and sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 U.S.C. � 254, 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604, relating to obligations of carriers to make payments into the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Service Fund. The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and TON have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated
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        • and Speech Disabilities, Second Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 98-67, FCC 03-112, 18 FCC Rcd 12379 (rel. June 17, 2003) (Second Report and Order). See OMB No. 3060-1047. These information collection requirements relate to new voluntary and mandatory reporting requirements concerning the TRS mandatory minimum standards, which apply to the providers of TRS. See 47 C.F.R. 64.604(a)(3) (reporting required if waiver sought of various requirements); 47 C.F.R. 64.604(c)(2) (reporting contact information). As stated in the Second Report and Order, the effective date of these newly approved TRS rules is the date notice of the OMB approval is published in the Federal Register. . For further information, contact Dana Jackson or Cheryl King of the Consumer & Governmental
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        • November 9, 2004 SES Americom, Inc. October 27, 2003 Total Communications Services, Inc. September 8, 2003 A list of these requests for review is provided in Appendix A to this Order. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). The Communications Act of 1934 was amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996. See Pub. L. No. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56. See 47 C.F.R. �� 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B), 52.17(b), 52.32(b). See also 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review - Streamlined Contributor Reporting Requirements Associated with Administration of Telecommunications Relay Service, North American Numbering Plan, Local Number Portability, and Universal Service Support Mechanisms, Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Administration of the North American Numbering Plan and North American Numbering
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        • initial rates adopted in the 2004 Bureau TRS Rate Order so that the providers' compensation for services rendered beginning July 1, 2004, will be consistent with the rates adopted in this Order. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and sections 0.141, 0.361 and 64.604(c)(5)(iii) of the Commission's rules, that this ORDER is hereby ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the TRS compensation rates for the 2004-2005 fund year as set forth in the 2004 Bureau TRS Rate Order are hereby modified, retroactive to July 1, 2004. NECA shall compensate traditional telecommunications relay service (TRS) providers and IP Relay providers at the rate of $1.398
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        • Buzz Telecom Corp. (``Buzz''), U.S. Bell and/or Link Technologies (collectively, ``U.S. Bell'') failed to make required universal service contributions in violation of � 254(d) of the Act and � 54.706 of the Commission's rules (Issue g); to determine whether BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell had failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in violation of � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules (Issue h); and to determine whether BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell failed to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') in violation of �� 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules (Issue i). In addition, if it were shown that BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell willfully or repeatedly violated the provisions of the Act or the Commission's
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        • L.P. v. FCC, 897 F.2d 1164, 1166 (D.C. Cir. 1990). See, e.g., AT&T Waiver Request at 7-10. See generally Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Order, CC Docket No. 98-67, DA 03-211, 18 FCC Rcd 12823 at �� 5-10 (June 30, 2003) (Bureau TRS Order). See 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(3); 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5). The regulations, addressing these matters separately, characterize the former as ``cost recovery,'' see 47 C.F.R. �� 64.604(c)(5)(ii) & (iii)(A) - (D), and the latter as ``payments to TRS providers,'' 47 C.F.R. �� 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) & (F). 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(3)(B); see also 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(ii). On an interim basis, the Commission has permitted all IP Relay and VRS calls, whether
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        • or Local Government Entity I.R.C. � 501Tax Exempt PUHCA � 34 (a)(1) Exempt 605I certify that the revenue data contained herein are privileged and confidential and that public disclosure of such information would likely cause substantial harm to the competitive position of the company. I request nondisclosure of the revenue information contained herein pursuant to Sections 0.459, 52.17, 54.711 and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules. I certify that I am an officer of the above-named reporting entity, that I have examined the foregoing report and, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, all statements of fact contained in this Worksheet are true and that said Worksheet is an accurate statement of the affairs of the above-named company for the
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        • all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. Section 64.604 requires that every common carrier providing interstate telecommunications services contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund on the basis of its relative share of interstate end- user telecommunications revenues, with the calculation based on information provided in this Worksheet. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). Section 64.1195 requires all telecommunications carriers to register using the FCC Form 499-A. 47 C.F.R. �
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        • Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Declaratory Ruling, CC Docket No. 98-67, FCC 03-190, 18 FCC Rcd 16121 (rel. August 1, 2003) (Declaratory Ruling). See OMB No. 3060-1053. These information collection requirements relate to voluntary reporting requirements concerning the TRS mandatory minimum standards, which apply to the providers of TRS. See 47 C.F.R. sections 64.604 (a)(1) and (a)(3) (reporting required if waiver sought of various requirements). As stated in the Declaratory Ruling, the effective date of these newly approved TRS rules is the date notice of the OMB approval is published in the Federal Register. For further information, contact Dana Jackson or Cheryl King of the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-2517 (voice),
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        • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit DA 05-1175 Released: April 28, 2005 NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATION (NECA) SUBMITS THE PAYMENT FORMULA AND FUND SIZE ESTIMATE FOR INTERSTATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) FUND FOR JULY 2005 THROUGH JUNE 2006 CC Docket 98-67 Comments: May 13, 2005 Reply Comments: May 25, 2005 On April 25, 2005, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H), the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA), the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund Administrator, submitted its annual payment formula and fund size estimate for the Interstate TRS Fund for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. NECA proposes a carrier contribution factor of 0.00528, and a fund size requirement of $413.3 million. NECA proposes per completed minute compensation
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        • VRS calls that were made solely to generate Brown Bag points. Id. Id. See Id. at 2. Id. at 4. Id. See, e.g., 2004 TRS Report & Order at �� 179, 182 n.521. Id. at � 182 n.521. See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3). See, e.g., 2004 TRS Report & Order at � 4 n.23. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E). See 2004 TRS Report & Order at � 182 n.521. See, e.g., Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Order, CC Docket No. 98-67, DA 04-1999, 19 FCC Rcd 12224 (June 30, 2004) (order setting initial 2004-2005 TRS compensation rates and describing process). See 2004 TRS Report & Order at �� 127-129 & n.364
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        • Rcd 12475 at � 182 n.521 (June 30, 2004) (2004 TRS Report & Order). Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, CC Docket No. 98-67, FCC 98-90, 1998 WL 251383 at � 6 (May 20, 1998) (1998 TRS NPRM); see generally 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3). See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E). See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) (``The TRS Fund administrator shall make payments only to eligible TRS providers operating pursuant to the mandatory minimum standards as required in � 64.604.''); 2004 TRS Report & Order at � 189. See, e.g., Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Report and Order and Further Notice of
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        • and intrastate TRS are available throughout the country, and by ensuring uniform minimum functional, operational, and technical standards for TRS programs. The TRS rules ensure that individuals with hearing or speech disabilities receive the same quality of service when they make TRS calls, regardless of where their calls originate or terminate. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 225. Section Number and Title: 64.604(a)(2) Operational Standards, Confidentiality and conversation content. 64.604(c)(ii) Jurisdictional separation of costs, Cost Recovery, 47 CFR. 64.604(c)(iii) Jurisdictional separation of costs, TRS Fund. SUBPART K -- CHANGES IN PREFERRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS Brief Description: Part 64, subpart K implements section 258 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996. This section provides the Commission authority
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        • Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Room TW-B204, Washington, DC 20554. or call 1-800-378-3160. . . - FCC - See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-56, 15 FCC Rcd 5140, at 5144-5145, para. 9 (March 6, 2000) (Improved TRS Order); 47 C.F.R. �64.604(c)(1) (TRS ``mandatory minimum standards'' requiring filing of consumer complaint logs). Improved TRS Order, 15 FCC Rcd 5140, at 5190-5191, para. 122. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (c)(1). tm � � � � � � � � ����������������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������A�e�f���� _`� ���|���]��%9�s| -�� �w �-/YʴS:D�"�-L Atm6����i�'| v���u�_B[|-[XX�-�e�i�� T��{ �o$``���Z��H''/��|G� �e���"�|��lО� (_:�"�� l�� 7ά� � �^ ����� -�Ep��� Xh� kfx��W�o���݄�BۘO�_V�t-�ٝ�|�jtm�D�� (R)÷�-Ď��I�l �J|`�v�m �
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        • (Sprint Letter). Sprint Letter at 1-2. Sprint Letter at 1. Providers of traditional TRS may not charge consumers for the cost of the TRS service; they may, however, charge the consumer for long distance service. The Commission's rules require providers of traditional TRS to offer their consumers access to the consumer's long distance carrier of choice. See 47 C.F.R � 64.604(b)(3). In other words, TRS consumers must be afforded the same opportunity given to non-TRS consumers to use whichever long distance service they choose when making a long distance call. See generally Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67, CG Docket No. 03-123, Second Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and
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        • 327, 336-69 (1990), adding Section 225 to the Communications Act of 1934; see 47 U.S.C. � 225. Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 1998 WL 251383 at para. 6 (May 20, 1998) (1998 TRS NPRM); see generally 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) (``The TRS Fund administrator shall make payments only to eligible TRS providers operating pursuant to the mandatory minimum standards as required in � 64.604.''); Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket Nos. 90-571 & 98-67, CG Docket No. 03-123, Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration and
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        • the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Locus for possible violations of the universal service reporting and contribution requirements of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act'') and certain Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund and the North American Numbering Plan Administration, sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules. The Enforcement Bureau and Locus have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material new evidence relating to this matter, we conclude that are no substantial or
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        • this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau and United Networks International, Inc. (``UNI''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against UNI for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration, and regulatory fees. The Enforcement Bureau and UNI have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us,
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        • 1 n.3. Two-line Captioned Telephone Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 13198-13199, para. 9. See id. at 13203, para. 23 (order is effective 30 days after publication in the Federal Register, which was September 14, 2005). See 70 FR 54294 (Sept. 14, 2005). Under the Commission's rules, the TRS Fund year runs from July 1 to June 30. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H). A new allocation factor will be adopted each year at the same time the TRS compensation rates are adopted. We recognize that the NECA Proposed Factor PN sought comment on the proposed allocation factor for the annual period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. NECA Proposed Factor PN at 1. Because, however, the effective date of the Two-line
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        • and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 19 FCC Rcd 12475, at 12511-12522, paras. 116-118 (June 30, 2004) (2004 TRS Report & Order). Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CG Docket No. 03-123, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 05-196 (Nov. 30, 2005) (VRS 911 NPRM). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (the TRS ``mandatory minimum standards''). See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 15 FCC Rcd 5140, at 5158, para. 39 (March 6, 2000) (Improved TRS Order & FNPRM). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(4) (requiring TRS providers to automatically and immediately
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        • . . -FCC- See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, CC Dockets 90-571 and 98-67 and CG Docket 03-123, FCC 04-137, 19 FCC Rcd 12475 at � 246 (June 30, 2004) (2004 TRS Report & Order). See also 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(2) (the TRS speed of answer rule, requiring that 85 percent of all calls must be answered within 10 seconds). See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Order, CC Docket No. 98-56, DA 01-3029, 17 FCC Rcd 157 at �� 15-16 (Dec. 31, 2001 (VRS Waiver Order) (waiving speed of answer rule for VRS
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        • Order neither adopts nor modifies a rule, but clarifies an existing rule. ordering clauses Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that pursuant to the authority contained in Sections 0.141, 0.361, and 1.3 of the Commission Rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.141, 0.361, and 1.3, this Order IS ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the three-way calling requirement set forth in 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(3)(vi) is clarified as indicated herein. or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at . FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION K. Dane Snowden, Chief Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau The term telecommunications relay service (TRS) means ``telephone transmission services that provide the ability for an individual who has a hearing or speech disability to engage in communication by wire or radio with
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        • Nos. 96-45, 98-171, 97-21, Order, DA 04-3669 (rel. Dec. 9, 2004) (Form 499-A Order). Form 499-A Order at para. 1. Form 499-A collects information that is used to assess regulatory fees and contributions to federal universal service, interstate Telecommunications Relay Service, the administration of the North American Numbering Plan, and shared costs of local number portability. See 47 C.F.R. �� 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B), 52.17(b), 52.32(b). See 2004 Form 499-A Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, OMB 3060-0855, at 1 (March 2004)(Form 499-A). See 2004 Form 499-A Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Instructions for Completing the Worksheet for Filing Contributions to Telecommunications Relay Service, Universal Service, Number Administration, and Local Number Portability Support Mechanisms, OMB 3060-0855, at 11 (April 2004)(Form 499-A Instructions). See Form 499-A Instructions at 11. Form
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        • Order, Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, CC Docket No. 98-67 and CG Docket No. 03-123, FCC 04-137, 19 FCC Rcd 12475 (rel. June 30, 2004) (Order). See OMB No. 3060-1043. These information collection requirements relate to annual reporting requirements concerning the TRS mandatory minimum standards, which apply to the providers of TRS. See 47 C.F.R. sections 64.604 (a)(3), (a)(3)(iv), (a)(4), (b)(2), and (b)(3) (reporting required if waiver sought of various requirements). As stated in the Order, the effective date of these approved TRS rules is the date notice of the OMB approval is published in the Federal Register. For further information, contact Dana Jackson of the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-2247 (voice), (202) 418-7898
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        • 10, 2006, the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) amended its annual payment formula and fund size estimate for the Interstate TRS Fund for the period July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, by means of an Errata [sic] to the payment formula and fund size estimate which it had originally submitted on May 1, 2006, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H). In the original filing, NECA proposes a carrier contribution factor of 0.00492 and per completed minute compensation rates of: $1.257 for traditional TRS; $1.219 for Internet Protocol (IP) Relay; and $6.116 for Video Relay Service (VRS). In its Errata [sic], NECA increased the proposed carrier contribution factor from 0.00492 to 0.00494, and the per completed minute compensation rates from: $1.257
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        • 1990), codified at 47 U.S.C. � 225; see also 47 U.S.C. � 225(b)(1). 47 U.S.C. � 225(b). See Telecommunications Relay Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, CC Docket No. 90-571, Report and Order and Request for Comments, 6 FCC Rcd 4657 (July 26, 1991) (TRS I); see 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (the TRS ``mandatory minimum standards''). See Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, CC Docket No. 90-571, Order on Reconsideration, Second Report and Order, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 8 FCC Rcd 1802, 1805-1806, at paras. 19-27 (Feb. 25, 1993) (TRS II). Under Section 225(d)(3), the Commission's regulations governing
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        • we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau and Clear World Communications Corp. (``Clear World''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Clear World for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration, and regulatory fees. The Enforcement Bureau and Clear World have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before
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        • terms of this Consent Decree without change, addition, deletion, or modification. ``Effective Date'' means the date on which the Commission or the Bureau releases the Adopting Order. ``Investigation'' means the investigation commenced by the Bureau's September 28, 2004 Letter of Inquiry regarding whether Clear World violated the requirements of section 254 of the Act and/or sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, universal service reporting and contribution, number administration, telecommunications relay systems and regulatory fee payments. I. BACKGROUND Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, pursuant to section 254(d) of the
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        • 1990), codified at 47 U.S.C. � 225; see also 47 U.S.C. � 225(b)(1). 47 U.S.C. � 225(b). See Telecommunications Relay Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, CC Docket No. 90-571, Report and Order and Request for Comments, 6 FCC Rcd 4657 (July 26, 1991) (TRS I); see 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (the TRS ``mandatory minimum standards''). See Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, CC Docket No. 90-571, Order on Reconsideration, Second Report and Order, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 8 FCC Rcd 1802, 1805-1806, at paras. 19-27 (Feb. 25, 1993) (TRS II). Under Section 225(d)(3), the Commission's regulations governing
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        • Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Room TW-B204, Washington, D.C. 20554. or call 1-800-378-3160. . . - FCC - See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, FCC 00-56, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 15 FCC Rcd 5140, at 5144-5145, para. 9 (March 6, 2000) (Improved TRS Order); 47 C.F.R. �64.604(c)(1) (TRS ``mandatory minimum standards'' requiring filing of consumer complaint logs). Improved TRS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 5190-5191, para. 122. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(1). PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 ��PNG r v ��"r�9 I'6� �d�Y�͆aX ���; Wh� �X,�aX���y�]\\.W`h���va6l! �v"]�V�at�������-``````�"m(c)x<��G�<���={-N��J%t�<== �"""x ҍ� �
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        • of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that International Telecom Exchange, Inc. and International Telecom Exchange Group, Inc. (collectively, ``ITE'') apparently violated a Commission order by willfully and repeatedly failing to respond on a timely basis to a directive of the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') to provide certain information and documents. Further, we find that ITE has apparently violated section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances of this case, and for the reasons discussed below, we find that ITE is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $28,062. We order ITE to submit within thirty days,
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        • with these rules.[] The rules further provide that after review of the submitted documentation, the Commission shall certify that the VRS provider is eligible for compensation from the Fund if the Commission determines that the certification documentation: (i) establishes that the provision of VRS ... will meet or exceed all non-waived operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in � 64.604; (ii) establishes that the VRS ... provider makes available adequate procedures and remedies for ensuring compliance with the requirements of this section and the mandatory minimum standards contained in � 64.604, including that it makes available for TRS users informational materials on complaint procedures sufficient for users to know the proper procedures for filing complaints; and (iii) where the TRS
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        • after review of the submitted documentation, the Commission shall certify that the provider of IP Relay and VRS services is eligible for compensation from the Fund if the Commission determines that the certification documentation: (i) establishes that the provision of IP Relay and VRS ... will meet or exceed all non-waived operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in � 64.604; (ii) establishes that the IP Relay and VRS ... provider makes available adequate procedures and remedies for ensuring compliance with the requirements of this section and the mandatory minimum standards contained in � 64.604, including that it makes available for TRS users informational materials on complaint procedures sufficient for users to know the proper procedures for filing complaints; and (iii)
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        • in a way that does not reveal ``competitively sensitive information.'' We anticipate raising this issue in a future notice of proposed rulemaking, and therefore do not address it here. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in Section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and Sections 0.141, 0.361, and 64.604(c)(5)(iii) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.141, 0.361, and 64.604(c)(5)(iii), that this ORDER IS hereby ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that NECA shall compensate providers of traditional TRS, Speech-to-Speech relay service (STS), IP Relay service, and Video Relay Service (VRS) for the July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 Fund year at the following rates: traditional TRS - $1.291
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        • Released: July 25, 2006 THE CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU REMINDS STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE (TRS) PROGRAMS AND INTERSTATE TRS PROVIDERS OF THEIR OBLIGATIONS REGARDING CONTACT INFORMATION AND SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES IN THEIR TRS PROGRAM CG Docket No. 03-123 The purpose of this Public Notice is to remind certified state Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) programs that pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(2) they must submit to the Commission a contact person or office for TRS consumer information and complaints about intrastate service. The submission shall include the name and address of the state office that receives complaints, grievances, inquiries and suggestions; the voice, TTY, and fax numbers for that office; the e-mail address; and the physical address to which correspondence should be
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        • Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') of the Federal Communications Commission and FPL FiberNet, LLC (``FPL''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against FPL for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. The Bureau and FPL have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material new
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        • or speech disability to access the nation's telephone system to communicate with voice telephone users. TRS facilities have special equipment and are staffed by communications assistants (CA) who relay conversations between persons who use text telephones (TTY) or similar devices and voice telephone users. See 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3) (defining TRS); 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(14). See generally 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. See Telecommunications Relay Services, and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67, Declaratory Ruling, 18 FCC Rcd 16121 (August 1, 2003) (Captioned Telephone Declaratory Ruling). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(1)(i) (CAs must be competent in interpreting typewritten ASL); � 64.604(a)(1)(iii) (providers must give CAs oral-to-type tests to measure their typing speed); and � 64.604(a)(3)(i)
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        • and intrastate TRS are available throughout the country, and by ensuring uniform minimum functional, operational, and technical standards for TRS programs. The TRS rules ensure that individuals with hearing or speech disabilities receive the same quality of service when they make TRS calls, regardless of where their calls originate or terminate. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 225. Section Numbers and Title: 64.604(a)(2) Operational Standards, Confidentiality and conversation content. 64.604(c)(ii) Jurisdictional separation of costs, Cost Recovery. 64.604(c)(iii) Jurisdictional separation of costs, TRS Fund. SUBPART G -- FURNISHING OF ENHANCED SERVICES AND CUSTOMER-PREMISES EQUIPMENT BY COMMUNICATIONS COMMON CARRIERS; TELEPHONE OPERATOR SERVICES Brief Description: This rule requires that each payphone clearly indicate the local coin rate within the informational placard on each payphone. Need: This
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        • adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') of the Federal Communications Commission and Intelecom Solutions, Inc. (``Intelecom''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation initiated by the Bureau into possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. The Bureau and Intelecom have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material new
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        • which the Bureau releases the Adopting Order. ``Investigation'' means the investigation commenced by the Bureau's March 30, 2004 letter regarding Intelecom's compliance with the registration requirement of section 64.1195 of the Commission's rules and the Bureau's January 26, 2005 letter of inquiry regarding whether Intelecom violated the requirements of section 254 of the Act and/or sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service, the North American Numbering Plan Administration, and regulatory fees. I. BACKGROUND Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, pursuant to section 254(d) of
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        • Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to the authority contained in Section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and Sections 0.141, 0.361, and 1.3 of the Commission Rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.141, 0.361, 1.3, this Order IS ADOPTED. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Monica Desai, Chief Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(4); see generally Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket Nos. 90-571 & 98-67, CG Docket No. 03-123, Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 19 FCC Rcd 12475, 12521-12522, paras. 116-118 (June 30, 2004) (2004 TRS Report & Order). Telecommunications Relay Service enables a person with a
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        • after review of the submitted documentation, the Commission shall certify that the provider of IP Relay and VRS services is eligible for compensation from the Fund if the Commission determines that the certification documentation: (i) establishes that the provision of IP Relay and VRS ... will meet or exceed all non-waived operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in � 64.604; (ii) establishes that the IP Relay and VRS ... provider makes available adequate procedures and remedies for ensuring compliance with the requirements of this section and the mandatory minimum standards contained in � 64.604, including that it makes available for TRS users informational materials on complaint procedures sufficient for users to know the proper procedures for filing complaints; and (iii)
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        • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit DA 06-970 Released: May 2, 2006 NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCATION (NECA) SUBMITS THE PAYMENT FORMULA AND FUND SIZE ESTIMATE FOR INTERSTATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) FUND FOR THE JULY 2006 THROUGH JUNE 2007 FUND YEAR CG Docket No. 03-123 Comments: May17, 2006 Reply Comments: May 24, 2006 On May 1, 2006, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H), the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA), the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund Administrator, submitted its annual payment formula and fund size estimate for the Interstate TRS Fund for the period July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007. NECA proposes per completed minute compensation rates of $1.257 for traditional TRS (compared to $1.440 for the 2005-2006 fund year); $1.219 for
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        • Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit DA 07-1978 Released: May 2, 2007 NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCATION (NECA) SUBMITS THE PAYMENT FORMULA AND FUND SIZE ESTIMATE FOR THE INTERSTATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) FUND FOR THE JULY 2007 THROUGH JUNE 2008 FUND YEAR CG Docket No. 03-123 Comments: May 16, 2007 Reply Comments: May 23, 2007 On May 1, 2007, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H), the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA), the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund Administrator, submitted its annual payment formula and fund size estimate for the Interstate TRS Fund for the period July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008. NECA proposes per minute compensation rates based on alternative rate calculations for the various forms of TRS. These calculations result in proposed
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        • codified at Section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934. 47 U.S.C. � 225. Under the statute, TRS services are intended to be functionally equivalent to voice telephone service. The TRS regulations set forth mandatory minimum standards that TRS providers must follow in offering service, and are intended to ensure that TRS meets the functional equivalency mandate. See 47 C.F.R. �64.604 (set forth in the attached Appendix). Because the states have primary responsibility for the oversight and compensation of intrastate TRS, the regulations also set forth the process by which state TRS programs may be certified. 47 C.F.R. � 64.605; see also 47 U.S.C. �� 225(c) & (d)(3)(B). The state certification process is intended to ensure that TRS is provided in
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        • addressed to the Commission's Secretary, Marlene H. Dortch, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Room TW-B204, Washington, D.C. 20554. TRS Programs and Interstate TRS Providers Are Reminded of Obligation Regarding Contact Information and Substantive Changes in Their TRS Program Certified state Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) programs are also reminded that, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(2), they must submit to the Commission a contact person or office for TRS consumer information and complaints about intrastate service. The submission shall include the name and address of the state office that receives complaints, grievances, inquiries and suggestions; the voice, TTY, and fax numbers for that office; the email address; and the physical address to which correspondence should be
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        • Telco Group, Inc. (Telco Group), and is pending in Telco Group's 2006 application for review. Because this issue is pending in that proceeding, we will not address it here. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in Section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and Sections 0.141, 0.361, and 64.604(c)(5)(iii) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.141, 0.361, and 64.604(c)(5)(iii), that this ORDER IS hereby ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that NECA shall compensate providers of interstate traditional TRS and interstate captioned telephone service at the rate of $1.291 per completed interstate conversation minute for the Interstate TRS Fund year beginning July 1, 2007. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that
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        • Order of Forfeiture (``Order''), we assess a monetary forfeiture of $28,062 against International Telecom Exchange, Inc. and International Telecom Exchange Group, Inc. (collectively, ``ITE''). We find that ITE willfully and repeatedly failed to respond on a timely basis to a directive of the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') to provide certain information and documents. Further, we find that ITE has violated section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund on a timely basis. II. BACKGROUND The facts and circumstances of this cases are set forth in the Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (``NAL'') previously issued by the Commission, and need not be repeated at length here. ITE characterizes
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        • with these rules.[] The rules further provide that after review of the submitted documentation, the Commission shall certify that the VRS provider is eligible for compensation from the Fund if the Commission determines that the certification documentation: (i) establishes that the provision of VRS ... will meet or exceed all non-waived operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in � 64.604; (ii) establishes that the VRS ... provider makes available adequate procedures and remedies for ensuring compliance with the requirements of this section and the mandatory minimum standards contained in � 64.604, including that it makes available for TRS users informational materials on complaint procedures sufficient for users to know the proper procedures for filing complaints; and (iii) where the TRS
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        • after review of the submitted documentation, the Commission shall certify that the provider of IP Relay and VRS services is eligible for compensation from the Fund if the Commission determines that the certification documentation: (i) establishes that the provision of IP Relay and VRS ... will meet or exceed all non-waived operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in � 64.604; (ii) establishes that the IP Relay and VRS ... provider makes available adequate procedures and remedies for ensuring compliance with the requirements of this section and the mandatory minimum standards contained in � 64.604, including that it makes available for TRS users informational materials on complaint procedures sufficient for users to know the proper procedures for filing complaints; and (iii)
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        • Federal Communications Commission (the ``Commission''), TELUS Communications., Inc. and TELUS Communications Company (collectively ``TELUS''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against TELUS for possible violations of Sections 9, 225, 251, and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') administration, regulatory fees, and carrier registration. The Commission and TELUS have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the
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        • (2007) (annual ``Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet'' or ``Worksheet''); FCC Form 499-A Instructions (2007) at 1, 3-5. Telecommunications carriers must submit first a Form 499-A registration, and upon issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief,
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        • the facsimile transmission to the facsimile number and the signed certified mail return receipt card. Telecommunications carriers must submit first a Form 499-A registration, and upon issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Receipt of the letter is shown by
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        • have access to emergency services. For this reason, we grant a limited waiver of the requirement that interconnected VoIP providers route 711 calls to an appropriate relay center for a period of six months, so that interconnected VoIP service providers can implement a means of routing 711 calls, in all cases, to an appropriate relay center. Limited Waiver of Section 64.604(a)(4) for State TRS Providers With respect to the obligation of TRS providers to handle emergency calls in accordance with our rules, we also find good cause exists to waive section 64.604(a)(4) of the Commission's rules, as applied to TRS providers' handling and routing of emergency 711 calls placed via TTY by interconnected VoIP customers, for a limited period of six
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        • 3060-1046 Pay Telephone Reclassification and Compensation Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, CC Docket No. 96-128 05/31/08 3060-1047 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Report and Order, CG Docket Nos. 03-123, FCC 05-203 02/28/09 3060-1048 Sec. 1.929(c)(1) 03/31/10 3060-1050 New Allocation for Amateur Radio Service, ET Docket No. 02-98 11/30/07 3060-1053 Sec. 64.604, Telecommunications Relay Services, and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Two-Line Captioned Telephone Order,... 05/31/10 3060-1054 FCC 422-IB 02/28/10 3060-1055 FCC 423-IB 02/28/10 3060-1056 FCC 421-IB 02/28/10 3060-1057 FCC 420-IB 02/28/10 3060-1058 FCC 608 06/30/10 3060-1059 Global Mobile Personal Communications by Satellite (GMPCS)/E911 Call Centers 02/29/08 3060-1060 Wireless E911 Coordination Initiative Letter 10/31/07 3060-1061 Earth Stations on
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        • 499-A Instructions). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.47, 64.1195; 2006 FCC Form 499-A Instructions at 10. We encourage new filers to submit the Form directly to USAC. 47 C.F.R. �� 1.47, 64.1195. 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195; 2006 FCC Form 499-A Instructions at 10. 47 C.F.R. � 1.47; 2006 FCC Form 499-A Instructions at 10. 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). But see 47 C.F.R. � 54.708. See 2006 FCC Form 499-A Instructions at 1. Id. at 10. Id. Providers that offer telecommunications for a fee exclusively on a non-common carrier basis need not file Form 499-A if their contribution to the USF would be de minimis under the universal service rules unless they are required to do so by the
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        • at 4-6. See 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(3) (setting forth jurisdictional separation of costs requirement); see also Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Speech and Hearing Disabilities, CC Docket 98-67, Declaratory Ruling, 18 FCC Rcd. 16121 at 16128-30, paras. 18-23 (August 1, 2003) (discussing jurisdictional separation of costs issues for interstate and intrastate TRS). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 � � � � ��PNG r v ��"r�9 I'6� �d�Y�͆aX ���; Wh� �X,�aX���y�]\\.W`h���va6l! �v"]�V�at�������-``````�"m(c)x<��G�<���={-N��J%t�<== �"""x ҍ� � ��(c)���!��'' �R)&� �A�� "���\��v`` � 6� �� I I �
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        • Act of 1990 (ADA), enables a person with a hearing or speech disability to access the nation's telephone system to communicate with voice telephone users through a relay provider and a communications assistant (CA). See 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3) (defining TRS); 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(14). The TRS mandatory minimum standards govern the provision of relay service. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. VRS is a form of TRS that that enables the VRS user and the CA to communicate in sign language via a video link, rather than through text. VRS presently requires a broadband Internet connection. See generally Telecommunications Relay Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,
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        • Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit DA 08-1055 Released: May 2, 2008 NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCATION (NECA) SUBMITS THE PAYMENT FORMULA AND FUND SIZE ESTIMATE FOR THE INTERSTATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) FUND FOR THE JULY 2008 THROUGH JUNE 2009 FUND YEAR CG Docket No. 03-123 Comments: May 16, 2008 Reply Comments: May 23, 2008 On May 1, 2008, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H), the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA), the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund Administrator, submitted its annual payment formula and fund size estimate for the Interstate TRS Fund for the period July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009. NECA proposes per minute compensation rates based on the new rate calculation methodologies established in the 2007 TRS Rate Methodology Order. These
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        • Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and WTI Communications, Inc. (``WTI''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against WTI for possible violation of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to regulatory fees, the universal service fund, telecommunications relay service fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan administration and local number portability. The Bureau and WTI have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated
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        • 4(i), 4(j), 218, and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), to provide certain information and documents. In addition, the Consent Decree terminates an investigation of Unicom for possible violations of sections 9, 225, 251, and 254 of the Act, relating to universal service and other programs, and, among others, sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, relating to regulatory fees, the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') cost recovery mechanism, the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and carrier registration. The Bureau and Unicom have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated
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        • the MARS rates these allocated intrastate minutes must be included to ensure that the resulting rates reflect all minutes of use compensated by the states at the intrastate rates. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in Section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and Sections 0.141, 0.361, and 64.604(c)(5)(iii) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.141, 0.361, and 64.604(c)(5)(iii), that this ORDER IS hereby ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that NECA shall compensate providers of interstate traditional TRS for the July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 Fund year, at the rate of $1.5938 per completed interstate conversation minute. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that NECA shall compensate providers
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        • the Commission under section 64.605. See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; Internet-based Captioned Telephone Service, CG Docket No. 03-123, Declaratory Ruling, 22 FCC Rcd 379 (Jan. 11, 2007) (IP CTS Declaratory Ruling). See 2005 Certification Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 20588, para. 22; 47 C.F.R. � 64.605(a)(2); see generally 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (setting forth the TRS mandatory minimum standards). 47 C.F.R. � 64.605(f)(2); 2005 Certification Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 20590, para. 25. 47 C.F.R. � 64.605(f)(2). PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 � � ��PNG r v ��"r�9 I'6� �d�Y�͆aX ���; Wh� �X,�aX���y�]\\.W`h���va6l! �v"]�V�at�������-``````�"m(c)x<��G�<���={-N��J%t�<== �"""x
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        • been granted, pursuant to Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 47 U.S.C. � 225(f)(2), and section 64.606(b) of the Commission's rules. On the basis of the state applications, the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau) has determined that: The TRS program of the states meet or exceed all operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in section 64.604 of the Commission's rules; The TRS programs of the listed states make available adequate procedures and remedies for enforcing the requirements of the state program; and The TRS programs of the listed states in no way conflict with federal law. The Bureau also has determined that, where applicable, the intrastate funding mechanisms of the listed states are labeled in a
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        • id. at 10246 n.2 (citing examples of VoIP customers futilely attempting to call 911 during emergency situations). See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.20000 - 1.20008. See id. �� 64.2001 - 64.2009. See id. �� 64.601 - 64.608. See id. �� 6.1 - 6.23 and �� 7.1 - 7.23. See id. �� 52.20 - 52.33 See id. � 54.706. See id. � 64.604. See id. � 52.17. See id. � 52.32. See id. � 64.1195. Id. �� 0.111, 0.311 and 1.80. (continued ...) Federal Communications Commission DA 08-1920 Federal Communications Commission DA 08-1920 � � � � �@��� � � 0 � 0 # T � �
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        • FCC 04-290, Order on Remand 03/31/10 3060-1045 FCC 324 11/30/09 3060-1046 Part 64, Pay Telephone Reclassification and Compensation Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 06/30/11 3060-1047 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Report and Order, CG Docket Nos. 03-123, FCC 05-203 02/28/09 3060-1048 Sec. 1.929(c)(1) 03/31/10 3060-1050 Sec. 97.303 11/30/10 3060-1053 Sec. 64.604, Telecommunications Relay Services, and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Two-Line Captioned Telephone Order,... 05/31/10 3060-1054 FCC 422-IB 02/28/10 3060-1055 FCC 423-IB 02/28/10 3060-1056 FCC 421-IB 02/28/10 3060-1057 FCC 420-IB 02/28/10 3060-1058 FCC 608 01/31/11 3060-1059 Global Mobile Personal Communications by Satellite (GMPCS)/E911 Call Centers 01/31/11 3060-1060 Wireless E911 Coordination Initiative Letter 10/31/10 3060-1061 Earth Stations on
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        • continued compliance with these rules.[] The rules further provide that after review of the submitted documentation, the Commission shall certify that the provider is eligible for compensation from the Fund if the Commission determines that the certification documentation: (i) Establishes that the provision of [service] will meet or exceed all non-waived operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in � 64.604; (ii) Establishes that the ... provider makes available adequate procedures and remedies for ensuring compliance with the requirements of this section and the mandatory minimum standards contained in � 64.604, including that it makes available for TRS users informational materials on complaint procedures sufficient for users to know the proper procedures for filing complaints; and (iii) Where the TRS service
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        • and Cincinnati Bell, Inc., Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company and Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories, Inc. (``Cincinnati Bell''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against Cincinnati Bell for possible violations of sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1) and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules, relating to universal service, and certain Rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA''), Local Number Portability (``LNP'') and regulatory fees. The Bureau and Cincinnati Bell have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached
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        • users through a relay provider and a communications assistant (CA). A CA relays the call back and forth (e.g., from text to voice, and voice to text) between the calling party and called party. See 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3) (defining TRS); 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(21). The TRS mandatory minimum standards govern the provision of relay service. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. VRS is a form of TRS that that enables the VRS user and the CA to communicate in sign language via a video link, rather than through text. VRS presently requires a broadband Internet connection. See generally Telecommunications Relay Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,
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        • � 225(a)(3). See 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(3) (setting forth jurisdictional separation of costs requirement); see also Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Speech and Hearing Disabilities, CC Docket 98-67, Declaratory Ruling, 18 FCC Rcd 16121 at 16128-30, paras. 18-23 (August 1, 2003) (discussing jurisdictional separation of costs issues for interstate and intrastate TRS). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. This Public Notice is being released under a new docket number, CG Docket No. 08-15, which shall include all STS matters (including IP STS). CG Docket No. 03-123 will remain open for the ongoing filing of documents in proceedings under that docket number. This new docket number is established to further administrative efficiency. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th
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        • Disabilities; The Use of N11 Codes and Other Abbreviated Dialing Arrangements, WC Docket No. 04-36, WT Docket No. 96-198, CG Docket No. 03-123 & CC Docket No. 92-105, Report and Order, 22 FCC Rcd 11275 (June 15, 2007) (VoIP TRS Order). The requirement that interconnected VoIP providers contribute to the Fund became effective October 5, 2007. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). In the 2007 Bureau TRS Rate Order, the Bureau used a projected revenue base of $76.8 billion. 2007 Bureau TRS Rate Order, 22 FCC Rcd at 11711-12, para. 24. Because, as noted above, the VoIP TRS Order requires interconnected VoIP service providers to contribute to the Fund, NECA has calculated a revised revenue base of $77.7 billion, which includes an
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        • allows users to communicate with the CA via a video link and sign language, rather than text, through a broadband Internet connection. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(17) (defining VRS). Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CG Docket No. 03-123, Order, DA 07-5098 (Dec. 26, 2007) (2007 TRS Waiver Order). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(3)(vi). 2007 TRS Waiver Order at paras. 20-21. See Snap Waiver Request at 3-7. Snap Waiver Request at 3 (citing 2007 TRS Waiver Order at para. 21); Snap Telecommunications, Inc., Annual Report on Progress Toward Meeting Waived Requirements (April 16, 2007) (Snap Report). See Verizon Waiver Request at 1. See Verizon Waiver Request at 1; Verizon, 2007 Annual Report on Waived
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        • of a certified state program; or (3) subcontract with an entity that is part of a certified state program. We also clarify that an IP CTS provider seeking compensation from the Fund must notify the Interstate TRS Fund administrator 30 days prior to the date they submit minutes for payment. The Commission's eligibility rules set forth in 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(F) provide that TRS providers eligible for receiving payments from the Interstate TRS Fund must be: (1) TRS facilities operated under contract with and/or by certified state TRS programs pursuant to � 64.605; or (2) TRS facilities owned by or operated under contract with a common carrier providing interstate services operated pursuant to � 64.604; or (3) Interstate common carriers offering
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        • record, the Bureau determined that the geographic location identification challenges associated with interconnected VoIP-originated 711 calls rendered TRS providers unable to consistently identify the ``appropriate'' PSAP to which to route the call. On this basis, the Bureau found good cause to grant TRS providers, for a period of six months, a limited waiver of the obligation set forth in section 64.604(a)(4) of the Commission's rules, i.e., to automatically and immediately route the outbound leg of an interconnected VoIP-originated emergency 711 call to an ``appropriate'' PSAP. Finally, the October 2007 Order and Notice sought comment on ``technical solutions'' that would enable interconnected VoIP providers to route 711 calls to ``an appropriate relay center,'' as defined by the Bureau, and that would enable
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        • the submitted documentation, the Commission shall certify that the provider of IP Relay, VRS and IP CTS is eligible for compensation from the Fund if the Commission determines that the certification documentation: (i) establishes that the provision of IP Relay, VRS and IP CTS ... will meet or exceed all non-waived operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in � 64.604; (ii) establishes that the IP Relay, VRS and IP CTS... provider makes available adequate procedures and remedies for ensuring compliance with the requirements of this section and the mandatory minimum standards contained in � 64.604, including that it makes available for its users informational materials on complaint procedures sufficient for users to know the proper procedures for filing complaints; and
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        • Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW, Washington DC 20554. TRS Programs and Interstate TRS Providers Are Reminded of Obligation Regarding Contact Information and Substantive Changes in Their TRS Program We also remind certified state TRS programs, interstate TRS providers, and TRS providers that have state contracts that, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(2), they must submit to the Commission a contact person and/or office for TRS consumer information and complaints about the certified state TRS program's intrastate service or, as appropriate, about the TRS provider's service. The submission must include the name and address of the state office that receives complaints, grievances, inquiries and suggestions; the voice, TTY, and fax numbers for that
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        • also adopt NECA's recommendation for a total funding requirement of $890,992,075 and carrier contribution factor of 0.01137, which will result in a total Fund size of approximately $981 million. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and sections 0.141, 0.361, and 64.604(c)(5)(iii) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.141, 0.361, and 64.604(c)(5)(iii), that this ORDER IS hereby ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that NECA shall compensate providers of interstate traditional TRS for the July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 Fund year, at the rate of $1.8311 per completed interstate conversation minute. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that NECA shall compensate providers
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        • WT Docket No. 96-198 CG Docket No. 03-123 CC Docket No. 92-105 ORDER Adopted: June 26, 2009 Released: June 26, 2009 By the Acting Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau: introduction In this Order, the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau) finds good cause to extend for one year (until June 29, 2010), the current limited waiver of section 64.604(a)(4) of the Commission's rules, to the extent that the rule requires traditional telecommunications relay service (TRS) providers to ``automatically and immediately'' call an appropriate Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) when receiving an emergency, 711-dialed call placed over an interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service. The rule at issue has been waived previously, and on April 1, 2009, the Bureau
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        • There are several forms of TRS, including TTY-based TRS, Speech-to-Speech (STS), Internet Protocol (IP) Relay, Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone service (CTS), and IP CTS. See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CG Docket No. 03-123, Order, DA 09-1451, para. 2 (July 26, 2009). 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) (implementing 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)); See generally Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket Nos. 90-571 & 98-67, CG Docket 03-123, Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 19 FCC Rcd 12475, 12479-83, paras. 3-8 (June 30, 2004) (2004 TRS Report & Order). Purple Communications, Inc., Petition
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        • QWEST WIRELESS FOR WAIVER OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES ON CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE INTERSTATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE FUND CG DOCKET NO. 03-123 Comments Due: October 14, 2009 Reply Comments Due: October 21, 2009 On June 26, 2009, Qwest Wireless filed a petition for waiver of the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund contribution requirement contained in the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �64.604(c)(5)(iii). Specifically, Qwest Wireless seeks a waiver of the relevant contribution rule so that it would not contribute to the Interstate TRS Fund in the funding year beginning July 1, 2009. Qwest Wireless states that it is exiting the telecommunications business and will discontinue service on October 31, 2009. Qwest Wireless further states that it is seeking this waiver ``so that
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        • 1996, CC Docket No. 90-571, Notice of Inquiry, 12 FCC Rcd 1152, 1166, at para. 36 (Jan. 14, 1997); Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CG Docket No. 03-123, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 21 FCC Rcd 8379, 8385, at para. 9 n.41 (July 20, 2006) (2006 TRS FNPRM); see also 47 C.F.R. 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E). Given these rules, it would not be permissible for a provider to, e.g., round 34 minutes and 7 seconds, or 34.11 minutes, to 34.2 minutes. Such a call must be recorded as 34.1 minutes. Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund Instructions for Reporting Minutes Monthly (August 2004) (Reporting Instructions). Reporting Instructions at 1. The Reporting Instructions provide examples of how
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        • the obligations of VRS providers with respect to this requirement, see Hamilton Request for Clarification at 3, the Commission spoke more broadly in its most recent order in reminding ``providers'' of their obligation to prioritize PSAP call backs. Second Internet-based TRS Order, 24 FCC Rcd at 798-99, para. 15. See Hamilton Request for Clarification at 4. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(2)(i)-(ii). In addition, to the extent that the existence of more stringent speed of answer requirements applicable to IP Relay has not led the Commission to exempt IP Relay providers from the obligation to prioritize incoming 911 calls, as required by section 64.605(a)(2)(ii), it stands to reason that the speed of answer requirements likewise would not exempt IP Relay providers from
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        • meet such standards for newly-registered Internet-based TRS users using CPE from a former default provider. The waiver applies in cases where the new default provider does not have access to the technical information about the CPE that would be necessary in order to provide service in compliance with the standards. Such requirements include, for example, certain operational requirements in rule 64.604(a)(3), emergency handling requirements in rule 64.605, and point-to-point calling as clarified in the Second Internet-based TRS Order. The Commission held that the temporary waiver was necessary in the public interest ``so that Internet-based TRS providers may focus on ensuring that ten-digit numbering and E911 services function smoothly at this time of transition to the new ten-digit dialing system.'' The Commission
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        • handling rules. Based on the record, the Bureau determined that the geographic location identification challenges associated with interconnected VoIP-originated 711 calls rendered TRS providers unable to consistently identify the ``appropriate'' PSAP to which to route the call. On this basis, the Bureau found good cause to grant traditional TRS providers a six-month waiver of the obligation set forth in section 64.604(a)(4) of the Commission's rules, i.e., to automatically and immediately route the outbound leg of an interconnected VoIP-originated emergency 711 call to an ``appropriate'' PSAP. In the accompanying Public Notice, the Bureau sought comment on ``technical solutions'' that would enable interconnected VoIP providers to route 711 calls to ``an appropriate relay center,'' as clarified in the Bureau's order, and that would
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        • Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW, Washington DC 20554. TRS Programs and Interstate TRS Providers Are Reminded of Obligation Regarding Contact Information and Substantive Changes in Their TRS Program We also remind certified state TRS programs, interstate TRS providers, and TRS providers that have state contracts that, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(2), they must submit to the Commission a contact person and/or office for the receipt of inquiries and complaints from consumers about the certified state TRS program's intrastate service or, as appropriate, about the TRS provider's service. The submission must include the name and address of the state or TRS office that receives complaints, grievances, inquiries and suggestions; the voice, TTY,
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        • users through a relay provider and a communications assistant (CA). A CA relays the call back and forth (e.g., from text to voice, and voice to text) between the calling party and called party. See 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3) (defining TRS); 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(21). The TRS mandatory minimum standards govern the provision of relay service. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. VRS is a form of TRS that that enables the VRS user and the CA to communicate in sign language via a video link, rather than through text. VRS presently requires a broadband Internet connection. See generally Telecommunications Relay Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,
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        • rules and that Allcom may be providing international telecommunications service without Commission authorization. On its website, Allcom claims to provide telephone service, voicemail, conference calling, paging, and International Public Access Numbers through its Universal Office and Genie products. On July 28, 2009, the Bureau initiated an investigation into AllCom's alleged violations of sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 63.12(d), 63.18, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, and Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act'') by issuing the LOI directing AllCom, among other things, to provide information regarding these obligations and directing Allcom to respond by August 27, 2009. The Bureau directed the LOI to Thomas Skala, the Chief Executive Officer for AllCom, based on information
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        • 22, 2010). The actual due date for filing the Form 499-A may vary. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.4(j) (noting that if a filing date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or officially recognized holiday, the document must be filed on the next business day). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. See 47 C.F.R. �� 64.601(b), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). See 47 C.F.R. �� 64.601(b), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). Alexicon Petition at 3. Alexicon Petition at 2; Cordova Comments at 1-2. Alexicon Petition at 2-3. See National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) Comments at 2 & n. 4. For example, if the Commission changed the filing date of the FCC Form 499-A, the Interstate TRS administrator could be required to project collected revenues for
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        • identified by the Commission in the Demands for Payment. ``February 25, 2010 Declaratory Ruling'' means the Declaratory Ruling by the FCC's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, released on February 25, 2010, CG Docket No. 10-51. ``Investigations'' means the inquiries undertaken by the Enforcement Bureau regarding the Company's compliance with Section 225 of the Act, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and Section 64.604 of the Rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604, in File No. EB-07-TC-2806, File No. EB-07-TC-4008, and File No. EB-09-TC-238. ``NECA'' means National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. ``Note'' means the Deferred Payment Plan Promissory Note, executed by Purple on September 16, 2010, in which the Company agrees to pay the FCC Claim over a five-year period. ``Parties'' means Purple and the Bureau,
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        • 10272. Id. at n. 152. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.20000 - 1.20008. See 47 C.F.R. �� 64.2001 - 64.2009. See 47 C.F.R. �� 64.601 - 64.608. See 47 C.F.R. �� 6.1 - 6.23 and 7.1 - 7.23. See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.20 - 52.33 See 47 C.F.R. �� 4.1 - 4.13. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. See 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. See 47 C.F.R. � 52.32. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.80(b)(3). 47 U.S.C. � 503(b)(5). Federal Communications Commission DA 10-2069 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-2069 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 � -�-&U)�E/A8 |���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|} 2 ����un�''...��� }^�;u������.l ��jX��F�D�r� qvW�C�`��K]L����q���b##}J@j!-�ыp�=܈ �7�Z�"�NzKZߌE�� F���)%3{�Rg*w��/�yD߂z,���](n��2/cmL� \A% �g�@}�� W/ x">46/��^���aУR �M(c)tmR�X��F� ���-6 2[u
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        • rate of [REDACTED] to these conversation minutes. Multiply the [REDACTED] conversation minutes by the [REDACTED] rate results in a total amount owed of [REDACTED]. The Bureau directs NECA to remit payment of [REDACTED] to CSDVRS within 10 business days of the date of this letter. In reaching this result, we grant a limited waiver of the Commission's rule, 47 C.F.R. �64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E), which requires that ``all TRS providers, including providers who are not interexchange carriers, local exchange carriers, or certified state relay providers, must submit reports of interstate TRS minutes of use to the administrator in order to receive payments,'' and that compensable minutes are ``minutes of use for completed ... calls ... beginning after call set-up and concluding after the last
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        • are not compensable either on a per minute basis or through the rate setting process. See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-To-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CG Docket No. 03-123, Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling, 22 FCC Rcd 20140, 20170-71, para. 82 (2007) (2007 TRS Rates Order). . Id. Id. Id. Id. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(C) (requiring TRS providers to submit to the Fund administrator, inter alia, ``total TRS operating expenses,'' for purposes of computing payment rates and Fund revenue requirements). Employees' reasonable use of the provider's telephone services for personal or non-business related calls at the workplace would be consistent with standard business practice and would be a business expense for the provider. Personal or
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        • the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and ComSpan Communications Inc. f/k/a Wantel, Inc. (``ComSpan'' or the ``Company''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against ComSpan for possible violations of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') and Local Number Portability (``LNP'') administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and
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        • T � '' � DA 10-761 Released: April 30, 2010 NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCATION SUBMITS THE PAYMENT FORMULA AND FUND SIZE ESTIMATE FOR THE INTERSTATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES FUND FOR THE JULY 2010 THROUGH JUNE 2011 FUND YEAR CG Docket No. 03-123 Comments: May 14, 2010 Reply Comments: May 21, 2010 On April 30, 2010, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H), the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA), which is the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund Administrator, submitted its annual payment formulas and funding requirement estimates for the Interstate TRS Fund for the period of July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011 (2010-2011 Fund year). The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau) seeks comment on NECA's proposed compensation rates for Interstate
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        • conversation minutes at issue. We then multiply the [REDACTED] conversation minutes by the $6.2372 rate, resulting in a total amount due Sorenson of [REDACTED]. The Bureau directs NECA to remit payment of [REDACTED] to Sorenson by electronic funds transfer at the next regularly monthly disbursement. In reaching this result, we grant a limited waiver of the Commission's rule, 47 C.F.R. �64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E), which requires that ``all TRS providers, including providers who are not interexchange carriers, local exchange carriers, or certified state relay providers, must submit reports of interstate TRS minutes of use to the administrator in order to receive payments,'' and that compensable minutes are ``minutes of use for completed ... calls ... beginning after call set-up and concluding after the last
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        • Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW, Washington DC 20554. TRS Programs and Interstate TRS Providers Are Reminded of Obligation Regarding Contact Information and Substantive Changes in Their TRS Program We also remind certified state TRS programs, interstate TRS providers, and TRS providers that have state contracts that, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(2), they must submit to the Commission the name of a contact person and/or office for the receipt of inquiries and complaints from consumers about the certified state TRS program's intrastate service or, as appropriate, about the TRS provider's service. The submission must include the name and address of the state or TRS office that receives complaints, grievances, inquiries and suggestions;
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        • See 47 C.F.R. � 64.3100. By ``direct'' we mean that these video calls are set up by a VRS provider using the 10-digit phone number, but do not transit the relay service itself. Direct video interoperability is available to users of a variety of different service providers using a variety of different videophone devices and applications. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(5)-(6) Whitepapers/2011/2010_Mobile_Year_in_Review_-_U.S. . . See supra note 72 (noting that mobile voice usage has declined, dropping by 1.5 percent from 2,275 billion to 2,241 billion between 2009 and 2010). . . . . . The Commission launched an extensive inquiry into the ``Framework for Next Generation 911 Deployment,'' coincidentally on the day before the Truth in Caller ID Act was signed
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        • additional TRS close-out activities beyond those described here shall be subject to written Commission approval. ). Sincerely, Joel Gurin, Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau ____________________________ Date ____________ Signature Constitutes Acceptance William Hegmann, President, NECA See Letter from K. Dane Snowden, Chief Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau to Robert Anderson, President of NECA (July 11, 2003). ). See 47 C.F.R. �64.604(c)(iii) (H) Administrator reporting, monitoring, and filing requirements, and 47 C.F.R. � 64.901 Allocation of costs. Payment is separate and in addition to the agreement with RLSA to serve as the TRS Administrator. See id. Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 June 27, 2011 �%���PNG �` �` b``D� 4 �&)�@�-�@�@�7 H >��O��� p j�� �2�=��k��� �"_� - J��, �Nt�Rb �7�P���U�ZS '��wp��ˈ
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        • users through a relay provider and a communications assistant (CA). A CA relays the call back and forth (e.g., from text to voice, and voice to text) between the calling party and called party. See 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3) (defining TRS); 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(21). The TRS mandatory minimum standards govern the provision of relay service. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. VRS is a form of TRS that that enables the VRS user and the CA to communicate in sign language via a video link, rather than through text. VRS presently requires a broadband Internet connection. See generally Telecommunications Relay Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,
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        • Tm 98 Tz (fy20 11-instructions.pdf \(2011 FCC Form 499-A Instructions\).) Tj 1 0 0 1 77.75 77.799 Tm 95 Tz /OPBaseFont2 10 Tf (See) Tj 1 0 0 1 94.3 77.799 Tm 100 Tz /OPBaseFont1 10 Tf (47 C.F.R. � 52.17 \(numbering administration\), 52.32 \(local number portability\), 54.706 \(universal service\),) Tj 1 0 0 1 72.45 66.5 Tm 98 Tz (64.604 \(interstate TRS\).) Tj ET endstream endobj 20 0 obj 5614 endobj 15 0 obj << /Dest [ 14 0 R /XYZ 0 792 null ] /Next 23 0 R /Parent 4 0 R /Prev 5 0 R /Title (page 2) >> endobj 24 0 obj << /BitsPerComponent 1 /ColorSpace /DeviceGray /DecodeParms << /Columns 2550 /K -1 >> /Filter /CCITTFaxDecode /Height
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        • it adopted rules designed to detect and prevent fraud and abuse in the provision of video relay service (VRS), a form of Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) that allows users to communicate in sign language via a video link utilizing an Internet connection. Among the measures the Commission adopted in the VRS Practices R&O are the following subsections of new section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1) of the Commission's rules: (i) only an eligible VRS provider may hold itself out to the general public as providing VRS; (ii) VRS must be offered under the name by which the eligible provider became certified, in a manner that clearly identifies the provider of the service, and providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address for
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • effect and thus obsolete. As is consistent with the rules, the Chief of the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau has approved these editorial revisions. Specifically, this Order finds that a provision of Part 64, Subpart F of the Commission's rules regarding the Telecommunications Relay Services and Related Customer Premises Equipment for Persons with Disabilities no longer has legal effect. Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(J) of the Commission's rules provides that the Commission shall review the Interstate Cost Recovery Plan (the ``TRS Fund'') and the TRS Fund administrator's performance after two years. The administration of the TRS Fund and the rule mandating a review after an initial two year period became effective July 26, 1993. Since section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(J) became effective in 1993, the Commission has
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until November 15, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • Video Relay Service ) CG Docket No. 10-51 Program ) ) order Adopted: October 24, 2011 Released: October 24, 2011 By the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau: introduction In this Order, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau), acting pursuant to delegated authority, grants a waiver request filed by Convo Communications, LLC (Convo). Convo seeks temporary waiver of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(i) and (ii) of the Commission's rules, which became effective on June 1, 2011. We grant Convo's waiver request to the extent and for the reasons discussed below. Background On April 6, 2011, the Commission released the VRS Practices R&O, which adopted rules designed to detect and prevent fraud and abuse in the provision of VRS, a form of Telecommunications Relay
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        • order Adopted: November 8, 2011 Released: November 8, 2011 By the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau: In this Order, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau), pursuant to delegated authority, denies the ``Motion to Extend Stay'' filed on October 31, 2011 by Gallaudet University (Gallaudet). Gallaudet seeks a further extension of the stay of effectiveness of 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii), adopted in the VRS Practices R&O, which prohibits an eligible VRS provider from contracting with or otherwise authorizing any third party to provide communications assistant (CA) services or call center functions on its behalf, unless that authorized party also is an eligible provider. The Commission's stay of the effectiveness of this rule will expire on November 15, 2011. We deny
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        • for each core function of each call center for which the applicant must provide a copy of technology and equipment proofs of purchase, leases or license agreements in accordance with section; and Section 64.611 - Requiring demonstration of compliance with iTRS registration and numbering requirements. In addition, we conclude that S&L has failed to demonstrate that it will meet section 64.604(b)(4)(i) of the Commission's rules, a mandatory minimum technical standard requiring VRS facilities to be operated every day, 24 hours a day. In the iTRS Certification Clarification Order, the Commission reiterated its expectation that VRS providers would adequately staff their call centers 24/7, and noted its obligation to ensure that all certified providers are capable of providing their own services on
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        • Requiring submission of, among other things, a description of the applicant's organizational structure and the names of its executives, officers, members of its board of directors, general partners (in the case of a partnership), and managing members (in the case of a limited liability company). In addition, we conclude that PowerVRS has failed to demonstrate that it will meet section 64.604(b)(4)(i) of the Commission's rules, a mandatory minimum technical standard requiring VRS facilities to be operated every day, 24 hours a day. In the iTRS Certification Clarification Order, the Commission reiterated its expectation that VRS providers would adequately staff their call centers 24/7, and noted its obligation to ensure that all certified providers are capable of providing their own services on
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        • and providers associated with providing certain documentation to the Commission. Based on our review of the application submitted by BIS Relay, we conclude that the applicant has failed to satisfy the requirements set forth in the Commission's certification rules, including but not limited to: 1. Section 64.611 - Requiring demonstration of compliance with iTRS registration and numbering requirements; 2. Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) - Prohibiting an eligible provider from authorizing a non-certified third party from providing interpretation services or call center functions; and 3. Section 64.606(a)(2) - Requiring a detailed description of how applicant will meet mandatory minimum operational standards. In addition, we conclude that BIS Relay has failed to demonstrate that it will meet section 64.604(b)(4)(i) of the Commission's rules, a mandatory
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        • on our review of the application submitted by IWRelay, we conclude that the applicant has failed to satisfy the requirements set forth in the Commission's certification rules, including but not limited to: 1. Section 64.606(a)(2)(ii)(A)(1) - Requiring submission of a copy of each deed or lease for each call center operated by the applicant within the United States; 2. Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(ii) - Providing that VRS service must be offered under the name by which the eligible VRS provider offering such service became certified and in a manner that clearly identifies that provider of the service, and that providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used for each name or sub-brand used; and 3. Section 64.606(a)(2)(ii)(A)(8) - Requiring
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        • rules to lessen the burdens on applicants for certification and providers associated with providing certain documentation to the Commission. Based on our review of the application submitted by SAY-HEY, we conclude that the applicant has failed to satisfy the requirements set forth in the Commission's certification rules, including but not limited to failing to demonstrate that it will meet section 64.604(b)(4)(i) of the Commission's rules, a mandatory minimum technical standard requiring VRS facilities to be operated every day, 24 hours a day. In the iTRS Certification Clarification Order, the Commission reiterated its expectation that VRS providers would adequately staff their call centers 24/7, and noted its obligation to ensure that all certified providers are capable of providing their own services on
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        • to lessen the burdens on applicants for certification and providers associated with providing certain documentation to the Commission. Based on our review of the application submitted by CODA VRS, we conclude that the applicant has failed to satisfy the requirements set forth in the Commission's certification rules, including but not limited to failing to demonstrate that it will meet section 64.604(b)(4)(i) of the Commission's rules, a mandatory minimum technical standard requiring VRS facilities to be operated every day, 24 hours a day. In the iTRS Certification Clarification Order, the Commission reiterated its expectation that VRS providers would adequately staff their call centers 24/7, and noted its obligation to ensure that all certified providers are capable of providing their own services on
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        • forth in the Commission's certification rules, including but not limited to: 1. Section 64.611 - Requiring demonstration of compliance with iTRS registration and numbering requirements; and 2. Section 64.606(a)(2) - Requiring a detailed description of how the applicant will meet all TRS mandatory minimum standards. In addition, we conclude that Malka has failed to demonstrate that it will meet section 64.604(b)(4)(i) of the Commission's rules, a mandatory minimum technical standard requiring VRS facilities to be operated every day, 24 hours a day. In the iTRS Certification Clarification Order, the Commission reiterated its expectation that VRS providers would adequately staff their call centers 24/7, and noted its obligation to ensure that all certified providers are capable of providing their own services on
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        • to lessen the burdens on applicants for certification and providers associated with providing certain documentation to the Commission. Based on our review of the application submitted by PAH VRS, we conclude that the applicant has failed to satisfy the requirements set forth in the Commission's certification rules, including but not limited to failing to demonstrate that it will meet section 64.604(b)(4)(i) of the Commission's rules, a mandatory minimum technical standard requiring VRS facilities to be operated every day, 24 hours a day. In the iTRS Certification Clarification Order, the Commission reiterated its expectation that VRS providers would adequately staff their call centers 24/7, and noted its obligation to ensure that all certified providers are capable of providing their own services on
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        • may need to interconnect with the TRS Numbering Directory in order to register ten-digit telephone numbers for their new customers, establish coordination with the TRS Fund Administrator, reroute IP addresses relevant to the provision of VRS, and make other arrangements necessary to register users and handle their calls as a stand-alone provider. Accordingly, we grant Convo a waiver of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules until November 30, 2011, in order to facilitate such a transition. Because the stay of effectiveness of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) expires on November 15, 2011, we find that this additional time will be necessary and sufficient to enable Convo to transition to providing stand-alone VRS on a conditional basis, and will serve the public interest. We thus
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        • the Commission's final determination of ASL Holdings' qualifications, and is dependent on the Commission verifying the information provided in the application for certification, and the veracity of the applicant's representations that it will provide service in compliance with all pertinent Commission requirements. The Bureau notes some inaccuracies in ASL Holdings' application. Specifically, in its application, ASL Holdings incorrectly characterizes section 64.604(b)(4)(i) of the Commission's rules (the ``24/7 rule''), and states in a footnote that it does not consider itself subject to the 24/7 staffing requirements. Despite this mischaracterization of the rule, ASL Holdings represents in its application that its ``CAs are on duty 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.'' As noted in the iTRS
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        • may need to interconnect with the TRS Numbering Directory in order to register ten-digit telephone numbers for their new customers, establish coordination with the TRS Fund Administrator, reroute IP addresses relevant to the provision of VRS, and make other arrangements necessary to register users and handle their calls as a stand-alone provider. Accordingly, we grant CAAG a waiver of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules until November 30, 2011, in order to facilitate such a transition. Because the stay of effectiveness of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) expires on November 15, 2011, we find that this additional time will be necessary and sufficient to enable CAAG to transition to providing stand-alone VRS on a conditional basis, and will serve the public interest. We thus
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        • No. 10-213, Public Notice, 25 FCC Rcd 14589, 14590 (CGB 2010). 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(2). VRS Structure and Practices NOI, 25 FCC Rcd at 8604, 8609, �� 21, 36. Part 64 of the Commission's rules establishes, among other things, mandatory minimum standards for VRS providers, including interoperability and emergency call handling requirements, and mandates for ten-digit numbering. See 47 C.F.R. �64.604 et. seq. 63 FR 24121 (1998). ). (...Continued from previous page) (continued...) PUBLIC NOTICE News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Z u v y �(R)�(R)� � ��PNG r v ��"r�9 I'6� �d�Y�͆aX ���; Wh� �X,�aX���y�]\\.W`h���va6l! �v"]�V�at�������-``````�"m(c)x<��G�<���={-N��J%t�<== �"""x ҍ� � ��(c)���!��'' �R)&� �A�� "���\��v`` � 6� ��
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        • Local Government Entity I.R.C. � 501 or State Tax Exempt (see instructions) 605 I certify that the revenue data contained herein are privileged and confidential and that public disclosure of such information would likely cause substantial harm to the competitive position of the company. I request nondisclosure of the revenue information contained herein pursuant to sections 0.459, 52.17, 54.711 and 64.604 of the Commission's rules. I certify that I am an officer of the above-named reporting entity as defined in the instructions, that I have examined the foregoing report and, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, all statements of fact contained in this Worksheet are true and that said Worksheet is an accurate statement of the affairs of
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        • to register with the Federal Communications Commission.6 II. Filing Requirements and General Instructions A. Who Must File With very limited exceptions, all intrastate, interstate, and international providers of telecommunications in the United States7 must file this Worksheet.8 Telecommunications providers that are contributors to 1 47 U.S.C. �� 151, 225, 251, 254. 2 See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17(b), 52.32(b), 54.708, 54.711, 64.604(b)(5)(iii)(B). 3 See 47 U.S.C. � 159(a), (b)(1)(A), (g) (authorizing the Commission to collect annual regulatory fees to recover the costs of enforcement, policy and rulemaking, user information, and international activities). 4 See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17 (numbering administration), 52.32 (local number portability), 54.706 (universal service), 64.604 (interstate TRS). 5 47 U.S.C. � 413; see also 47 C.F.R. � 1.47(h). 6
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        • (USAC 499 Filing Schedule). 47 C.F.R. � 54.708 (``If a contributor's contribution to universal service in any given year is less than $10,000 that contributor will not be required to submit a contribution or Telecommunications Worksheet for that year . . . .''). Id.; 47 C.F.R. � 52.17(b) (numbering administration); 47 C.F.R. � 52.32(b) (local number portability); 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) (telecommunications relay service). 47 C.F.R. � 1.3. Northeast Cellular Telephone Co. v. FCC, 897 F.2d 1164, 1166 (D.C. Cir. 1990) (Northeast Cellular). WAIT Radio v. FCC, 418 F.2d 1153, 1159 (D.C. Cir. 1969), affirmed by WAIT Radio v. FCC, 459 F.2d 1203 (D.C. Cir. 1972); Northeast Cellular, 897 F.2d at 1166. NetworkIP, LLC v. FCC, 548 F.3d 116, 125-28 (D.C.
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        • A, III, Assessing Internal Control Over Financial Reporting; }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i TRS Agreement}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 , \'a7 C. 4.0}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs22 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs22 An internal control structure compliant with OMB Circular A-123 is critical to ensuring that, in admin istering the TRS Fund, RLSA complies with all relevant and applicable federal financial management and reporting statutes, as required by Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H) of the Commission\rquote s rules.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs22 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs24\f0\fs22\super \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s22\ql \li0\ri0\sa100\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adju stright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs24\super \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i See}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 47 C.F.R. \'a7 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H); }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i TRS Agreement}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 , \'a7 C. 4.0. RLSA\rquote s obligation to follow the Commission\rquote s TRS
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        • Matter of Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CG Docket No. 10-51 CG Docket No. 03-123 ORDER Adopted: April 8, 2011 Released: April 8, 2011 By the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau: Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) and (H) of the Commission's rules, the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund (Fund) administrator is required to file TRS payment formulas and revenue requirements with the Commission on May 1 of each year, to be effective the following July 1. In this Order, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, pursuant to delegated authority, waives this May 1, 2011 Fund
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        • FRN 0010267862 Adopted: April 14, 2011 Released: April 14, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and Allegiance Communications, LLC (``Allegiance'' or the ``Company''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against Allegiance for possible violations of sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') and Local Number Portability (``LNP'') administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and
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        • Relay Services (TRS) Fund (Fund) administrator through June 30, 2011, submitted Fund payment formulas for the period July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012 for all forms of TRS with the exception of video relay service (VRS). NECA also submitted the Fund size estimate for the same period. NECA's submission fulfills the Fund administrator's requirement, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H), to file TRS payment formulas and revenue requirements with the Commission by May 1 of each year, to be effective the following July 1. On April 8, 2011, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau) waived NECA's obligation to file proposed rates for VRS, as well as VRS revenue requirements, for the 2011-12 Fund year. Subsequently, the Commission released a
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        • Tj 1 0 0 1 335.5 411.649 Tm 65 Tz /OPBaseFont0 11 Tf (�) Tj 1 0 0 1 342.7 413.549 Tm 89 Tz /OPBaseFont1 11 Tf (52.32\(b\) \(local number portability\); 47 C.F.R.) Tj 1 0 0 1 70.299 400.149 Tm 65 Tz /OPBaseFont0 11 Tf (�) Tj 1 0 0 1 77.75 402.049 Tm 89 Tz /OPBaseFont2 11 Tf (64.604\(c\)\(5\)\(iii\)\(B\)) Tj 1 0 0 1 159.6 402 Tm /OPBaseFont1 11 Tf (\(telecommunications relay service\).) Tj 1 0 0 1 69.799 388.799 Tm 144 Tz /OPBaseFont0 7 Tf (647) Tj 1 0 0 1 88.55 384.5 Tm 88 Tz /OPBaseFont1 11 Tf (C.F.R.) Tj 1 0 0 1 118.05 382.599 Tm 65 Tz /OPBaseFont0 11 Tf (�) Tj 1 0 0
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        • Portable Document Format (PDF) at: http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/trs.html. . Action by the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau - FCC - See Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program, CG Docket No. 10-51, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 26 FCC Rcd 5545 (2011) (VRS Fraud Order and FNPRM). Id. at 5574, � 58; 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii). Most of the rules adopted in the VRS Fraud Order and FNPRM become effective 30 days after the summary of these rules was published in the Federal Register, which occurred on May 2, 2011. The rule prohibiting VRS CAs from relaying calls from their homes, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(4)(iii), will become effective on August 30, 2011 (120 days after the
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        • frequently stated that completion of the initial call to the TRS facility, and connecting to a CA, is equivalent to receiving a dial tone.'') (footnotes omitted; emphasis in original). Commission's rules require CAs to handle ``any type of call normally provided by telecommunications carriers unless the Commission determines that it is not technologically feasible to do so,'' 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(3)(ii), and further prohibit CAs from disclosing the content of any related conversation, regardless of content, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(2)(i), from keeping records of the content of any conversation beyond the duration of the call, id., and from intentionally altering a relayed conversion. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(2)(ii). See Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program, CG Docket No. 10-51,
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        • In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) and Bay Springs Communications, Inc. (BSCI). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against BSCI for possible violations of Sections 9(a)(1), 225, 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 43.61, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules (Rules) concerning various regulatory fee and reporting obligations as well as required contributions to the Universal Service Fund, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan and Local Number Portability administration. The Consent Decree also terminates an investigation by the Bureau into possible violations of Section 222 of the Act, Section
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        • CA relays the communications between the two parties, signing what the other party says to the deaf or hard of hearing user and responding in voice to the other party to the call. The Interstate TRS Fund compensates eligible providers of VRS and other forms of interstate TRS for their reasonable costs of providing these services. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii). iTRS Certification Order, 26 FCC Rcd at 10899, � 1. The measures adopted in the iTRS Certification Order were part of the Commission's ongoing and transitional efforts to reform the structure and practices of the VRS program, and the new certification processes by which this grant of conditional certification is awarded may be superseded or modified by future Commission actions
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        • call, the CA relays the communications between the two parties, signing what the other party says to the deaf or hard of hearing user and responding in voice to the other party to the call. The Fund compensates eligible providers of VRS and other forms of interstate TRS for their reasonable costs of providing these services. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii). Purple has also requested that the Bureau renew its certification for Internet Protocol Captioning Telephone Service (IP-CTS). The Bureau declines to take action on this request at this time, as Purple's existing certification for IP-CTS will remain in effect until November 14, 2013. See Notice of Certification of GoAmerica, Inc., as a Provider of Internet Protocol Captioning Telephone Service (IP
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        • CA relays the communications between the two parties, signing what the other party says to the deaf or hard of hearing user and responding in voice to the other party to the call. The Interstate TRS Fund compensates eligible providers of VRS and other forms of interstate TRS for their reasonable costs of providing these services. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii). Healinc originally submitted an application for certification as a provider of IP Relay in 2008. Healinc Telecom, LLC IP Certification Application, CG Docket No. 03-123 (Nov. 18, 2008). This application remains pending. Healinc's request for IP Relay certification was incorporated into its March 10, 2011 application for recertification, and is again incorporated into the Healinc Recertification Application under consideration here.
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        • Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) and Telrite Corporation (Telrite). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) by the Commission against Telrite for possible violations of Sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1), 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17(a), 52.17(b), 52.32(a), 52.32(b), 54.706, 54.711, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Services Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan and Local Number Portability administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and 499-Q). A copy of
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        • of Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CG Docket No. 10-51 CG Docket No. 03-123 ORDER Adopted: April 30, 2012 Released: April 30, 2012 By the Acting Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau: Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) and (H) of the Commission's rules, the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund (Fund) administrator is required to file TRS payment formulas and revenue requirements with the Commission on May 1 of each year, to be effective the following July 1. In this Order, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, pursuant to delegated authority, waives this May 1, 2012 Fund
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        • (TRS) Fund (Fund) administrator, submitted Fund payment formulas for the period July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013 for all forms of TRS with the exception of video relay service (VRS). RLSA also submitted the TRS funding requirement estimate and proposed carrier contribution factor for the same period. RLSA's submission fulfills the Fund administrator's requirement, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H), to file TRS payment formulas and revenue requirements with the Commission by May 1 of each year, to be effective the following July 1. RLSA proposes new per minute compensation rates for all forms of TRS, except VRS, based on the rate calculation methodologies established in the 2007 TRS Rate Methodology Order as follows: $2.0304 for interstate traditional TRS; $3.1614
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        • the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) and StanaCard, LLC (StanaCard). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against StanaCard for possible violations of Sections 214 and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act) and Sections 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules (Rules) concerning authorization to provide facilities-based and resold international common carrier communications services, contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund, and registration with the Commission. A copy of the Consent Decree negotiated by the Bureau and StanaCard is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and
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        • U.S.C. � 225(b). Carriers are required to -provide TRS, in compliance with regulations prescribed by the Commission, throughout the areas in which they offer service. 47 U.S.C �225(c). To satisfy the ADA's mandate, the Commission adopted comprehensive rules delineating the TRS obligations of carriers, including a requirement that interexchange carriers (IXCs) provide equal access for TRS users. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(3). Under this requirement, "TRS users shall have access to their chosen interexchange carrier, and to all other operator services, to the same extent that such access is provided to voice users." Id. Pursuant to the implementation schedule mandated by the ADA, nationwide TRS has been generally available throughout the United States since 1993. 47 U.S.C. � 225(c). The primary purpose
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        • be equitable and nondiscriminatory, and support mechanisms should be specific, predictable, and sufficient). See supra discussion at paras. 2-3. 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17 (applying to all telecommunications carriers), 54.703 (applying to every telecommunications carrier that provides interstate telecommunications services, every provider of interstate telecommunications that offers telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and certain payphone providers), and 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(A) (applying to every carrier providing interstate telecommunications services). We note that the Commission's rules for universal service exempt certain small contributors, i.e., contributors that have revenue below a stated threshold. 47 C.F.R. � 54.705. 5 U.S.C. � 601(6). 5 U.S.C. � 601(3) (incorporating by reference the definition of ``small business concern'' in 15 U.S.C. � 632). Pursuant to the RFA,
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        • 94-102). Petition for Partial Waiver - Airadigm Communications, Inc.; Petition for Waiver - San Isabel Telecom, Inc., In the Matter of the use of N11 Codes and Other Abbreviated Dialing Arrangements/Illinois Valley Cellular RSA 2-I Partnership dba Illinois Alley Cellular Amended Report on Implementation of 711 Access to TRS, or in the Alternative, Petition for Waiver of Sections 64.603 and 64.604(c)(3) of the Commission's Rules (CC Docket No. 92-105). Amended Report of Illinois Valley Cellular RSA 2-1 Partnership DBA Illinois Valley Cellular on Implementation of 711 Access to TRS, or in the Alternative, Petition for Waiver of Sections 64.603 and 64.604(c)(3) of the Commission's Rules. October 2 In the Matter of Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section
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        • hearing to determine whether: 1) BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to make required contributions to federal universal service support programs in violation of section 254(d) of the Act and section 54.706 of the Commission's rules; 2) BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund, in violation of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules; and 3) BOI, BUZZ, U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets in violation of sections 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules. The presiding officer also put BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK on notice that the Commission could order a forfeiture for the failure to make required universal service contributions and a forfeiture
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        • of Hearing (CCASDHH), Petition for Declaratory Ruling on Interoperability, CC Docket No. 98-67, CG Docket No. 03-123 (filed Feb. 15, 2005)). See also 47 C.F.R. � 64.605(e)(2) (Commission may require certified providers to submit documentation demonstrating compliance with the mandatory minimum standards). Further, Snap must file an annual report with the Commission evidencing that they are in compliance with Section 64.604. 47 C.F.R. � 64.605(g). The first such report shall be due one year after the release date of this Public Notice, and subsequent reports shall be due each year thereafter. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 � T � � � � � �
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        • and all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. � 52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate services must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. �64.604 (c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute.8 Tables 5 through 8 present detailed industry roll-ups by type of revenue and type of filer. Table 5 provides a detailed breakout of revenues for each of the FCC Form 499-A revenue categories used to report services provided
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        • all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. � 52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate services must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute. See Figure 3 of the Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A for more details. 7 A telecommunications carrier intending to provide interstate telecommunications service can fulfill its registration requirement by filing pages 1, 2, 3, and
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        • percent.'' Paragraph 56, in the second-to-last sentence, ``0.05 percent'' is replaced by ``0.5 percent.'' Paragraph 67, in the second-to-last sentence, ``1,000,000'' is replaced by ``500,000.'' Paragraph 88, in the second-to-last sentence, delete ``, as raised below in the FNPRM,[.]'' Paragraph 103, in the last sentence, ``http://www.fcc.gov/cgb.dro'' is replaced by ``http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro.'' In Appendix H, replace the amendment to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(C) with the following paragraph: (C) Data collection from TRS providers. TRS providers shall provide the administrator with true and adequate data, and other historical, projected and state rate related information reasonably requested by the administrator, necessary to determine TRS Fund revenue requirements and payments. TRS providers shall provide the administrator with the following: total TRS minutes of use, total interstate
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        • above-captioned proceeding. This Erratum corrects the Report and Order as follows: 1. First sentence of paragraph 3 in Appendix B is amended to read as follows: Current Sections 64.605, 64.606, 64.607, and 64.608 are re-designated as Sections 64.606, 64.607, 64.608, and 64.609, respectively, and a new Section 64.605 is added as follows: 2. In the text of Sections 64.603(a), 64.603(b), 64.604(c)(5)(ii), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(F)(1), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(F)(4), 64.604(c)(6)(i), and 64.604(c)(6)(iii)(B), replace the internal cross references to ``� 64.605'' with ``� 64.606.'' 3. In the text of the newly re-designated Section 64.609, replace the internal cross reference to ``�� 64.606 and 64.607'' with ``�� 64.607 and 64.608.'' FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Catherine W. Seidel Chief Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications
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        • and all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. � 52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate service must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. �64.604 (c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute.9 7 Wireline Broadband Internet Access Services Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 13916, para. 113. 8 See 2006 Contribution Methodology Reform Order, 21 FCC Rcd at 7536-49, paras. 34-62. 9 See Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form
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        • all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. � 52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate services must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute. See Figure 3 of the Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A for more details. 7 A telecommunications carrier intending to provide interstate telecommunications service can fulfill its registration requirement by filing pages 1, 2, 3, and
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        • transmission services enabling such Case: 08-9503 Document: 01018076989 Date Filed: 06/04/2009 Page: 2 -3- individuals to communicate in a manner functionally equivalent to how individuals without disabilities communicate. 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3), (b)(1). Interstate TRS providers are compensated for the costs of providing TRS from a fund (the "TRS Fund") governed by the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC"). 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii). In two declaratory rulings, the FCC articulated three restrictions on TRS providers which petitioners challenge in this case. First, the FCC prohibited providers from using revenues received from the TRS Fund to lobby customers. Telecommunications Relay Servs. (2008 Declaratory Ruling), 23 F.C.C.R. 8993, 8998 (2008). Second, it prohibited providers from using customer data collected in the course of providing TRS
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        • and all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. � 52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate service must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. �64.604 7 Wireline Broadband Internet Access Services Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 13916, para. 113. 8 See 2006 Contribution Methodology Reform Order, 21 FCC Rcd at 7536-49, paras. 34-62. 8 (c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute.9 Tables 5 through 8 present detailed industry roll-ups by
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        • all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. � 52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate services must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute. See Figure 3 of the Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A for more details. 7 A telecommunications carrier intending to provide interstate telecommunications service can fulfill its registration requirement by filing pages 1, 2, 3, and
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        • del proceso de establecimiento de tarifas. V�ase Servicios de Retransmisi�n de las Telecomunicaciones y Servicios de Voz para individuos con impedimentos auditivos y del habla, expediente de CG No 03-123, Informe y orden y Declaratoria General, 22 FCC Rcd 20140, 20170-71, p�rrafo 82 (2007) (Orden de tarifas del TRS de 2007). . Id. Id. Id. Id. V�ase 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(C) (solicitud a los proveedores del TRS de presentar al administrador del Fondo, entre otras cosas, ``gastos totales de explotaci�n total del TRS'', para los fines de calcular las tasas de pago y los requisitos de ingresos del Fondo). El uso razonable por parte de los empleados de los servicios de telefon�a del proveedor para llamadas personales o no laborales en
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        • of process using the FCC Form 499-A will facilitate our enforcement of TRS Fund contribution obligations and is consistent with the congressional mandate for consistent and comparable obligations.'' The sixth sentence of paragraph 26 is corrected to read as follows: ``We seek comment on this proposal and on the specific text of the proposed rule, set forth as new subsection 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(C) in Appendix A, as well as any other registration requirements, guidance, or rules that would be appropriate for non-interconnected VoIP service providers.'' The following sentence is added at the end of paragraph 26: ``Lastly, we seek comment on whether to amend section 1.47(h) of our rules as set out in Appendix A to include providers of non-interconnected VoIP services among
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        • NANPA costs (47 C.F.R. � 52.17), and all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet LNPA costs (47 C.F.R. � 52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate service must contribute (47 C.F.R. �64.604 (c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute.19 Tables 5 through 8 present detailed industry roll-ups by type of revenue and type of filer. Starting with this report, roll-up statistics are presented for the five holding companies with the most end-user telecommunications and interconnected VoIP revenues.
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        • 9/9/11 Part 1, Subpart D Broadcast Applications & Proceedings (duplicative of rules in Part 73). 1.502-615 9/9/11 Required Commission shall review the Interstate Cost Recovery Plan (the TRS Fund) and the TRS Fund administrator's performance after two years (i.e. in 1995). Removed note that certain provisions of the rule are not effective until OMB approval. OMB approval received August 2000. 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(J) 64.2401, removed [Note] 10/13/11 Describes the Commission's former "protest" process. By its express terms, it does not apply to applications filed on or after December 12, 1960. 1.120 Adopted 9/30/11 pending FR publication These sections pertain to comparative hearings for broadcast license renewal applications. The enactment of section 309(k) of the Communications Act of 1934 eliminated comparative broadcast hearings for
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        • 9/9/11 Part 1, Subpart D Broadcast Applications & Proceedings (duplicative of rules in Part 73). 1.502-615 9/9/11 Required Commission to review the Interstate Cost Recovery Plan (the TRS Fund) and the TRS Fund administrator's performance after two years (i.e. in 1995). Removed note that certain provisions of the rule are not effective until OMB approval. OMB approval received August 2000. 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(J) 64.2401, removed [Note] 10/13/11 Eliminated rule describing the Commission's former ``protest'' process, which by its express terms does not apply to applications filed on or after December 12, 1960. 1.120 11/16/11 Eliminated rule sections pertaining to comparative hearings for broadcast license renewal applications. The enactment of section 309(k) of the Communications Act of 1934 eliminated comparative broadcast hearings for license
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        • be equitable and nondiscriminatory, and support mechanisms should be specific, predictable, and sufficient). See supra discussion at paras. 2-3. 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17 (applying to all telecommunications carriers), 54.703 (applying to every telecommunications carrier that provides interstate telecommunications services, every provider of interstate telecommunications that offers telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and certain payphone providers), and 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(A) (applying to every carrier providing interstate telecommunications services). We note that the Commission's rules for universal service exempt certain small contributors, i.e., contributors that have revenue below a stated threshold. 47 C.F.R. � 54.705. 5 U.S.C. � 601(6). 5 U.S.C. � 601(3) (incorporating by reference the definition of ``small business concern'' in 15 U.S.C. � 632). Pursuant to the RFA,
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        • DA providers to finite uses''). Local Competition Second Report and Order, 11 FCC Rcd at 19461-62. See U S WEST Reply Comments at 14-15; see also Bell Atlantic Comments at 5; Sprint Reply Comments at 4 (asserting that these carriers should be required to pay state and federal regulatory fees). See also INFONXX Comments at 12. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.703, 64.604, 52.17, 52.32. See generally 47 U.S.C. � 251. See supra �� 15-25. SLI/DA Order and Notice, 14 FCC Rcd at 15648-15649. Id. at 15650. U S WEST Forbearance Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 16271. SLI/DA Order and Notice, 14 FCC Rcd at 15650. Id. at 15649. Id. at 15644-15645. UNE Remand Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 3892. See Letter dated
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        • (ASHA). On July 9, 2001, a public notice was placed in the Federal Register, seeking additional comment on the recommendations. On April 6, 2001, Hamilton filed a request for clarification and temporary waiver of certain aspects of the Improved TRS Order relating to the provision of VRS. Hamilton requests clarification and temporary, two-year waivers of portions of section 64.603 and 64.604 of the Commission's rules. On July 16, 2001 the Common Carrier Bureau (Bureau) issued a public notice seeking comment on Hamilton's waiver request. MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Cost Recovery for Improved Traditional TRS Traditional TRS has been available on a uniform, nationwide basis since July 26, 1993. The Advisory Council and the Fund Administrator state that the following changes contained
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        • refund, or other payments to collect that debt. The Commission also may provide this information to those agencies through the matching of computer records where authorized. With the exception of your employer identification number, if you do not provide the information we request on the worksheet, the Commission may consider you in violation of sections 1.47, 52.17, 52.32, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. �� 1.47, 52.17, 52.32, 54.713, 64.604, and 64.1195. The foregoing Notice is required by the Privacy Act of 1974, P.L. 93-579, December 31, 1974, 5 U.S.C. � 552(a)(e)(3), and the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, P.L. No. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. � 3501, et seq. * * * * * Table of Contents I. Introduction
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        • functionally equivalent to coin sent-paid or other payphone services available to non-TRS users. First, the 20 to 30 second delay on calls made using CSI technology would make the relay service much slower than traditional payphone service, seriously inconveniencing TRS users. In addition, the CSI platform is not compatible with the ASCII format, and therefore its implementation would violate section 64.604(b)(1) of our rules, which requires TRS to be compatible with both the ASCII and Baudot formats. Throughout the history of this proceeding, we have sought technical solutions other than the CSI solution to meet the functional equivalence requirement of Section 225 of the Act. The industry, however, has been unable to develop such technical solutions for the last ten years.
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        • carriers and not disclose such data in company-specific form unless authorized by the Commission. Subject to any restrictions imposed by the Chief of the Wireline Competition Bureau, the B & C Agent may share data obtained from carriers with the administrators of the universal service support mechanism (See 47 CFR 54.701 of this chapter), the TRS Fund (See 47 CFR 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(H) of this chapter, and the local number portability cost recovery (See 47 CFR 52.32). The B & C Agent shall keep confidential all data obtained from other administrators. The B & C Agent shall use such data, from carriers or administrators, only for calculating, collecting and verifying payments. The Commission shall have access to all data reported to the Administrator.
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        • Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 151, 152 and 225, this DECLARATORY RULING IS ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that WorldCom's Petition for Clarification IS GRANTED to the extent indicated herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the waivers requested by WorldCom in its Petition for Clarification, regarding certain of the minimum standards for TRS contained in Section 64.604 of our rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604, ARE GRANTED, to the extent indicated herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Administrator of the Interstate TRS Fund, the National Exchange Carriers Association, SHALL upon release of this Declaratory Ruling and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking by the Commission, pay eligible providers of IP Relay the costs of providing IP Relay
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        • cost of the long-distance telephone call as if the call were placed directly between the telephones. They do not pay for the TRS service. TRS providers recover their costs of providing this service through the TRS Fund. 4. The Act requires each common carrier providing voice transmission services to provide TRS in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 64.604 of the Commission's rules. Carriers may do this either by providing TRS directly, or by contracting with a TRS provider. Section 64.604 of the Commission's rules established the TRS Fund, currently administered by the National Exchange Carrier Association (``NECA''), which reimburses TRS providers for the costs of providing interstate TRS. Carriers providing interstate telecommunications services must contribute to the TRS
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        • required to accept prepaid cards for toll relay calls from payphones. Therefore, we will require carriers to allow the use of calling cards, prepaid cards, collect or third party billing for toll calls from payphones. Consistent with our discussion herein, we find that it is not technically feasible to make toll coin sent-paid relay calls. Accordingly, we will amend section 64.604(a)(3) as it pertains to a requirement that TRS providers accommodate toll calls using coins. In the Coin Sent-Paid Second Further Notice, the Commission also tentatively concluded that carriers may not charge more than the lower of the coin sent-paid rate or the rate for the calling card, collect, or third-party billing, for TRS toll calls from payphones. We decline to
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        • employee of the Commission; or (c) the United States government, is a party to a proceeding before the body or has an interest in the proceeding. With the exception of your employer identification number, if you do not provide the information we request on the Worksheet, the Commission may consider you in violation of sections 1.47, 52.17, 52.32, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. �� 1.47, 52.17, 52.32, 54.713, and 64.604. The foregoing Notice is required by the Privacy Act of 1974, P.L. 93-579, December 31, 1974, 5 U.S.C. � 552(a)(e)(3), and the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, P.L. No. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. � 3501, et seq. * * * * * Table of Contents I. Introduction 3
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        • the third calendar quarter. On August 15, carriers would remit contributions based on connections at the end of July. . See . States include Arizona, Kentucky, and Oklahoma. Trends Report 2000, Tables 10.1- 10.16. . . See 2001 Notice, 16 FCC Rcd at 9909 para. 38. Carriers currently report this information on the FCC Form 499-A. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(iii)(A). Both the Local Number Portability and the North American Numbering Plan also rely on end-user telecommunications revenues, but do not distinguish between interstate and intrastate. See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17, 52.32. See 47 U.S.C. �� 225(b)(2), 251(e)(2). See id. at � 251(e). See id. at �� 225(b)(2). If costs, therefore, are caused by interstate telecommunications relay services, then such costs
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        • of TRS and broaden the potential universe of TRS users consistent with the Congressional mandate that our regulations encourage the use of existing technology and not discourage or impair the development of new technology. The NPRM proposes to require new mandatory minimum standards specific to the operational, technical, and functional mandatory minimum standards currently set forth in 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. The NPRM also seeks comment on whether TRS and TRS facilities should be included among those services and facilities eligible for priority restoration in the event of a disaster or breakdown of the infrastructure supporting a TRS facility's telecommunications. We also seek comment on the obligations of TRS providers to engage in outreach activities. Report and ORder In CC Docket
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        • on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 96-45, 17 FCC Rcd 5636 (2002). See 47 C.F.R. � 69.603(a). See Telecommunications Relay Services, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, CC Docket No. 90-571, Third Report and Order, 8 FCC Rcd 5300 (1993). The TRS Fund reimburses carriers for the costs associated with the provision of interstate TRS. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(ii). Telecommunications relay services are telephone transmission services that enable an individual with a hearing or speech disability to engage in communication by wire or radio with a hearing individual in a manner that is functionally equivalent to the ability of an individual who does not have a hearing or speech disability. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(7). See Administration of the
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        • [TRS] pay rates no greater than the rates paid for functionally equivalent voice communication services with respect to such factors as the duration of the call, the time of day, and the distance from point of origination to point of termination.'' 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(1)(D). The regulations, addressing these matters separately, characterize the former as ``cost recovery,'' see 47 C.F.R. 64.604(c)(5)(ii) & (iii)(A) - (D), and the latter as ``payments to TRS providers,'' 47 C.F.R. 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) & (F); see generally 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(3). See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. �� 225(c), (d)(3); 47 C.F.R. �� 64.603, 64.604(c)(5). 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(3)(B); 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(ii). The costs of providing certain types of intrastate TRS, including Video Relay Service (VRS) and IP Relay,
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        • No. 0009652801 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: September 26, 2003 Released: September 30, 2003 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') and Order, we find that Globcom, Inc. (``Globcom''), apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund and the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund. We also find that Globcom apparently violated section 54.711(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to file complete and accurate interstate and international revenue information. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances
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        • Fund Administrator pursuant to section 54.717 of the Commission's rules may continue to be conducted according to GAAS. Similarly, any audit of the TRS Fund Administrator may be conducted pursuant to GAAS. Because the TRS Fund will be audited as a component of the Commission's financial statements, we find that the yearly audit of the TRS Fund pursuant to section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(D) is no longer necessary, and we delete 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(D) from the Commission's rules. Because the Funds are components of the Commission's financial statements, the Administrators, in their capacity as administrators of the Funds, may also need to comply with relevant provisions of certain federal financial management and reporting statutes and rules. We therefore amend our rules to reflect the fact that
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        • See 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(9). Speech-to-Speech relay service is a telecommunications relay service that allows persons with speech disabilities to communicate with voice telephone users through the use of specially trained communications assistants who understand the speech patterns of persons with disabilities and can repeat the words spoken by the person. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(10). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. This section contains the mandatory minimum standards with which TRS providers must comply. 900 number services is a type of pay-per-call service. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.1501. Hearing Carry Over service is a reduced form of telecommunications relay service used by persons with speech disabilities who are able to listen to the other end user but, in reply, the communications
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        • for the provision of such services and reimburse its prior contributions. On February 15, 1995, the Bureau issued a letter denying the Petition and concluding that COMSAT was subject to the TRS Fund contribution requirement for the provision of such services. Addressing COMSAT's argument that its satellite service did not include an ``interstate component,'' the Bureau first noted that section 64.604(c)(4)(iii) of the Commission's rules specifically provides that ``[c]ontributions shall be made by all carriers who provide interstate services, including . . . satellite [and] international . . . services.'' The Bureau further noted that the Commission, in the TRS III Order, had specifically held that international telecommunications services should be subject to TRS contributions, and that the TRS Fund Worksheet
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        • program is responsible for ensuring that the provider offers its services in compliance with the TRS mandatory minimum standards. In addition, our regulations currently provide that TRS providers may establish their eligibility by showing that they are ``owned by or operated under contract with a common carrier providing interstate [TRS] services,'' or are ``[i]nterstate common carriers offering TRS pursuant to 64.604.'' In these circumstances, however, because of the absence of any certification process, there is no means by which the Commission can determine whether the providers are offering the TRS services in compliance with our rules. For this reason, we sought comment on whether, and if so, how, we should amend our rules to address the eligibility of TRS providers for
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        • Accounting Principles for Federal Agencies and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund, Order , 18 FCC Rcd 19911(rel. October 3, 2003) (GovGAAP Order). Organizations, programs (including funds), and accounts included in the FCC's financial statements are collectively referred to as Reporting Components. GovGAAP Order at Appendix A; 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(n). See 47 C.F.R � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H). Federal Communications Commission FCC 04-163 Federal Communications Commission FCC 04-163 � � �0 �
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        • universal service support mechanisms, as well as to the TRS Fund, the cost recovery for numbering administration, and the cost recovery for the shared costs of local number portability. In addition, the information is used by carriers to comply with the Commission's registration requirement for new and existing carriers providing interstate telecommunications service. See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.1(b), 52.32(b), 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B), and 64.1195. Federal Communications Commission FCC 04-70 40 identification number,21 and a list of the international section 214 authorizations that it holds. In addition, the carrier would provide basic information about the services that it provided the previous year. Based on the services the responding carrier reported, the schedule would inform the carrier which other schedules, if any, the carrier
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        • Id. 2005 NECA Filing at 17 & Ex. 2 (2D of 6). Id. at 17-18 & Ex. 2 (2D of 6). Id. at 18 & Ex. 4. Id. at 18-19 & Ex. 4. Under the Commission's rules, ``[e]very carrier providing interstate telecommunications services shall contribute to the TRS Fund on the basis of interstate end-user telecommunications revenues.'' 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). 2005 NECA Filing at Ex. 4. Id. This amount includes the actual costs of providing TRS, NECA's administrative costs, and a 10 percent safety margin, less interest income on retained funds. See id. Id. See 47 C.F.R. �� 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E), (H). As we have noted, NECA states that if the Commission adopts separate compensation rates for traditional TRS and IP Relay,
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        • Docket No. 98-67, Declaratory Ruling and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 17 FCC Rcd 7779, 7786, para. 20 (April 22, 2002) (IP Relay Declaratory Ruling & FNPRM) (addressing IP Relay). The amount of each carrier's contribution is the product of the carrier's interstate end-user telecommunications revenue and a contribution factor determined annually by the Commission. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) & (F) (setting forth, among other things, the eligibility requirements for TRS providers seeking to receive compensation from the Interstate TRS Fund). 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii). The regulations provide that ``TRS Fund payments shall be distributed to TRS providers based on formulas approved or modified by the Commission. ... Such formulas shall be designed to
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        • Act, see 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). Materials in Accessible Formats . ordering clauses Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in Sections 1, 2, and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 151, 152, and 225, that this Report and Order IS hereby ADOPTED and Part 64 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 IS AMENDED as set forth in the attached Appendix. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Hands On's Petition for Declaratory Ruling on VRS Mail IS GRANTED to the extent indicated herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that CC Docket No. 98-67 IS TERMINATED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Report and Order SHALL BE effective 30 days after publication in the Federal
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        • Coalition Comments at 1-3; TDI Comments at 1-2. 47 U.S.C. � 225(b)(1). 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(2). See 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(1)(D). The users of TRS cannot be required to pay for the service. Id.; see also Captioned Telephone Declaratory Ruling 18 FCC Rcd. at 16127, para. 18 n.48. See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. �� 225(c) and (d)(3); 47 C.F.R. �� 64.603, 64.604(c)(5). Presently the costs of providing certain types of intrastate TRS are compensated from the Interstate TRS Fund, including VRS and IP Relay. See Captioned Telephone Declaratory Ruling, 18 FCC Rcd. at 16127-16128, para. 18 n.52. NECA Petition at 4. Id. As with the determination of the allocation factor for 800 and 900 number calls, the fund administrator will generally use
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        • facts and circumstances surrounding this matter we conclude that this company is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $819,905. We specifically find that InPhonic, Inc. (``InPhonic'') has apparently violated section 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to register with the Commission until January 2005. We also find that InPhonic has apparently violated sections 54.711(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') from 2002 to 2004. Finally, we find that InPhonic has apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and
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        • the facts and circumstances surrounding this matter, we conclude that Teletronics is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $692,000. Specifically we find Teletronics has apparently violated sections 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to register with the Commission from April 2, 2001 to the current date. We also conclude that Teletronics has apparently violated 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B), and 52.17(b) of our rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets from 1999 to the current date. We further find that Teletronics has apparently violated sections 254(d) and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) and 52.17(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the
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        • amended (the ``Act''), and with the exception of a few isolated acts of post-investigative compliance, this carrier continues a pattern of egregious non-compliance. Based upon the facts and circumstances surrounding this matter we conclude that this company is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $606,500. We specifically find that Carrera Communications, LP (``Carrera'') has apparently violated sections 54.711(a) and 64.604 of the Commission's rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') or predecessor forms from 1999 through the current date. Further, we find that Carrera has apparently violated section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay
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        • established the TRS Fund to reimburse TRS providers for the costs of providing interstate telecommunications relay services. See Telecommunications Relay Services and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, CC Docket No. 90-571, Third Report and Order, 8 FCC Rcd 5300, 5301, para. 7 (1993) (``TRS III Order''). NECA currently is responsible for administering the TRS Fund. Pursuant to section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules, every carrier that provides interstate telecommunications services must contribute to the TRS Fund based upon its interstate end-user revenues. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). The Commission requires telecommunications providers to submit financial information on Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-A) to enable the Commission to determine and collect certain statutorily mandated assessments. In 1999, to streamline the
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        • surrounding this matter, we conclude that this company is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $529,300. We specifically find that Telecom House, Inc. (``Telecom House'') has apparently violated section 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to register with the Commission until September 2004. We also find that Telecom House has apparently violated sections 54.711(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') from 2001 to 2005. Finally, we find that Telecom House has apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'')
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        • a carrier, such as CSII, fails to file required Worksheets reporting its revenue projections in a timely fashion, its revenues are excluded from the contribution base from which universal assessments are derived, and the economic burden of contributing falls disproportionately on carriers that have satisfied their reporting obligations. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). 47 U.S.C. � 254. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.711, 64.604. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(c). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(b). See USAC August 2005 billing to CSII. USAC assessed the amount due in August 2005 solely based on the 2004 and 2005 annual Worksheets, and the payment thus represented only a partial assessment of CSII's total USF contribution obligation for the month. Globcom,
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        • certified mail, return receipt requested, to Darius B. Withers, Kelly Drye and Warren LLP, Counsel to Global Teldata II, LLC, 1200 19th Street N.W., Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036; and Edward M. O'Reilly, Controller, Global Teldata II, LLC, 4646 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60640. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(a). See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. � 151. See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195. Pursuant to the de minimis exception, contributors that owe less
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        • 17. See generally id., 20 FCC Rcd at 10252-10254, paras. 16-18 (addressing wireless E911 technical and operational issues). See Telecommunication Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, CC Docket No. 90-571, Report and Order and Request for Comments, 6 FCC Rcd 4657 (July 26, 1991) (TRS I). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(4); see also TRS I, 6 FCC Rcd at 4659, para. 10. See TRS I, 6 FCC Rcd at 4659, para. 10. Id. The final rule provided: ``CAs shall handle emergency calls in the same manner as they handle any other TRS calls.'' 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(3)(1993). Telecommunications Services for Hearing-Impaired and Speech Impaired Individuals, CC
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        • for IP Relay, VRS, and ``any other technology that does not fit easily into the traditional jurisdictional separation of intrastate and interstate.'' The Commission tentatively concluded that under such a process TRS providers would apply to the Commission for certification as an interstate TRS provider, ``providing evidence that they are in compliance with the mandatory minimum standards found in section 64.604 of our rules.'' In addition, the Commission proposed requiring such TRS providers to keep a log of any complaints received and their disposition of those complaints, detailing compliance with the mandatory minimum standards and listing the resolution of each complaint filed against the provider.'' The Commission included proposed rules of such a certification process, adding a fourth prong to the
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        • the other providers) may be compensated for the service they offered, but from the fact that they offered it at all and therefore were first to the market. Finally, as the parties have noted, we recognize that in the context of an enforcement action against a TRS provider and in determining whether the provider complied with the standards of section 64.604 and therefore was entitled to compensation from the fund, we stated that ``absolute compliance with each component of the rules may not always be necessary to fulfill the purposes of the statute ..., and that not every minor deviation would justify withholding funding from a legitimate TRS provider.'' We also stated that ``a TRS provider is eligible for TRS Fund
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        • Mandating Captioned Telephone Relay Service and Authorizing Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Relay Service, CG Docket No. 03-123, Public Notice (Nov. 14, 2005). 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(3). Congress made clear that TRS users cannot be required to pay for the costs of TRS. 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(1)(D). 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(3). 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(3)(B); see also 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(ii). On an interim basis, the costs of providing intrastate VRS and IP Relay are presently paid from the Interstate TRS Fund. See Improved TRS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 5149, para. 15 (addressing VRS); IP Relay Declaratory Ruling, 17 FCC Rcd at 7786, para. 20 (addressing IP Relay). The issue of separation of costs relating to the provision of IP
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        • attached Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission (``the Commission'') and Communication Services Integrated, Inc. (``CSII''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against CSII for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. The Commission and CSII have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material
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        • that such action will not affect businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Materials in Accessible Formats . ordering clauses Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to the authority contained in sections 1, 2, 4(i), 4(j), 218 and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 151, 152, 154(i), 154(j), 218 and 225, and sections 1.2, 1.3, 64.604 and 64.605 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2, 1.3, 64.604 and 64.605, this Declaratory Ruling hereby IS ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Petition to Amend filed by Petitioners IS GRANTED to the extent indicated herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Ultratec Petition to Clarify IS GRANTED to the extent indicated herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED
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        • the obligations of section 254 of the Act and section 54.706(b) of our rules. The Commission's rules in effect during the time period in question required all telecommunications carriers that provided interstate telecommunications services, and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications, to contribute to the universal service fund based on their gross billed interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of our rules also requires Globcom to contribute to the TRS fund on the basis of its interstate end-user telecommunications revenues. The Universal Service Administrative Company (``USAC'' or the ``Administrator'') administers the universal service support mechanisms and performs billing and collection functions. The National Exchange Carrier Association (``NECA'') administers the TRS fund. The Commission requires carriers to provide revenue information
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        • these funds to compensate eligible TRS providers on a per-minute basis for the costs of providing the various forms of TRS. Each month the providers submit their minutes of use to NECA for reimbursement. The regulations provide that the Fund administrator ``shall make payments only to eligible TRS providers operating pursuant to the mandatory minimum standards as required in � 64.604.'' The size of the Fund for the 2005-2006 Fund year is approximately $441 million, and it compensates providers for more than 10 million minutes of TRS per month. Nearly half of the $441 million compensates providers of VRS. Traditional TRS and VRS When Congress enacted Section 225, and the Commission implemented the TRS, relay calls were placed using a text
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        • of TRS). Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 15 FCC Rcd 5140, 5152-5154, paras. 21-27 (March 6, 2000) (Improved TRS Order & FNPRM) (recognizing VRS as a form of TRS); 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(17) (defining VRS). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604; 2004 TRS Report and Order & FNPRM, 19 FCC Rcd at 12547, para. 189. Improved TRS Order & FNPRM, 15 FCC Rcd at 5152-5154, paras. 23-27. Generally, the Interstate TRS Fund compensates providers for providing interstate TRS services, and the states compensate providers for providing intrastate TRS services. Id., 15 FCC Rcd at 5154, para. 26. Presently, however, all VRS
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        • with these rules.[] The rules further provide that after review of the submitted documentation, the Commission shall certify that the VRS provider is eligible for compensation from the Fund if the Commission determines that the certification documentation: (i) establishes that the provision of VRS ... will meet or exceed all non-waived operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in � 64.604; (ii) establishes that the VRS ... provider makes available adequate procedures and remedies for ensuring compliance with the requirements of this section and the mandatory minimum standards contained in � 64.604, including that it makes available for TRS users informational materials on complaint procedures sufficient for users to know the proper procedures for filing complaints; and (iii) where the TRS
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        • Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 19 FCC Rcd 12475, at 12569-12570, paras. 248-249 (June 30, 2004) (2004 TRS Report and Order & FNPRM). Several other issues raised in the FNPRM remain pending, including the cost recovery methodology for VRS, the jurisdictional separation of costs for VRS and IP Relay, and whether these services should be mandatory. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(1)(v). This rule requires the CA to stay with a call for at least 10 minutes to minimize disruptions to the call caused by changing CAs. See para. 4, infra. Pub. L. No. 101-336, � 401, 104 Stat. 327, 336-69 (1990). 47 U.S.C. � 225(b)(1). See 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3) (defining TRS); 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(14). 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3). See
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        • 225(d)(3). As a general matter, states compensate providers for the costs of providing intrastate TRS, and the Interstate TRS Fund compensates providers for the costs of providing interstate TRS. See generally 2004 TRS Report & Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 12482-12483, paras. 7-8. 2004 TRS Report & Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 12543, para. 179; see generally 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) (providers shall be compensated for the ``reasonable costs'' of providing TRS). See 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3). See generally Telecommunication Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Report and Order and Request for Comments, CC Docket No. 90-571, 6 FCC Rcd 4657 (July 26, 1991) (TRS I). See Telecommunications Relay Services and
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        • 225(d)(3). As a general matter, states compensate providers for the costs of providing intrastate TRS, and the Interstate TRS Fund compensates providers for the costs of providing interstate TRS. See generally 2004 TRS Report & Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 12482-12483, paras. 7-8. 2004 TRS Report & Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 12543, para. 179; see generally 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) (providers shall be compensated for the ``reasonable costs'' of providing TRS). See 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3). See generally Telecommunication Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Report and Order and Request for Comments, CC Docket No. 90-571, 6 FCC Rcd 4657 (July 26, 1991) (TRS I). See Telecommunications Relay Services and
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        • Consumer Advocacy Network; and National Association of the Deaf Reply Comments (``TDI Reply Comments'') at 7. TDI Reply Comments at 14. The rules currently require that most TRS providers operate, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and that they have redundancy features similar to those in central offices, including uninterruptible power for emergency use. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(4)(i-ii). TDI Comments at 14. Id. See Obligation Of Video Programming Distributors To Make Emergency Information Accessible To Persons With Hearing Disabilities Using Closed Captioning, DA 06-2627 (Public Notice) (released December 29, 2006). AAPD Comments at 2-3. In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking), CG Docket No.
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        • for every interstate service.'' As noted previously, the Commission has found that an interconnected VoIP provider provides ``interstate'' telecommunications because its ``jurisdictionally mixed'' services carry both interstate and intrastate calls. Following from the Commission's determination that interconnected VoIP services are properly classified as interstate, section 225(d)(3)(B) supports the extension of the TRS contribution requirements to providers of these services. Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules requires that every carrier ``providing interstate telecommunications services shall contribute to the TRS Fund on the basis of interstate end-user telecommunications revenues as described herein.'' The amount of each carrier's contribution is the product of the carrier's interstate end-user telecommunications revenues and a contribution factor determined annually by the Commission. These carriers are required to file
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        • the Federal Communications Commission (the ``Commission'') and Verizon Business Global LLC f/k/a MCI, LLC (``Verizon''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against MCI, Inc. (``MCI'') for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA''), and regulatory fees. The Commission and Verizon have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and
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        • in willful and repeated violation of the Consent Decree and of Section 54.706 of the Commission's rules. 13. The Consent Decree, at paragraph 14(g), required the Kintzel brothers to make all required TRS contributions by the due date on each invoice received from NECA. The requirement that carriers providing interstate telecommunications services timely pay TRS contributions is codified in Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules. The information before the Commission indicates that the Kintzel brothers, doing business as Buzz, failed to pay annual TRS assessments for either 2005 or 2006. NECA indicates that Buzz has an outstanding balance of $2,709.92. The failure to make timely TRS contributions to NECA over the course of two years is unquestionably inconsistent with the obligations
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        • 22926 (2004) (Fifth Order on Reconsideration). Rules and Regulations Implementing Minimum Customer Account Record Exchange Obligations on all Local and Interexchange Carriers, CG Docket No. 02-386, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 20 FCC Rcd 4560 (2005) (CARE Order). See 47 U.S.C. � 225; 47 C.F.R. � 64.601 et seq. (implementing regulations). See generally 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (the TRS ``mandatory minimum standards''); see also Telecommunication Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Report and Order and Request for Comments, CC Docket No. 90-571, FCC 91-213, 6 FCC Rcd 4657 at � 34 (July 26, 1991). The mandatory minimum standards are intended to ensure that TRS is provided in
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        • interstate STS: $2.723; for interstate CTS and interstate and intrastate IP CTS: $1.629; for interstate and intrastate IP Relay: $1.293; and for interstate and intrastate VRS: (1) for the first 50,000 monthly minutes: $6.77; (2) for monthly minutes between 50,001 and 500,000: $6.50; and (3) for monthly minutes above 500,000: $6.30. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the amendment to section 64.604 of the Commission's rules, as set forth in Appendix H, IS ADOPTED, effective upon approval by OMB approval of such requirements. The Commission will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of the amended rule. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order SHALL BE EFFECTIVE 30 days after publication in the Federal Register, except information collection
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        • States military personnel, as set forth herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, pursuant to the Call Home Act of 2006, Pub. L. No. 109-459, 120 Stat. 3399, and section 10 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 160, that the Commission shall forbear from applying section 225(d)(3)(B) of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(3)(B), and sections 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) and (B) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) and (B), to revenues from certain services provided to United States military personnel, as set forth herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, pursuant to section 10 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 160, and section 1.103(a) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 1.103(a), that the
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        • adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission (the ``Commission'') and Teletronics, Inc. (``Teletronics''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Teletronics for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. The Commission and Teletronics have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material new
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        • a new forfeiture of $100,000 (``Further Notice of Apparent Liability''), against InPhonic, Inc. (``InPhonic''). The Order of Forfeiture follows a Notice of Apparent Liability we issued on July 25, 2005. Herein we find that InPhonic willfully and repeatedly violated: (1) section 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by failing to register with the Commission until January 2005; (2) sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') from 2002 to 2004; (3) section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and 54.711(a) of the rules by failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''); and (4) section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the rules by failing to contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service
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        • as reported in its 2004 Form 499-A, it was a de minimis carrier in 2003. Even though the de minimis exception excuses carriers from the requirements for USF purposes, however, the rules still require carriers such as Global Teldata to file annual Worksheets for purposes of other regulatory programs, such as the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS''). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) (requiring common carriers to submit Worksheets for the TRS Fund); see Wireline Competition Bureau Reminds De Minimis Telecommunications Providers of Certain FCC Registration, Reporting, and Contribution Requirements, Public Notice, WC Docket No. 06-122 (WCB rel. Jan. 31, 2007). utor Reporting Requirements Associated with Administration of Telecommunications Relay Services, North American Numbering Plan, Local Number Portability, and Universal Service Support Mechanisms,
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        • will then issue a forfeiture if it finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the person has willfully or repeatedly violated the Act or a Commission order or rule. We find by a preponderance of the evidence, as discussed in detail in the Carrera NAL and herein, that Carrera has violated section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii), 54.706(a), 1.1154, and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules. Specifically, we find based on a preponderance of the evidence that Carrera: (1) willfully and repeatedly failed to file Worksheets and predecessor forms; (2) willfully and repeatedly failed to make requisite contributions toward the Universal Service and TRS Funds; (3) willfully and repeatedly failed to pay regulatory fees to the Commission; and
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        • for Forfeiture ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-05-IH-2348 NAL/Acct. No. 200832080084 FRN No. 0007-9604-20 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE & ORDER Adopted: April 16, 2008 Released: April 17, 2008 By the Commission: INtroduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (``NAL''), we find Telrite Corporation (``Telrite'') apparently violated sections 52.17(b), 52.32(b), 54.711(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly filing inaccurate Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') that grossly under-reported its interstate revenue. Telrite also apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 54.706 and 54.711 of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to contribute fully to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''); section
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        • intrastate relay services, we may revisit this issue and consider the adoption of additional restrictions at that time. See, e.g., 2004 TRS Report & Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 12543-45, paras. 179, 182 n.521. See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3). See, e.g., 2004 TRS Report & Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 12480-81, para. 4 n.23. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) (implementing 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)). See 2004 TRS Report & Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 12524-25, paras. 127-29 & n.364. 2007 TRS Cost Recovery Declaratory Ruling, 22 FCC Rcd at 20173-74, paras. 89-91. Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67, CG Docket No. 03-123, Declaratory Ruling, 20 FCC Rcd 1466,
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        • 1649, 1650, at n.7 (Feb. 4, 2008) (IP STS PN). See 2000 TRS Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 5148-51, paras. 14-20. See id. at 5148, para. 14; 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(12). (monthly reports indicating interstate minutes of use for all forms of TRS). 2000 TRS Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 5169-70, paras. 68-70; 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(1)(v). 2000 TRS Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 5170, para. 70. Id. Use of N11 Codes and Other Abbreviated Dialing Arrangements, CC Docket No. 92-105, Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 15188 (Aug. 9, 2000) (2000 711 TRS Dialing Order). 711 dialing access for TRS became effective on October 1, 2001. See id. at 15204, para. 32. 2000 TRS
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        • interest in the outcome of TRS-related numbering administration and activities. (D) Any subcontractor that performs any function of the TRS Numbering Administrator must also meet these neutrality criteria. (2) Terms of Administration. The TRS Numbering Administrator shall administer the TRS Numbering Directory pursuant to the terms of its contract. (3) Compensation. The TRS Fund, as defined by 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(5)(iii), may compensate the TRS Numbering Administrator for the reasonable costs of administration pursuant to the terms of its contract. APPENDIX C Final Regulatory Flexibility Certification The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, as amended (RFA), requires that a regulatory flexibility analysis be prepared for rulemaking proceedings, unless the agency certifies that ``the rule will not, if promulgated, have a significant economic
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        • noted that ``good business practices will necessitate that video programming distributors maintain records in order to ensure compliance with our rules, as well as to defend against possible consumer complaints.'' Closed Captioning Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 3383, para. 244. Closed Captioning Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 3381, para. 240. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.717 & 64.604(v)(B)(1). The new or modified information requirements for section 79.1(g), as described above, are subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act and therefore require the approval by the Office of Management and Budget. Accordingly, these requirements will be effective upon publication in the Federal Register of a notice announcing OMB's approval of this collection. TDI Petition at 12-16. 2005 Closed Captioning NPRM,
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        • by Sorenson Communications, Inc., on September 30, 2008 in CG Docket No. 03-123, WC Docket No. 05-196 IS DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to sections 1, 2, 4(i), 4(j), 225, 251, and 303(r) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 151, 152, 154(i), 154(j), 225, 251, 303(r), the Request for Expedited Clarification of Section 64.604(a)(2) of the Rules filed by NENA and APCO on October 24, 2008 in CC Docket No. 98-67, CG Docket No. 03-123, and WC Docket No. 05-196, IS GRANTED to the extent described herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to rule 1.427(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 1.427(b), this Second Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration shall
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        • was first implemented, TRS calls were placed using a text telephone, or TTY, connected to the PSTN (i.e., traditional TRS). Since then, the Commission has recognized other forms of TRS, including Speech-to-Speech (STS), and captioned telephone service (CTS), as well as Internet-based forms of TRS, namely VRS, IP Relay, and IP CTS. Evolution of TRS Emergency Call Handling Requirement. Section 64.604 of the Commission's rules sets forth mandatory minimum standards that govern the provision of TRS. The initial mandatory minimum standards, adopted in 1991, included the requirement that CAs ``handle emergency calls like any other TRS calls.'' Although the Commission ``strongly encourage[d]...TRS users to access emergency 911 services directly'' - i.e., through a direct TTY-to-TTY call (text telephone to text telephone)
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        • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 8, 2008 Released: April 9, 2008 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that various subsidiaries of Global Crossing North America, Inc. (``Global Crossing'') apparently violated sections 254(d) and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances surrounding these apparent violations, and for the reasons discussed below, we find that the Global Crossing Companies are apparently liable for forfeitures totaling $10,518,013. We
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        • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 8, 2008 Released: April 9, 2008 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Compass Global, Inc. (``Compass'') apparently violated sections 9, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 52.17(a), 52.32(a), 54.706(a), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules, by willfully or repeatedly failing to make the required regulatory payments as well as to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') administration and Local Number Portability (``LNP''). Based on our review of the facts and circumstances
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        • 0015301732 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: January 14, 2009 Released: January 14, 2009 By the Commission: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that ADMA Telecom, Inc. (``ADMA'') apparently violated sections 214, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1157, 52.17(a), 54.706(a), 54.711(a), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)-(B), and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to register with the Commission, failing to make the required regulatory filings, as well as failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') administration and failing to obtain an international
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        • 31, 2009 Released: March 31, 2009 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (``NAL''), we find that Omniat International Telecom, LLC d/b/a OMNIAT Telecom (``Omniat'') apparently violated sections 9(a)(1), 214(a), 225(b)(1), and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17(a), 52.17(b), 52.32(a), 52.32(b), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to (1) apply for and obtain authorization from the Commission to provide international telecommunications service; (2) submit annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``annual Worksheet'' or ``Form 499-A''); (3) contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') and local number
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        • file with the Fund administrator annual costs and demand data, as they have in the past. The Commission stated that ``this information, which includes actual costs for prior years, will be helpful in reviewing the compensation rates ... [adopted] and whether they reasonably correlate with projected costs and prior actual costs.'' On May 1, 2009, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H), NECA submitted its annual payment formula and proposed funding requirement for the Interstate TRS Fund for the period July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010. NECA proposes per-minute compensation rates for the various forms of TRS based on the rate calculation methodologies established in the 2007 TRS Rate Methodology Order. PUblic Notice In its 2009 TRS Rate Filing, NECA proposes
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        • we adopt the attached Consent Decree between the Federal Communications Commission (``Commission'') and Global Crossing (as defined below). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') by the Commission against Global Crossing for apparent violations of sections 254(d) and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund. The Commission and Global Crossing have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms
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        • Order, 24 FCC Rcd 14342, 14342-43, para. 2 (WCB CGB 2009) (waiving certain requirements in order to give the Commission time to reconsider TRS toll-free issues generally); see also Letter from Sean Belanger, Chief Executive Officer, CSDVRS, LLC, to Julius Genachowski, Chairman, FCC, CG Docket No. 03-123, at 2 (filed Jan. 29, 2010). 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(1)(D); 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(4). 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E). The Interstate TRS Fund collects contributions from all interstate telecommunications carriers so that all users of telecommunications share the costs of providing TRS. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CG Docket No. 03-123, Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling, 22 FCC Rcd 20140, 20167-68,
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        • fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice) or (202) 418-0432 (TTY). This Order can also be downloaded in Word and Portable Document Formats (PDF) at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and section 64.604(c)(5)(iii) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii), that this ORDER IS hereby ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that NECA shall compensate providers of interstate traditional TRS for the July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 Fund year, at the rate of $2.0256 per completed interstate conversation minute. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that NECA shall compensate providers of interstate Speech-to-Speech
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        • to make full payment on or before the date due of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent.''). Id. The Act and our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from USAC or other fund administrator. See 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706(b) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the USF, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. See Globcom, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability, 18 FCC Rcd 19890, 19896, � 5, n.22 (2003) (``Globcom NAL'') (subsequent history omitted). The instructions for the Worksheet include tables for carriers to
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        • to make full payment on or before the date due of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent.''). Id. The Act and our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from USAC or other fund administrator. See 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706(b) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the USF, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. See Globcom, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability, 18 FCC Rcd 19890, 19896, � 5, n.22 (2003) (``Globcom NAL'') (subsequent history omitted). The instructions for the Worksheet include tables for carriers to
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        • and may suspend or delay payments to a TRS provider if the TRS provider fails to provide adequate verification of payment upon reasonable request, or if directed by the Commission to do so.'' Finally, the rules state that the ``Fund administrator shall make payments only to eligible TRS providers operating pursuant to the mandatory minimum standards as required in [section] 64.604.'' These rules are intended to protect the integrity of the Fund and to deter and detect waste, fraud, and abuse. We note that the Commission and the TRS Fund administrator have conducted some audits, but that not all providers have submitted to the auditing process. Therefore, we take this opportunity to remind providers that the above-cited rules, which provide for
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        • entities of the requirements adopted in this Order. The Commission will send a copy of the Order, including the FRFC, to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration. . ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and section 64.604(c)(5)(iii) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii), that this ORDER IS hereby ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the TRS Fund administrator shall compensate eligible providers of interstate traditional TRS, for the July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 Fund year, at the rate of $1.8611 per completed interstate conversation minute. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the TRS Fund
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        • without obtaining prior authority from the CGB or in the event that the requested cessation proceeds notwithstanding CGB's denial of the provider's request. Discussion. As supported in the comments, we will adopt our proposal to require Commission approval in advance of planned service outages by VRS providers and to require notification to consumers in advance of such outages. Because Section 64.604(b)(4)(i), which requires that service be provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week, currently applies to VRS but not to IP Relay and IP CTS, we adopt these requirements for VRS and not for the other iTRS services. As proposed in the FNPRM, applications for temporary cessation of service must be filed at least 60 days in advance of
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        • ) ) ) ) CG Docket No. 10-51 ORDER EXTENDING SUSPENSION OF EFFECTIVE DATE Adopted: September 30, 2011 Released: September 30, 2011 By the Commission: In this Order, in response to the September 9, 2011 ``Motion to Extend Stay'' filed by Gallaudet University (Gallaudet), we grant in part Gallaudet's Motion and extend the stay of the effective date of Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, as adopted in the Commission's VRS Practices Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, for an additional 45 days, until November 15, 2011. This rule prohibits certain revenue sharing and subcontracting arrangements involving VRS providers. The rule was originally scheduled to become effective on June 1, 2011, but the Commission stayed its effective date
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        • VoIP service providers to report their interstate end-user revenues as ``telecommunications revenues'' on the FCC Form 499-A. We also proposed to direct WCB to exercise its delegated authority to make any revisions to the FCC Form 499-A, as well as any instructions that may be necessary to effectuate the requirements of Section 715. Discussion. As proposed, we now amend Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) to require non-interconnected VoIP service providers to contribute to the TRS Fund and direct them to use FCC Form 499-A to report their interstate end-user revenues for purposes of TRS Fund contributions. This action is supported generally by commenters, though some also suggest using FCC Form 499-A Block 5 (to report ``other revenues''), rather than Block 4, to distinguish non-interconnected
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        • Commission clarify that certified VRS providers will be able to send traffic to other certified VRS providers ``when they are unable to immediately handle that traffic due to factors outside of their control, e.g., a sudden surge in traffic due to an earthquake,'' and still be able to bill and receive compensation from the Fund for such traffic under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(F)(1-4) of the Commission's rules. In support of this request, Sprint maintains that ``continuing to allow a certificated VRS provider the ability to roll-over VRS traffic to another certificated provider is clearly in the public interest since it would enable a VRS provider with a de minimis share of the market to handle an unexpected and temporary surge in traffic such
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        • 5, 2011 Released: December 5, 2011 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (``NAL''), we find that Kajeet, Inc. (``Kajeet'') and its wholly-owned subsidiary Kajeet/Airlink, LLC (``Kajeet/Airlink'') (collectively, the ``Companies'') apparently violated sections 225(b)(1), 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 52.32(a), 54.706(a), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules, by apparently willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and the Local Number Portability (``LNP'') cost recovery mechanism. In addition, we find that Kajeet/Airlink apparently violated section 214 of the Act and section 63.24 of the Commission's rules, by apparently willfully consummating
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        • 42 3. Off-The-Shelf iTRS Access Technology 48 4. Funding iTRS Access Technology 49 C. Instituting a More Efficient Compensation Mechanism and Reducing Incentives for Waste, Fraud, and Abuse 53 D. Transitioning the Industry Structure To Ensure Economies Of Scale 64 V. IMPLEMENTING STRUCTURAL REFORMS 67 A. VRS User Database 68 B. Rules Governing the VRS program 69 1. Restructuring section 64.604 70 2. Improving Functional Equivalence in the Workplace 71 3. Removing the Need for Free Dial Around 74 4. One Free Provider Per VRS User 79 5. Contracts 83 6. Mandatory Minimum Standards (Performance Rules) 85 a. Operational Standards 86 b. Technical Standards 87 c. Functional Standards 88 7. Public Access to Information 90 8. Jurisdictional Separation of Costs 91
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        • (and consolidated cases) (6th Cir. May 22, 2008). See 47 U.S.C. � 258(a). Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Changes Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Policies and Rules Concerning Unauthorized Changes of Consumers' Long Distance Carriers, CC Docket No. 94-129, Fourth Report and Order, 23 FCC Rcd 493 (2008) (Slamming Fourth Report and Order). See 47 C.F.R. �� 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(F)(4), 64.606. Though these rules specifically refer to Video Relay Service (VRS) and IP Relay providers, the Commission also permitted IP Captioned Telephone Service providers to be certified by the Commission. See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; Internet-based Captioned Telephone Service, CG Docket No. 03-123, Declaratory Ruling, 22 FCC Rcd 379 (2007). Telecommunications
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        • by adding at the end the following new section: `SEC. 715. INTERNET PROTOCOL-BASED RELAY SERVICES. `Within one year after the date of enactment of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, each interconnected VoIP service provider and each provider of non-interconnected VoIP service shall participate in and contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund established in section 64.604(c)(5)(iii) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of such Act, in a manner prescribed by the Commission by regulation to provide for obligations of such providers that are consistent with and comparable to the obligations of other contributors to such Fund.'. SEC. 104. ACCESS TO ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT. (a) Title
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        • 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), by adding a new Section 715, which requires the following: Within one year after the date of enactment of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, each interconnected VoIP service provider and each provider of non-interconnected VoIP service shall participate in and contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund established in section 64.604(c)(5)(iii) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of such Act, in a manner prescribed by the Commission by regulation to provide for obligations of such providers that are consistent with and comparable to the obligations of other contributors to such Fund. Currently, providers of interstate and international telecommunications services and interconnected voice
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        • Adopted: March 9, 2011 Released: March 10, 2011 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a monetary forfeiture of $662,541 against ADMA Telecom, Inc. (``ADMA''). We find that ADMA willfully and repeatedly violated sections 214, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1157, 52.17(a), 54.706(a), 54.711(a), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)-(B), and 64.1195 of the Federal Communications Commission's (the ``Commission's'' or ``FCC's'') rules by (1) failing to register with the Commission, (2) failing to make required regulatory filings, (3) failing to obtain an international section 214 authorization, and (4) failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for
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        • were they revealed as being illegitimate. In order to reduce fraud and establish better oversight of the VRS program, and address the unauthorized revenue sharing arrangements that have escalated in the VRS program, we amend our rules in the following ways. First, we require that only entities determined to be eligible to receive compensation from the TRS Fund under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(F) of our rules will be eligible to provide VRS and hold themselves out as providers of VRS to the general public. To ensure that this is achieved, we further require that VRS service be offered under the name by which the provider became certified and in a manner that clearly identifies that provider of the service. The foregoing requirement will
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        • Release, Federal Communications Commission, ``FCC Takes Action to Protect and Sustain Vital Service for the Deaf: Commission Votes Unanimously on Immediate and Long-Term Approaches'' (June 28, 2010) (stating that the interim rates, together with steps taken to reduce fraud in the VRS program, would ``save the Fund about $275 million'' over the previous year's costs). . See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(2)(iii) (speed of answer requirements for VRS providers); see generally 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b) (mandatory minimum TRS technical standards). See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1200 et seq. 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b)(2). 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.415, 1.419. Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. � 3501 et seq.). Public Law 107-198; see 47 U.S.C. � 3506(c)(4). See 5 U.S.C. � 603(a).
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        • universal service support mechanisms, as well as to the TRS Fund, the cost recovery for numbering administration, and the cost recovery for the shared costs of local number portability. In addition, the information is used by carriers to comply with the Commission's registration requirement for new and existing carriers providing interstate telecommunications service. See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.1(b), 52.32(b), 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B), and 64.1195. CORES is a web-based, password-protected, registration system that assigns a unique 10-digit FCC Registration Number (FRN) for use when doing business with the FCC. See New Commission Registration System (CORES) to be Implemented July 19, Public Notice, 15 FCC Rcd 18754 (2000). 5 U.S.C. � 603(c)(1)-(c)(4). See FCC, 2009 International Telecommunications Data, p. 1, Statistical Findings (April 200).
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        • universal service support mechanisms, as well as to the TRS Fund, the cost recovery for numbering administration, and the cost recovery for the shared costs of local number portability. In addition, the information is used by carriers to comply with the Commission's registration requirement for new and existing carriers providing interstate telecommunications service. See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.1(b), 52.32(b), 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B), and 64.1195. 56CORES is a web-based, password-protected, registration system that assigns a unique 10-digit FCC Registration Number (FRN) for use when doing business with the FCC. See NewCommission Registration System (CORES) to be Implemented July 19, Public Notice, 15 FCC Rcd 18754 (2000). 7348 Federal Communications Commission FCC 11-76 33. Proposed Schedule 2 would require filing entities to report a
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        • Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program ) ) ) ) ) CG Docket No. 10-51 ORDER SUSPENDING EFFECTIVE DATE Adopted: May 31, 2011 Released: May 31, 2011 By the Commission: Commissioner Baker not participating. In this Order we stay, on our own motion, the effective date of Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, as adopted in the VRS Fraud Order and FNPRM, until October 1, 2011. This rule, which prohibits certain revenue sharing arrangements, states that ``an eligible VRS provider may not contract with or otherwise authorize any third party to provide interpretation services or call center functions (including call distribution, routing, call setup, mapping, call features, billing for
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        • 0012951612 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: April 13, 2012 Released: April 16, 2012 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (NAL), we find that RB Communications, Inc., d/b/a Starfone, apparently violated Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, by willfully and repeatedly failing to: (1) apply for and obtain authorization from the Commission to provide international telecommunications service; (2) register with the Commission; (3) contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund; and (4) pay regulatory fees to the Commission. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances surrounding this matter,
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        • of Filings, available at http://www.usac.org/cont/499/filing-schedule.aspx (last visited Apr. 16, 2012) (USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule). See id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(b)-(c). 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(2). In contrast to the USF contribution methodology, other regulatory programs are assessed based on a contribution factor determined annually by the Commission. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (providing that contributors' contribution to the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) fund shall be the product of all subject revenues for the prior calendar and an annual contribution factor). 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a). See USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service et al., CC Docket No. 96-45 et al., Order, 20
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        • 3. In-Call Replacement of CAs.................................61 C. Competition Issues............................................. 63 1. Multivendoring.......................................... 63 2. Treatment of TRS Customer Information...................... 69 D. Enforcement and Certification Issues............................... 73 E. Other Issues.................................................. 77 IV. CONCLUSION....................................................... 81 V. INITIAL REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ANALYSIS......................... 82 VI. PROCEDURAL MATTERS............................................. 90 VII. ORDERING CLAUSES................................................ 98 APPENDIX A: LIST OF COMMENTERS APPENDIX B: PROPOSED RULES APPENDIX C: 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 I. INTRODUCTION 1. On January 14, 1997, the Commission released a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) seeking comment on ways in which Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) for persons with hearing and speech disabilities can be improved.1 The Commission sought comment on technological advances that could improve the level and quality of service provided through TRS for the benefit of the community
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        • and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 , Third Report and Order, FCC 93-357, CC Docket No. 90-571, 8 FCC Rcd 5300, �12 (rel. July 20, 1993) (TRS Third Report and Order) ("recovering interstate relay costs from all common carriers who provide interstate service on the basis of their interstate revenues will accomplish this goal"). 31 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B). 32 47 U.S.C. � 251(b)(2). 7 Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-233 numbers when changing their local telephone companies.33 Section 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act, as added by the 1996 Act, mandates that "[t]he cost of establishing . . . number portability shall be borne by all telecommunications carriers on a competitively neutral basis as determined by the Commission."34 13. In
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        • be equitable and nondiscriminatory, and support mechanisms should be specific, predictable, and sufficient). See supra discussion at paras. 2-3. 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17 (applying to all telecommunications carriers), 54.703 (applying to every telecommunications carrier that provides interstate telecommunications services, every provider of interstate telecommunications that offers telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and certain payphone providers), and 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(A) (applying to every carrier providing interstate telecommunications services). We note that the Commission's rules for universal service exempt certain small contributors, i.e., contributors that have revenue below a stated threshold. 47 C.F.R. � 54.705. 5 U.S.C. � 601(6). 5 U.S.C. � 601(3) (incorporating by reference the definition of ``small business concern'' in 15 U.S.C. � 632). Pursuant to the RFA,
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        • to persons with disabilities, if readily achievable. The duty to ensure accessibility is imposed on: (1) telecommunications service providers regarding their services; and (2) equipment manufacturers regarding their telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment. See 47 U.S.C. � 255. The Commission has begun implementing Section 255. See Section 255 NOI, cited at footnote 204, supra. 223 See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(2). 224 N11 NPRM at para. 15. 225 Id. 40 switched-based N11.220 We understand switched-based N11 in the context of TRS to mean that the N11 dialing information would be stored in the switch, and when TRS users in a calling area dial the N11 code, the telecommunications carrier's end office switch would automatically route the call to the relay center.
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        • then the projections and contribution factors will be deemed approved by the Commission. The Commission reserves the right to set projections of demand or administrative expenses at amounts that the Commission determines will serve the public interest at any time within the 14-day period following release of the Commission's Public Notice. Federal Communications Commission FCC 97-253 See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(ii)(B). 137 28 49. After the Commission approves the projections of demand by the Schools and Libraries and Rural Health Care Corporations and the High Cost and Low Income Committee and the projected administrative expenses of the Schools and Libraries and Rural Health Care Corporations and USAC, USAC will calculate and apply the quarterly contribution factors to determine each entity's contribution
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        • the federal universal service reporting and contribution obligations. Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-278 30 AirTouch July 17 petition at 10-12. The TRS Fund supports telephone transmission services that allow people with hearing or speech disabilities to communicate by wire or radio with hearing individuals. All carriers providing interstate telecommunications services must contribute to the TRS Fund. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. 31 See TRS Fund Worksheet, FCC Form 431 (rel. March 1997) at section III.B.2. The USOA is a historical financial accounting system that reports the results of operational and financial events in a manner that enables both management and regulators to assess these results within a specified accounting period. See 47 C.F.R., Part 32. 32 NECA II Order, 12 FCC
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        • or any other regulatory-intensive process. Of course part of the Louisiana PSC rule is that the FCC may regulate intrastate services where jurisdictional separation is not possible--as where separation would require a consumer to buy two phones, one for interstate and one for intrastate calls. Again, applying Section 152 in the Federal Communications Commission FCC 98J-7 5 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B) 6 Smith v. Illinois Bell Telephone Co., 282 U.S. 133, 150 (1930). 7 See Michael J. Zpevak, Preemption after Louisiana PSC, 45 Fed.Com.L.J. 185, 189, 206 (1993). 8 Some have suggested that carriers which market interstate and intrastate services to consumers in a bundled package will find it infeasible to separate their revenues. In this regard, keep in mind that
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        • Governance Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18444-45. 33 Id. See also 47 C.F.R. �� 69.601, 69.603. NECA subsequently assumed responsibility for administering the existing universal service fund (47 C.F.R. �� 69.116, 69.603), the Lifeline Assistance program (47 C.F.R. �� 69.117, 69.603), the Long Term Support program (47 C.F.R. �� 69.2(y), 69.612), and the Telecommunications Relay Services fund (47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(4)(iii)). 34 NECA Governance Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18444-45. 7 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)28 requires that a regulatory flexibility analysis be prepared for notice and comment rulemaking proceedings, unless the agency certifies that "the rule will not, if promulgated, have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities."29 The RFA generally defines "small
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        • � 225(b). Carriers are required to provide TRS, in compliance with regulations prescribed by the Commission, throughout the areas in which they offer service. 47 U.S.C � 225(c). To satisfy the ADA's mandate, the Commission adopted comprehensive rules delineating the TRS obligations of carriers, including a requirement that interexchange carriers (IXCs) provide equal access for TRS users. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(3). Under this requirement, ``TRS users shall have access to their chosen interexchange carrier, and to all other operator services, to the same extent that such access is provided to voice users.'' Id. Pursuant to the implementation schedule mandated by the ADA, nationwide TRS has been generally available throughout the United States since 1993. 47 U.S.C. � 225(c). The primary purpose
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        • formats.53 In order to promote the technology that will ultimately increase access, the FCC should not simply look at which kinds of SCPE are subsidized by state and local governments,54 but should create 52 See 63 Fed. Reg. 15,774 (April 1, 1998) (setting the year 2006 as the target date for the completion of the transition). 53 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(1). 54 See NPRM � 90 (suggesting such a criterion for "commonly used"). 47 incentives, through its compatibility criteria, for the use of SCPE that is consistent with new telecommunications technologies. TIA also is concerned that, under the NPRM, manufacturers of telecommunications equipment are required to bear too much responsibility for compatibility. Under the NPRM, the entire burden for achieving compatibility
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        • to Phones Connected to the Networks of Cellnet and Vodaphone, Dec. 1998 (visited Dec. 15, 1998) ; Price Remains Key Element in Mobile Purchase, TELECOMS PRICING BULLETIN, Issue 28/29, Nov. 25, 1998, available in 1998 WL 15562369. 136 Sylvia Dennis, UK Telecoms Regulator Bites Hard on BT Call Charges, NEWSBYTES, Apr. 6, 1999, available in 1999 WL 5121009. 137 Section 64.604 (c)(3) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (c)(3). PAGE 27 ordered reductions in the amount BT charges its wireline customers for calls to wireless phones, and reductions in the amount two wireless carriers, Vodaphone and Cellnet, charge BT to terminate its calls on their wireless networks.136 As noted, although a CPP offering may provide a calling party with
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        • to register with the Federal Communications Commission.6 II. Filing Requirements and General Instructions A. Who Must File With very limited exceptions, all intrastate, interstate, and international providers of telecommunications in the United States7 must file this Worksheet.8 Telecommunications providers that are contributors to 1 47 U.S.C. �� 151, 225, 251, 254. 2 See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17(b), 52.32(b), 54.708, 54.711, 64.604(b)(5)(iii)(B). 3 See 47 U.S.C. � 159(a), (b)(1)(A), (g) (authorizing the Commission to collect annual regulatory fees to recover the costs of enforcement, policy and rulemaking, user information, and international activities). 4 See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17 (numbering administration), 52.32 (local number portability), 54.706 (universal service), 64.604 (interstate TRS). 5 47 U.S.C. � 413; see also 47 C.F.R. � 1.47(h). 6
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        • in this paragraph shall preclude the Commission from delegating to State commissions or to other entities all or any portion of such jurisdiction." 6. House Committee Report, Communications Act of 1934, Report No. 1850, 73rd Congress, 2nd Session (reprinted in Max C. Paglin, A Legislative History of the Communications Act of 1934 (1989) at 726) (emphasis added). 7. 47 C.F.R. 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B) 8. Smith v. Illinois Bell Telephone Co., 282 U.S. 133, 150 (1930). 9. See Michael J. Zpevak, Preemption after Louisiana PSC, 45 Fed.Com.L.J. 185, 189, 206 (1993). 10. Some have suggested that carriers which market interstate and intrastate services to consumers in a bundled package will find it infeasible to separate their revenues. In this regard, keep in mind that
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/FORM475BSP.PDF
        • enmiendas; C�digo de Estados Unidos 47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 206, 208, 225, 226, 227, 228, 255, 258, 301, 303, 309(e), 312, 362, 364, 386 y 507; las secciones 504 y 508 de Ley de Rehabilitaci�n, 29 C�digo de Estados Unidos (U.S.C.) 794; y 47 C�digo de Regulaciones Federales (C.F.R.) �� 1.711 et seq., 6.15 et seq., 7.15 et seq. y 64.604. Conforme el aviso del sistema de archivos FCC/CGB-1, la FCC puede revelar informaci�n proporcionada por el consumidor de la siguiente manera: Revised January 2006 1. Quejas contra emisoras, empresas de comunicaciones, proveedores de programas, servicios de sat�lite, empresas de telemercadeo, etc. - cuando un archivo en este sistema se trata de una queja informal contra una emisora, empresa de comunicaciones,
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        • enmiendas; C�digo de Estados Unidos 47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 206, 208, 225, 226, 227, 228, 255, 258, 301, 303, 309(e), 312, 362, 364, 386 y 507; las secciones 504 y 508 de Ley de Rehabilitaci�n, 29 C�digo de Estados Unidos (U.S.C.) 794; y 47 C�digo de Regulaciones Federales (C.F.R.) �� 1.711 et seq., 6.15 et seq., 7.15 et seq. y 64.604. Conforme el aviso del sistema de archivos FCC/CGB-1, la FCC puede revelar informaci�n proporcionada por el consumidor de la siguiente manera: 1. Quejas contra emisoras, empresas de comunicaciones, proveedores de programas, servicios de sat�lite, empresas de telemercadeo, etc. - cuando un archivo en este sistema se trata de una queja informal contra una emisora, empresa de comunicaciones, proveedor de programas,
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/DRI_Order.doc
        • ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. TRS-98-1 ORDER Adopted: May 25, 2000 Released: May 30, 2000 By the Chief, Telecommunications Consumer Division, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Order, we dismiss a complaint filed against Sprint Relay (Sprint) by Disabilities Rights, Inc. (DRI) alleging violations of section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and section 64.604(b)(5)m of the Commission's rules. In the complaint, DRI alleges that Sprint's interstate relay systems have no mechanism or capability to connect Baudot TTY machines with personal computers that have ASCII modems. According to DRI, ``nearly all personal computers have modems that can transmit and receive ASCII, but nearly all such modems are not capable of communicating with Baudot terminals.'' DRI
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        • rate of [REDACTED] to these conversation minutes. Multiply the [REDACTED] conversation minutes by the [REDACTED] rate results in a total amount owed of [REDACTED]. The Bureau directs NECA to remit payment of [REDACTED] to CSDVRS within 10 business days of the date of this letter. In reaching this result, we grant a limited waiver of the Commission's rule, 47 C.F.R. 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E), which requires that "all TRS providers, including providers who are not interexchange carriers, local exchange carriers, or certified state relay providers, must submit reports of interstate TRS minutes of use to the administrator in order to receive payments," and that compensable minutes are "minutes of use for completed calls beginning after call set-up and concluding after the last message call
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        • Critical Steps to Bring Advanced Communications Services to Those With Disabilities. News Release: [166]Word || [167]PDF R&O and FNPRM: [168]PDF Genachowski Statement: [169]PDF Copps Statement: [170]PDF McDowell Statement: [171]PDF Clyburn Statement: [172]PDF 9-30-11 Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program. Granted in part a Motion by Gallaudet University to extend the stay of the effective date of Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules as adopted in the VRS Practices R&O, for an additional 45 days, until November 15, 2011. Docket No. 10-51. FCC 11-145. Order Extending Suspension of Effective Date: [173]Word || [174]PDF 9-30-11 Amendment of Part 64 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Telecommunications Relay Services and Related Customer Premises Equipment for Persons with Disabilities and Truth-in-Billing Requirements for
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        • Section 103(b) of the CVAA, requiring interconnected and non-interconnected VoIP providers to participate in and contribute to the TRS Fund. CG Docket No. 11-47. FCC 11-150. Report and Order: [121]Word || [122]PDF 9/30/11 Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program. Granted in part a Motion by Gallaudet University to extend the stay of the effective date of Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules as adopted in the VRS Practices R&O, for an additional 45 days, until November 15, 2011. Docket No. 10-51. FCC 11-145. Order Extending Suspension of Effective Date: [123]Word || [124]PDF 9/30/11 Amendment of Part 64 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Telecommunications Relay Services and Related Customer Premises Equipment for Persons with Disabilities and Truth-in-Billing Requirements for
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        • [31]Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) ____________________________________________________________________ [32]Intergovernmental Advisory Committee ____________________________________________________________________ [33]FCC Consumer Information Registry ____________________________________________________________________ How To Contact Us [34]Consumer Center [35]File A Complaint [36]File A Comment (ECFS Express) TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES POINTS OF CONTACT FOR COMPLAINTS Following, listed alphabetically by state or territory, is Point of Contact information for any complaints, grievances, inquiries and suggestions pursuant to 47 C.F.R. section 64.604(c)(2). NA indicates Not Available yet. Please contact the FCC's Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau via e-mail [37]fccinfo@fcc.gov for assistance if you encounter problems with contact information. For contact information for providers go to [38]Relay Services Providers. To update changes in contact/service provider information, please send an e-mail listing changes to [39]TRS_POC@fcc.gov so that this page can be updated accordingly. *
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        • while protecting proprietary and confidential information from improper disclosure, and that the procedures thereby serve the public interest. 9. Structure and Practice of the Video Relay Service Program; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, (Order), CG Docket Nos. 10-51 and 03-123, [69]DA 12-687, adopted April 30, 2012, released April 30, 2012. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) and (H) of the Commission's rules, the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund (Fund) administrator is required to file TRS payment formulas and revenue requirements with the Commission on May 1 of each year, to be effective the following July 1. In the Order, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB), pursuant to delegated authority, waives this May 1, 2012
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        • Flag MARYLAND TRS PAGE TRS Complaint Log Summaries 2010 [37]Complaint Log Summary Report. 2009 [38]Complaint Log Summary Report. 2008 [39]Complaint Log Summary Report. 2007 [40]Maryland Complaint Log Summary: CapTel Relay Service. [41]Maryland Complaint Log Summary: AT&T RELAY SERVICES. [42]Maryland Complaint Log Summary: Hamilton Relay. __________________________________________________________________ Recertification Application [43]Cover Sheet. [44]Cover Letter. [45]Table of Contents. [46]Introduction. [47]TRS Contract Status. [48]47 C.F.R. 64.604 - Mandatory Minimum Standards. [49]Technical Standards. [50]Functional Standards. [51]State Certification. [52]Substantive Change. [53]Method of Funding. [54]Letter from DRO Acknowledging Receipt of Application. __________________________________________________________________ Programs. * [55]National Exchange Carrier Administration (NECA) * National Association of State Relay Administrators (NASRA) * [56]Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program Association (TEDPA) * [57]Maryland Relay. __________________________________________________________________ TRS Telephone Numbers (Service Provider for traditional TRS and Captioned Telephone
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        • Committee ____________________________________________________________________ [33]FCC Consumer Information Registry ____________________________________________________________________ How To Contact Us [34]Consumer Center [35]File A Complaint [36]File A Comment (ECFS Express) Virginia State Flag VIRGINIA TRS PAGE TRS Complaint Log Summary 2010 [37]Complaint Report. 2009 [38]Complaint Report. 2008 [39]Complaint Report. 2007 [40]Sprint, Virginia's CapTel Provider's Complaint Log. [41]AT&T's Complaint Log. __________________________________________________________________ Recertification Application [42]Cover Letter, Table of Contents, and Section 64.604: Mandatory Minimum Standard. [43]Content as follows: AT&T Relay Services Initial Training Outline; Appendix 3: CA Job Description; Appendix 4: Commitment Statement; Appendix 5: In-Call Replacement Guidelines; Appendix 6: Relief of CA, Specialty Call Guidelines; Appendix 7: AT&T CA Code of Ethics; Appendix 8: CA Pledge of Confidentiality; Appendix 9: Code of Virginia Section 8.01-44.3; Appendix 10; Play Back Device Guidelines;
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        • sus enmiendas; Cdigo de Estados Unidos 47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 206, 208, 225, 226, 227, 228, 255, 258, 301, 303, 309(e), 312, 362, 364, 386 y 507; las secciones 504 y 508 de Ley de Rehabilitacin, 29 Cdigo de Estados Unidos (U.S.C.) 794; y 47 Cdigo de Regulaciones Federales (C.F.R.) 1.711 et seq., 6.15 et seq., 7.15 et seq. y 64.604. Conforme el aviso del sistema de archivos FCC/CGB-1, la FCC puede revelar informacin proporcionada por el consumidor de la siguiente manera: 1. Quejas contra emisoras, empresas de comunicaciones, proveedores de programas, servicios de satlite, empresas de telemercadeo, etc. - cuando un archivo en este sistema se trata de una queja informal contra una emisora, empresa de comunicaciones, proveedor de programas,
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2002/FCC-02-173A1.html
        • of the long-distance telephone call as if the call were placed directly between the telephones. They do not pay for the TRS service. TRS providers recover their costs of providing this service through the TRS Fund. 4 4. The Act requires each common carrier providing voice transmission services to provide TRS in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 64.604 of the Commission's rules.5 Carriers may do this either by providing TRS directly, or by contracting with a TRS provider. Section 64.604 of the Commission's rules established the TRS Fund,6 currently administered by the National Exchange Carrier Association (``NECA''), which reimburses TRS providers for the costs of providing interstate TRS.7 Carriers providing interstate telecommunications services must contribute to the TRS
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        • ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: September 26, 2003 Released: September 30, 2003 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') and Order, we find that Globcom, Inc. (``Globcom''), apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), 1 and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules2 by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund and the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund. We also find that Globcom apparently violated section 54.711(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to file complete and accurate interstate and international revenue information.3 Based on our review of the facts and circumstances
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        • d/b/a 0870-20 Innovative Wireless ORDER Adopted: September 22, 2004 Released: September 23, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by Virgin Islands Telephone Corporation d/b/a Innovative Telephone, Innovative Long Distance, Inc., and Vitelcom Cellular, Inc. d/b/a Innovative Wireless (collectively, ``ICC Entities'') of sections 52.17, 54.706, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules (``Rules''), 47 C.F.R. 52.17, 54.706 and 64.604, in connection with the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA'') Fund contribution requirements.1 2. The Bureau and Innovative Communications Corporation (``ICC''), the holding company of the ICC Entities, have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would
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        • of the Federal Communications Commission (``FCC'' or ``Commission'') and Innovative Communications Corporation (``ICC''), by their respective authorized representatives, hereby enter into this Consent Decree for the purpose of terminating the Bureau's investigation into whether Virgin Islands Telephone Corporation d/b/a Innovative Telephone, Innovative Long Distance, Inc., and Vitelcom Cellular, Inc. d/b/a Innovative Wireless (collectively ``ICC Entities'') violated Sections 52.17, 54.706(a), and 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 52.17, 54.706(a), and 64.604, requiring carriers providing interstate telecommunications services to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA'') Fund. 2. For purposes of this Consent Decree, the following definitions shall apply: (a) The ``Act'' means the Communications Act of 1934,
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        • Federal Communications Commission (``Commission'') and Manhattan Telecommunications Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Metropolitan Telecommunications Holding Company (``Company''), hereby enter into this Consent Decree for the purpose of terminating the Bureau's investigation into whether Company violated the universal service reporting and contribution requirements of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act'')4 and sections 54.706 and 64.604 of the Commission's rules.5 2. For the purposes of this Consent Decree, the following definitions shall apply: 2)a. ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. 2)b. ``Bureau'' means the Enforcement Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission. 2)c. ``Company'' means Manhattan Telecommunications Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Metropolitan Telecommunications Holding Company, and any affiliate, d/b/a, predecessor-in-interest, parent companies, any wholly or
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        • ) ) Acct. No. 200532080008 TON Services, Inc. ) ) FRN No. 0005-0237-26 ORDER Adopted: October 27, 2004 Released: October 28, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by TON Services, Inc. (``TON'') of section 254 of the Act and sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 U.S.C. 254, 47 C.F.R. 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604, relating to obligations of carriers to make payments into the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Service Fund.1 2. The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and TON have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by
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        • hearing to determine whether: 1) BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to make required contributions to federal universal service support programs in violation of section 254(d) of the Act9 and section 54.706 of the Commission's rules;10 2) BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund, in violation of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules;11 and 3) BOI, BUZZ, U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets in violation of sections 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules.12 The presiding officer also put BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK on notice that the Commission could order a forfeiture for the failure to make required universal service contributions and a forfeiture
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        • the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Locus for possible violations of the universal service reporting and contribution requirements of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act'')1 and certain Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund and the North American Numbering Plan Administration, sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules.2 2. The Enforcement Bureau and Locus have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material new evidence relating to this matter, we conclude that are no
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        • this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau and United Networks International, Inc. (``UNI''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against UNI for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''),1 relating to universal service, and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration, and regulatory fees.2 2. The Enforcement Bureau and UNI have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record
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        • and circumstances surrounding this matter we conclude that this company is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $819,905. 2. We specifically find that InPhonic, Inc. (``InPhonic'') has apparently violated section 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to register with the Commission until January 2005.1 We also find that InPhonic has apparently violated sections 54.711(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') from 2002 to 2004.2 Finally, we find that InPhonic has apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''),3 and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and
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        • facts and circumstances surrounding this matter, we conclude that Teletronics is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $692,000. 2. Specifically we find Teletronics has apparently violated sections 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to register with the Commission from April 2, 2001 to the current date.1 We also conclude that Teletronics has apparently violated 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B), and 52.17(b) of our rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets from 1999 to the current date. 2 We further find that Teletronics has apparently violated sections 254(d) and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''),3 and sections 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) and 52.17(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to
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        • ``Act''),1 and with the exception of a few isolated acts of post-investigative compliance, this carrier continues a pattern of egregious non- compliance. Based upon the facts and circumstances surrounding this matter we conclude that this company is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $606,500. 2. We specifically find that Carrera Communications, LP (``Carrera'') has apparently violated sections 54.711(a) and 64.604 of the Commission's rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') or predecessor forms from 1999 through the current date.2 Further, we find that Carrera has apparently violated section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay
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        • this matter, we conclude that this company is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $529,300. 2. We specifically find that Telecom House, Inc. (``Telecom House'') has apparently violated section 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to register with the Commission until September 2004.1 We also find that Telecom House has apparently violated sections 54.711(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') from 2001 to 2005.2 Finally, we find that Telecom House has apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''),3 and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'')
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        • a carrier, such as CSII, fails to file required Worksheets reporting its revenue projections in a timely fashion, its revenues are excluded from the contribution base from which universal assessments are derived, and the economic burden of contributing falls disproportionately on carriers that have satisfied their reporting obligations. 50 47 U.S.C. 254(d). 51 47 U.S.C. 254. 52 47 C.F.R. 54.711, 64.604. 53 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. 54.706. 54 47 C.F.R. 54.706(c). 55 See 47 C.F.R. 54.706(b). 56 See USAC August 2005 billing to CSII. USAC assessed the amount due in August 2005 solely based on the 2004 and 2005 annual Worksheets, and the payment thus represented only a partial assessment of CSII's total USF contribution obligation for the month. 57
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        • mail, return receipt requested, to Darius B. Withers, Kelly Drye and Warren LLP, Counsel to Global Teldata II, LLC, 1200 19th Street N.W., Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036; and Edward M. O'Reilly, Controller, Global Teldata II, LLC, 4646 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60640. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary _________________________ 1 47 C.F.R. 64.1195. 2 47 C.F.R. 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). 3 47 U.S.C. 254(d). 4 47 C.F.R. 54.706(a). 5 See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. 151. 6 See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 7 47 C.F.R. 64.1195. 8 Pursuant to the de minimis exception, contributors that
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        • we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau and Clear World Communications Corp. ("Clear World"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Clear World for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration, and regulatory fees. 2. The Enforcement Bureau and Clear World have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the
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        • this Consent Decree without change, addition, deletion, or modification. f. "Effective Date" means the date on which the Commission or the Bureau releases the Adopting Order. g. "Investigation" means the investigation commenced by the Bureau's September 28, 2004 Letter of Inquiry regarding whether Clear World violated the requirements of section 254 of the Act and/or sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, universal service reporting and contribution, number administration, telecommunications relay systems and regulatory fee payments. I. BACKGROUND 3. Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, pursuant to section 254(d) of
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        • of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that International Telecom Exchange, Inc. and International Telecom Exchange Group, Inc. (collectively, "ITE") apparently violated a Commission order by willfully and repeatedly failing to respond on a timely basis to a directive of the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") to provide certain information and documents. Further, we find that ITE has apparently violated section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances of this case, and for the reasons discussed below, we find that ITE is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $28,062. 2. We order ITE to submit within thirty
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        • Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") of the Federal Communications Commission and FPL FiberNet, LLC ("FPL"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against FPL for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. 2. The Bureau and FPL have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of
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        • adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") of the Federal Communications Commission and Intelecom Solutions, Inc. ("Intelecom"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation initiated by the Bureau into possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. 2. The Bureau and Intelecom have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of
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        • attached Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission ("the Commission") and Communication Services Integrated, Inc. ("CSII"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against CSII for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. 2. The Commission and CSII have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence
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        • the obligations of section 254 of the Act and section 54.706(b) of our rules. The Commission's rules in effect during the time period in question required all telecommunications carriers that provided interstate telecommunications services, and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications, to contribute to the universal service fund based on their gross billed interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of our rules also requires Globcom to contribute to the TRS fund on the basis of its interstate end-user telecommunications revenues. 4. The Universal Service Administrative Company ("USAC" or the "Administrator") administers the universal service support mechanisms and performs billing and collection functions. The National Exchange Carrier Association ("NECA") administers the TRS fund. The Commission requires carriers to provide revenue
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        • Order of Forfeiture ("Order"), we assess a monetary forfeiture of $28,062 against International Telecom Exchange, Inc. and International Telecom Exchange Group, Inc. (collectively, "ITE"). We find that ITE willfully and repeatedly failed to respond on a timely basis to a directive of the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") to provide certain information and documents. Further, we find that ITE has violated section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund on a timely basis. II. BACKGROUND 2. The facts and circumstances of this cases are set forth in the Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order ("NAL") previously issued by the Commission, and need not be repeated at length here. ITE
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        • Federal Communications Commission (the "Commission"), TELUS Communications., Inc. and TELUS Communications Company (collectively "TELUS"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against TELUS for possible violations of Sections 9, 225, 251, and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") administration, regulatory fees, and carrier registration. 2. The Commission and TELUS have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based
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        • (2007) (annual "Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet" or "Worksheet"); FCC Form 499-A Instructions (2007) at 1, 3-5. Telecommunications carriers must submit first a Form 499-A registration, and upon issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief,
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        • the facsimile transmission to the facsimile number and the signed certified mail return receipt card. Telecommunications carriers must submit first a Form 499-A registration, and upon issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Receipt of the letter is shown by
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        • the Federal Communications Commission (the "Commission") and Verizon Business Global LLC f/k/a MCI, LLC ("Verizon"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against MCI, Inc. ("MCI") for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration ("NANPA"), and regulatory fees. 2. The Commission and Verizon have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before
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        • in willful and repeated violation of the Consent Decree and of Section 54.706 of the Commission's rules. 13. The Consent Decree, at paragraph 14(g), required the Kintzel brothers to make all required TRS contributions by the due date on each invoice received from NECA. The requirement that carriers providing interstate telecommunications services timely pay TRS contributions is codified in Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules. The information before the Commission indicates that the Kintzel brothers, doing business as Buzz, failed to pay annual TRS assessments for either 2005 or 2006. NECA indicates that Buzz has an outstanding balance of $2,709.92. The failure to make timely TRS contributions to NECA over the course of two years is unquestionably inconsistent with the obligations
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        • adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission (the "Commission") and Teletronics, Inc. ("Teletronics"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Teletronics for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. 2. The Commission and Teletronics have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of
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        • a new forfeiture of $100,000 ("Further Notice of Apparent Liability"), against InPhonic, Inc. ("InPhonic"). The Order of Forfeiture follows a Notice of Apparent Liability we issued on July 25, 2005. Herein we find that InPhonic willfully and repeatedly violated: (1) section 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by failing to register with the Commission until January 2005; (2) sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets ("Worksheets") from 2002 to 2004; (3) section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and 54.711(a) of the rules by failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"); and (4) section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the rules by failing to contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service
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        • as reported in its 2004 Form 499-A, it was a de minimis carrier in 2003. Even though the de minimis exception excuses carriers from the requirements for USF purposes, however, the rules still require carriers such as Global Teldata to file annual Worksheets for purposes of other regulatory programs, such as the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS"). See 47 C.F.R. S 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) (requiring common carriers to submit Worksheets for the TRS Fund); see Wireline Competition Bureau Reminds De Minimis Telecommunications Providers of Certain FCC Registration, Reporting, and Contribution Requirements, Public Notice, WC Docket No. 06-122 (WCB rel. Jan. 31, 2007). See FCC Form 499-A Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet - Annual Filing, http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2003.pdf (April 2003) ("Annual Worksheet"). See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service,
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        • then issue a forfeiture if it finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the person has willfully or repeatedly violated the Act or a Commission order or rule. 11. We find by a preponderance of the evidence, as discussed in detail in the Carrera NAL and herein, that Carrera has violated section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii), 54.706(a), 1.1154, and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules. Specifically, we find based on a preponderance of the evidence that Carrera: (1) willfully and repeatedly failed to file Worksheets and predecessor forms; (2) willfully and repeatedly failed to make requisite contributions toward the Universal Service and TRS Funds; (3) willfully and repeatedly failed to pay regulatory fees to the Commission; and
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        • 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and WTI Communications, Inc. ("WTI"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against WTI for possible violation of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to regulatory fees, the universal service fund, telecommunications relay service fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan administration and local number portability. 2. The Bureau and WTI have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and
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        • 4(i), 4(j), 218, and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), to provide certain information and documents. In addition, the Consent Decree terminates an investigation of Unicom for possible violations of sections 9, 225, 251, and 254 of the Act, relating to universal service and other programs, and, among others, sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, relating to regulatory fees, the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") cost recovery mechanism, the Universal Service Fund ("USF"), the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, and carrier registration. 2. The Bureau and Unicom have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and
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        • id. at 10246 n.2 (citing examples of VoIP customers futilely attempting to call 911 during emergency situations). See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.20000 - 1.20008. See id. S:S: 64.2001 - 64.2009. See id. S:S: 64.601 - 64.608. See id. S:S: 6.1 - 6.23 and S:S: 7.1 - 7.23. See id. S:S: 52.20 - 52.33 See id. S: 54.706. See id. S: 64.604. See id. S: 52.17. See id. S: 52.32. See id. S: 64.1195. Id. S:S: 0.111, 0.311 and 1.80. (Continued from previous page) (continued ...) Federal Communications Commission DA 08-1920 9 Federal Communications Commission DA 08-1920 References 1. http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-1920A1.pdf 2. http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-1920A1.doc
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        • and Cincinnati Bell, Inc., Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company and Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories, Inc. ("Cincinnati Bell"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against Cincinnati Bell for possible violations of sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1) and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules, relating to universal service, and certain Rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration ("NANPA"), Local Number Portability ("LNP") and regulatory fees. 2. The Bureau and Cincinnati Bell have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is
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        • Telrite Corporation NAL/Acct. No. 200832080084 ) Apparent Liability for Forfeiture FRN No. 0007-9604-20 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE & ORDER Adopted: April 16, 2008 Released: April 17, 2008 By the Commission: I. INtroduction 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order ("NAL"), we find Telrite Corporation ("Telrite") apparently violated sections 52.17(b), 52.32(b), 54.711(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly filing inaccurate Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets ("Worksheets") that grossly under-reported its interstate revenue. Telrite also apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 54.706 and 54.711 of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to contribute fully to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"); section
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        • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 8, 2008 Released: April 9, 2008 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that various subsidiaries of Global Crossing North America, Inc. ("Global Crossing") apparently violated sections 254(d) and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") and Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances surrounding these apparent violations, and for the reasons discussed below, we find that the Global Crossing Companies are apparently liable for forfeitures totaling $10,518,013. 2.
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        • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 8, 2008 Released: April 9, 2008 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Compass Global, Inc. ("Compass") apparently violated sections 9, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 52.17(a), 52.32(a), 54.706(a), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules, by willfully or repeatedly failing to make the required regulatory payments as well as to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"), Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") administration and Local Number Portability ("LNP"). Based on our review of the facts and circumstances
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        • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: January 14, 2009 Released: January 14, 2009 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that ADMA Telecom, Inc. ("ADMA") apparently violated sections 214, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1157, 52.17(a), 54.706(a), 54.711(a), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)-(B), and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to register with the Commission, failing to make the required regulatory filings, as well as failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"), Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") administration and failing to obtain an international
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        • 2009 Released: March 31, 2009 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order ("NAL"), we find that Omniat International Telecom, LLC d/b/a OMNIAT Telecom ("Omniat") apparently violated sections 9(a)(1), 214(a), 225(b)(1), and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17(a), 52.17(b), 52.32(a), 52.32(b), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to (1) apply for and obtain authorization from the Commission to provide international telecommunications service; (2) submit annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets ("annual Worksheet" or "Form 499-A"); (3) contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") and local number
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        • we adopt the attached Consent Decree between the Federal Communications Commission ("Commission") and Global Crossing (as defined below). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") by the Commission against Global Crossing for apparent violations of sections 254(d) and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") and Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund. 2. The Commission and Global Crossing have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing
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        • rules and that Allcom may be providing international telecommunications service without Commission authorization. On its website, Allcom claims to provide telephone service, voicemail, conference calling, paging, and International Public Access Numbers through its Universal Office and Genie products. On July 28, 2009, the Bureau initiated an investigation into AllCom's alleged violations of sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 63.12(d), 63.18, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, and Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act") by issuing the LOI directing AllCom, among other things, to provide information regarding these obligations and directing Allcom to respond by August 27, 2009. The Bureau directed the LOI to Thomas Skala, the Chief Executive Officer for AllCom, based on information
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        • the Commission in the Demands for Payment. i. "February 25, 2010 Declaratory Ruling" means the Declaratory Ruling by the FCC's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, released on February 25, 2010, CG Docket No. 10-51. j. "Investigations" means the inquiries undertaken by the Enforcement Bureau regarding the Company's compliance with Section 225 of the Act, 47 U.S.C. S: 225, and Section 64.604 of the Rules, 47 C.F.R. S: 64.604, in File No. EB-07-TC-2806, File No. EB-07-TC-4008, and File No. EB-09-TC-238. k. "NECA" means National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. l. "Note" means the Deferred Payment Plan Promissory Note, executed by Purple on September 16, 2010, in which the Company agrees to pay the FCC Claim over a five-year period. m. "Parties" means Purple
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        • the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and ComSpan Communications Inc. f/k/a Wantel, Inc. ("ComSpan" or the "Company"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against ComSpan for possible violations of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") and Telecommunications Relay Services ("TRS") Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") and Local Number Portability ("LNP") administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and
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        • Operations/General Manager TransAria, Inc. 7330 Shedhorn Drive Bozeman, MT 59718 Re: File No. EB-08-IH-1161 Dear Mr. Tarbert: This letter is an official CITATION, issued pursuant to section 503(b)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(5), for failure to make certain regulatory filings and associated payments in violation of sections 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.708, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, and failing to comply with section 9.5(e)(3), one of the Commission's rules relating to the provision of E911 capabilities to its customers. As explained below, future violations of the Commission's rules and requirements in this regard may subject your company to monetary forfeitures. By letter of inquiry ("LOI") dated July 30, 2008, the Investigations
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        • Executive Officer Vocalocity, Inc. 600 Virginia Avenue, NE Atlanta, GA 30306 RE: File No. EB-08-IH-1151 Dear Mr. Jerkunica: This letter is an official CITATION, issued pursuant to section 503(b)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(5) for failure to make certain regulatory filings and associated payments in violation of sections 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules. As explained below, future violations of the Commission's rules and requirements in this regard may subject your company to monetary forfeitures. By letter of inquiry ("LOI") dated May 21, 2008, the Investigations and Hearings Division of the Commission's Enforcement Bureau ("the Division") initiated an investigation into whether Vocalocity, Inc. ("Vocalocity") violated the Commission's rules
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        • to make full payment on or before the date due of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent."). Id. The Act and our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from USAC or other fund administrator. See 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706(b) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the USF, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. See Globcom, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability, 18 FCC Rcd 19890, 19896, P: 5, n.22 (2003) ("Globcom NAL") (subsequent history omitted). The instructions for the Worksheet include tables for carriers to
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        • to make full payment on or before the date due of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent."). Id. The Act and our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from USAC or other fund administrator. See 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706(b) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the USF, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. See Globcom, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability, 18 FCC Rcd 19890, 19896, P: 5, n.22 (2003) ("Globcom NAL") (subsequent history omitted). The instructions for the Worksheet include tables for carriers to
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1611A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1612A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1613A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1614A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1615A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1616A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1618A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1619A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1620A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1622A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1624A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1625A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1626A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1627A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1628A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1629A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1630A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1631A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1632A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1633A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1634A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1635A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until November 15, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • ORDER Adopted: April 14, 2011 Released: April 14, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and Allegiance Communications, LLC ("Allegiance" or the "Company"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against Allegiance for possible violations of sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") and Telecommunications Relay Services ("TRS") Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") and Local Number Portability ("LNP") administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and
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        • March 9, 2011 Released: March 10, 2011 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a monetary forfeiture of $662,541 against ADMA Telecom, Inc. ("ADMA"). We find that ADMA willfully and repeatedly violated sections 214, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1157, 52.17(a), 54.706(a), 54.711(a), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)-(B), and 64.1195 of the Federal Communications Commission's (the "Commission's" or "FCC's") rules by (1) failing to register with the Commission, (2) failing to make required regulatory filings, (3) failing to obtain an international section 214 authorization, and (4) failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"), Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for
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        • In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) and Bay Springs Communications, Inc. (BSCI). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against BSCI for possible violations of Sections 9(a)(1), 225, 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 43.61, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules (Rules) concerning various regulatory fee and reporting obligations as well as required contributions to the Universal Service Fund, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan and Local Number Portability administration. The Consent Decree also terminates an investigation by the Bureau into possible violations of Section 222 of the Act, Section
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        • Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) and Telrite Corporation (Telrite). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) by the Commission against Telrite for possible violations of Sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1), 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17(a), 52.17(b), 52.32(a), 52.32(b), 54.706, 54.711, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Services Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan and Local Number Portability administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and 499-Q). 2. A copy
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        • Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) and StanaCard, LLC (StanaCard). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against StanaCard for possible violations of Sections 214 and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act) and Sections 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules (Rules) concerning authorization to provide facilities-based and resold international common carrier communications services, contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund, and registration with the Commission. 2. A copy of the Consent Decree negotiated by the Bureau and StanaCard is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent
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        • NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: April 13, 2012 Released: April 16, 2012 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (NAL), we find that RB Communications, Inc., d/b/a Starfone, apparently violated Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, by willfully and repeatedly failing to: (1) apply for and obtain authorization from the Commission to provide international telecommunications service; (2) register with the Commission; (3) contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund; and (4) pay regulatory fees to the Commission. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances surrounding this matter,
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        • its related entities, Buzz Telecom Corp. (``Buzz''), U.S. Bell and/or Link Technologies (collectively, ``U.S. Bell'') failed to make required universal service contributions in violation of 254(d) of the Act and 54.706 of the Commission's rules (Issue g); to determine whether BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell had failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in violation of 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules (Issue h); and to determine whether BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell failed to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') in violation of 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules (Issue i). In addition, if it were shown that BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell willfully or repeatedly violated the provisions of the Act or the Commission's rules
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        • Public Service Commission (Maryland PSC) concerning the equal access obligations of interexchange carriers under the Commission's rules pertaining to telecommunications relay service (TRS). The rules provide that ``TRS users shall have access to their chosen interexchange carrier through TRS, and to all other operator services, to the same extent that such access is provided to voice users.'' 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(3). TRS allows individuals with hearing or speech disabilities to communicate by telephone with individuals who may or may not have such disabilities. The facilities through which TRS calls are routed are operated by TRS ``providers'' and have have special equipment for receiving and processing voice and text calls. Those facilities are staffed by communications assistants (CAs) who relay conversations between
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        • 3. In-Call Replacement of CAs.................................61 C. Competition Issues............................................. 63 1. Multivendoring.......................................... 63 2. Treatment of TRS Customer Information...................... 69 D. Enforcement and Certification Issues............................... 73 E. Other Issues.................................................. 77 IV. CONCLUSION....................................................... 81 V. INITIAL REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ANALYSIS......................... 82 VI. PROCEDURAL MATTERS............................................. 90 VII. ORDERING CLAUSES................................................ 98 APPENDIX A: LIST OF COMMENTERS APPENDIX B: PROPOSED RULES APPENDIX C: 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 I. INTRODUCTION 1. On January 14, 1997, the Commission released a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) seeking comment on ways in which Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) for persons with hearing and speech disabilities can be improved.1 The Commission sought comment on technological advances that could improve the level and quality of service provided through TRS for the benefit of the community
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        • and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 , Third Report and Order, FCC 93-357, CC Docket No. 90-571, 8 FCC Rcd 5300, �12 (rel. July 20, 1993) (TRS Third Report and Order) ("recovering interstate relay costs from all common carriers who provide interstate service on the basis of their interstate revenues will accomplish this goal"). 31 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B). 32 47 U.S.C. � 251(b)(2). 7 Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-233 numbers when changing their local telephone companies.33 Section 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act, as added by the 1996 Act, mandates that "[t]he cost of establishing . . . number portability shall be borne by all telecommunications carriers on a competitively neutral basis as determined by the Commission."34 13. In
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        • the principles that contributions should be equitable and nondiscriminatory, and that support mechanisms should be specific, predictable, and sufficient). 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17 (applying to all telecommunications carriers), 54.703 (applying to every telecommunications carrier that provides interstate telecommunications services, every provider of interstate telecommunications that offers telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and certain payphone providers), and 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(A) (applying to every carrier providing interstate telecommunications services). We note that the Commission's rules for universal service exempt certain small contributors, i.e., contributors that have revenue below a stated threshold. 47 C.F.R. � 54.705. . 5 U.S.C. � 601(6). 5 U.S.C. � 601(3) (incorporating by reference the definition of ``small business concern'' in 5 U.S.C. � 632). Pursuant to 5
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        • be equitable and nondiscriminatory, and support mechanisms should be specific, predictable, and sufficient). See supra discussion at paras. 2-3. 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17 (applying to all telecommunications carriers), 54.703 (applying to every telecommunications carrier that provides interstate telecommunications services, every provider of interstate telecommunications that offers telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and certain payphone providers), and 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(A) (applying to every carrier providing interstate telecommunications services). We note that the Commission's rules for universal service exempt certain small contributors, i.e., contributors that have revenue below a stated threshold. 47 C.F.R. � 54.705. 5 U.S.C. � 601(6). 5 U.S.C. � 601(3) (incorporating by reference the definition of ``small business concern'' in 15 U.S.C. � 632). Pursuant to the RFA,
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        • to persons with disabilities, if readily achievable. The duty to ensure accessibility is imposed on: (1) telecommunications service providers regarding their services; and (2) equipment manufacturers regarding their telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment. See 47 U.S.C. � 255. The Commission has begun implementing Section 255. See Section 255 NOI, cited at footnote 204, supra. 223 See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(2). 224 N11 NPRM at para. 15. 225 Id. 40 switched-based N11.220 We understand switched-based N11 in the context of TRS to mean that the N11 dialing information would be stored in the switch, and when TRS users in a calling area dial the N11 code, the telecommunications carrier's end office switch would automatically route the call to the relay center.
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        • then the projections and contribution factors will be deemed approved by the Commission. The Commission reserves the right to set projections of demand or administrative expenses at amounts that the Commission determines will serve the public interest at any time within the 14-day period following release of the Commission's Public Notice. Federal Communications Commission FCC 97-253 See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(ii)(B). 137 28 49. After the Commission approves the projections of demand by the Schools and Libraries and Rural Health Care Corporations and the High Cost and Low Income Committee and the projected administrative expenses of the Schools and Libraries and Rural Health Care Corporations and USAC, USAC will calculate and apply the quarterly contribution factors to determine each entity's contribution
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        • used by USAC, NECA, and the permanent universal service Administrator solely for the purpose of identifying contributors to the universal service support mechanisms and identifying entities engaged in certain types of business. With respect to revenue data submitted to the TRS Administrator by TRS contributors, we propose in a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking set forth below to amend section 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(I) of the Commission's rules to permit the use of such data by USAC, NECA, to the extent that it is acting on behalf of USAC, and the permanent universal service Administrator, to verify revenue information provided on the Universal Service Worksheet by contributors to the universal service support mechanisms. 3. Finally, in this Order we instruct entities that currently are
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        • the federal universal service reporting and contribution obligations. Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-278 30 AirTouch July 17 petition at 10-12. The TRS Fund supports telephone transmission services that allow people with hearing or speech disabilities to communicate by wire or radio with hearing individuals. All carriers providing interstate telecommunications services must contribute to the TRS Fund. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. 31 See TRS Fund Worksheet, FCC Form 431 (rel. March 1997) at section III.B.2. The USOA is a historical financial accounting system that reports the results of operational and financial events in a manner that enables both management and regulators to assess these results within a specified accounting period. See 47 C.F.R., Part 32. 32 NECA II Order, 12 FCC
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        • or any other regulatory-intensive process. Of course part of the Louisiana PSC rule is that the FCC may regulate intrastate services where jurisdictional separation is not possible--as where separation would require a consumer to buy two phones, one for interstate and one for intrastate calls. Again, applying Section 152 in the Federal Communications Commission FCC 98J-7 5 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B) 6 Smith v. Illinois Bell Telephone Co., 282 U.S. 133, 150 (1930). 7 See Michael J. Zpevak, Preemption after Louisiana PSC, 45 Fed.Com.L.J. 185, 189, 206 (1993). 8 Some have suggested that carriers which market interstate and intrastate services to consumers in a bundled package will find it infeasible to separate their revenues. In this regard, keep in mind that
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        • Plan,14 and shared costs of local number portability.15 To accomplish each of these goals, contributions are collected from Federal Communications Commission FCC 99-175 16 Most carriers required to contribute to one of the above-mentioned mechanisms are also required under the Commission's rules to report and contribute to most, if not all, of the four mechanisms. 17 See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B). See also Telecommunications Relay Services and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Order, DA 98-2481, CC Docket No. 90-571 (rel. Dec. 2, 1998) (1999 TRS Fund Worksheet Order). 18 See 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. See also Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. and Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Report and Order
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        • June 30, 2001 the interstate TRS cost recovery factor will be 0.00073 and the revised NANPA factor will 0.000043. Telecommunications Relay Service Cost Recovery Factor On May 1, 2000, the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. (NECA) filed the TRS provider payment formula and fund size estimate for the period July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001, in accordance with section 64.604 of the FCC's rules. Public comment on NECA's filing was sought on May 18, 2000 with comments due on May 31, 2000 and reply comments due on June 7, 2000. Comments were filed late by Worldcom and a reply to those comments was filed by NECA. The TRS Fund is designed to compensate eligible providers for the cost of furnishing
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        • Plan, as modified and set forth in the 1997 Suspension Order. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in sections 0.91, 0.204, 0.291, and 1.3 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.91(a), 0.204, 0.291, 1.3, that enforcement of the requirement that telecommunications relay services be capable of handling coin sent-paid calls, as required by 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(3), IS SUSPENDED until May 26, 2001, or until such time as the Commission adopts final rules governing TRS users' access to payphones, whichever is earlier. This Order is effective upon release. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that common carriers providing telephone voice transmission services, and TRS providers, shall continue to make payphones accessible to TRS users pursuant to the terms of
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        • "[a] person who transliterates or interprets conversation between two end users of TRS." We believe this definition, which is supported by commenters, is broad enough to encompass the activities performed by an individual assisting in the provision of TRS that does not involve a TTY, such as STS or VRI. We also note that this definition is consistent with section 64.604(a) of our rules, which requires that CAs have competent skills in, among other things, interpretation of typewritten ASL. Our TRS rules define American Sign Language as a visual language based on hand shape, position, movement, and orientation of the hands in relation to each other and the body. ASL is not a written or text-based language and it is unique
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        • installed to comply with the rule change requiring the electronic capturing of recorded messages. We are persuaded that additional time will be needed to ensure that the new equipment and personnel are in place to ensure full compliance with the new requirements. We therefore require that the amendments to sections 64.601 through 64.605 of the Commission's rules, other than sections 64.604(c)(2) and 64.604(c)(7), set forth in the TRS Order (as modified by this Order) shall take effect six months from the date of their publication in the Federal Register. Additionally, we establish a date certain for the annual submission of complaint log summaries by states and TRS providers to the Commission by July 1 of each year. In the TRS Order,
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        • for intrastate and interstate services, separated pursuant to the Commission's jurisdictional separation rules. Wireless carriers, which are neither subject to economic rate regulation nor to the jurisdictional separations rules, may recover their costs of providing access to TRS through 711 in any lawful manner that is consistent with their obligations under 47 U.S.C. � 225 (d)(1)(D) and 47 CFR � 64.604(c)(4). Carriers may recover education and outreach costs associated with providing access to TRS through 711 in the same manner that they recover other costs associated with implementing 711, as explained supra. Relay Providers. We find that some of the costs imposed upon relay providers that are associated with the implementation and operation of 711 access to TRS, and education and
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        • refund, or other payments to collect that debt. The Commission also may provide this information to those agencies through the matching of computer records where authorized. With the exception of your employer identification number, if you do not provide the information we request on the worksheet, the Commission may consider you in violation of sections 1.47, 52.17, 52.32, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. �� 1.47, 52.17, 52.32, 54.713, 64.604, and 64.1195. The foregoing Notice is required by the Privacy Act of 1974, P.L. 93-579, December 31, 1974, 5 U.S.C. � 552(a)(e)(3), and the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, P.L. No. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. � 3501, et seq. * * * * * Table of Contents I. Introduction
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        • and Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket Nos. 97-21 and 96-45, FCC 97-253, � 80 (rel. July 18, 1997) (Universal Service Second Order on Reconsideration). 20 See Federal Communications Commission, Common Carrier Bureau, Industry Analysis Division, Telecommunications Industry Revenue: TRS Fund Worksheet Data, published annually. 21 See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. The Telecommunications Relay Service, which enables persons with speech or hearing impairments to communicate via telephone, is funded by the telecommunications industry based on interstate telecommunications revenue. Id. 7 a.Contributions and Industry Revenues (New Section) 16. In this new section of the Monitoring Report, we propose to report, on a non- company-specific basis, data obtained from the universal service administrator
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        • C.F.R. 64.605(b). The Commission will provide further Public Notice of the certification of the remaining applications for certification once review of those states' applications has been completed. On the basis of the states applications, the Commission has determined that: (1) the TRS program of the listed states meet or exceed all operational, echnical, and functional minimum standards contained in section 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 64.604; (2) the TRS programs of the listed states make available adequate procedures and remedies for enforcing the requirements of the state program; and, (3) the TRS programs of the listed states in no way conflict with federal law. The Commission also has determined that, where applicable, the intrastate funding mechanisms of the listed
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        • C.F.R. 64.605(b). The Commission will provide further Public Notice of the certification of the remaining applications for certification once review of those states' applications has been completed. On the basis of the states applications, the Commission has determined that: 1. the TRS program of the listed states meet or exceed all operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in section 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 64.604; 2. the TRS programs of the listed states make available adequate procedures and remedies for enforcing the requirements of the state program; and, 3. the TRS programs of the listed states in no way conflict with federal law. The Commission also has determined that, where applicable, the intrastate funding mechanisms of the listed
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        • C.F.R. 64.605(b). The Commission will provide further Public Notice of the certification of the remaining applications for certification once review of those states' applications has been completed. On the basis of the states applications, the Commission has determined that: (1) the TRS program of the listed state meets or exceeds all operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in section 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 64.604; (2) the TRS programs of the listed state makes available adequate procedures and remedies for enforcing the requirements of the state program; and, (3) the TRS program of the listed state in no way conflicts with federal law. The Commission also has determined that, where applicable, the intrastate funding mechanisms of the listed
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        • Governance Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18444-45. 33 Id. See also 47 C.F.R. �� 69.601, 69.603. NECA subsequently assumed responsibility for administering the existing universal service fund (47 C.F.R. �� 69.116, 69.603), the Lifeline Assistance program (47 C.F.R. �� 69.117, 69.603), the Long Term Support program (47 C.F.R. �� 69.2(y), 69.612), and the Telecommunications Relay Services fund (47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(4)(iii)). 34 NECA Governance Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18444-45. 7 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)28 requires that a regulatory flexibility analysis be prepared for notice and comment rulemaking proceedings, unless the agency certifies that "the rule will not, if promulgated, have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities."29 The RFA generally defines "small
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        • � 225(b). Carriers are required to provide TRS, in compliance with regulations prescribed by the Commission, throughout the areas in which they offer service. 47 U.S.C � 225(c). To satisfy the ADA's mandate, the Commission adopted comprehensive rules delineating the TRS obligations of carriers, including a requirement that interexchange carriers (IXCs) provide equal access for TRS users. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(3). Under this requirement, ``TRS users shall have access to their chosen interexchange carrier, and to all other operator services, to the same extent that such access is provided to voice users.'' Id. Pursuant to the implementation schedule mandated by the ADA, nationwide TRS has been generally available throughout the United States since 1993. 47 U.S.C. � 225(c). The primary purpose
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        • for numbering administration and local number portablity need only file the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet for the purpose of determining their contributions to these mechanisms.2 As an attachment to that order, we released the initial version of the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet. On July 30, 1999, a three-judge panel of the United States Court of 1 47 C.F.R. �� 52.1(b), 52.32(b), 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B). See also 47 C.F.R. � 1.47(h) (requiring every common carrier to file information concerning their designated agents pursuant to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet). 2 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlined Contributor Reporting Requirements Associated with Administration of Telecommunications Relay Services, North American Numbering Plan, Local Number Portability, and Universal Service Support Mechanisms, Report and Order, FCC 99-175, CC Docket No.
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        • FCC, 183 F.3d 393 (5th Cir. 1999). Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration, FCC 99-290, CC Docket No. 96-45 (rel. Oct. 8, 1999). See Contributor Reporting Requirements Order, �� 39-40 (delegating authority to the Chief of the Common Carrier Bureau to make changes to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet). See also 47 C.R.R. �� 52.17(b), 52.32(b), 54.711(c), 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B). These modifications are consistent with those made to the April 2000 Worksheet. See Common Carrier Bureau Announces Release of Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A) For April 1, 2000 Filing By All Telecommunications Carriers, Public Notice, DA 00-471, CC Docket No. 98-171 (rel. Mar. 1, 2000). PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 PUBLIC NOTICE
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        • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Released: May 17, 2000 TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) FUND ADMINISTRATOR FILES ANNUAL REPORT INCLUDING FUND SIZE ESTIMATE AND PAYMENT FORMULA FOR JULY 2000 THROUGH JUNE 2001 Pursuant to Section 64.604(c)(4)(iii) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(4)(iii), the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA), serving as the TRS Fund Administrator, has filed an annual report with the Commission that includes the payment formula for 2000-2001 and the Fund size estimate for the period July 1, 2000 through June 1, 2001. Interested parties may file comments concerning this matter on or
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        • of above] Block 4: CERTIFICATION: to signed by an officer of the filer 118I certify that the revenue data contained herein is privileged and confidential and that public disclosure of such information, would likely cause substantial harm to the competitive position of the company. I request nondisclosure of the revenue information contained herein pursuant to Sections 0.459, 52.17, 54.711 and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules. I certify that I am an officer of the above-named reporting entity, that I have examined the foregoing report and to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, all statements of fact contained in this Worksheet are true and that said Worksheet is an accurate statement of the affairs of the above-named company for the
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        • �52.17), and all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. �52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate services must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. �64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute. See Figure 3 of the Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A, which can be found on the FCC's web site at www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a.pdf.. Revenue data for individual filers are not available to the public. However, Tables 5
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        • �52.17), and all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. �52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate services must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. �64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute. See Figure 3 of the Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A, which can be found on the FCC's web site at www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a.pdf. Revenue data for individual filers are not available to the public. However, Tables 5
      • http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/IAD/telrev02.pdf
        • �52.17), and all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. �52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate services must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. �64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute. See Figure 3 of the Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A, which can be found on the FCC's web site at www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a.pdf. Revenue data for individual filers are not available to the public. However, Tables 5
      • http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/IAD/telrev03.pdf
        • and all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. � 52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate services must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. �64.604 (c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute. See Figure 3 of the Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A, which can be found on the FCC's web site at www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a.pdf. Revenue data for individual filers are not available to the public. However, Tables
      • http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Locator/locat01.pdf
        • �52.17), and all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 CFR �52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate services must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 CFR �64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute. See Figure 3 of the Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A for more details. 3 Table 1 Telecommunications Providers Filing FCC Form 499-A by Type of Filer 1 Type of Filer Number of Filers Incumbent Local
      • http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Locator/locat02.pdf
        • �52.17), and all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. �52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate services must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. �64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute. See Figure 3 of the Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A for more details. 6 A telecommunications carrier intending to provide interstate telecommunications service can fulfill its registration requirement by filing pages 1, 2, 3, and
      • http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Locator/locat03.pdf
        • �52.17), and all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. �52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate services must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. �64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute. See Figure 3 of the Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A for more details. 7 A telecommunications carrier intending to provide interstate telecommunications service can fulfill its registration requirement by filing pages 1, 2, 3, and
      • http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Locator/locat04.pdf
        • all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. � 52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate services must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute. See Figure 3 of the Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A for more details. 7 A telecommunications carrier intending to provide interstate telecommunications service can fulfill its registration requirement by filing pages 1, 2, 3, and
      • http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Enforcement/Orders/2000/da001176.doc
        • ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. TRS-98-1 ORDER Adopted: May 25, 2000 Released: May 30, 2000 By the Chief, Telecommunications Consumer Division, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Order, we dismiss a complaint filed against Sprint Relay (Sprint) by Disabilities Rights, Inc. (DRI) alleging violations of section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and section 64.604(b)(5)m of the Commission's rules. In the complaint, DRI alleges that Sprint's interstate relay systems have no mechanism or capability to connect Baudot TTY machines with personal computers that have ASCII modems. According to DRI, ``nearly all personal computers have modems that can transmit and receive ASCII, but nearly all such modems are not capable of communicating with Baudot terminals.'' DRI
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        • Public Service Commission (Maryland PSC) concerning the equal access obligations of interexchange carriers under the Commission's rules pertaining to telecommunications relay service (TRS). The rules provide that ``TRS users shall have access to their chosen interexchange carrier through TRS, and to all other operator services, to the same extent that such access is provided to voice users.'' 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(3). TRS allows individuals with hearing or speech disabilities to communicate by telephone with individuals who may or may not have such disabilities. The facilities through which TRS calls are routed are operated by TRS ``providers'' and have have special equipment for receiving and processing voice and text calls. Those facilities are staffed by communications assistants (CAs) who relay conversations between
      • http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Comments/fcc98055/210097-1.pdf
        • formats.53 In order to promote the technology that will ultimately increase access, the FCC should not simply look at which kinds of SCPE are subsidized by state and local governments,54 but should create 52 See 63 Fed. Reg. 15,774 (April 1, 1998) (setting the year 2006 as the target date for the completion of the transition). 53 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(1). 54 See NPRM � 90 (suggesting such a criterion for "commonly used"). 47 incentives, through its compatibility criteria, for the use of SCPE that is consistent with new telecommunications technologies. TIA also is concerned that, under the NPRM, manufacturers of telecommunications equipment are required to bear too much responsibility for compatibility. Under the NPRM, the entire burden for achieving compatibility
      • http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/1999/fcc99137.pdf
        • to Phones Connected to the Networks of Cellnet and Vodaphone, Dec. 1998 (visited Dec. 15, 1998) ; Price Remains Key Element in Mobile Purchase, TELECOMS PRICING BULLETIN, Issue 28/29, Nov. 25, 1998, available in 1998 WL 15562369. 136 Sylvia Dennis, UK Telecoms Regulator Bites Hard on BT Call Charges, NEWSBYTES, Apr. 6, 1999, available in 1999 WL 5121009. 137 Section 64.604 (c)(3) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (c)(3). PAGE 27 ordered reductions in the amount BT charges its wireline customers for calls to wireless phones, and reductions in the amount two wireless carriers, Vodaphone and Cellnet, charge BT to terminate its calls on their wireless networks.136 As noted, although a CPP offering may provide a calling party with
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        • process for formal complaints, to consider the effect of the 1996 Act on this process, and as part of that proceeding will consider general measures intended to expedite determination of complaints. We do not anticipate that the rulemaking generally considering the formal complaint process will examine the suitability of that process in the accessibility context. 31. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. 64.604(c)(5) for distinct complaint procedures specifically adopted by this Commission for the enforcement of the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) program under Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 32. 47 C.F.R. 1.415, 1.419. References 1. http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/fcc96382.txt 2. http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/fcc96382.wp 3. http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/News_Releases/nrwl6042.txt 4. http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/wt96-198comments.html 5. http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Hundt/states/091996.html 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/fcc96382.html#N_1_ 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/fcc96382.html#N_2_ 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/fcc96382.html#N_3_ 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/fcc96382.html#N_4_ 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/fcc96382.html#N_5_ 11. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/fcc96382.html#N_6_ 12. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/fcc96382.html#N_7_ 13. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/fcc96382.html#N_8_
      • http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/2009/dd090401.html
        • and 54.711 of the Commission's rules. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/31/2009 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 09-740). EB [57]DA-09-740A1.doc [58]DA-09-740A1.pdf [59]DA-09-740A1.txt OMNIAT INTERNATIONAL TELECOM, LLC D/B/A OMNIAT TELECOM. Notified Omniat of its apparent liability for a total forfeiture of $330,000 for the apparent violation of sections 9(a)(1), 214(a), 225(b)(1), and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 03/31/2009 by NALF. (FCC No. 09-26). EB [60]FCC-09-26A1.doc [61]FCC-09-26A1.pdf [62]FCC-09-26A1.txt HUGHES COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Adopted the Consent Decree providing for a voluntary contribution of $12,000 resolving an investigation into an apparent unauthorized transfer of control under section 310(d) of the Act and section 25.119 of the Commission's rules. Action by: Chief, Investigations
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        • No. 09-1376). (Dkt No 09-56 ) The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau announce the procedures and minimum opening bid amounts for the upcoming auction of Broadband Radio Service licenses Auction 86. WTB [62]DA-09-1376A1.doc [63]DA-09-1376A2.xls [64]DA-09-1376A1.pdf [65]DA-09-1376A2.pdf [66]DA-09-1376A1.txt [67]DA-09-1376A2.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- IP-ENABLED SERVICES, USE OF N11 CODES AND OTHER ABBREVIATED DIALING ARRANGEMENTS. Extended for one year the waiver of section 64.604(a)(4) as applied to TRS calls placed over VoIP telecommunications networks. (Dkt No. 96-198 92-205 03-123 04-36 ). Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1461). CGB [68]DA-09-1461A1.doc [69]DA-09-1461A1.pdf [70]DA-09-1461A1.txt TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES AND SPEECH-TO-SPEECH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING AND SPEECH DISABILITIES. Adopted the NECA proposed per-minute compensation rates for traditional
      • http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/2011/dd110601.html
        • COMPANY D/B/A AT&T MICHIGAN, ET AL. (DA No. 11-975). (Dkt No 11-94 ). Comments Due: 06/30/2011. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov or Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513, email: Robert.McDonald@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484 [73]DA-11-975A1.doc [74]DA-11-975A1.pdf [75]DA-11-975A1.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- STRUCTURE AND PRACTICES OF THE VIDEO RELAY SERVICE PROGRAM. Stayed the effective date of Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of its rules as adopted in the VRS Fraud Order and FNPRM until October 1, 2011. (Dkt No. 10-51 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/31/2011 by ORDER. (FCC No. 11-86). CGB [76]FCC-11-86A1.doc [77]FCC-11-86A1.pdf [78]FCC-11-86A1.txt BIG FISH BROADCASTING, LLC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 to Big Fish Broadcasting, LLC for antenna structure lighting violations. Action by:
      • http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/2011/dd110930.html
        • ). PSHSB . Contact: Brian Marenco at (202) 418-0838, email: Brian.Marenco@fcc.gov [15]DA-11-1652A1.doc [16]DA-11-1652A1.pdf [17]DA-11-1652A1.txt Released: 09/30/2011. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB . Contact: (202) 418-0270 [18]DOC-310031A1.pdf [19]DOC-310031A1.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- STRUCTURE AND PRACTICES OF THE VIDEO RELAY SERVICE PROGRAM. Granted in part a Motion by Gallaudet University to extend the stay of the effective date of Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules as adopted in the VRS Practices R&O, for an additional 45 days, until November 15, 2011. (Dkt No. 10-51 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/30/2011 by ORDER. (FCC No. 11-145). CGB [20]FCC-11-145A1.doc [21]FCC-11-145A1.pdf [22]FCC-11-145A1.txt AMENDMENT OF PART 64 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES AND RELATED CUSTOMER PREMISES EQUIPMENT FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
      • http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2000.pdf
        • exempt from contributing to: Universal Service TRS NANPA LNP Administration Provide explanation below: 604I certify that the revenue data contained herein is privileged and confidential and that public disclosure of such information would likely cause substantial harm to the competitive position of the company. I request nondisclosure of the revenue information contained herein pursuant to Sections 0.459, 52.17, 54.711 and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules. I certify that I am an officer of the above-named reporting entity, that I have examined the foregoing report and to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, all statements of fact contained in this Worksheet are true and that said Worksheet is an accurate statement of the affairs of the above-named company for the
      • http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2001.pdf
        • 52.32. Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499) twice a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. Section 64.604 requires that every common carrier providing interstate telecommunications services shall contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund on the basis of its relative share of interstate end-user telecommunications revenues, with the calculation based on information provided in this worksheet. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(iii)(4). This collection of information stems from the Commission's authority under Sections 225, 251, 254, and 258
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        • exempt from contributing to: Universal Service TRS NANPA LNP Administration Provide explanation below: 604I certify that the revenue data contained herein are privileged and confidential and that public disclosure of such information would likely cause substantial harm to the competitive position of the company. I request nondisclosure of the revenue information contained herein pursuant to Sections 0.459, 52.17, 54.711 and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules. I certify that I am an officer of the above-named reporting entity, that I have examined the foregoing report and, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, all statements of fact contained in this Worksheet are true and that said Worksheet is an accurate statement of the affairs of the above-named company for the
      • http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2003.pdf
        • exempt from contributing to: Universal Service TRS NANPA LNP Administration Provide explanation below: 604I certify that the revenue data contained herein are privileged and confidential and that public disclosure of such information would likely cause substantial harm to the competitive position of the company. I request nondisclosure of the revenue information contained herein pursuant to Sections 0.459, 52.17, 54.711 and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules. I certify that I am an officer of the above-named reporting entity, that I have examined the foregoing report and, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, all statements of fact contained in this Worksheet are true and that said Worksheet is an accurate statement of the affairs of the above-named company for the
      • http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2004.pdf
        • all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. Section 64.604 requires that every common carrier providing interstate telecommunications services contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund on the basis of its relative share of interstate end- user telecommunications revenues, with the calculation based on information provided in this Worksheet. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). Section 64.1195 requires all telecommunications carriers to register using the FCC Form 499-A. 47 C.F.R. �
      • http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2006.pdf
        • telecommunications services, interconnected voice-over-Internet- protocol (VoIP) providers, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. Section 64.604 requires that every common carrier providing interstate telecommunications services contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund on the basis of its relative share of interstate end-user telecommunications revenues, with the calculation based on information provided in this Worksheet. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). Section 64.1195 requires all telecommunications carriers to register using the FCC Form 499-A. 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195(a).
      • http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2007.pdf
        • telecommunications services, interconnected voice-over-Internet- protocol (VoIP) providers, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. Section 64.604 requires that every common carrier providing interstate telecommunications services contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund on the basis of its relative share of interstate end-user telecommunications revenues, with the calculation based on information provided in this Worksheet. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). Section 64.1195 and the Commission's orders require all telecommunications carriers and interconnected VoIP providers to register using
      • http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2008.pdf
        • providing interstate telecommunications services, interconnected VoIP providers, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. Section 64.604 requires that every common carrier and interconnected VoIP provider contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund on the basis of its relative share of interstate end-user telecommunications revenues, with the calculation based on information provided in this Worksheet. 47 C.F.R. �� 64.601(b), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). Section 64.1195 and the Commission's orders require all telecommunications carriers and interconnected VoIP providers to register
      • http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2009.pdf
        • providing interstate telecommunications services, interconnected VoIP providers, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. Section 64.604 requires that every common carrier and interconnected VoIP provider contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund on the basis of its relative share of interstate end-user telecommunications revenues, with the calculation based on information provided in this Worksheet. 47 C.F.R. �� 64.601(b), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). Section 64.1195 and the Commission's orders require all telecommunications carriers and interconnected VoIP providers to register
      • http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2010.pdf
        • providing interstate telecommunications services, interconnected VoIP providers, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. Section 64.604 requires that every common carrier and interconnected VoIP provider contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund on the basis of its relative share of interstate end-user telecommunications revenues, with the calculation based on information provided in this Worksheet. 47 C.F.R. �� 64.601(b), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). Section 64.1195 and the Commission's orders require all telecommunications carriers and interconnected VoIP providers to register
      • http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2011.pdf
        • Federal Communications Commission.6 II. Filing Requirements and General Instructions A. Who Must File With very limited exceptions, all intrastate, interstate, and international providers of telecommunications in the United States7 must file this Worksheet.8 Telecommunications providers that are contributors to (continued . . .) 1 47 U.S.C. �� 151, 225, 251, 254. 2 See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17(b), 52.32(b), 54.708, 54.711, 64.604(b)(5)(iii)(B). 3 See 47 U.S.C. � 159(a), (b)(1)(A), (g) (authorizing the Commission to collect annual regulatory fees to recover the costs of enforcement, policy and rulemaking, user information, and international activities). 4 See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17 (numbering administration), 52.32 (local number portability), 54.706 (universal service), 64.604 (interstate TRS). 5 47 U.S.C. � 413; see also 47 C.F.R. � 1.47(h). 6
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        • to register with the Federal Communications Commission.6 II. Filing Requirements and General Instructions A. Who Must File With very limited exceptions, all intrastate, interstate, and international providers of telecommunications in the United States7 must file this Worksheet.8 Telecommunications providers that are contributors to 1 47 U.S.C. �� 151, 225, 251, 254. 2 See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17(b), 52.32(b), 54.708, 54.711, 64.604(b)(5)(iii)(B). 3 See 47 U.S.C. � 159(a), (b)(1)(A), (g) (authorizing the Commission to collect annual regulatory fees to recover the costs of enforcement, policy and rulemaking, user information, and international activities). 4 See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17 (numbering administration), 52.32 (local number portability), 54.706 (universal service), 64.604 (interstate TRS). 5 47 U.S.C. � 413; see also 47 C.F.R. � 1.47(h). 6
      • http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-Q/499q.pdf
        • employee of the Commission; or (c) the United States government, is a party to a proceeding before the body or has an interest in the proceeding. With the exception of your employer identification number, if you do not provide the information we request on the Worksheet, the Commission may consider you in violation of sections 1.47, 52.17, 52.32, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. �� 1.47, 52.17, 52.32, 54.713, and 64.604. 2 The foregoing Notice is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, P.L. No. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. �� 3501, et seq. * * * * * Table of Contents I. Introduction 3 II. Filing Requirements and General Instructions 3 A. Who Must File 3 1. Universal
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        • in this paragraph shall preclude the Commission from delegating to State commissions or to other entities all or any portion of such jurisdiction." 6. House Committee Report, Communications Act of 1934, Report No. 1850, 73rd Congress, 2nd Session (reprinted in Max C. Paglin, A Legislative History of the Communications Act of 1934 (1989) at 726) (emphasis added). 7. 47 C.F.R. 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B) 8. Smith v. Illinois Bell Telephone Co., 282 U.S. 133, 150 (1930). 9. See Michael J. Zpevak, Preemption after Louisiana PSC, 45 Fed.Com.L.J. 185, 189, 206 (1993). 10. Some have suggested that carriers which market interstate and intrastate services to consumers in a bundled package will find it infeasible to separate their revenues. In this regard, keep in mind that
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        • enmiendas; C�digo de Estados Unidos 47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 206, 208, 225, 226, 227, 228, 255, 258, 301, 303, 309(e), 312, 362, 364, 386 y 507; las secciones 504 y 508 de Ley de Rehabilitaci�n, 29 C�digo de Estados Unidos (U.S.C.) 794; y 47 C�digo de Regulaciones Federales (C.F.R.) �� 1.711 et seq., 6.15 et seq., 7.15 et seq. y 64.604. Conforme el aviso del sistema de archivos FCC/CGB-1, la FCC puede revelar informaci�n proporcionada por el consumidor de la siguiente manera: Revised January 2006 1. Quejas contra emisoras, empresas de comunicaciones, proveedores de programas, servicios de sat�lite, empresas de telemercadeo, etc. - cuando un archivo en este sistema se trata de una queja informal contra una emisora, empresa de comunicaciones,
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        • enmiendas; C�digo de Estados Unidos 47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 206, 208, 225, 226, 227, 228, 255, 258, 301, 303, 309(e), 312, 362, 364, 386 y 507; las secciones 504 y 508 de Ley de Rehabilitaci�n, 29 C�digo de Estados Unidos (U.S.C.) 794; y 47 C�digo de Regulaciones Federales (C.F.R.) �� 1.711 et seq., 6.15 et seq., 7.15 et seq. y 64.604. Conforme el aviso del sistema de archivos FCC/CGB-1, la FCC puede revelar informaci�n proporcionada por el consumidor de la siguiente manera: 1. Quejas contra emisoras, empresas de comunicaciones, proveedores de programas, servicios de sat�lite, empresas de telemercadeo, etc. - cuando un archivo en este sistema se trata de una queja informal contra una emisora, empresa de comunicaciones, proveedor de programas,
      • http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/DRI_Order.doc
        • ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. TRS-98-1 ORDER Adopted: May 25, 2000 Released: May 30, 2000 By the Chief, Telecommunications Consumer Division, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Order, we dismiss a complaint filed against Sprint Relay (Sprint) by Disabilities Rights, Inc. (DRI) alleging violations of section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and section 64.604(b)(5)m of the Commission's rules. In the complaint, DRI alleges that Sprint's interstate relay systems have no mechanism or capability to connect Baudot TTY machines with personal computers that have ASCII modems. According to DRI, ``nearly all personal computers have modems that can transmit and receive ASCII, but nearly all such modems are not capable of communicating with Baudot terminals.'' DRI
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        • rate of [REDACTED] to these conversation minutes. Multiply the [REDACTED] conversation minutes by the [REDACTED] rate results in a total amount owed of [REDACTED]. The Bureau directs NECA to remit payment of [REDACTED] to CSDVRS within 10 business days of the date of this letter. In reaching this result, we grant a limited waiver of the Commission's rule, 47 C.F.R. 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E), which requires that "all TRS providers, including providers who are not interexchange carriers, local exchange carriers, or certified state relay providers, must submit reports of interstate TRS minutes of use to the administrator in order to receive payments," and that compensable minutes are "minutes of use for completed calls beginning after call set-up and concluding after the last message call
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        • Critical Steps to Bring Advanced Communications Services to Those With Disabilities. News Release: [166]Word || [167]PDF R&O and FNPRM: [168]PDF Genachowski Statement: [169]PDF Copps Statement: [170]PDF McDowell Statement: [171]PDF Clyburn Statement: [172]PDF 9-30-11 Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program. Granted in part a Motion by Gallaudet University to extend the stay of the effective date of Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules as adopted in the VRS Practices R&O, for an additional 45 days, until November 15, 2011. Docket No. 10-51. FCC 11-145. Order Extending Suspension of Effective Date: [173]Word || [174]PDF 9-30-11 Amendment of Part 64 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Telecommunications Relay Services and Related Customer Premises Equipment for Persons with Disabilities and Truth-in-Billing Requirements for
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        • Section 103(b) of the CVAA, requiring interconnected and non-interconnected VoIP providers to participate in and contribute to the TRS Fund. CG Docket No. 11-47. FCC 11-150. Report and Order: [121]Word || [122]PDF 9/30/11 Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program. Granted in part a Motion by Gallaudet University to extend the stay of the effective date of Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules as adopted in the VRS Practices R&O, for an additional 45 days, until November 15, 2011. Docket No. 10-51. FCC 11-145. Order Extending Suspension of Effective Date: [123]Word || [124]PDF 9/30/11 Amendment of Part 64 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Telecommunications Relay Services and Related Customer Premises Equipment for Persons with Disabilities and Truth-in-Billing Requirements for
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        • [31]Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) ____________________________________________________________________ [32]Intergovernmental Advisory Committee ____________________________________________________________________ [33]FCC Consumer Information Registry ____________________________________________________________________ How To Contact Us [34]Consumer Center [35]File A Complaint [36]File A Comment (ECFS Express) TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES POINTS OF CONTACT FOR COMPLAINTS Following, listed alphabetically by state or territory, is Point of Contact information for any complaints, grievances, inquiries and suggestions pursuant to 47 C.F.R. section 64.604(c)(2). NA indicates Not Available yet. Please contact the FCC's Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau via e-mail [37]fccinfo@fcc.gov for assistance if you encounter problems with contact information. For contact information for providers go to [38]Relay Services Providers. To update changes in contact/service provider information, please send an e-mail listing changes to [39]TRS_POC@fcc.gov so that this page can be updated accordingly. *
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        • while protecting proprietary and confidential information from improper disclosure, and that the procedures thereby serve the public interest. 9. Structure and Practice of the Video Relay Service Program; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, (Order), CG Docket Nos. 10-51 and 03-123, [69]DA 12-687, adopted April 30, 2012, released April 30, 2012. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) and (H) of the Commission's rules, the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund (Fund) administrator is required to file TRS payment formulas and revenue requirements with the Commission on May 1 of each year, to be effective the following July 1. In the Order, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB), pursuant to delegated authority, waives this May 1, 2012
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        • Flag MARYLAND TRS PAGE TRS Complaint Log Summaries 2010 [37]Complaint Log Summary Report. 2009 [38]Complaint Log Summary Report. 2008 [39]Complaint Log Summary Report. 2007 [40]Maryland Complaint Log Summary: CapTel Relay Service. [41]Maryland Complaint Log Summary: AT&T RELAY SERVICES. [42]Maryland Complaint Log Summary: Hamilton Relay. __________________________________________________________________ Recertification Application [43]Cover Sheet. [44]Cover Letter. [45]Table of Contents. [46]Introduction. [47]TRS Contract Status. [48]47 C.F.R. 64.604 - Mandatory Minimum Standards. [49]Technical Standards. [50]Functional Standards. [51]State Certification. [52]Substantive Change. [53]Method of Funding. [54]Letter from DRO Acknowledging Receipt of Application. __________________________________________________________________ Programs. * [55]National Exchange Carrier Administration (NECA) * National Association of State Relay Administrators (NASRA) * [56]Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program Association (TEDPA) * [57]Maryland Relay. __________________________________________________________________ TRS Telephone Numbers (Service Provider for traditional TRS and Captioned Telephone
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        • Committee ____________________________________________________________________ [33]FCC Consumer Information Registry ____________________________________________________________________ How To Contact Us [34]Consumer Center [35]File A Complaint [36]File A Comment (ECFS Express) Virginia State Flag VIRGINIA TRS PAGE TRS Complaint Log Summary 2010 [37]Complaint Report. 2009 [38]Complaint Report. 2008 [39]Complaint Report. 2007 [40]Sprint, Virginia's CapTel Provider's Complaint Log. [41]AT&T's Complaint Log. __________________________________________________________________ Recertification Application [42]Cover Letter, Table of Contents, and Section 64.604: Mandatory Minimum Standard. [43]Content as follows: AT&T Relay Services Initial Training Outline; Appendix 3: CA Job Description; Appendix 4: Commitment Statement; Appendix 5: In-Call Replacement Guidelines; Appendix 6: Relief of CA, Specialty Call Guidelines; Appendix 7: AT&T CA Code of Ethics; Appendix 8: CA Pledge of Confidentiality; Appendix 9: Code of Virginia Section 8.01-44.3; Appendix 10; Play Back Device Guidelines;
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        • sus enmiendas; Cdigo de Estados Unidos 47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 206, 208, 225, 226, 227, 228, 255, 258, 301, 303, 309(e), 312, 362, 364, 386 y 507; las secciones 504 y 508 de Ley de Rehabilitacin, 29 Cdigo de Estados Unidos (U.S.C.) 794; y 47 Cdigo de Regulaciones Federales (C.F.R.) 1.711 et seq., 6.15 et seq., 7.15 et seq. y 64.604. Conforme el aviso del sistema de archivos FCC/CGB-1, la FCC puede revelar informacin proporcionada por el consumidor de la siguiente manera: 1. Quejas contra emisoras, empresas de comunicaciones, proveedores de programas, servicios de satlite, empresas de telemercadeo, etc. - cuando un archivo en este sistema se trata de una queja informal contra una emisora, empresa de comunicaciones, proveedor de programas,
      • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2002/FCC-02-173A1.html
        • of the long-distance telephone call as if the call were placed directly between the telephones. They do not pay for the TRS service. TRS providers recover their costs of providing this service through the TRS Fund. 4 4. The Act requires each common carrier providing voice transmission services to provide TRS in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 64.604 of the Commission's rules.5 Carriers may do this either by providing TRS directly, or by contracting with a TRS provider. Section 64.604 of the Commission's rules established the TRS Fund,6 currently administered by the National Exchange Carrier Association (``NECA''), which reimburses TRS providers for the costs of providing interstate TRS.7 Carriers providing interstate telecommunications services must contribute to the TRS
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        • ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: September 26, 2003 Released: September 30, 2003 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') and Order, we find that Globcom, Inc. (``Globcom''), apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), 1 and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules2 by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund and the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund. We also find that Globcom apparently violated section 54.711(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to file complete and accurate interstate and international revenue information.3 Based on our review of the facts and circumstances
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        • d/b/a 0870-20 Innovative Wireless ORDER Adopted: September 22, 2004 Released: September 23, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by Virgin Islands Telephone Corporation d/b/a Innovative Telephone, Innovative Long Distance, Inc., and Vitelcom Cellular, Inc. d/b/a Innovative Wireless (collectively, ``ICC Entities'') of sections 52.17, 54.706, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules (``Rules''), 47 C.F.R. 52.17, 54.706 and 64.604, in connection with the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA'') Fund contribution requirements.1 2. The Bureau and Innovative Communications Corporation (``ICC''), the holding company of the ICC Entities, have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would
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        • of the Federal Communications Commission (``FCC'' or ``Commission'') and Innovative Communications Corporation (``ICC''), by their respective authorized representatives, hereby enter into this Consent Decree for the purpose of terminating the Bureau's investigation into whether Virgin Islands Telephone Corporation d/b/a Innovative Telephone, Innovative Long Distance, Inc., and Vitelcom Cellular, Inc. d/b/a Innovative Wireless (collectively ``ICC Entities'') violated Sections 52.17, 54.706(a), and 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 52.17, 54.706(a), and 64.604, requiring carriers providing interstate telecommunications services to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA'') Fund. 2. For purposes of this Consent Decree, the following definitions shall apply: (a) The ``Act'' means the Communications Act of 1934,
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        • Federal Communications Commission (``Commission'') and Manhattan Telecommunications Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Metropolitan Telecommunications Holding Company (``Company''), hereby enter into this Consent Decree for the purpose of terminating the Bureau's investigation into whether Company violated the universal service reporting and contribution requirements of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act'')4 and sections 54.706 and 64.604 of the Commission's rules.5 2. For the purposes of this Consent Decree, the following definitions shall apply: 2)a. ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. 2)b. ``Bureau'' means the Enforcement Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission. 2)c. ``Company'' means Manhattan Telecommunications Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Metropolitan Telecommunications Holding Company, and any affiliate, d/b/a, predecessor-in-interest, parent companies, any wholly or
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        • ) ) Acct. No. 200532080008 TON Services, Inc. ) ) FRN No. 0005-0237-26 ORDER Adopted: October 27, 2004 Released: October 28, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by TON Services, Inc. (``TON'') of section 254 of the Act and sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 U.S.C. 254, 47 C.F.R. 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604, relating to obligations of carriers to make payments into the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Service Fund.1 2. The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and TON have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by
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        • hearing to determine whether: 1) BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to make required contributions to federal universal service support programs in violation of section 254(d) of the Act9 and section 54.706 of the Commission's rules;10 2) BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund, in violation of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules;11 and 3) BOI, BUZZ, U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets in violation of sections 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules.12 The presiding officer also put BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK on notice that the Commission could order a forfeiture for the failure to make required universal service contributions and a forfeiture
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        • the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Locus for possible violations of the universal service reporting and contribution requirements of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act'')1 and certain Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund and the North American Numbering Plan Administration, sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules.2 2. The Enforcement Bureau and Locus have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material new evidence relating to this matter, we conclude that are no
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        • this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau and United Networks International, Inc. (``UNI''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against UNI for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''),1 relating to universal service, and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration, and regulatory fees.2 2. The Enforcement Bureau and UNI have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record
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        • and circumstances surrounding this matter we conclude that this company is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $819,905. 2. We specifically find that InPhonic, Inc. (``InPhonic'') has apparently violated section 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to register with the Commission until January 2005.1 We also find that InPhonic has apparently violated sections 54.711(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') from 2002 to 2004.2 Finally, we find that InPhonic has apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''),3 and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and
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        • facts and circumstances surrounding this matter, we conclude that Teletronics is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $692,000. 2. Specifically we find Teletronics has apparently violated sections 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to register with the Commission from April 2, 2001 to the current date.1 We also conclude that Teletronics has apparently violated 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B), and 52.17(b) of our rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets from 1999 to the current date. 2 We further find that Teletronics has apparently violated sections 254(d) and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''),3 and sections 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) and 52.17(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to
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        • ``Act''),1 and with the exception of a few isolated acts of post-investigative compliance, this carrier continues a pattern of egregious non- compliance. Based upon the facts and circumstances surrounding this matter we conclude that this company is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $606,500. 2. We specifically find that Carrera Communications, LP (``Carrera'') has apparently violated sections 54.711(a) and 64.604 of the Commission's rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') or predecessor forms from 1999 through the current date.2 Further, we find that Carrera has apparently violated section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay
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        • this matter, we conclude that this company is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $529,300. 2. We specifically find that Telecom House, Inc. (``Telecom House'') has apparently violated section 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to register with the Commission until September 2004.1 We also find that Telecom House has apparently violated sections 54.711(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') from 2001 to 2005.2 Finally, we find that Telecom House has apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''),3 and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'')
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        • a carrier, such as CSII, fails to file required Worksheets reporting its revenue projections in a timely fashion, its revenues are excluded from the contribution base from which universal assessments are derived, and the economic burden of contributing falls disproportionately on carriers that have satisfied their reporting obligations. 50 47 U.S.C. 254(d). 51 47 U.S.C. 254. 52 47 C.F.R. 54.711, 64.604. 53 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. 54.706. 54 47 C.F.R. 54.706(c). 55 See 47 C.F.R. 54.706(b). 56 See USAC August 2005 billing to CSII. USAC assessed the amount due in August 2005 solely based on the 2004 and 2005 annual Worksheets, and the payment thus represented only a partial assessment of CSII's total USF contribution obligation for the month. 57
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        • mail, return receipt requested, to Darius B. Withers, Kelly Drye and Warren LLP, Counsel to Global Teldata II, LLC, 1200 19th Street N.W., Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036; and Edward M. O'Reilly, Controller, Global Teldata II, LLC, 4646 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60640. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary _________________________ 1 47 C.F.R. 64.1195. 2 47 C.F.R. 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). 3 47 U.S.C. 254(d). 4 47 C.F.R. 54.706(a). 5 See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. 151. 6 See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 7 47 C.F.R. 64.1195. 8 Pursuant to the de minimis exception, contributors that
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        • we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau and Clear World Communications Corp. ("Clear World"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Clear World for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration, and regulatory fees. 2. The Enforcement Bureau and Clear World have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the
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        • this Consent Decree without change, addition, deletion, or modification. f. "Effective Date" means the date on which the Commission or the Bureau releases the Adopting Order. g. "Investigation" means the investigation commenced by the Bureau's September 28, 2004 Letter of Inquiry regarding whether Clear World violated the requirements of section 254 of the Act and/or sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, universal service reporting and contribution, number administration, telecommunications relay systems and regulatory fee payments. I. BACKGROUND 3. Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, pursuant to section 254(d) of
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        • of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that International Telecom Exchange, Inc. and International Telecom Exchange Group, Inc. (collectively, "ITE") apparently violated a Commission order by willfully and repeatedly failing to respond on a timely basis to a directive of the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") to provide certain information and documents. Further, we find that ITE has apparently violated section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances of this case, and for the reasons discussed below, we find that ITE is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $28,062. 2. We order ITE to submit within thirty
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        • Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") of the Federal Communications Commission and FPL FiberNet, LLC ("FPL"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against FPL for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. 2. The Bureau and FPL have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of
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        • adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") of the Federal Communications Commission and Intelecom Solutions, Inc. ("Intelecom"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation initiated by the Bureau into possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. 2. The Bureau and Intelecom have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of
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        • attached Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission ("the Commission") and Communication Services Integrated, Inc. ("CSII"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against CSII for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. 2. The Commission and CSII have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence
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        • the obligations of section 254 of the Act and section 54.706(b) of our rules. The Commission's rules in effect during the time period in question required all telecommunications carriers that provided interstate telecommunications services, and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications, to contribute to the universal service fund based on their gross billed interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of our rules also requires Globcom to contribute to the TRS fund on the basis of its interstate end-user telecommunications revenues. 4. The Universal Service Administrative Company ("USAC" or the "Administrator") administers the universal service support mechanisms and performs billing and collection functions. The National Exchange Carrier Association ("NECA") administers the TRS fund. The Commission requires carriers to provide revenue
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        • Order of Forfeiture ("Order"), we assess a monetary forfeiture of $28,062 against International Telecom Exchange, Inc. and International Telecom Exchange Group, Inc. (collectively, "ITE"). We find that ITE willfully and repeatedly failed to respond on a timely basis to a directive of the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") to provide certain information and documents. Further, we find that ITE has violated section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund on a timely basis. II. BACKGROUND 2. The facts and circumstances of this cases are set forth in the Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order ("NAL") previously issued by the Commission, and need not be repeated at length here. ITE
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        • Federal Communications Commission (the "Commission"), TELUS Communications., Inc. and TELUS Communications Company (collectively "TELUS"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against TELUS for possible violations of Sections 9, 225, 251, and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") administration, regulatory fees, and carrier registration. 2. The Commission and TELUS have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based
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        • (2007) (annual "Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet" or "Worksheet"); FCC Form 499-A Instructions (2007) at 1, 3-5. Telecommunications carriers must submit first a Form 499-A registration, and upon issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief,
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        • the facsimile transmission to the facsimile number and the signed certified mail return receipt card. Telecommunications carriers must submit first a Form 499-A registration, and upon issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Receipt of the letter is shown by
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        • the Federal Communications Commission (the "Commission") and Verizon Business Global LLC f/k/a MCI, LLC ("Verizon"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against MCI, Inc. ("MCI") for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration ("NANPA"), and regulatory fees. 2. The Commission and Verizon have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before
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        • in willful and repeated violation of the Consent Decree and of Section 54.706 of the Commission's rules. 13. The Consent Decree, at paragraph 14(g), required the Kintzel brothers to make all required TRS contributions by the due date on each invoice received from NECA. The requirement that carriers providing interstate telecommunications services timely pay TRS contributions is codified in Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules. The information before the Commission indicates that the Kintzel brothers, doing business as Buzz, failed to pay annual TRS assessments for either 2005 or 2006. NECA indicates that Buzz has an outstanding balance of $2,709.92. The failure to make timely TRS contributions to NECA over the course of two years is unquestionably inconsistent with the obligations
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        • adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission (the "Commission") and Teletronics, Inc. ("Teletronics"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Teletronics for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. 2. The Commission and Teletronics have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of
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        • a new forfeiture of $100,000 ("Further Notice of Apparent Liability"), against InPhonic, Inc. ("InPhonic"). The Order of Forfeiture follows a Notice of Apparent Liability we issued on July 25, 2005. Herein we find that InPhonic willfully and repeatedly violated: (1) section 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by failing to register with the Commission until January 2005; (2) sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets ("Worksheets") from 2002 to 2004; (3) section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and 54.711(a) of the rules by failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"); and (4) section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the rules by failing to contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service
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        • as reported in its 2004 Form 499-A, it was a de minimis carrier in 2003. Even though the de minimis exception excuses carriers from the requirements for USF purposes, however, the rules still require carriers such as Global Teldata to file annual Worksheets for purposes of other regulatory programs, such as the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS"). See 47 C.F.R. S 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) (requiring common carriers to submit Worksheets for the TRS Fund); see Wireline Competition Bureau Reminds De Minimis Telecommunications Providers of Certain FCC Registration, Reporting, and Contribution Requirements, Public Notice, WC Docket No. 06-122 (WCB rel. Jan. 31, 2007). See FCC Form 499-A Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet - Annual Filing, http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2003.pdf (April 2003) ("Annual Worksheet"). See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service,
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        • then issue a forfeiture if it finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the person has willfully or repeatedly violated the Act or a Commission order or rule. 11. We find by a preponderance of the evidence, as discussed in detail in the Carrera NAL and herein, that Carrera has violated section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii), 54.706(a), 1.1154, and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules. Specifically, we find based on a preponderance of the evidence that Carrera: (1) willfully and repeatedly failed to file Worksheets and predecessor forms; (2) willfully and repeatedly failed to make requisite contributions toward the Universal Service and TRS Funds; (3) willfully and repeatedly failed to pay regulatory fees to the Commission; and
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        • 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and WTI Communications, Inc. ("WTI"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against WTI for possible violation of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to regulatory fees, the universal service fund, telecommunications relay service fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan administration and local number portability. 2. The Bureau and WTI have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and
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        • 4(i), 4(j), 218, and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), to provide certain information and documents. In addition, the Consent Decree terminates an investigation of Unicom for possible violations of sections 9, 225, 251, and 254 of the Act, relating to universal service and other programs, and, among others, sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, relating to regulatory fees, the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") cost recovery mechanism, the Universal Service Fund ("USF"), the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, and carrier registration. 2. The Bureau and Unicom have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and
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        • id. at 10246 n.2 (citing examples of VoIP customers futilely attempting to call 911 during emergency situations). See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.20000 - 1.20008. See id. S:S: 64.2001 - 64.2009. See id. S:S: 64.601 - 64.608. See id. S:S: 6.1 - 6.23 and S:S: 7.1 - 7.23. See id. S:S: 52.20 - 52.33 See id. S: 54.706. See id. S: 64.604. See id. S: 52.17. See id. S: 52.32. See id. S: 64.1195. Id. S:S: 0.111, 0.311 and 1.80. (Continued from previous page) (continued ...) Federal Communications Commission DA 08-1920 9 Federal Communications Commission DA 08-1920 References 1. http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-1920A1.pdf 2. http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-1920A1.doc
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        • and Cincinnati Bell, Inc., Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company and Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories, Inc. ("Cincinnati Bell"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against Cincinnati Bell for possible violations of sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1) and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules, relating to universal service, and certain Rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration ("NANPA"), Local Number Portability ("LNP") and regulatory fees. 2. The Bureau and Cincinnati Bell have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is
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        • Telrite Corporation NAL/Acct. No. 200832080084 ) Apparent Liability for Forfeiture FRN No. 0007-9604-20 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE & ORDER Adopted: April 16, 2008 Released: April 17, 2008 By the Commission: I. INtroduction 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order ("NAL"), we find Telrite Corporation ("Telrite") apparently violated sections 52.17(b), 52.32(b), 54.711(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly filing inaccurate Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets ("Worksheets") that grossly under-reported its interstate revenue. Telrite also apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 54.706 and 54.711 of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to contribute fully to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"); section
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        • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 8, 2008 Released: April 9, 2008 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that various subsidiaries of Global Crossing North America, Inc. ("Global Crossing") apparently violated sections 254(d) and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") and Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances surrounding these apparent violations, and for the reasons discussed below, we find that the Global Crossing Companies are apparently liable for forfeitures totaling $10,518,013. 2.
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        • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 8, 2008 Released: April 9, 2008 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Compass Global, Inc. ("Compass") apparently violated sections 9, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 52.17(a), 52.32(a), 54.706(a), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules, by willfully or repeatedly failing to make the required regulatory payments as well as to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"), Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") administration and Local Number Portability ("LNP"). Based on our review of the facts and circumstances
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        • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: January 14, 2009 Released: January 14, 2009 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that ADMA Telecom, Inc. ("ADMA") apparently violated sections 214, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1157, 52.17(a), 54.706(a), 54.711(a), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)-(B), and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to register with the Commission, failing to make the required regulatory filings, as well as failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"), Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") administration and failing to obtain an international
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        • 2009 Released: March 31, 2009 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order ("NAL"), we find that Omniat International Telecom, LLC d/b/a OMNIAT Telecom ("Omniat") apparently violated sections 9(a)(1), 214(a), 225(b)(1), and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17(a), 52.17(b), 52.32(a), 52.32(b), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to (1) apply for and obtain authorization from the Commission to provide international telecommunications service; (2) submit annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets ("annual Worksheet" or "Form 499-A"); (3) contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") and local number
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        • we adopt the attached Consent Decree between the Federal Communications Commission ("Commission") and Global Crossing (as defined below). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") by the Commission against Global Crossing for apparent violations of sections 254(d) and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") and Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund. 2. The Commission and Global Crossing have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing
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        • rules and that Allcom may be providing international telecommunications service without Commission authorization. On its website, Allcom claims to provide telephone service, voicemail, conference calling, paging, and International Public Access Numbers through its Universal Office and Genie products. On July 28, 2009, the Bureau initiated an investigation into AllCom's alleged violations of sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 63.12(d), 63.18, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, and Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act") by issuing the LOI directing AllCom, among other things, to provide information regarding these obligations and directing Allcom to respond by August 27, 2009. The Bureau directed the LOI to Thomas Skala, the Chief Executive Officer for AllCom, based on information
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        • the Commission in the Demands for Payment. i. "February 25, 2010 Declaratory Ruling" means the Declaratory Ruling by the FCC's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, released on February 25, 2010, CG Docket No. 10-51. j. "Investigations" means the inquiries undertaken by the Enforcement Bureau regarding the Company's compliance with Section 225 of the Act, 47 U.S.C. S: 225, and Section 64.604 of the Rules, 47 C.F.R. S: 64.604, in File No. EB-07-TC-2806, File No. EB-07-TC-4008, and File No. EB-09-TC-238. k. "NECA" means National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. l. "Note" means the Deferred Payment Plan Promissory Note, executed by Purple on September 16, 2010, in which the Company agrees to pay the FCC Claim over a five-year period. m. "Parties" means Purple
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        • the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and ComSpan Communications Inc. f/k/a Wantel, Inc. ("ComSpan" or the "Company"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against ComSpan for possible violations of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") and Telecommunications Relay Services ("TRS") Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") and Local Number Portability ("LNP") administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and
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        • Operations/General Manager TransAria, Inc. 7330 Shedhorn Drive Bozeman, MT 59718 Re: File No. EB-08-IH-1161 Dear Mr. Tarbert: This letter is an official CITATION, issued pursuant to section 503(b)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(5), for failure to make certain regulatory filings and associated payments in violation of sections 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.708, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, and failing to comply with section 9.5(e)(3), one of the Commission's rules relating to the provision of E911 capabilities to its customers. As explained below, future violations of the Commission's rules and requirements in this regard may subject your company to monetary forfeitures. By letter of inquiry ("LOI") dated July 30, 2008, the Investigations
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        • Executive Officer Vocalocity, Inc. 600 Virginia Avenue, NE Atlanta, GA 30306 RE: File No. EB-08-IH-1151 Dear Mr. Jerkunica: This letter is an official CITATION, issued pursuant to section 503(b)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(5) for failure to make certain regulatory filings and associated payments in violation of sections 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules. As explained below, future violations of the Commission's rules and requirements in this regard may subject your company to monetary forfeitures. By letter of inquiry ("LOI") dated May 21, 2008, the Investigations and Hearings Division of the Commission's Enforcement Bureau ("the Division") initiated an investigation into whether Vocalocity, Inc. ("Vocalocity") violated the Commission's rules
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        • to make full payment on or before the date due of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent."). Id. The Act and our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from USAC or other fund administrator. See 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706(b) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the USF, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. See Globcom, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability, 18 FCC Rcd 19890, 19896, P: 5, n.22 (2003) ("Globcom NAL") (subsequent history omitted). The instructions for the Worksheet include tables for carriers to
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        • to make full payment on or before the date due of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent."). Id. The Act and our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from USAC or other fund administrator. See 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706(b) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the USF, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. See Globcom, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability, 18 FCC Rcd 19890, 19896, P: 5, n.22 (2003) ("Globcom NAL") (subsequent history omitted). The instructions for the Worksheet include tables for carriers to
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1618A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1619A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1620A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1622A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1624A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1625A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1626A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1627A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1628A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1629A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1630A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1631A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1632A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1633A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1634A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1635A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
      • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1696A1.html
        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until November 15, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • ORDER Adopted: April 14, 2011 Released: April 14, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and Allegiance Communications, LLC ("Allegiance" or the "Company"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against Allegiance for possible violations of sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") and Telecommunications Relay Services ("TRS") Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") and Local Number Portability ("LNP") administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and
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        • March 9, 2011 Released: March 10, 2011 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a monetary forfeiture of $662,541 against ADMA Telecom, Inc. ("ADMA"). We find that ADMA willfully and repeatedly violated sections 214, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1157, 52.17(a), 54.706(a), 54.711(a), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)-(B), and 64.1195 of the Federal Communications Commission's (the "Commission's" or "FCC's") rules by (1) failing to register with the Commission, (2) failing to make required regulatory filings, (3) failing to obtain an international section 214 authorization, and (4) failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"), Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for
      • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2012/DA-12-267A1.html
        • In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) and Bay Springs Communications, Inc. (BSCI). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against BSCI for possible violations of Sections 9(a)(1), 225, 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 43.61, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules (Rules) concerning various regulatory fee and reporting obligations as well as required contributions to the Universal Service Fund, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan and Local Number Portability administration. The Consent Decree also terminates an investigation by the Bureau into possible violations of Section 222 of the Act, Section
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        • Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) and Telrite Corporation (Telrite). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) by the Commission against Telrite for possible violations of Sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1), 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17(a), 52.17(b), 52.32(a), 52.32(b), 54.706, 54.711, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Services Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan and Local Number Portability administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and 499-Q). 2. A copy
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        • Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) and StanaCard, LLC (StanaCard). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against StanaCard for possible violations of Sections 214 and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act) and Sections 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules (Rules) concerning authorization to provide facilities-based and resold international common carrier communications services, contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund, and registration with the Commission. 2. A copy of the Consent Decree negotiated by the Bureau and StanaCard is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent
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        • NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: April 13, 2012 Released: April 16, 2012 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (NAL), we find that RB Communications, Inc., d/b/a Starfone, apparently violated Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, by willfully and repeatedly failing to: (1) apply for and obtain authorization from the Commission to provide international telecommunications service; (2) register with the Commission; (3) contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund; and (4) pay regulatory fees to the Commission. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances surrounding this matter,
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        • its related entities, Buzz Telecom Corp. (``Buzz''), U.S. Bell and/or Link Technologies (collectively, ``U.S. Bell'') failed to make required universal service contributions in violation of 254(d) of the Act and 54.706 of the Commission's rules (Issue g); to determine whether BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell had failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in violation of 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules (Issue h); and to determine whether BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell failed to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') in violation of 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules (Issue i). In addition, if it were shown that BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell willfully or repeatedly violated the provisions of the Act or the Commission's rules
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        • Public Service Commission (Maryland PSC) concerning the equal access obligations of interexchange carriers under the Commission's rules pertaining to telecommunications relay service (TRS). The rules provide that ``TRS users shall have access to their chosen interexchange carrier through TRS, and to all other operator services, to the same extent that such access is provided to voice users.'' 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(3). TRS allows individuals with hearing or speech disabilities to communicate by telephone with individuals who may or may not have such disabilities. The facilities through which TRS calls are routed are operated by TRS ``providers'' and have have special equipment for receiving and processing voice and text calls. Those facilities are staffed by communications assistants (CAs) who relay conversations between
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        • Preamble, 110 Stat. 56 ...................................................... 3 � 706, 110 Stat. 153 ............................................................ 3, 24 � 706(a), 110 Stat. 153 ....................................................... 3, 24 � 706(b), 110 Stat. 153 ....................................................... 3, 24 � 706(c)(1), 110 Stat. 153 .................................................. 27 21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1) .................................................................... 22 28 U.S.C. 2112(a)(3) .............................................................. 13, 23 28 U.S.C. 2349(a) ....................................................................... 24 47 C.F.R.: Section 52.17 ........................................................................... 26 Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii) .......................................................... 26 VII Miscellaneous: Page Appropriate Framework for Broadband Access to the Internet Over Wireline Facilities, In re, 17 F.C.C.R. 3019 (2002) ........................................................ 4 Kenneth A. Bamberger, Provisional Precedent: Pro- tecting Flexibility in Administrative Policymaking, 77 N.Y.U. L. Rev. 1272 (2002) ............................................. 22 H.R. Rep. No. 204, 104th Cong., 1st Sess. Pt. 1 (1995) ...... 18 Industry Analysis & Technology
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        • 301, 303, 309(e), 312, 362, 364, 386, 507 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 206, 208, 225, 226, 227, 228, 255, 258, 301, 303, 309(e), 312, 362, 364, 386, 507; Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. 794; and 47 CFR 1.711 et seq., 6.15 et seq., 7.15 et seq., and 64.604. PURPOSES : The records in this system are used by Commission personnel to handle and process informal complaints received VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:23 Dec 14, 2009Jkt 220001PO 00000Frm 00086Fmt 4703Sfmt 4703E:\FR\FM\15DEN1.SGM15DEN1 sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES 66358 Federal Register/Vol. 74, No. 239/Tuesday, December 15, 2009/Notices from individuals, groups, and other entities. Records in this system are available for public inspection after
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        • Order of Forfeiture (``Order''), we assess a monetary forfeiture of $28,062 against International Telecom Exchange, Inc. and International Telecom Exchange Group, Inc. (collectively, ``ITE''). We find that ITE willfully and repeatedly failed to respond on a timely basis to a directive of the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') to provide certain information and documents. Further, we find that ITE has violated section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund on a timely basis. II. BACKGROUND The facts and circumstances of this cases are set forth in the Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (``NAL'') previously issued by the Commission, and need not be repeated at length here. ITE characterizes
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        • Federal Communications Commission (the ``Commission''), TELUS Communications., Inc. and TELUS Communications Company (collectively ``TELUS''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against TELUS for possible violations of Sections 9, 225, 251, and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') administration, regulatory fees, and carrier registration. The Commission and TELUS have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the
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        • (2007) (annual ``Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet'' or ``Worksheet''); FCC Form 499-A Instructions (2007) at 1, 3-5. Telecommunications carriers must submit first a Form 499-A registration, and upon issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief,
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        • the facsimile transmission to the facsimile number and the signed certified mail return receipt card. Telecommunications carriers must submit first a Form 499-A registration, and upon issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Receipt of the letter is shown by
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        • Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and WTI Communications, Inc. (``WTI''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against WTI for possible violation of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to regulatory fees, the universal service fund, telecommunications relay service fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan administration and local number portability. The Bureau and WTI have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated
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        • 4(i), 4(j), 218, and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), to provide certain information and documents. In addition, the Consent Decree terminates an investigation of Unicom for possible violations of sections 9, 225, 251, and 254 of the Act, relating to universal service and other programs, and, among others, sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, relating to regulatory fees, the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') cost recovery mechanism, the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and carrier registration. The Bureau and Unicom have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated
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        • id. at 10246 n.2 (citing examples of VoIP customers futilely attempting to call 911 during emergency situations). See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.20000 - 1.20008. See id. �� 64.2001 - 64.2009. See id. �� 64.601 - 64.608. See id. �� 6.1 - 6.23 and �� 7.1 - 7.23. See id. �� 52.20 - 52.33 See id. � 54.706. See id. � 64.604. See id. � 52.17. See id. � 52.32. See id. � 64.1195. Id. �� 0.111, 0.311 and 1.80. (continued ...) Federal Communications Commission DA 08-1920 Federal Communications Commission DA 08-1920 � � � � �@��� � � 0 � 0 # T � �
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        • and Cincinnati Bell, Inc., Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company and Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories, Inc. (``Cincinnati Bell''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against Cincinnati Bell for possible violations of sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1) and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules, relating to universal service, and certain Rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA''), Local Number Portability (``LNP'') and regulatory fees. The Bureau and Cincinnati Bell have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached
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        • � 225(a)(3). See 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(3) (setting forth jurisdictional separation of costs requirement); see also Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Speech and Hearing Disabilities, CC Docket 98-67, Declaratory Ruling, 18 FCC Rcd 16121 at 16128-30, paras. 18-23 (August 1, 2003) (discussing jurisdictional separation of costs issues for interstate and intrastate TRS). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. This Public Notice is being released under a new docket number, CG Docket No. 08-15, which shall include all STS matters (including IP STS). CG Docket No. 03-123 will remain open for the ongoing filing of documents in proceedings under that docket number. This new docket number is established to further administrative efficiency. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th
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        • Disabilities; The Use of N11 Codes and Other Abbreviated Dialing Arrangements, WC Docket No. 04-36, WT Docket No. 96-198, CG Docket No. 03-123 & CC Docket No. 92-105, Report and Order, 22 FCC Rcd 11275 (June 15, 2007) (VoIP TRS Order). The requirement that interconnected VoIP providers contribute to the Fund became effective October 5, 2007. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). In the 2007 Bureau TRS Rate Order, the Bureau used a projected revenue base of $76.8 billion. 2007 Bureau TRS Rate Order, 22 FCC Rcd at 11711-12, para. 24. Because, as noted above, the VoIP TRS Order requires interconnected VoIP service providers to contribute to the Fund, NECA has calculated a revised revenue base of $77.7 billion, which includes an
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        • record, the Bureau determined that the geographic location identification challenges associated with interconnected VoIP-originated 711 calls rendered TRS providers unable to consistently identify the ``appropriate'' PSAP to which to route the call. On this basis, the Bureau found good cause to grant TRS providers, for a period of six months, a limited waiver of the obligation set forth in section 64.604(a)(4) of the Commission's rules, i.e., to automatically and immediately route the outbound leg of an interconnected VoIP-originated emergency 711 call to an ``appropriate'' PSAP. Finally, the October 2007 Order and Notice sought comment on ``technical solutions'' that would enable interconnected VoIP providers to route 711 calls to ``an appropriate relay center,'' as defined by the Bureau, and that would enable
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        • rules and that Allcom may be providing international telecommunications service without Commission authorization. On its website, Allcom claims to provide telephone service, voicemail, conference calling, paging, and International Public Access Numbers through its Universal Office and Genie products. On July 28, 2009, the Bureau initiated an investigation into AllCom's alleged violations of sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 63.12(d), 63.18, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, and Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act'') by issuing the LOI directing AllCom, among other things, to provide information regarding these obligations and directing Allcom to respond by August 27, 2009. The Bureau directed the LOI to Thomas Skala, the Chief Executive Officer for AllCom, based on information
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        • identified by the Commission in the Demands for Payment. ``February 25, 2010 Declaratory Ruling'' means the Declaratory Ruling by the FCC's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, released on February 25, 2010, CG Docket No. 10-51. ``Investigations'' means the inquiries undertaken by the Enforcement Bureau regarding the Company's compliance with Section 225 of the Act, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and Section 64.604 of the Rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604, in File No. EB-07-TC-2806, File No. EB-07-TC-4008, and File No. EB-09-TC-238. ``NECA'' means National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. ``Note'' means the Deferred Payment Plan Promissory Note, executed by Purple on September 16, 2010, in which the Company agrees to pay the FCC Claim over a five-year period. ``Parties'' means Purple and the Bureau,
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        • the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and ComSpan Communications Inc. f/k/a Wantel, Inc. (``ComSpan'' or the ``Company''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against ComSpan for possible violations of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') and Local Number Portability (``LNP'') administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until November 15, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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        • FRN 0010267862 Adopted: April 14, 2011 Released: April 14, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and Allegiance Communications, LLC (``Allegiance'' or the ``Company''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against Allegiance for possible violations of sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') and Local Number Portability (``LNP'') administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and
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        • In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) and Bay Springs Communications, Inc. (BSCI). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against BSCI for possible violations of Sections 9(a)(1), 225, 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 43.61, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules (Rules) concerning various regulatory fee and reporting obligations as well as required contributions to the Universal Service Fund, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan and Local Number Portability administration. The Consent Decree also terminates an investigation by the Bureau into possible violations of Section 222 of the Act, Section
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        • Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) and Telrite Corporation (Telrite). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) by the Commission against Telrite for possible violations of Sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1), 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17(a), 52.17(b), 52.32(a), 52.32(b), 54.706, 54.711, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Services Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan and Local Number Portability administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and 499-Q). A copy of
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        • the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) and StanaCard, LLC (StanaCard). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against StanaCard for possible violations of Sections 214 and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act) and Sections 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules (Rules) concerning authorization to provide facilities-based and resold international common carrier communications services, contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund, and registration with the Commission. A copy of the Consent Decree negotiated by the Bureau and StanaCard is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and
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        • Consumer Advocacy Network; and National Association of the Deaf Reply Comments (``TDI Reply Comments'') at 7. TDI Reply Comments at 14. The rules currently require that most TRS providers operate, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and that they have redundancy features similar to those in central offices, including uninterruptible power for emergency use. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(4)(i-ii). TDI Comments at 14. Id. See Obligation Of Video Programming Distributors To Make Emergency Information Accessible To Persons With Hearing Disabilities Using Closed Captioning, DA 06-2627 (Public Notice) (released December 29, 2006). AAPD Comments at 2-3. In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking), CG Docket No.
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        • the Federal Communications Commission (the ``Commission'') and Verizon Business Global LLC f/k/a MCI, LLC (``Verizon''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against MCI, Inc. (``MCI'') for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA''), and regulatory fees. The Commission and Verizon have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and
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        • in willful and repeated violation of the Consent Decree and of Section 54.706 of the Commission's rules. 13. The Consent Decree, at paragraph 14(g), required the Kintzel brothers to make all required TRS contributions by the due date on each invoice received from NECA. The requirement that carriers providing interstate telecommunications services timely pay TRS contributions is codified in Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules. The information before the Commission indicates that the Kintzel brothers, doing business as Buzz, failed to pay annual TRS assessments for either 2005 or 2006. NECA indicates that Buzz has an outstanding balance of $2,709.92. The failure to make timely TRS contributions to NECA over the course of two years is unquestionably inconsistent with the obligations
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        • adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission (the ``Commission'') and Teletronics, Inc. (``Teletronics''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Teletronics for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. The Commission and Teletronics have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material new
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        • a new forfeiture of $100,000 (``Further Notice of Apparent Liability''), against InPhonic, Inc. (``InPhonic''). The Order of Forfeiture follows a Notice of Apparent Liability we issued on July 25, 2005. Herein we find that InPhonic willfully and repeatedly violated: (1) section 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by failing to register with the Commission until January 2005; (2) sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') from 2002 to 2004; (3) section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and 54.711(a) of the rules by failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''); and (4) section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the rules by failing to contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service
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        • as reported in its 2004 Form 499-A, it was a de minimis carrier in 2003. Even though the de minimis exception excuses carriers from the requirements for USF purposes, however, the rules still require carriers such as Global Teldata to file annual Worksheets for purposes of other regulatory programs, such as the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS''). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) (requiring common carriers to submit Worksheets for the TRS Fund); see Wireline Competition Bureau Reminds De Minimis Telecommunications Providers of Certain FCC Registration, Reporting, and Contribution Requirements, Public Notice, WC Docket No. 06-122 (WCB rel. Jan. 31, 2007). utor Reporting Requirements Associated with Administration of Telecommunications Relay Services, North American Numbering Plan, Local Number Portability, and Universal Service Support Mechanisms,
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        • will then issue a forfeiture if it finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the person has willfully or repeatedly violated the Act or a Commission order or rule. We find by a preponderance of the evidence, as discussed in detail in the Carrera NAL and herein, that Carrera has violated section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii), 54.706(a), 1.1154, and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules. Specifically, we find based on a preponderance of the evidence that Carrera: (1) willfully and repeatedly failed to file Worksheets and predecessor forms; (2) willfully and repeatedly failed to make requisite contributions toward the Universal Service and TRS Funds; (3) willfully and repeatedly failed to pay regulatory fees to the Commission; and
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        • for Forfeiture ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-05-IH-2348 NAL/Acct. No. 200832080084 FRN No. 0007-9604-20 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE & ORDER Adopted: April 16, 2008 Released: April 17, 2008 By the Commission: INtroduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (``NAL''), we find Telrite Corporation (``Telrite'') apparently violated sections 52.17(b), 52.32(b), 54.711(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly filing inaccurate Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') that grossly under-reported its interstate revenue. Telrite also apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 54.706 and 54.711 of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to contribute fully to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''); section
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        • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 8, 2008 Released: April 9, 2008 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that various subsidiaries of Global Crossing North America, Inc. (``Global Crossing'') apparently violated sections 254(d) and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances surrounding these apparent violations, and for the reasons discussed below, we find that the Global Crossing Companies are apparently liable for forfeitures totaling $10,518,013. We
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        • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 8, 2008 Released: April 9, 2008 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Compass Global, Inc. (``Compass'') apparently violated sections 9, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 52.17(a), 52.32(a), 54.706(a), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules, by willfully or repeatedly failing to make the required regulatory payments as well as to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') administration and Local Number Portability (``LNP''). Based on our review of the facts and circumstances
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        • 0015301732 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: January 14, 2009 Released: January 14, 2009 By the Commission: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that ADMA Telecom, Inc. (``ADMA'') apparently violated sections 214, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1157, 52.17(a), 54.706(a), 54.711(a), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)-(B), and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to register with the Commission, failing to make the required regulatory filings, as well as failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') administration and failing to obtain an international
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        • 31, 2009 Released: March 31, 2009 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (``NAL''), we find that Omniat International Telecom, LLC d/b/a OMNIAT Telecom (``Omniat'') apparently violated sections 9(a)(1), 214(a), 225(b)(1), and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17(a), 52.17(b), 52.32(a), 52.32(b), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to (1) apply for and obtain authorization from the Commission to provide international telecommunications service; (2) submit annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``annual Worksheet'' or ``Form 499-A''); (3) contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') and local number
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        • we adopt the attached Consent Decree between the Federal Communications Commission (``Commission'') and Global Crossing (as defined below). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') by the Commission against Global Crossing for apparent violations of sections 254(d) and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund. The Commission and Global Crossing have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms
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        • to make full payment on or before the date due of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent.''). Id. The Act and our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from USAC or other fund administrator. See 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706(b) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the USF, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. See Globcom, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability, 18 FCC Rcd 19890, 19896, � 5, n.22 (2003) (``Globcom NAL'') (subsequent history omitted). The instructions for the Worksheet include tables for carriers to
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        • to make full payment on or before the date due of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent.''). Id. The Act and our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from USAC or other fund administrator. See 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706(b) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the USF, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. See Globcom, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability, 18 FCC Rcd 19890, 19896, � 5, n.22 (2003) (``Globcom NAL'') (subsequent history omitted). The instructions for the Worksheet include tables for carriers to
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        • Adopted: March 9, 2011 Released: March 10, 2011 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a monetary forfeiture of $662,541 against ADMA Telecom, Inc. (``ADMA''). We find that ADMA willfully and repeatedly violated sections 214, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1157, 52.17(a), 54.706(a), 54.711(a), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)-(B), and 64.1195 of the Federal Communications Commission's (the ``Commission's'' or ``FCC's'') rules by (1) failing to register with the Commission, (2) failing to make required regulatory filings, (3) failing to obtain an international section 214 authorization, and (4) failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for
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        • 0012951612 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: April 13, 2012 Released: April 16, 2012 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (NAL), we find that RB Communications, Inc., d/b/a Starfone, apparently violated Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, by willfully and repeatedly failing to: (1) apply for and obtain authorization from the Commission to provide international telecommunications service; (2) register with the Commission; (3) contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund; and (4) pay regulatory fees to the Commission. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances surrounding this matter,
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        • ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. TRS-98-1 ORDER Adopted: May 25, 2000 Released: May 30, 2000 By the Chief, Telecommunications Consumer Division, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Order, we dismiss a complaint filed against Sprint Relay (Sprint) by Disabilities Rights, Inc. (DRI) alleging violations of section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and section 64.604(b)(5)m of the Commission's rules. In the complaint, DRI alleges that Sprint's interstate relay systems have no mechanism or capability to connect Baudot TTY machines with personal computers that have ASCII modems. According to DRI, ``nearly all personal computers have modems that can transmit and receive ASCII, but nearly all such modems are not capable of communicating with Baudot terminals.'' DRI
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        • 2001 the interstate TRS cost recovery factor will be 0.00073 and the revised NANPA factor will 0.000043. II. TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE COST RECOVERY FACTOR 2. On May 1, 2000, the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. (NECA) filed the TRS provider payment formula and fund size estimate for the period July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001, in accordance with section 64.604 of the FCC's rules.1 Public comment on NECA's filing was sought on May 18, 2000 with comments due on May 31, 2000 and reply comments due on June 7, 2000.2 Comments were filed late by Worldcom and a reply to those 1 47 CFR � 64.604(C)(4)(iii)(H). 2 On May 18, 2000, the Network Services Division of the Common Carrier Bureau
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        • Washington, D.C. 20554 DA 01-1214 Released: May 15, 2001 NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATION (NECA) SUBMITS THE PAYMENT FORMULA AND FUND SIZE ESTIMATE FOR INTERSTATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) FUND FOR JULY 2001 THROUGH JUNE 2002 CC Docket 90-571 NSD File No. L-01-97 Comments: May 30, 2001 Reply Comments: June 7, 2001 On May 2, 2001, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (c)(4)(iii)(H), the National Carrier Exchange Association (NECA) submitted the payment formula and fund size estimate for the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund for the period July 2001 through June 2002. NECA proposes a carrier contribution factor of 0.00073, and a fund size requirement of $59.4 million. NECA also proposes a reimbursement rate for traditional TRS of $1.309 per completed
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        • FCC Public Reference Room, 445 12th Street, SW, Room CY-A257, Washington, DC 20554, or may be purchased from ITS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Disabilities Rights Office: Pamela Gregory (202) 418-2498 (voice) or (202) 418-1169 (TTY); or Jenifer Simpson (202) 418-0008 (voice) or (202) 418-0034 (TTY); or the Disabilities Rights Office (202) 418-2517 (voice) or (202) 418-0189 (TTY). . 47 C.F.R. Sec.64.604(c)(1)(ii). Because July 1, 2001 falls on a Sunday, these reports are due the following day. See In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-56, 15 FCC Rcd 5140 (2000) (Improved TRS Order). Id. at para 122. See 47 C.F.R. Section
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        • Inc. (NECA). Effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, the interstate TRS cost recovery factor will be 0.00073. We also approve NECA's proposed fund size and provider reimbursement rates. Background On May 2, 2001, NECA filed the TRS provider payment formula and fund size estimate for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, in accordance with section 64.604 of the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission) rules. Public Comment on NECA's filing was sought on May 15, 2001, with comments due on May 30, 2001 and reply comments due on June 7, 2001. The TRS Fund is designed to compensate eligible providers for the cost of furnishing interstate TRS. These services include traditional voice-to-text and text-to-voice TRS, as well as
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        • person using a conventional voice phone and to type responses back to the TTY user; video relay service (VRS), which uses CAs/interpreters and video equipment to interpret between users of American Sign Language and conventional voice callers; and speech-to-speech relay, which uses specially trained CAs to facilitate conversations between individuals who have speech disabilities and other individuals. 47 C.F. R. �64.604; Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, CC Docket No. 90-571, Report and Order and Request for Comments, 6 FCC Rcd 4657 (1991) (First Report and Order on TRS). See Improved TRS Order and FNPRM. Improved TRS Order and FNPRM, �4. 47 U.S.C. �225(d)(2). Improved TRS Order and FNPRM, �138.
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        • of the VRS rules and for a two year waiver of certain provisions contained in the Improved TRS Order. Specifically, Hamilton seeks clarification that VRS need not include STS or Spanish relay service under our current rules. This request will be addressed in a separate Commission level proceeding. Hamilton's request for a temporary waiver seeks exemption of portions of section 64.604 of the Commission's rules as they apply to VRS providers. Specifically, Hamilton seeks temporary waiver of the following requirements: (1) the types of calls that must be handled; (2) emergency call handling; (3) speed of answer; (4) equal access to interexchange carriers; and (5) pay-per-call services. On June 4, 2001, Sprint filed a similar request for waiver. Sprint seeks a
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        • of the Commission's regulations, 47 C.F.R. �� 1.3, 1.925, that the petition filed by Regionet Wireless Licensee LLC IS GRANTED to the extent herein described. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Kris Anne Monteith, Chief, Policy Division Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Regionet Wireless Licensee LLC Request for Partial Waiver of 711 Dialing Code Requirement (filed Jan. 26, 2001). 47 C.F.R. � 64.603. 47 C.F.R.� 64.604(c)(3) The AMTS stations are licensed under the call signs WHG 693, 701-03, 705-754. 47 C.F.R. � 1.3. 47 C.F.R. � 1.925(b)(3). See also WAIT Radio v. FCC, 418 F.2d 1153, 1157 (D.C. Cir. 1969); Thomas Radio v. FCC, 716 F.2d 921 (D.C. Cir. 1983). We also note that under Section 0.331 of the Commission's rules, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau has
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        • should not be mandatory at that time, due to its technological infancy, but that we should continue to monitor the state of VRS technology. On April 6, 2001, Hamilton filed a request for temporary waiver of certain aspects of the Improved TRS Order relating to the provision of VRS. Hamilton requests temporary, two-year waiver of portions of section 64.603 and 64.604 of the Commission's rules. Hamilton specifically seeks temporary waiver of the following requirements: (1) the types of calls that must be handled; (2) emergency call handling; (3) speed of answer; (4) equal access to interexchange carriers; and (5) pay-per-call services. On June 4, 2001, Sprint filed a similar request for temporary, two-year waiver of portions of section 64.603 and 64.604
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        • Order on Reconsideration, FCC 00-200, CC Docket No 98-67 (rel. June 5, 2000) (TRS Reconsideration Order). Improved TRS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 5141, para. 1. Id.,15 FCC Rcd at 5151 and 5154-55, para. 17 and paras 28-31. Id ,15 FCC Rcd at 5153-54, paras. 25-26. Supplemental Submission at 2. Id. at 1-2. Id. at 2. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(E). First NECA computed average interstate minutes by adding 2000 interstate minutes and 2001 minutes and then dividing the sum by 2. Next it added 2000 interstate costs and 2001 interstate costs and divided by that sum by 2 to yield average interstate costs. Third, it divided average interstate costs by interstate minutes to yield an average cost per conversation minute.
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        • into a new contract without such information. On January 9, 2001, Sprint stated that it has resolved, or expects to resolve shortly, the cost increase issues with its state customers. Discussion We believe that a three-month waiver will provide the states the time they need to enter into new contracts with their relay providers and comply with sections 64.603 and 64.604 of our rules. Because the Petitioners require additional cost justification information to ratify their contracts with Sprint, we grant these petitioners a three-month waiver of our rules in sections 64.603 and 64.604, i.e., until March 16, 2001. This additional time should result in compliant contracts and improved services for TRS users. We caution, however, that this additional time should not
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        • April 2, 2001. Copies of the April 2001 Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A) and instructions may be downloaded from the Commission's Forms Web Page (www.fcc.gov/formpage.html). Finally, copies may be obtained from NECA at (973) 560-4400. For further information, contact Suzanne McCrary, Jim Lande or Scott Bergmann, Industry Analysis Division, Common Carrier Bureau, at (202) 418-0940. 47 C.F.R. �� 52.1(b), 52.32(b), 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B). See also 47 C.F.R. � 1.47(h) (requiring every common carrier to file information concerning their designated agents pursuant to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet). 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195; see also Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Changes Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Policies and Rules Concerning Unauthorized Changes of Consumers Long Distance Carriers, Order, FCC 01-67, CC Docket No.
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        • the provision of TRS, pursuant to Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 47 U.S.C. � 225, are codified at 47 C.F.R. �� 64.601-605. Pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.605(b), a state desiring certification of its TRS program must establish that: The state program meets or exceeds all operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in 47 C.F.R. � 64.604; The state program makes available adequate procedures and remedies for enforcing the state program; and Where a state program exceeds the mandatory minimum standards contained in �64.604, the state establishes that its program in no way conflicts with federal law. Pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.605(a), documentation must be submitted through the state's office of the governor or other delegated
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        • rules and then approved or modified by the Commission. The reimbursement rate calculations for TRS, STS, and VRS are based on the cumulative average cost per interstate minute for each service. On May 2, 2001, NECA filed the TRS provider payment formula and fund size estimate for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, in accordance with section 64.604 of the Commission's rules. On June 26, 2001, the Network Services Division approved the payment formula, fund size requirement and carrier contribution factor for the period of July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. On August 31, 2001, an interstate TRS provider notified NECA and the Commission that it had suspended its interstate relay service operations. The provider had projected
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        • Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Room TW-A325, Washington, DC 20554. . . See In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-56, 15 FCC Rcd 5140 (2000) (Improved TRS Order). Id. at para 122. See 47 C.F.R. Section 64.604 (c)(1). See Improved TRS Order at para 121. W X [ \ [ \ � �v� �&�����PNG �S~� �w ^����-X�Z�� V�*{ �+��'q� J|�� nM��x`�e{�p[��{��- ��Wg�, ͯ� ��h�#{ij6;��\�5�B��̹`=� ��md>n~���{K��|Û؟�`��; M V��� ?��Ξ�o��'�݆&� �ߍw��'�.
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          • herein within the 14-day period following release of this Public Notice, the contribution factor and payment formulas shall be deemed approved by the Commission. Rules for Calculating the TRS Fund Contribution Factor and Payment Formulas Contributions to the TRS Fund are determined using an annual contribution factor calculated by the TRS Fund Administrator and approved by the Commission. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) - (B) of the Commission's rules, every carrier providing interstate telecommunications services shall contribute to the TRS Fund on the basis of its relative share of interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues, and the contribution factor shall be based on the ratio between expected TRS Fund expenses to interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. The annual payment formula is likewise
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          • permit-but-disclose proceedings are set forth in section 1.1206(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b). . . -FCC- See In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-56, 15 FCC Rcd 5140 (2000) (Improved TRS Order). See 47 C.F.R. Section 64.604 (a)(4). � � � -� � � � � �v� �&�����PNG �S~� �w ^����-X�Z�� V�*{ �+��'q� J|�� nM��x`�e{�p[��{��- ��Wg�, ͯ� ��h�#{ij6;��\�5�B��̹`=� ��md>n~���{K��|Û؟�`��; M V��� ?��Ξ�o��'�݆&� �ߍw��'�.
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            • RECOVERY FOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE (TRS) CALLS CC DOCKET NO. 98-67 PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED Comments Due: September 30, 2002 Reply Comments Due: October 15, 2002 On July 22, 2002, the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. (``NECA''), on behalf of the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund Advisory Council, filed a petition for interim waiver requesting that the Commission waive section 64.604 of its rules to the extent necessary to permit compensation from the Interstate Telecommunication Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund to relay service providers for all TRS calls placed from wireless telecommunications devices. The petition also requests that the Commission initiate a rulemaking to decide how relay calls should be reimbursed where the jurisdiction of the call cannot be determined from the
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            • 218, and 403 and 5 U.S.C. 553. Section Numbers and Titles: 69.606 computation of average schedule company payments. Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Report and Order and Request for Comments, CC Docket No. 90-571, 6 FCC Rcd 4657 (1991) (1991 Report and Order ). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(3). PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 t v � F F tm � � � � � � � � � �
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            • 2001 thru June 2002, filed by NECA (Jan. 4, 2002) (Supplemental Submission). Id. at 2. See Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Fund Administration Fund Size Estimate and Payment Formula, July 2001 Through June 2002), CC Docket 90-571, Order, 16 FCC Rcd 12895 (2001). See also 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (C)(4)(iii)(H). Supplemental Submission at 1. Id. at 1-2. The minutes projected by the above-mentioned TRS provider were deducted from the new calculations. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 TTY 202 / 418-2555 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov �� �� +D�� +D`� +D`� �����PNG > �!�R>^��S�S߿�"K�k������er4 �J�dM�O�O
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            • the April 2002 Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A) and instructions may be downloaded from the Commission's Forms Web Page (www.fcc.gov/formpage.html). Finally, copies may be obtained from the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) at (973) 560-4400. For further information, contact Suzanne McCrary, Jim Lande or Kenneth Lynch, Industry Analysis Division, Common Carrier Bureau, at (202) 418-0940. 47 C.F.R. �� 52.1(b), 52.32(b), 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). See also 47 C.F.R. � 1.47(h) (requiring every common carrier to file information concerning their designated agents pursuant to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet). 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlined Contributor Reporting Requirements Associated with Administration of Telecommunications Relay Services, North American Numbering Plan, Local Number Portability, and Universal Service Support Mechanisms, CC Docket No. 98-171, Report and Order, 14 FCC
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            • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit DA 03-1491 Released: May 2, 2003 NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATION (NECA) SUBMITS THE PAYMENT FORMULA AND FUND SIZE ESTIMATE FOR INTERSTATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) FUND FOR JULY 2003 THROUGH JUNE 2004 CC Docket 98-67 Comments: May 22, 2003 Reply Comments: May 29, 2003 On May 1, 2003, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H), the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) submitted the payment formula and fund size estimate for the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund for the period July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. NECA proposes a carrier contribution factor of 0.0017, and a fund size requirement of $131.8 million. NECA also proposes a reimbursement rate of $1.359 for traditional TRS and
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            • 2003, the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) amended the payment formula and fund size estimate for the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund for the period July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, by means of an Errata to the payment formula and fund size estimate which it had originally submitted on May 1, 2003, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H). In the original filing, NECA proposes a carrier contribution factor of 0.0017, and a fund size requirement of $131.8 million. In its Errata, NECA increased the proposed carrier contribution factor from 0.0017 to 0.00171, and the fund size requirement from $131.8 million to $132.4 million. NECA's originally proposed reimbursement rates of $1.359 for traditional TRS and for Internet Protocol (IP)
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            • of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Room TW-A325, Washington, DC 20554. . . . - FCC - See In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-56, 15 FCC Rcd 5140 (2000) (Improved TRS Order; 47 C.F.R. �64.604 (``Mandatory Minimum Standards''). Id. at � 122. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (c)(1). See Improved TRS Order at � 121. B ` g j y � 7��]XE���~�6L>����PNG �cC��� �� n � 8�hk�$�U� T����J�5{�� �(c)�'欧X� �:oj(�-�ި|~*))�n1�|�#U�����G��� ��]d��Q 'E�S� �-?\�� `-�r y TRmB � � � �
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            • C.F.R. � 64.605(b). The Commission will provide further Public Notice of the certification of the remaining applications for certification once final review of those states' submissions has been completed. On the basis of the state applications, the Commission has determined that: The TRS program of the states meet or exceed all operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in section 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604; The TRS programs of the listed states make available adequate procedures and remedies for enforcing the requirements of the state program; and The TRS programs of the listed states in no way conflict with federal law. The Commission also has determined that, where applicable, the intrastate funding mechanisms of the listed states
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            • DA 03-1862 Released: May 30, 2003 CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU REMINDS STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE (TRS) PROGRAMS AND INTERSTATE TRS PROVIDERS OF THEIR OBLIGATIONS REGARDING CONTACT INFORMATION AND SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES IN THEIR TRS PROGRAM CC DOCKET NO. 98-67 The purpose of this Public Notice is to remind state Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) programs that pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(2)(i) they must submit to the Commission a contact person or office for TRS consumer information and complaints about intrastate service. The submission shall include the name and address of the state office that receives complaints, grievances, inquiries and suggestions; the voice, TTY, and fax numbers for that office; the e-mail address; and the physical address to which correspondence should be
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            • RECOVERY FOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE (TRS) CALLS CC DOCKET NO. 98-67 PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED Comments Due: July 14, 2003 Reply Comments Due: July 30, 2003 On July 22, 2002, the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. (``NECA''), on behalf of the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund Advisory Council, filed a petition for interim waiver requesting that the Commission waive section 64.604 of its rules to the extent necessary to permit compensation from the Interstate Telecommunication Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund to relay service providers for all TRS calls placed from wireless telecommunications devices. The petition also requests that the Commission initiate a rulemaking to decide how relay calls should be reimbursed where the jurisdiction of the call cannot be determined from the
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            • all of the filings made in this proceeding in the cost recovery proceeding so that the Commission will have a complete record of relevant data in the cost recovery proceeding. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and sections 0.141, 0.361 and 64.604(c)(5)(iii) of the Commission's rules, that this ORDER is hereby ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that NECA compensate traditional telecommunications relay service (TRS) providers and IP Relay providers at the rate of $1.368 per completed interstate conversation minute (and, for IP Relay, per completed intrastate conversation minute) for the period July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004; Speech-to-Speech relay service (STS)
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            • C.F.R. � 64.605(b). The Commission will provide further Public Notice of the certification of the remaining applications for certification once final review of those states' submissions has been completed. On the basis of the state applications, the Commission has determined that: The TRS program of the states meet or exceed all operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in section 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604; The TRS programs of the listed states make available adequate procedures and remedies for enforcing the requirements of the state program; and The TRS programs of the listed states in no way conflict with federal law. The Commission also has determined that, where applicable, the intrastate funding mechanisms of the listed states
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            • condition described below, pursuant to Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 47 U.S.C. � 225(f)(2), and section 64.605(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.605(b). On the basis of the state applications, the Commission has determined that: The TRS program of the states meet or exceed all operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in section 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604; The TRS programs of the listed states make available adequate procedures and remedies for enforcing the requirements of the state program; and The TRS programs of the listed states in no way conflict with federal law. The Commission also has determined that, where applicable, the intrastate funding mechanisms of the listed states
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            • RELIEF REGARDING THE PROVISION OF VIDEO RELAY SERVICES (VRS) FOR DEPOSITIONS AND OTHER LEGAL PROCEEDINGS CC DOCKET NO. 98-67 PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED Comments Due: September 15, 2003 Reply Comments Due: September 30, 2003 On June 12, 2003, Communication Services for the Deaf (``CSD'') filed a petition for limited waiver and request for expedited relief requesting that the Commission waive section 64.604(a)(3) of its rules to the extent necessary to permit communications assistants to deny calls in the limited situation that involves depositions or legal proceedings that are initiated between parties located in two separate and remote locations. , and should include the following words in the body of the message, "get form ." A sample form and directions will
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            • must send diskette copies to the Commission's copy contractor, Qualex International, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW, Room CY- B402, Washington, DC 20554. Pursuant to section 1.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206, this proceeding will be conducted as a permit-but-disclose proceeding in which ex parte communications are subject to disclosure. . . . -FCC- See 47 C.F.R. �64.604. See Hamilton, Petition for Waiver Extension, CC Docket No. 98-67, filed September 15, 2003. See 47 C.F.R. �64.603. See Hands On, Petition for Waiver, CC Docket No. 98-67, filed September 22, 2003. In addition, on September 23, 2003, AT&T Corp. filed a petition which also seeks an extension of various waivers as applied to VRS. A separate Public Notice will
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            • or speech disability to engage in communication by wire or radio with a hearing individual in a manner that is functionally equivalent to the ability of an individual who does not have a hearing or speech disability to communicate using voice communication services by wire or radio. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(8); 47 U.S.C. � 225. See 47 C.F.R. �� 64.604(a)(3), (a)(4), (b)(2), (b)(3), (b)(6). Hamilton Relay, Inc. (Hamilton), Petition for Waiver Extension, filed September 15, 2003; Hands On Video Relay Service, Inc. (Hands On), Petition for Waiver, filed September 22, 2003; AT&T Corp. (AT&T), Petition for Limited Reconsideration and for Waiver, filed September 23, 2003 (collectively, Petitions). Hamilton Relay, Inc. and Hands On Video Relay Service Inc. Petitions for Waiver
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            • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit DA 04-1258 Released: May 4, 2004 NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATION (NECA) SUBMITS THE PAYMENT FORMULA AND FUND SIZE ESTIMATE FOR INTERSTATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) FUND FOR JULY 2004 THROUGH JUNE 2005 CC Docket 98-67 Comments: May 24, 2004 Reply Comments: June 2, 2004 On May 3, 2004, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H), the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA), the present Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund Administrator, submitted the annual payment formula and fund size estimate for the Interstate TRS Fund for the period July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. NECA proposes a carrier contribution factor of 0.00356, and a fund size requirement of $289.4 million. NECA proposes per completed minute
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            • Dortch, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Room TW-B204, Washington, DC 20554. . . . - FCC - See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-56, 15 FCC Rcd 5140 (March 6, 2000) (Improved TRS Order); 47 C.F.R. �64.604 (``Mandatory Minimum Standards''). Id. at � 122. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (c)(1). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. � � � ����PNG �S~� �w ^����-X�Z�� V�*{ �+��'q� J|�� nM��x`�e{�p[��{��- ��Wg�, ͯ� ��h�#{ij6;��\�5�B��̹`=� ��md>n~���{K��|Û؟�`��; M V��� ?��Ξ�o��'�݆&� �ߍw��'�.
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              • of $81.2 billion, NECA arrived at a carrier contribution factor of 0.00356. We approve this figure as the carrier contribution factor for the fund year July, 2004, through June, 2005. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and sections 0.141, 0.361 and 64.604(c)(5)(iii) of the Commission's rules, that this ORDER is hereby ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that as compensation rates effective for the 2004-2005 fund year, subject to revision pending our review of any supplemental cost data relating to investment and any cost disallowances challenged by a provider in response to this Order, NECA shall compensate traditional telecommunications relay service (TRS) providers
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              • U.S.C. � 225(b)(1). Telecommunication Relay Services and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Fifth Report and Order, CC Docket No. 90-571, FCC 02-269, 17 FCC Rcd 21233 (Oct. 25, 2002) (Fifth CSP Report & Order). ``CSP'' refers to coin sent-paid calls, as described above. See id. at � 17; see also id. at �� 23-27. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(3). See Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Report and Order and Request for Comments, CC Docket No. 90-571, FCC 91-213, 6 FCC Rcd 4657 at � 18 n.18 (July 26, 1991). See Fifth CSP Report & Order at �� 2, 4; see generally id. at �� 1-15 for the
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              • Nos. 0004-5555-95, 0007-4521-54, and 0005-0870-20 ORDER Adopted: September 22, 2004 Released: September 23, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by Virgin Islands Telephone Corporation d/b/a Innovative Telephone, Innovative Long Distance, Inc., and Vitelcom Cellular, Inc. d/b/a Innovative Wireless (collectively, ``ICC Entities'') of sections 52.17, 54.706, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules (``Rules''), 47 C.F.R. ��52.17, 54.706 and 64.604, in connection with the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA'') Fund contribution requirements. The Bureau and Innovative Communications Corporation (``ICC''), the holding company of the ICC Entities, have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would terminate
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              • of the Federal Communications Commission (``FCC'' or ``Commission'') and Innovative Communications Corporation (``ICC''), by their respective authorized representatives, hereby enter into this Consent Decree for the purpose of terminating the Bureau's investigation into whether Virgin Islands Telephone Corporation d/b/a Innovative Telephone, Innovative Long Distance, Inc., and Vitelcom Cellular, Inc. d/b/a Innovative Wireless (collectively ``ICC Entities'') violated Sections 52.17, 54.706(a), and 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17, 54.706(a), and 64.604, requiring carriers providing interstate telecommunications services to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA'') Fund. For purposes of this Consent Decree, the following definitions shall apply: (a) The ``Act'' means the Communications Act of 1934,
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              • No. 200432080303 FRN No. 0004-3651-44 ORDER Adopted: September 23, 2004 Released: September 24, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') has been conducting an investigation into possible violations by Manhattan Telecommunications Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Metropolitan Telecommunications Holding Company (``Company''), of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and sections 54.706 and 64.604 and related provisions of the Commission's rules concerning reporting and contribution requirements for the universal service and telecommunications relay service funds. The Bureau and Company have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would terminate the Bureau's investigation. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. We have reviewed the terms of the Consent
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              • ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-04-IH-0142 Acct. No. 200532080008 FRN No. 0005-0237-26 ORDER Adopted: October 27, 2004 Released: October 28, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by TON Services, Inc. (``TON'') of section 254 of the Act and sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 U.S.C. � 254, 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604, relating to obligations of carriers to make payments into the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Service Fund. The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and TON have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated
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              • and Speech Disabilities, Second Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 98-67, FCC 03-112, 18 FCC Rcd 12379 (rel. June 17, 2003) (Second Report and Order). See OMB No. 3060-1047. These information collection requirements relate to new voluntary and mandatory reporting requirements concerning the TRS mandatory minimum standards, which apply to the providers of TRS. See 47 C.F.R. 64.604(a)(3) (reporting required if waiver sought of various requirements); 47 C.F.R. 64.604(c)(2) (reporting contact information). As stated in the Second Report and Order, the effective date of these newly approved TRS rules is the date notice of the OMB approval is published in the Federal Register. . For further information, contact Dana Jackson or Cheryl King of the Consumer & Governmental
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              • November 9, 2004 SES Americom, Inc. October 27, 2003 Total Communications Services, Inc. September 8, 2003 A list of these requests for review is provided in Appendix A to this Order. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). The Communications Act of 1934 was amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996. See Pub. L. No. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56. See 47 C.F.R. �� 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B), 52.17(b), 52.32(b). See also 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review - Streamlined Contributor Reporting Requirements Associated with Administration of Telecommunications Relay Service, North American Numbering Plan, Local Number Portability, and Universal Service Support Mechanisms, Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Administration of the North American Numbering Plan and North American Numbering
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              • initial rates adopted in the 2004 Bureau TRS Rate Order so that the providers' compensation for services rendered beginning July 1, 2004, will be consistent with the rates adopted in this Order. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and sections 0.141, 0.361 and 64.604(c)(5)(iii) of the Commission's rules, that this ORDER is hereby ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the TRS compensation rates for the 2004-2005 fund year as set forth in the 2004 Bureau TRS Rate Order are hereby modified, retroactive to July 1, 2004. NECA shall compensate traditional telecommunications relay service (TRS) providers and IP Relay providers at the rate of $1.398
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              • Buzz Telecom Corp. (``Buzz''), U.S. Bell and/or Link Technologies (collectively, ``U.S. Bell'') failed to make required universal service contributions in violation of � 254(d) of the Act and � 54.706 of the Commission's rules (Issue g); to determine whether BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell had failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in violation of � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules (Issue h); and to determine whether BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell failed to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') in violation of �� 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules (Issue i). In addition, if it were shown that BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell willfully or repeatedly violated the provisions of the Act or the Commission's
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              • L.P. v. FCC, 897 F.2d 1164, 1166 (D.C. Cir. 1990). See, e.g., AT&T Waiver Request at 7-10. See generally Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Order, CC Docket No. 98-67, DA 03-211, 18 FCC Rcd 12823 at �� 5-10 (June 30, 2003) (Bureau TRS Order). See 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(3); 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5). The regulations, addressing these matters separately, characterize the former as ``cost recovery,'' see 47 C.F.R. �� 64.604(c)(5)(ii) & (iii)(A) - (D), and the latter as ``payments to TRS providers,'' 47 C.F.R. �� 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) & (F). 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(3)(B); see also 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(ii). On an interim basis, the Commission has permitted all IP Relay and VRS calls, whether
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              • or Local Government Entity I.R.C. � 501Tax Exempt PUHCA � 34 (a)(1) Exempt 605I certify that the revenue data contained herein are privileged and confidential and that public disclosure of such information would likely cause substantial harm to the competitive position of the company. I request nondisclosure of the revenue information contained herein pursuant to Sections 0.459, 52.17, 54.711 and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules. I certify that I am an officer of the above-named reporting entity, that I have examined the foregoing report and, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, all statements of fact contained in this Worksheet are true and that said Worksheet is an accurate statement of the affairs of the above-named company for the
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              • all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. Section 64.604 requires that every common carrier providing interstate telecommunications services contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund on the basis of its relative share of interstate end- user telecommunications revenues, with the calculation based on information provided in this Worksheet. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). Section 64.1195 requires all telecommunications carriers to register using the FCC Form 499-A. 47 C.F.R. �
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              • Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Declaratory Ruling, CC Docket No. 98-67, FCC 03-190, 18 FCC Rcd 16121 (rel. August 1, 2003) (Declaratory Ruling). See OMB No. 3060-1053. These information collection requirements relate to voluntary reporting requirements concerning the TRS mandatory minimum standards, which apply to the providers of TRS. See 47 C.F.R. sections 64.604 (a)(1) and (a)(3) (reporting required if waiver sought of various requirements). As stated in the Declaratory Ruling, the effective date of these newly approved TRS rules is the date notice of the OMB approval is published in the Federal Register. For further information, contact Dana Jackson or Cheryl King of the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-2517 (voice),
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              • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit DA 05-1175 Released: April 28, 2005 NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATION (NECA) SUBMITS THE PAYMENT FORMULA AND FUND SIZE ESTIMATE FOR INTERSTATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) FUND FOR JULY 2005 THROUGH JUNE 2006 CC Docket 98-67 Comments: May 13, 2005 Reply Comments: May 25, 2005 On April 25, 2005, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H), the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA), the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund Administrator, submitted its annual payment formula and fund size estimate for the Interstate TRS Fund for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. NECA proposes a carrier contribution factor of 0.00528, and a fund size requirement of $413.3 million. NECA proposes per completed minute compensation
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              • VRS calls that were made solely to generate Brown Bag points. Id. Id. See Id. at 2. Id. at 4. Id. See, e.g., 2004 TRS Report & Order at �� 179, 182 n.521. Id. at � 182 n.521. See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3). See, e.g., 2004 TRS Report & Order at � 4 n.23. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E). See 2004 TRS Report & Order at � 182 n.521. See, e.g., Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Order, CC Docket No. 98-67, DA 04-1999, 19 FCC Rcd 12224 (June 30, 2004) (order setting initial 2004-2005 TRS compensation rates and describing process). See 2004 TRS Report & Order at �� 127-129 & n.364
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              • Rcd 12475 at � 182 n.521 (June 30, 2004) (2004 TRS Report & Order). Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, CC Docket No. 98-67, FCC 98-90, 1998 WL 251383 at � 6 (May 20, 1998) (1998 TRS NPRM); see generally 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3). See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E). See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) (``The TRS Fund administrator shall make payments only to eligible TRS providers operating pursuant to the mandatory minimum standards as required in � 64.604.''); 2004 TRS Report & Order at � 189. See, e.g., Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Report and Order and Further Notice of
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              • and intrastate TRS are available throughout the country, and by ensuring uniform minimum functional, operational, and technical standards for TRS programs. The TRS rules ensure that individuals with hearing or speech disabilities receive the same quality of service when they make TRS calls, regardless of where their calls originate or terminate. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 225. Section Number and Title: 64.604(a)(2) Operational Standards, Confidentiality and conversation content. 64.604(c)(ii) Jurisdictional separation of costs, Cost Recovery, 47 CFR. 64.604(c)(iii) Jurisdictional separation of costs, TRS Fund. SUBPART K -- CHANGES IN PREFERRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS Brief Description: Part 64, subpart K implements section 258 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996. This section provides the Commission authority
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              • Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Room TW-B204, Washington, DC 20554. or call 1-800-378-3160. . . - FCC - See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 00-56, 15 FCC Rcd 5140, at 5144-5145, para. 9 (March 6, 2000) (Improved TRS Order); 47 C.F.R. �64.604(c)(1) (TRS ``mandatory minimum standards'' requiring filing of consumer complaint logs). Improved TRS Order, 15 FCC Rcd 5140, at 5190-5191, para. 122. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (c)(1). tm � � � � � � � � ����������������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������A�e�f���� _`� ���|���]��%9�s| -�� �w �-/YʴS:D�"�-L Atm6����i�'| v���u�_B[|-[XX�-�e�i�� T��{ �o$``���Z��H''/��|G� �e���"�|��lО� (_:�"�� l�� 7ά� � �^ ����� -�Ep��� Xh� kfx��W�o���݄�BۘO�_V�t-�ٝ�|�jtm�D�� (R)÷�-Ď��I�l �J|`�v�m �
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              • (Sprint Letter). Sprint Letter at 1-2. Sprint Letter at 1. Providers of traditional TRS may not charge consumers for the cost of the TRS service; they may, however, charge the consumer for long distance service. The Commission's rules require providers of traditional TRS to offer their consumers access to the consumer's long distance carrier of choice. See 47 C.F.R � 64.604(b)(3). In other words, TRS consumers must be afforded the same opportunity given to non-TRS consumers to use whichever long distance service they choose when making a long distance call. See generally Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67, CG Docket No. 03-123, Second Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and
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              • 327, 336-69 (1990), adding Section 225 to the Communications Act of 1934; see 47 U.S.C. � 225. Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 1998 WL 251383 at para. 6 (May 20, 1998) (1998 TRS NPRM); see generally 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) (``The TRS Fund administrator shall make payments only to eligible TRS providers operating pursuant to the mandatory minimum standards as required in � 64.604.''); Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket Nos. 90-571 & 98-67, CG Docket No. 03-123, Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration and
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              • the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Locus for possible violations of the universal service reporting and contribution requirements of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act'') and certain Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund and the North American Numbering Plan Administration, sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules. The Enforcement Bureau and Locus have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material new evidence relating to this matter, we conclude that are no substantial or
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              • this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau and United Networks International, Inc. (``UNI''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against UNI for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration, and regulatory fees. The Enforcement Bureau and UNI have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us,
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              • 1 n.3. Two-line Captioned Telephone Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 13198-13199, para. 9. See id. at 13203, para. 23 (order is effective 30 days after publication in the Federal Register, which was September 14, 2005). See 70 FR 54294 (Sept. 14, 2005). Under the Commission's rules, the TRS Fund year runs from July 1 to June 30. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H). A new allocation factor will be adopted each year at the same time the TRS compensation rates are adopted. We recognize that the NECA Proposed Factor PN sought comment on the proposed allocation factor for the annual period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. NECA Proposed Factor PN at 1. Because, however, the effective date of the Two-line
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              • and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 19 FCC Rcd 12475, at 12511-12522, paras. 116-118 (June 30, 2004) (2004 TRS Report & Order). Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CG Docket No. 03-123, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 05-196 (Nov. 30, 2005) (VRS 911 NPRM). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (the TRS ``mandatory minimum standards''). See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 15 FCC Rcd 5140, at 5158, para. 39 (March 6, 2000) (Improved TRS Order & FNPRM). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(4) (requiring TRS providers to automatically and immediately
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              • . . -FCC- See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, CC Dockets 90-571 and 98-67 and CG Docket 03-123, FCC 04-137, 19 FCC Rcd 12475 at � 246 (June 30, 2004) (2004 TRS Report & Order). See also 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(2) (the TRS speed of answer rule, requiring that 85 percent of all calls must be answered within 10 seconds). See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Order, CC Docket No. 98-56, DA 01-3029, 17 FCC Rcd 157 at �� 15-16 (Dec. 31, 2001 (VRS Waiver Order) (waiving speed of answer rule for VRS
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              • Order neither adopts nor modifies a rule, but clarifies an existing rule. ordering clauses Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that pursuant to the authority contained in Sections 0.141, 0.361, and 1.3 of the Commission Rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.141, 0.361, and 1.3, this Order IS ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the three-way calling requirement set forth in 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(3)(vi) is clarified as indicated herein. or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at . FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION K. Dane Snowden, Chief Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau The term telecommunications relay service (TRS) means ``telephone transmission services that provide the ability for an individual who has a hearing or speech disability to engage in communication by wire or radio with
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              • Nos. 96-45, 98-171, 97-21, Order, DA 04-3669 (rel. Dec. 9, 2004) (Form 499-A Order). Form 499-A Order at para. 1. Form 499-A collects information that is used to assess regulatory fees and contributions to federal universal service, interstate Telecommunications Relay Service, the administration of the North American Numbering Plan, and shared costs of local number portability. See 47 C.F.R. �� 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B), 52.17(b), 52.32(b). See 2004 Form 499-A Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, OMB 3060-0855, at 1 (March 2004)(Form 499-A). See 2004 Form 499-A Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Instructions for Completing the Worksheet for Filing Contributions to Telecommunications Relay Service, Universal Service, Number Administration, and Local Number Portability Support Mechanisms, OMB 3060-0855, at 11 (April 2004)(Form 499-A Instructions). See Form 499-A Instructions at 11. Form
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              • Order, Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, CC Docket No. 98-67 and CG Docket No. 03-123, FCC 04-137, 19 FCC Rcd 12475 (rel. June 30, 2004) (Order). See OMB No. 3060-1043. These information collection requirements relate to annual reporting requirements concerning the TRS mandatory minimum standards, which apply to the providers of TRS. See 47 C.F.R. sections 64.604 (a)(3), (a)(3)(iv), (a)(4), (b)(2), and (b)(3) (reporting required if waiver sought of various requirements). As stated in the Order, the effective date of these approved TRS rules is the date notice of the OMB approval is published in the Federal Register. For further information, contact Dana Jackson of the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-2247 (voice), (202) 418-7898
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              • 10, 2006, the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) amended its annual payment formula and fund size estimate for the Interstate TRS Fund for the period July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, by means of an Errata [sic] to the payment formula and fund size estimate which it had originally submitted on May 1, 2006, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H). In the original filing, NECA proposes a carrier contribution factor of 0.00492 and per completed minute compensation rates of: $1.257 for traditional TRS; $1.219 for Internet Protocol (IP) Relay; and $6.116 for Video Relay Service (VRS). In its Errata [sic], NECA increased the proposed carrier contribution factor from 0.00492 to 0.00494, and the per completed minute compensation rates from: $1.257
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              • 1990), codified at 47 U.S.C. � 225; see also 47 U.S.C. � 225(b)(1). 47 U.S.C. � 225(b). See Telecommunications Relay Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, CC Docket No. 90-571, Report and Order and Request for Comments, 6 FCC Rcd 4657 (July 26, 1991) (TRS I); see 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (the TRS ``mandatory minimum standards''). See Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, CC Docket No. 90-571, Order on Reconsideration, Second Report and Order, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 8 FCC Rcd 1802, 1805-1806, at paras. 19-27 (Feb. 25, 1993) (TRS II). Under Section 225(d)(3), the Commission's regulations governing
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              • we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau and Clear World Communications Corp. (``Clear World''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Clear World for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration, and regulatory fees. The Enforcement Bureau and Clear World have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before
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              • terms of this Consent Decree without change, addition, deletion, or modification. ``Effective Date'' means the date on which the Commission or the Bureau releases the Adopting Order. ``Investigation'' means the investigation commenced by the Bureau's September 28, 2004 Letter of Inquiry regarding whether Clear World violated the requirements of section 254 of the Act and/or sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, universal service reporting and contribution, number administration, telecommunications relay systems and regulatory fee payments. I. BACKGROUND Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, pursuant to section 254(d) of the
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              • 1990), codified at 47 U.S.C. � 225; see also 47 U.S.C. � 225(b)(1). 47 U.S.C. � 225(b). See Telecommunications Relay Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, CC Docket No. 90-571, Report and Order and Request for Comments, 6 FCC Rcd 4657 (July 26, 1991) (TRS I); see 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (the TRS ``mandatory minimum standards''). See Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, CC Docket No. 90-571, Order on Reconsideration, Second Report and Order, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 8 FCC Rcd 1802, 1805-1806, at paras. 19-27 (Feb. 25, 1993) (TRS II). Under Section 225(d)(3), the Commission's regulations governing
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              • Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Room TW-B204, Washington, D.C. 20554. or call 1-800-378-3160. . . - FCC - See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, FCC 00-56, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 15 FCC Rcd 5140, at 5144-5145, para. 9 (March 6, 2000) (Improved TRS Order); 47 C.F.R. �64.604(c)(1) (TRS ``mandatory minimum standards'' requiring filing of consumer complaint logs). Improved TRS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 5190-5191, para. 122. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(1). PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 ��PNG r v ��"r�9 I'6� �d�Y�͆aX ���; Wh� �X,�aX���y�]\\.W`h���va6l! �v"]�V�at�������-``````�"m(c)x<��G�<���={-N��J%t�<== �"""x ҍ� �
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              • of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that International Telecom Exchange, Inc. and International Telecom Exchange Group, Inc. (collectively, ``ITE'') apparently violated a Commission order by willfully and repeatedly failing to respond on a timely basis to a directive of the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') to provide certain information and documents. Further, we find that ITE has apparently violated section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances of this case, and for the reasons discussed below, we find that ITE is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $28,062. We order ITE to submit within thirty days,
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              • with these rules.[] The rules further provide that after review of the submitted documentation, the Commission shall certify that the VRS provider is eligible for compensation from the Fund if the Commission determines that the certification documentation: (i) establishes that the provision of VRS ... will meet or exceed all non-waived operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in � 64.604; (ii) establishes that the VRS ... provider makes available adequate procedures and remedies for ensuring compliance with the requirements of this section and the mandatory minimum standards contained in � 64.604, including that it makes available for TRS users informational materials on complaint procedures sufficient for users to know the proper procedures for filing complaints; and (iii) where the TRS
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              • after review of the submitted documentation, the Commission shall certify that the provider of IP Relay and VRS services is eligible for compensation from the Fund if the Commission determines that the certification documentation: (i) establishes that the provision of IP Relay and VRS ... will meet or exceed all non-waived operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in � 64.604; (ii) establishes that the IP Relay and VRS ... provider makes available adequate procedures and remedies for ensuring compliance with the requirements of this section and the mandatory minimum standards contained in � 64.604, including that it makes available for TRS users informational materials on complaint procedures sufficient for users to know the proper procedures for filing complaints; and (iii)
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              • in a way that does not reveal ``competitively sensitive information.'' We anticipate raising this issue in a future notice of proposed rulemaking, and therefore do not address it here. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in Section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and Sections 0.141, 0.361, and 64.604(c)(5)(iii) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.141, 0.361, and 64.604(c)(5)(iii), that this ORDER IS hereby ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that NECA shall compensate providers of traditional TRS, Speech-to-Speech relay service (STS), IP Relay service, and Video Relay Service (VRS) for the July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 Fund year at the following rates: traditional TRS - $1.291
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              • Released: July 25, 2006 THE CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU REMINDS STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE (TRS) PROGRAMS AND INTERSTATE TRS PROVIDERS OF THEIR OBLIGATIONS REGARDING CONTACT INFORMATION AND SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES IN THEIR TRS PROGRAM CG Docket No. 03-123 The purpose of this Public Notice is to remind certified state Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) programs that pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(2) they must submit to the Commission a contact person or office for TRS consumer information and complaints about intrastate service. The submission shall include the name and address of the state office that receives complaints, grievances, inquiries and suggestions; the voice, TTY, and fax numbers for that office; the e-mail address; and the physical address to which correspondence should be
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              • Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') of the Federal Communications Commission and FPL FiberNet, LLC (``FPL''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against FPL for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. The Bureau and FPL have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material new
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              • or speech disability to access the nation's telephone system to communicate with voice telephone users. TRS facilities have special equipment and are staffed by communications assistants (CA) who relay conversations between persons who use text telephones (TTY) or similar devices and voice telephone users. See 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3) (defining TRS); 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(14). See generally 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. See Telecommunications Relay Services, and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67, Declaratory Ruling, 18 FCC Rcd 16121 (August 1, 2003) (Captioned Telephone Declaratory Ruling). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(1)(i) (CAs must be competent in interpreting typewritten ASL); � 64.604(a)(1)(iii) (providers must give CAs oral-to-type tests to measure their typing speed); and � 64.604(a)(3)(i)
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              • and intrastate TRS are available throughout the country, and by ensuring uniform minimum functional, operational, and technical standards for TRS programs. The TRS rules ensure that individuals with hearing or speech disabilities receive the same quality of service when they make TRS calls, regardless of where their calls originate or terminate. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 225. Section Numbers and Title: 64.604(a)(2) Operational Standards, Confidentiality and conversation content. 64.604(c)(ii) Jurisdictional separation of costs, Cost Recovery. 64.604(c)(iii) Jurisdictional separation of costs, TRS Fund. SUBPART G -- FURNISHING OF ENHANCED SERVICES AND CUSTOMER-PREMISES EQUIPMENT BY COMMUNICATIONS COMMON CARRIERS; TELEPHONE OPERATOR SERVICES Brief Description: This rule requires that each payphone clearly indicate the local coin rate within the informational placard on each payphone. Need: This
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              • adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') of the Federal Communications Commission and Intelecom Solutions, Inc. (``Intelecom''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation initiated by the Bureau into possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. The Bureau and Intelecom have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material new
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              • which the Bureau releases the Adopting Order. ``Investigation'' means the investigation commenced by the Bureau's March 30, 2004 letter regarding Intelecom's compliance with the registration requirement of section 64.1195 of the Commission's rules and the Bureau's January 26, 2005 letter of inquiry regarding whether Intelecom violated the requirements of section 254 of the Act and/or sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service, the North American Numbering Plan Administration, and regulatory fees. I. BACKGROUND Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, pursuant to section 254(d) of
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              • Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to the authority contained in Section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and Sections 0.141, 0.361, and 1.3 of the Commission Rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.141, 0.361, 1.3, this Order IS ADOPTED. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Monica Desai, Chief Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(4); see generally Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket Nos. 90-571 & 98-67, CG Docket No. 03-123, Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 19 FCC Rcd 12475, 12521-12522, paras. 116-118 (June 30, 2004) (2004 TRS Report & Order). Telecommunications Relay Service enables a person with a
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              • after review of the submitted documentation, the Commission shall certify that the provider of IP Relay and VRS services is eligible for compensation from the Fund if the Commission determines that the certification documentation: (i) establishes that the provision of IP Relay and VRS ... will meet or exceed all non-waived operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in � 64.604; (ii) establishes that the IP Relay and VRS ... provider makes available adequate procedures and remedies for ensuring compliance with the requirements of this section and the mandatory minimum standards contained in � 64.604, including that it makes available for TRS users informational materials on complaint procedures sufficient for users to know the proper procedures for filing complaints; and (iii)
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              • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit DA 06-970 Released: May 2, 2006 NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCATION (NECA) SUBMITS THE PAYMENT FORMULA AND FUND SIZE ESTIMATE FOR INTERSTATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) FUND FOR THE JULY 2006 THROUGH JUNE 2007 FUND YEAR CG Docket No. 03-123 Comments: May17, 2006 Reply Comments: May 24, 2006 On May 1, 2006, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H), the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA), the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund Administrator, submitted its annual payment formula and fund size estimate for the Interstate TRS Fund for the period July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007. NECA proposes per completed minute compensation rates of $1.257 for traditional TRS (compared to $1.440 for the 2005-2006 fund year); $1.219 for
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              • Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit DA 07-1978 Released: May 2, 2007 NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCATION (NECA) SUBMITS THE PAYMENT FORMULA AND FUND SIZE ESTIMATE FOR THE INTERSTATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) FUND FOR THE JULY 2007 THROUGH JUNE 2008 FUND YEAR CG Docket No. 03-123 Comments: May 16, 2007 Reply Comments: May 23, 2007 On May 1, 2007, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H), the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA), the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund Administrator, submitted its annual payment formula and fund size estimate for the Interstate TRS Fund for the period July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008. NECA proposes per minute compensation rates based on alternative rate calculations for the various forms of TRS. These calculations result in proposed
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              • codified at Section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934. 47 U.S.C. � 225. Under the statute, TRS services are intended to be functionally equivalent to voice telephone service. The TRS regulations set forth mandatory minimum standards that TRS providers must follow in offering service, and are intended to ensure that TRS meets the functional equivalency mandate. See 47 C.F.R. �64.604 (set forth in the attached Appendix). Because the states have primary responsibility for the oversight and compensation of intrastate TRS, the regulations also set forth the process by which state TRS programs may be certified. 47 C.F.R. � 64.605; see also 47 U.S.C. �� 225(c) & (d)(3)(B). The state certification process is intended to ensure that TRS is provided in
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              • addressed to the Commission's Secretary, Marlene H. Dortch, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Room TW-B204, Washington, D.C. 20554. TRS Programs and Interstate TRS Providers Are Reminded of Obligation Regarding Contact Information and Substantive Changes in Their TRS Program Certified state Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) programs are also reminded that, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(2), they must submit to the Commission a contact person or office for TRS consumer information and complaints about intrastate service. The submission shall include the name and address of the state office that receives complaints, grievances, inquiries and suggestions; the voice, TTY, and fax numbers for that office; the email address; and the physical address to which correspondence should be
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              • Telco Group, Inc. (Telco Group), and is pending in Telco Group's 2006 application for review. Because this issue is pending in that proceeding, we will not address it here. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in Section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and Sections 0.141, 0.361, and 64.604(c)(5)(iii) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.141, 0.361, and 64.604(c)(5)(iii), that this ORDER IS hereby ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that NECA shall compensate providers of interstate traditional TRS and interstate captioned telephone service at the rate of $1.291 per completed interstate conversation minute for the Interstate TRS Fund year beginning July 1, 2007. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that
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              • Order of Forfeiture (``Order''), we assess a monetary forfeiture of $28,062 against International Telecom Exchange, Inc. and International Telecom Exchange Group, Inc. (collectively, ``ITE''). We find that ITE willfully and repeatedly failed to respond on a timely basis to a directive of the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') to provide certain information and documents. Further, we find that ITE has violated section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund on a timely basis. II. BACKGROUND The facts and circumstances of this cases are set forth in the Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (``NAL'') previously issued by the Commission, and need not be repeated at length here. ITE characterizes
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              • with these rules.[] The rules further provide that after review of the submitted documentation, the Commission shall certify that the VRS provider is eligible for compensation from the Fund if the Commission determines that the certification documentation: (i) establishes that the provision of VRS ... will meet or exceed all non-waived operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in � 64.604; (ii) establishes that the VRS ... provider makes available adequate procedures and remedies for ensuring compliance with the requirements of this section and the mandatory minimum standards contained in � 64.604, including that it makes available for TRS users informational materials on complaint procedures sufficient for users to know the proper procedures for filing complaints; and (iii) where the TRS
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              • after review of the submitted documentation, the Commission shall certify that the provider of IP Relay and VRS services is eligible for compensation from the Fund if the Commission determines that the certification documentation: (i) establishes that the provision of IP Relay and VRS ... will meet or exceed all non-waived operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in � 64.604; (ii) establishes that the IP Relay and VRS ... provider makes available adequate procedures and remedies for ensuring compliance with the requirements of this section and the mandatory minimum standards contained in � 64.604, including that it makes available for TRS users informational materials on complaint procedures sufficient for users to know the proper procedures for filing complaints; and (iii)
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              • Federal Communications Commission (the ``Commission''), TELUS Communications., Inc. and TELUS Communications Company (collectively ``TELUS''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against TELUS for possible violations of Sections 9, 225, 251, and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') administration, regulatory fees, and carrier registration. The Commission and TELUS have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the
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              • (2007) (annual ``Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet'' or ``Worksheet''); FCC Form 499-A Instructions (2007) at 1, 3-5. Telecommunications carriers must submit first a Form 499-A registration, and upon issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief,
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              • the facsimile transmission to the facsimile number and the signed certified mail return receipt card. Telecommunications carriers must submit first a Form 499-A registration, and upon issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Receipt of the letter is shown by
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              • have access to emergency services. For this reason, we grant a limited waiver of the requirement that interconnected VoIP providers route 711 calls to an appropriate relay center for a period of six months, so that interconnected VoIP service providers can implement a means of routing 711 calls, in all cases, to an appropriate relay center. Limited Waiver of Section 64.604(a)(4) for State TRS Providers With respect to the obligation of TRS providers to handle emergency calls in accordance with our rules, we also find good cause exists to waive section 64.604(a)(4) of the Commission's rules, as applied to TRS providers' handling and routing of emergency 711 calls placed via TTY by interconnected VoIP customers, for a limited period of six
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              • 3060-1046 Pay Telephone Reclassification and Compensation Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, CC Docket No. 96-128 05/31/08 3060-1047 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Report and Order, CG Docket Nos. 03-123, FCC 05-203 02/28/09 3060-1048 Sec. 1.929(c)(1) 03/31/10 3060-1050 New Allocation for Amateur Radio Service, ET Docket No. 02-98 11/30/07 3060-1053 Sec. 64.604, Telecommunications Relay Services, and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Two-Line Captioned Telephone Order,... 05/31/10 3060-1054 FCC 422-IB 02/28/10 3060-1055 FCC 423-IB 02/28/10 3060-1056 FCC 421-IB 02/28/10 3060-1057 FCC 420-IB 02/28/10 3060-1058 FCC 608 06/30/10 3060-1059 Global Mobile Personal Communications by Satellite (GMPCS)/E911 Call Centers 02/29/08 3060-1060 Wireless E911 Coordination Initiative Letter 10/31/07 3060-1061 Earth Stations on
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              • 499-A Instructions). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.47, 64.1195; 2006 FCC Form 499-A Instructions at 10. We encourage new filers to submit the Form directly to USAC. 47 C.F.R. �� 1.47, 64.1195. 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195; 2006 FCC Form 499-A Instructions at 10. 47 C.F.R. � 1.47; 2006 FCC Form 499-A Instructions at 10. 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). But see 47 C.F.R. � 54.708. See 2006 FCC Form 499-A Instructions at 1. Id. at 10. Id. Providers that offer telecommunications for a fee exclusively on a non-common carrier basis need not file Form 499-A if their contribution to the USF would be de minimis under the universal service rules unless they are required to do so by the
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              • at 4-6. See 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(3) (setting forth jurisdictional separation of costs requirement); see also Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Speech and Hearing Disabilities, CC Docket 98-67, Declaratory Ruling, 18 FCC Rcd. 16121 at 16128-30, paras. 18-23 (August 1, 2003) (discussing jurisdictional separation of costs issues for interstate and intrastate TRS). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 � � � � ��PNG r v ��"r�9 I'6� �d�Y�͆aX ���; Wh� �X,�aX���y�]\\.W`h���va6l! �v"]�V�at�������-``````�"m(c)x<��G�<���={-N��J%t�<== �"""x ҍ� � ��(c)���!��'' �R)&� �A�� "���\��v`` � 6� �� I I �
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              • Act of 1990 (ADA), enables a person with a hearing or speech disability to access the nation's telephone system to communicate with voice telephone users through a relay provider and a communications assistant (CA). See 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3) (defining TRS); 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(14). The TRS mandatory minimum standards govern the provision of relay service. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. VRS is a form of TRS that that enables the VRS user and the CA to communicate in sign language via a video link, rather than through text. VRS presently requires a broadband Internet connection. See generally Telecommunications Relay Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,
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              • Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit DA 08-1055 Released: May 2, 2008 NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCATION (NECA) SUBMITS THE PAYMENT FORMULA AND FUND SIZE ESTIMATE FOR THE INTERSTATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) FUND FOR THE JULY 2008 THROUGH JUNE 2009 FUND YEAR CG Docket No. 03-123 Comments: May 16, 2008 Reply Comments: May 23, 2008 On May 1, 2008, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H), the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA), the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund Administrator, submitted its annual payment formula and fund size estimate for the Interstate TRS Fund for the period July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009. NECA proposes per minute compensation rates based on the new rate calculation methodologies established in the 2007 TRS Rate Methodology Order. These
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              • Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and WTI Communications, Inc. (``WTI''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against WTI for possible violation of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to regulatory fees, the universal service fund, telecommunications relay service fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan administration and local number portability. The Bureau and WTI have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated
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              • 4(i), 4(j), 218, and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), to provide certain information and documents. In addition, the Consent Decree terminates an investigation of Unicom for possible violations of sections 9, 225, 251, and 254 of the Act, relating to universal service and other programs, and, among others, sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, relating to regulatory fees, the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') cost recovery mechanism, the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and carrier registration. The Bureau and Unicom have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated
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              • the MARS rates these allocated intrastate minutes must be included to ensure that the resulting rates reflect all minutes of use compensated by the states at the intrastate rates. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in Section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and Sections 0.141, 0.361, and 64.604(c)(5)(iii) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.141, 0.361, and 64.604(c)(5)(iii), that this ORDER IS hereby ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that NECA shall compensate providers of interstate traditional TRS for the July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 Fund year, at the rate of $1.5938 per completed interstate conversation minute. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that NECA shall compensate providers
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              • the Commission under section 64.605. See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; Internet-based Captioned Telephone Service, CG Docket No. 03-123, Declaratory Ruling, 22 FCC Rcd 379 (Jan. 11, 2007) (IP CTS Declaratory Ruling). See 2005 Certification Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 20588, para. 22; 47 C.F.R. � 64.605(a)(2); see generally 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (setting forth the TRS mandatory minimum standards). 47 C.F.R. � 64.605(f)(2); 2005 Certification Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 20590, para. 25. 47 C.F.R. � 64.605(f)(2). PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 � � ��PNG r v ��"r�9 I'6� �d�Y�͆aX ���; Wh� �X,�aX���y�]\\.W`h���va6l! �v"]�V�at�������-``````�"m(c)x<��G�<���={-N��J%t�<== �"""x
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              • been granted, pursuant to Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 47 U.S.C. � 225(f)(2), and section 64.606(b) of the Commission's rules. On the basis of the state applications, the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau) has determined that: The TRS program of the states meet or exceed all operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in section 64.604 of the Commission's rules; The TRS programs of the listed states make available adequate procedures and remedies for enforcing the requirements of the state program; and The TRS programs of the listed states in no way conflict with federal law. The Bureau also has determined that, where applicable, the intrastate funding mechanisms of the listed states are labeled in a
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              • id. at 10246 n.2 (citing examples of VoIP customers futilely attempting to call 911 during emergency situations). See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.20000 - 1.20008. See id. �� 64.2001 - 64.2009. See id. �� 64.601 - 64.608. See id. �� 6.1 - 6.23 and �� 7.1 - 7.23. See id. �� 52.20 - 52.33 See id. � 54.706. See id. � 64.604. See id. � 52.17. See id. � 52.32. See id. � 64.1195. Id. �� 0.111, 0.311 and 1.80. (continued ...) Federal Communications Commission DA 08-1920 Federal Communications Commission DA 08-1920 � � � � �@��� � � 0 � 0 # T � �
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              • FCC 04-290, Order on Remand 03/31/10 3060-1045 FCC 324 11/30/09 3060-1046 Part 64, Pay Telephone Reclassification and Compensation Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 06/30/11 3060-1047 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Report and Order, CG Docket Nos. 03-123, FCC 05-203 02/28/09 3060-1048 Sec. 1.929(c)(1) 03/31/10 3060-1050 Sec. 97.303 11/30/10 3060-1053 Sec. 64.604, Telecommunications Relay Services, and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Two-Line Captioned Telephone Order,... 05/31/10 3060-1054 FCC 422-IB 02/28/10 3060-1055 FCC 423-IB 02/28/10 3060-1056 FCC 421-IB 02/28/10 3060-1057 FCC 420-IB 02/28/10 3060-1058 FCC 608 01/31/11 3060-1059 Global Mobile Personal Communications by Satellite (GMPCS)/E911 Call Centers 01/31/11 3060-1060 Wireless E911 Coordination Initiative Letter 10/31/10 3060-1061 Earth Stations on
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              • continued compliance with these rules.[] The rules further provide that after review of the submitted documentation, the Commission shall certify that the provider is eligible for compensation from the Fund if the Commission determines that the certification documentation: (i) Establishes that the provision of [service] will meet or exceed all non-waived operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in � 64.604; (ii) Establishes that the ... provider makes available adequate procedures and remedies for ensuring compliance with the requirements of this section and the mandatory minimum standards contained in � 64.604, including that it makes available for TRS users informational materials on complaint procedures sufficient for users to know the proper procedures for filing complaints; and (iii) Where the TRS service
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              • and Cincinnati Bell, Inc., Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company and Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories, Inc. (``Cincinnati Bell''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against Cincinnati Bell for possible violations of sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1) and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules, relating to universal service, and certain Rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA''), Local Number Portability (``LNP'') and regulatory fees. The Bureau and Cincinnati Bell have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached
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              • users through a relay provider and a communications assistant (CA). A CA relays the call back and forth (e.g., from text to voice, and voice to text) between the calling party and called party. See 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3) (defining TRS); 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(21). The TRS mandatory minimum standards govern the provision of relay service. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. VRS is a form of TRS that that enables the VRS user and the CA to communicate in sign language via a video link, rather than through text. VRS presently requires a broadband Internet connection. See generally Telecommunications Relay Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,
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              • � 225(a)(3). See 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(3) (setting forth jurisdictional separation of costs requirement); see also Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Speech and Hearing Disabilities, CC Docket 98-67, Declaratory Ruling, 18 FCC Rcd 16121 at 16128-30, paras. 18-23 (August 1, 2003) (discussing jurisdictional separation of costs issues for interstate and intrastate TRS). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. This Public Notice is being released under a new docket number, CG Docket No. 08-15, which shall include all STS matters (including IP STS). CG Docket No. 03-123 will remain open for the ongoing filing of documents in proceedings under that docket number. This new docket number is established to further administrative efficiency. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th
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              • Disabilities; The Use of N11 Codes and Other Abbreviated Dialing Arrangements, WC Docket No. 04-36, WT Docket No. 96-198, CG Docket No. 03-123 & CC Docket No. 92-105, Report and Order, 22 FCC Rcd 11275 (June 15, 2007) (VoIP TRS Order). The requirement that interconnected VoIP providers contribute to the Fund became effective October 5, 2007. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). In the 2007 Bureau TRS Rate Order, the Bureau used a projected revenue base of $76.8 billion. 2007 Bureau TRS Rate Order, 22 FCC Rcd at 11711-12, para. 24. Because, as noted above, the VoIP TRS Order requires interconnected VoIP service providers to contribute to the Fund, NECA has calculated a revised revenue base of $77.7 billion, which includes an
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              • allows users to communicate with the CA via a video link and sign language, rather than text, through a broadband Internet connection. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(17) (defining VRS). Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CG Docket No. 03-123, Order, DA 07-5098 (Dec. 26, 2007) (2007 TRS Waiver Order). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(3)(vi). 2007 TRS Waiver Order at paras. 20-21. See Snap Waiver Request at 3-7. Snap Waiver Request at 3 (citing 2007 TRS Waiver Order at para. 21); Snap Telecommunications, Inc., Annual Report on Progress Toward Meeting Waived Requirements (April 16, 2007) (Snap Report). See Verizon Waiver Request at 1. See Verizon Waiver Request at 1; Verizon, 2007 Annual Report on Waived
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              • of a certified state program; or (3) subcontract with an entity that is part of a certified state program. We also clarify that an IP CTS provider seeking compensation from the Fund must notify the Interstate TRS Fund administrator 30 days prior to the date they submit minutes for payment. The Commission's eligibility rules set forth in 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(F) provide that TRS providers eligible for receiving payments from the Interstate TRS Fund must be: (1) TRS facilities operated under contract with and/or by certified state TRS programs pursuant to � 64.605; or (2) TRS facilities owned by or operated under contract with a common carrier providing interstate services operated pursuant to � 64.604; or (3) Interstate common carriers offering
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              • record, the Bureau determined that the geographic location identification challenges associated with interconnected VoIP-originated 711 calls rendered TRS providers unable to consistently identify the ``appropriate'' PSAP to which to route the call. On this basis, the Bureau found good cause to grant TRS providers, for a period of six months, a limited waiver of the obligation set forth in section 64.604(a)(4) of the Commission's rules, i.e., to automatically and immediately route the outbound leg of an interconnected VoIP-originated emergency 711 call to an ``appropriate'' PSAP. Finally, the October 2007 Order and Notice sought comment on ``technical solutions'' that would enable interconnected VoIP providers to route 711 calls to ``an appropriate relay center,'' as defined by the Bureau, and that would enable
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              • the submitted documentation, the Commission shall certify that the provider of IP Relay, VRS and IP CTS is eligible for compensation from the Fund if the Commission determines that the certification documentation: (i) establishes that the provision of IP Relay, VRS and IP CTS ... will meet or exceed all non-waived operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in � 64.604; (ii) establishes that the IP Relay, VRS and IP CTS... provider makes available adequate procedures and remedies for ensuring compliance with the requirements of this section and the mandatory minimum standards contained in � 64.604, including that it makes available for its users informational materials on complaint procedures sufficient for users to know the proper procedures for filing complaints; and
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              • Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW, Washington DC 20554. TRS Programs and Interstate TRS Providers Are Reminded of Obligation Regarding Contact Information and Substantive Changes in Their TRS Program We also remind certified state TRS programs, interstate TRS providers, and TRS providers that have state contracts that, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(2), they must submit to the Commission a contact person and/or office for TRS consumer information and complaints about the certified state TRS program's intrastate service or, as appropriate, about the TRS provider's service. The submission must include the name and address of the state office that receives complaints, grievances, inquiries and suggestions; the voice, TTY, and fax numbers for that
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              • also adopt NECA's recommendation for a total funding requirement of $890,992,075 and carrier contribution factor of 0.01137, which will result in a total Fund size of approximately $981 million. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and sections 0.141, 0.361, and 64.604(c)(5)(iii) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.141, 0.361, and 64.604(c)(5)(iii), that this ORDER IS hereby ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that NECA shall compensate providers of interstate traditional TRS for the July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 Fund year, at the rate of $1.8311 per completed interstate conversation minute. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that NECA shall compensate providers
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              • WT Docket No. 96-198 CG Docket No. 03-123 CC Docket No. 92-105 ORDER Adopted: June 26, 2009 Released: June 26, 2009 By the Acting Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau: introduction In this Order, the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau) finds good cause to extend for one year (until June 29, 2010), the current limited waiver of section 64.604(a)(4) of the Commission's rules, to the extent that the rule requires traditional telecommunications relay service (TRS) providers to ``automatically and immediately'' call an appropriate Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) when receiving an emergency, 711-dialed call placed over an interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service. The rule at issue has been waived previously, and on April 1, 2009, the Bureau
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              • There are several forms of TRS, including TTY-based TRS, Speech-to-Speech (STS), Internet Protocol (IP) Relay, Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone service (CTS), and IP CTS. See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CG Docket No. 03-123, Order, DA 09-1451, para. 2 (July 26, 2009). 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) (implementing 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)); See generally Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket Nos. 90-571 & 98-67, CG Docket 03-123, Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 19 FCC Rcd 12475, 12479-83, paras. 3-8 (June 30, 2004) (2004 TRS Report & Order). Purple Communications, Inc., Petition
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              • QWEST WIRELESS FOR WAIVER OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES ON CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE INTERSTATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE FUND CG DOCKET NO. 03-123 Comments Due: October 14, 2009 Reply Comments Due: October 21, 2009 On June 26, 2009, Qwest Wireless filed a petition for waiver of the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund contribution requirement contained in the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �64.604(c)(5)(iii). Specifically, Qwest Wireless seeks a waiver of the relevant contribution rule so that it would not contribute to the Interstate TRS Fund in the funding year beginning July 1, 2009. Qwest Wireless states that it is exiting the telecommunications business and will discontinue service on October 31, 2009. Qwest Wireless further states that it is seeking this waiver ``so that
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              • 1996, CC Docket No. 90-571, Notice of Inquiry, 12 FCC Rcd 1152, 1166, at para. 36 (Jan. 14, 1997); Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CG Docket No. 03-123, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 21 FCC Rcd 8379, 8385, at para. 9 n.41 (July 20, 2006) (2006 TRS FNPRM); see also 47 C.F.R. 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E). Given these rules, it would not be permissible for a provider to, e.g., round 34 minutes and 7 seconds, or 34.11 minutes, to 34.2 minutes. Such a call must be recorded as 34.1 minutes. Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund Instructions for Reporting Minutes Monthly (August 2004) (Reporting Instructions). Reporting Instructions at 1. The Reporting Instructions provide examples of how
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              • the obligations of VRS providers with respect to this requirement, see Hamilton Request for Clarification at 3, the Commission spoke more broadly in its most recent order in reminding ``providers'' of their obligation to prioritize PSAP call backs. Second Internet-based TRS Order, 24 FCC Rcd at 798-99, para. 15. See Hamilton Request for Clarification at 4. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(2)(i)-(ii). In addition, to the extent that the existence of more stringent speed of answer requirements applicable to IP Relay has not led the Commission to exempt IP Relay providers from the obligation to prioritize incoming 911 calls, as required by section 64.605(a)(2)(ii), it stands to reason that the speed of answer requirements likewise would not exempt IP Relay providers from
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              • meet such standards for newly-registered Internet-based TRS users using CPE from a former default provider. The waiver applies in cases where the new default provider does not have access to the technical information about the CPE that would be necessary in order to provide service in compliance with the standards. Such requirements include, for example, certain operational requirements in rule 64.604(a)(3), emergency handling requirements in rule 64.605, and point-to-point calling as clarified in the Second Internet-based TRS Order. The Commission held that the temporary waiver was necessary in the public interest ``so that Internet-based TRS providers may focus on ensuring that ten-digit numbering and E911 services function smoothly at this time of transition to the new ten-digit dialing system.'' The Commission
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              • handling rules. Based on the record, the Bureau determined that the geographic location identification challenges associated with interconnected VoIP-originated 711 calls rendered TRS providers unable to consistently identify the ``appropriate'' PSAP to which to route the call. On this basis, the Bureau found good cause to grant traditional TRS providers a six-month waiver of the obligation set forth in section 64.604(a)(4) of the Commission's rules, i.e., to automatically and immediately route the outbound leg of an interconnected VoIP-originated emergency 711 call to an ``appropriate'' PSAP. In the accompanying Public Notice, the Bureau sought comment on ``technical solutions'' that would enable interconnected VoIP providers to route 711 calls to ``an appropriate relay center,'' as clarified in the Bureau's order, and that would
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              • Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW, Washington DC 20554. TRS Programs and Interstate TRS Providers Are Reminded of Obligation Regarding Contact Information and Substantive Changes in Their TRS Program We also remind certified state TRS programs, interstate TRS providers, and TRS providers that have state contracts that, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(2), they must submit to the Commission a contact person and/or office for the receipt of inquiries and complaints from consumers about the certified state TRS program's intrastate service or, as appropriate, about the TRS provider's service. The submission must include the name and address of the state or TRS office that receives complaints, grievances, inquiries and suggestions; the voice, TTY,
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              • users through a relay provider and a communications assistant (CA). A CA relays the call back and forth (e.g., from text to voice, and voice to text) between the calling party and called party. See 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3) (defining TRS); 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(21). The TRS mandatory minimum standards govern the provision of relay service. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. VRS is a form of TRS that that enables the VRS user and the CA to communicate in sign language via a video link, rather than through text. VRS presently requires a broadband Internet connection. See generally Telecommunications Relay Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,
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              • rules and that Allcom may be providing international telecommunications service without Commission authorization. On its website, Allcom claims to provide telephone service, voicemail, conference calling, paging, and International Public Access Numbers through its Universal Office and Genie products. On July 28, 2009, the Bureau initiated an investigation into AllCom's alleged violations of sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 63.12(d), 63.18, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, and Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act'') by issuing the LOI directing AllCom, among other things, to provide information regarding these obligations and directing Allcom to respond by August 27, 2009. The Bureau directed the LOI to Thomas Skala, the Chief Executive Officer for AllCom, based on information
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              • 22, 2010). The actual due date for filing the Form 499-A may vary. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.4(j) (noting that if a filing date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or officially recognized holiday, the document must be filed on the next business day). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. See 47 C.F.R. �� 64.601(b), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). See 47 C.F.R. �� 64.601(b), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). Alexicon Petition at 3. Alexicon Petition at 2; Cordova Comments at 1-2. Alexicon Petition at 2-3. See National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) Comments at 2 & n. 4. For example, if the Commission changed the filing date of the FCC Form 499-A, the Interstate TRS administrator could be required to project collected revenues for
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              • identified by the Commission in the Demands for Payment. ``February 25, 2010 Declaratory Ruling'' means the Declaratory Ruling by the FCC's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, released on February 25, 2010, CG Docket No. 10-51. ``Investigations'' means the inquiries undertaken by the Enforcement Bureau regarding the Company's compliance with Section 225 of the Act, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and Section 64.604 of the Rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604, in File No. EB-07-TC-2806, File No. EB-07-TC-4008, and File No. EB-09-TC-238. ``NECA'' means National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. ``Note'' means the Deferred Payment Plan Promissory Note, executed by Purple on September 16, 2010, in which the Company agrees to pay the FCC Claim over a five-year period. ``Parties'' means Purple and the Bureau,
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              • 10272. Id. at n. 152. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.20000 - 1.20008. See 47 C.F.R. �� 64.2001 - 64.2009. See 47 C.F.R. �� 64.601 - 64.608. See 47 C.F.R. �� 6.1 - 6.23 and 7.1 - 7.23. See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.20 - 52.33 See 47 C.F.R. �� 4.1 - 4.13. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. See 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. See 47 C.F.R. � 52.32. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.80(b)(3). 47 U.S.C. � 503(b)(5). Federal Communications Commission DA 10-2069 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-2069 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 � -�-&U)�E/A8 |���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|} 2 ����un�''...��� }^�;u������.l ��jX��F�D�r� qvW�C�`��K]L����q���b##}J@j!-�ыp�=܈ �7�Z�"�NzKZߌE�� F���)%3{�Rg*w��/�yD߂z,���](n��2/cmL� \A% �g�@}�� W/ x">46/��^���aУR �M(c)tmR�X��F� ���-6 2[u
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              • rate of [REDACTED] to these conversation minutes. Multiply the [REDACTED] conversation minutes by the [REDACTED] rate results in a total amount owed of [REDACTED]. The Bureau directs NECA to remit payment of [REDACTED] to CSDVRS within 10 business days of the date of this letter. In reaching this result, we grant a limited waiver of the Commission's rule, 47 C.F.R. �64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E), which requires that ``all TRS providers, including providers who are not interexchange carriers, local exchange carriers, or certified state relay providers, must submit reports of interstate TRS minutes of use to the administrator in order to receive payments,'' and that compensable minutes are ``minutes of use for completed ... calls ... beginning after call set-up and concluding after the last
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              • are not compensable either on a per minute basis or through the rate setting process. See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-To-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CG Docket No. 03-123, Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling, 22 FCC Rcd 20140, 20170-71, para. 82 (2007) (2007 TRS Rates Order). . Id. Id. Id. Id. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(C) (requiring TRS providers to submit to the Fund administrator, inter alia, ``total TRS operating expenses,'' for purposes of computing payment rates and Fund revenue requirements). Employees' reasonable use of the provider's telephone services for personal or non-business related calls at the workplace would be consistent with standard business practice and would be a business expense for the provider. Personal or
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              • the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and ComSpan Communications Inc. f/k/a Wantel, Inc. (``ComSpan'' or the ``Company''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against ComSpan for possible violations of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') and Local Number Portability (``LNP'') administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and
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              • T � '' � DA 10-761 Released: April 30, 2010 NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCATION SUBMITS THE PAYMENT FORMULA AND FUND SIZE ESTIMATE FOR THE INTERSTATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES FUND FOR THE JULY 2010 THROUGH JUNE 2011 FUND YEAR CG Docket No. 03-123 Comments: May 14, 2010 Reply Comments: May 21, 2010 On April 30, 2010, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H), the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA), which is the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund Administrator, submitted its annual payment formulas and funding requirement estimates for the Interstate TRS Fund for the period of July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011 (2010-2011 Fund year). The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau) seeks comment on NECA's proposed compensation rates for Interstate
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              • conversation minutes at issue. We then multiply the [REDACTED] conversation minutes by the $6.2372 rate, resulting in a total amount due Sorenson of [REDACTED]. The Bureau directs NECA to remit payment of [REDACTED] to Sorenson by electronic funds transfer at the next regularly monthly disbursement. In reaching this result, we grant a limited waiver of the Commission's rule, 47 C.F.R. �64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E), which requires that ``all TRS providers, including providers who are not interexchange carriers, local exchange carriers, or certified state relay providers, must submit reports of interstate TRS minutes of use to the administrator in order to receive payments,'' and that compensable minutes are ``minutes of use for completed ... calls ... beginning after call set-up and concluding after the last
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              • Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW, Washington DC 20554. TRS Programs and Interstate TRS Providers Are Reminded of Obligation Regarding Contact Information and Substantive Changes in Their TRS Program We also remind certified state TRS programs, interstate TRS providers, and TRS providers that have state contracts that, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(2), they must submit to the Commission the name of a contact person and/or office for the receipt of inquiries and complaints from consumers about the certified state TRS program's intrastate service or, as appropriate, about the TRS provider's service. The submission must include the name and address of the state or TRS office that receives complaints, grievances, inquiries and suggestions;
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              • See 47 C.F.R. � 64.3100. By ``direct'' we mean that these video calls are set up by a VRS provider using the 10-digit phone number, but do not transit the relay service itself. Direct video interoperability is available to users of a variety of different service providers using a variety of different videophone devices and applications. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(5)-(6) Whitepapers/2011/2010_Mobile_Year_in_Review_-_U.S. . . See supra note 72 (noting that mobile voice usage has declined, dropping by 1.5 percent from 2,275 billion to 2,241 billion between 2009 and 2010). . . . . . The Commission launched an extensive inquiry into the ``Framework for Next Generation 911 Deployment,'' coincidentally on the day before the Truth in Caller ID Act was signed
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              • additional TRS close-out activities beyond those described here shall be subject to written Commission approval. ). Sincerely, Joel Gurin, Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau ____________________________ Date ____________ Signature Constitutes Acceptance William Hegmann, President, NECA See Letter from K. Dane Snowden, Chief Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau to Robert Anderson, President of NECA (July 11, 2003). ). See 47 C.F.R. �64.604(c)(iii) (H) Administrator reporting, monitoring, and filing requirements, and 47 C.F.R. � 64.901 Allocation of costs. Payment is separate and in addition to the agreement with RLSA to serve as the TRS Administrator. See id. Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 June 27, 2011 �%���PNG �` �` b``D� 4 �&)�@�-�@�@�7 H >��O��� p j�� �2�=��k��� �"_� - J��, �Nt�Rb �7�P���U�ZS '��wp��ˈ
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              • users through a relay provider and a communications assistant (CA). A CA relays the call back and forth (e.g., from text to voice, and voice to text) between the calling party and called party. See 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3) (defining TRS); 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(21). The TRS mandatory minimum standards govern the provision of relay service. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. VRS is a form of TRS that that enables the VRS user and the CA to communicate in sign language via a video link, rather than through text. VRS presently requires a broadband Internet connection. See generally Telecommunications Relay Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,
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              • it adopted rules designed to detect and prevent fraud and abuse in the provision of video relay service (VRS), a form of Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) that allows users to communicate in sign language via a video link utilizing an Internet connection. Among the measures the Commission adopted in the VRS Practices R&O are the following subsections of new section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1) of the Commission's rules: (i) only an eligible VRS provider may hold itself out to the general public as providing VRS; (ii) VRS must be offered under the name by which the eligible provider became certified, in a manner that clearly identifies the provider of the service, and providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address for
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • effect and thus obsolete. As is consistent with the rules, the Chief of the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau has approved these editorial revisions. Specifically, this Order finds that a provision of Part 64, Subpart F of the Commission's rules regarding the Telecommunications Relay Services and Related Customer Premises Equipment for Persons with Disabilities no longer has legal effect. Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(J) of the Commission's rules provides that the Commission shall review the Interstate Cost Recovery Plan (the ``TRS Fund'') and the TRS Fund administrator's performance after two years. The administration of the TRS Fund and the rule mandating a review after an initial two year period became effective July 26, 1993. Since section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(J) became effective in 1993, the Commission has
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until November 15, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • Video Relay Service ) CG Docket No. 10-51 Program ) ) order Adopted: October 24, 2011 Released: October 24, 2011 By the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau: introduction In this Order, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau), acting pursuant to delegated authority, grants a waiver request filed by Convo Communications, LLC (Convo). Convo seeks temporary waiver of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(i) and (ii) of the Commission's rules, which became effective on June 1, 2011. We grant Convo's waiver request to the extent and for the reasons discussed below. Background On April 6, 2011, the Commission released the VRS Practices R&O, which adopted rules designed to detect and prevent fraud and abuse in the provision of VRS, a form of Telecommunications Relay
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              • order Adopted: November 8, 2011 Released: November 8, 2011 By the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau: In this Order, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau), pursuant to delegated authority, denies the ``Motion to Extend Stay'' filed on October 31, 2011 by Gallaudet University (Gallaudet). Gallaudet seeks a further extension of the stay of effectiveness of 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii), adopted in the VRS Practices R&O, which prohibits an eligible VRS provider from contracting with or otherwise authorizing any third party to provide communications assistant (CA) services or call center functions on its behalf, unless that authorized party also is an eligible provider. The Commission's stay of the effectiveness of this rule will expire on November 15, 2011. We deny
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              • for each core function of each call center for which the applicant must provide a copy of technology and equipment proofs of purchase, leases or license agreements in accordance with section; and Section 64.611 - Requiring demonstration of compliance with iTRS registration and numbering requirements. In addition, we conclude that S&L has failed to demonstrate that it will meet section 64.604(b)(4)(i) of the Commission's rules, a mandatory minimum technical standard requiring VRS facilities to be operated every day, 24 hours a day. In the iTRS Certification Clarification Order, the Commission reiterated its expectation that VRS providers would adequately staff their call centers 24/7, and noted its obligation to ensure that all certified providers are capable of providing their own services on
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              • Requiring submission of, among other things, a description of the applicant's organizational structure and the names of its executives, officers, members of its board of directors, general partners (in the case of a partnership), and managing members (in the case of a limited liability company). In addition, we conclude that PowerVRS has failed to demonstrate that it will meet section 64.604(b)(4)(i) of the Commission's rules, a mandatory minimum technical standard requiring VRS facilities to be operated every day, 24 hours a day. In the iTRS Certification Clarification Order, the Commission reiterated its expectation that VRS providers would adequately staff their call centers 24/7, and noted its obligation to ensure that all certified providers are capable of providing their own services on
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              • and providers associated with providing certain documentation to the Commission. Based on our review of the application submitted by BIS Relay, we conclude that the applicant has failed to satisfy the requirements set forth in the Commission's certification rules, including but not limited to: 1. Section 64.611 - Requiring demonstration of compliance with iTRS registration and numbering requirements; 2. Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) - Prohibiting an eligible provider from authorizing a non-certified third party from providing interpretation services or call center functions; and 3. Section 64.606(a)(2) - Requiring a detailed description of how applicant will meet mandatory minimum operational standards. In addition, we conclude that BIS Relay has failed to demonstrate that it will meet section 64.604(b)(4)(i) of the Commission's rules, a mandatory
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              • on our review of the application submitted by IWRelay, we conclude that the applicant has failed to satisfy the requirements set forth in the Commission's certification rules, including but not limited to: 1. Section 64.606(a)(2)(ii)(A)(1) - Requiring submission of a copy of each deed or lease for each call center operated by the applicant within the United States; 2. Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(ii) - Providing that VRS service must be offered under the name by which the eligible VRS provider offering such service became certified and in a manner that clearly identifies that provider of the service, and that providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used for each name or sub-brand used; and 3. Section 64.606(a)(2)(ii)(A)(8) - Requiring
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              • rules to lessen the burdens on applicants for certification and providers associated with providing certain documentation to the Commission. Based on our review of the application submitted by SAY-HEY, we conclude that the applicant has failed to satisfy the requirements set forth in the Commission's certification rules, including but not limited to failing to demonstrate that it will meet section 64.604(b)(4)(i) of the Commission's rules, a mandatory minimum technical standard requiring VRS facilities to be operated every day, 24 hours a day. In the iTRS Certification Clarification Order, the Commission reiterated its expectation that VRS providers would adequately staff their call centers 24/7, and noted its obligation to ensure that all certified providers are capable of providing their own services on
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              • to lessen the burdens on applicants for certification and providers associated with providing certain documentation to the Commission. Based on our review of the application submitted by CODA VRS, we conclude that the applicant has failed to satisfy the requirements set forth in the Commission's certification rules, including but not limited to failing to demonstrate that it will meet section 64.604(b)(4)(i) of the Commission's rules, a mandatory minimum technical standard requiring VRS facilities to be operated every day, 24 hours a day. In the iTRS Certification Clarification Order, the Commission reiterated its expectation that VRS providers would adequately staff their call centers 24/7, and noted its obligation to ensure that all certified providers are capable of providing their own services on
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              • forth in the Commission's certification rules, including but not limited to: 1. Section 64.611 - Requiring demonstration of compliance with iTRS registration and numbering requirements; and 2. Section 64.606(a)(2) - Requiring a detailed description of how the applicant will meet all TRS mandatory minimum standards. In addition, we conclude that Malka has failed to demonstrate that it will meet section 64.604(b)(4)(i) of the Commission's rules, a mandatory minimum technical standard requiring VRS facilities to be operated every day, 24 hours a day. In the iTRS Certification Clarification Order, the Commission reiterated its expectation that VRS providers would adequately staff their call centers 24/7, and noted its obligation to ensure that all certified providers are capable of providing their own services on
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              • to lessen the burdens on applicants for certification and providers associated with providing certain documentation to the Commission. Based on our review of the application submitted by PAH VRS, we conclude that the applicant has failed to satisfy the requirements set forth in the Commission's certification rules, including but not limited to failing to demonstrate that it will meet section 64.604(b)(4)(i) of the Commission's rules, a mandatory minimum technical standard requiring VRS facilities to be operated every day, 24 hours a day. In the iTRS Certification Clarification Order, the Commission reiterated its expectation that VRS providers would adequately staff their call centers 24/7, and noted its obligation to ensure that all certified providers are capable of providing their own services on
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              • may need to interconnect with the TRS Numbering Directory in order to register ten-digit telephone numbers for their new customers, establish coordination with the TRS Fund Administrator, reroute IP addresses relevant to the provision of VRS, and make other arrangements necessary to register users and handle their calls as a stand-alone provider. Accordingly, we grant Convo a waiver of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules until November 30, 2011, in order to facilitate such a transition. Because the stay of effectiveness of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) expires on November 15, 2011, we find that this additional time will be necessary and sufficient to enable Convo to transition to providing stand-alone VRS on a conditional basis, and will serve the public interest. We thus
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              • the Commission's final determination of ASL Holdings' qualifications, and is dependent on the Commission verifying the information provided in the application for certification, and the veracity of the applicant's representations that it will provide service in compliance with all pertinent Commission requirements. The Bureau notes some inaccuracies in ASL Holdings' application. Specifically, in its application, ASL Holdings incorrectly characterizes section 64.604(b)(4)(i) of the Commission's rules (the ``24/7 rule''), and states in a footnote that it does not consider itself subject to the 24/7 staffing requirements. Despite this mischaracterization of the rule, ASL Holdings represents in its application that its ``CAs are on duty 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.'' As noted in the iTRS
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              • may need to interconnect with the TRS Numbering Directory in order to register ten-digit telephone numbers for their new customers, establish coordination with the TRS Fund Administrator, reroute IP addresses relevant to the provision of VRS, and make other arrangements necessary to register users and handle their calls as a stand-alone provider. Accordingly, we grant CAAG a waiver of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules until November 30, 2011, in order to facilitate such a transition. Because the stay of effectiveness of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) expires on November 15, 2011, we find that this additional time will be necessary and sufficient to enable CAAG to transition to providing stand-alone VRS on a conditional basis, and will serve the public interest. We thus
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              • No. 10-213, Public Notice, 25 FCC Rcd 14589, 14590 (CGB 2010). 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(2). VRS Structure and Practices NOI, 25 FCC Rcd at 8604, 8609, �� 21, 36. Part 64 of the Commission's rules establishes, among other things, mandatory minimum standards for VRS providers, including interoperability and emergency call handling requirements, and mandates for ten-digit numbering. See 47 C.F.R. �64.604 et. seq. 63 FR 24121 (1998). ). (...Continued from previous page) (continued...) PUBLIC NOTICE News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Z u v y �(R)�(R)� � ��PNG r v ��"r�9 I'6� �d�Y�͆aX ���; Wh� �X,�aX���y�]\\.W`h���va6l! �v"]�V�at�������-``````�"m(c)x<��G�<���={-N��J%t�<== �"""x ҍ� � ��(c)���!��'' �R)&� �A�� "���\��v`` � 6� ��
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              • Local Government Entity I.R.C. � 501 or State Tax Exempt (see instructions) 605 I certify that the revenue data contained herein are privileged and confidential and that public disclosure of such information would likely cause substantial harm to the competitive position of the company. I request nondisclosure of the revenue information contained herein pursuant to sections 0.459, 52.17, 54.711 and 64.604 of the Commission's rules. I certify that I am an officer of the above-named reporting entity as defined in the instructions, that I have examined the foregoing report and, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, all statements of fact contained in this Worksheet are true and that said Worksheet is an accurate statement of the affairs of
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              • to register with the Federal Communications Commission.6 II. Filing Requirements and General Instructions A. Who Must File With very limited exceptions, all intrastate, interstate, and international providers of telecommunications in the United States7 must file this Worksheet.8 Telecommunications providers that are contributors to 1 47 U.S.C. �� 151, 225, 251, 254. 2 See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17(b), 52.32(b), 54.708, 54.711, 64.604(b)(5)(iii)(B). 3 See 47 U.S.C. � 159(a), (b)(1)(A), (g) (authorizing the Commission to collect annual regulatory fees to recover the costs of enforcement, policy and rulemaking, user information, and international activities). 4 See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17 (numbering administration), 52.32 (local number portability), 54.706 (universal service), 64.604 (interstate TRS). 5 47 U.S.C. � 413; see also 47 C.F.R. � 1.47(h). 6
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              • (USAC 499 Filing Schedule). 47 C.F.R. � 54.708 (``If a contributor's contribution to universal service in any given year is less than $10,000 that contributor will not be required to submit a contribution or Telecommunications Worksheet for that year . . . .''). Id.; 47 C.F.R. � 52.17(b) (numbering administration); 47 C.F.R. � 52.32(b) (local number portability); 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) (telecommunications relay service). 47 C.F.R. � 1.3. Northeast Cellular Telephone Co. v. FCC, 897 F.2d 1164, 1166 (D.C. Cir. 1990) (Northeast Cellular). WAIT Radio v. FCC, 418 F.2d 1153, 1159 (D.C. Cir. 1969), affirmed by WAIT Radio v. FCC, 459 F.2d 1203 (D.C. Cir. 1972); Northeast Cellular, 897 F.2d at 1166. NetworkIP, LLC v. FCC, 548 F.3d 116, 125-28 (D.C.
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              • A, III, Assessing Internal Control Over Financial Reporting; }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i TRS Agreement}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 , \'a7 C. 4.0}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs22 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs22 An internal control structure compliant with OMB Circular A-123 is critical to ensuring that, in admin istering the TRS Fund, RLSA complies with all relevant and applicable federal financial management and reporting statutes, as required by Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H) of the Commission\rquote s rules.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs22 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs24\f0\fs22\super \chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s22\ql \li0\ri0\sa100\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adju stright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs24\super \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i See}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 47 C.F.R. \'a7 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H); }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i TRS Agreement}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 , \'a7 C. 4.0. RLSA\rquote s obligation to follow the Commission\rquote s TRS
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              • Matter of Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CG Docket No. 10-51 CG Docket No. 03-123 ORDER Adopted: April 8, 2011 Released: April 8, 2011 By the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau: Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) and (H) of the Commission's rules, the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund (Fund) administrator is required to file TRS payment formulas and revenue requirements with the Commission on May 1 of each year, to be effective the following July 1. In this Order, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, pursuant to delegated authority, waives this May 1, 2011 Fund
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              • FRN 0010267862 Adopted: April 14, 2011 Released: April 14, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and Allegiance Communications, LLC (``Allegiance'' or the ``Company''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against Allegiance for possible violations of sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') and Local Number Portability (``LNP'') administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and
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              • Relay Services (TRS) Fund (Fund) administrator through June 30, 2011, submitted Fund payment formulas for the period July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012 for all forms of TRS with the exception of video relay service (VRS). NECA also submitted the Fund size estimate for the same period. NECA's submission fulfills the Fund administrator's requirement, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H), to file TRS payment formulas and revenue requirements with the Commission by May 1 of each year, to be effective the following July 1. On April 8, 2011, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau) waived NECA's obligation to file proposed rates for VRS, as well as VRS revenue requirements, for the 2011-12 Fund year. Subsequently, the Commission released a
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              • Tj 1 0 0 1 335.5 411.649 Tm 65 Tz /OPBaseFont0 11 Tf (�) Tj 1 0 0 1 342.7 413.549 Tm 89 Tz /OPBaseFont1 11 Tf (52.32\(b\) \(local number portability\); 47 C.F.R.) Tj 1 0 0 1 70.299 400.149 Tm 65 Tz /OPBaseFont0 11 Tf (�) Tj 1 0 0 1 77.75 402.049 Tm 89 Tz /OPBaseFont2 11 Tf (64.604\(c\)\(5\)\(iii\)\(B\)) Tj 1 0 0 1 159.6 402 Tm /OPBaseFont1 11 Tf (\(telecommunications relay service\).) Tj 1 0 0 1 69.799 388.799 Tm 144 Tz /OPBaseFont0 7 Tf (647) Tj 1 0 0 1 88.55 384.5 Tm 88 Tz /OPBaseFont1 11 Tf (C.F.R.) Tj 1 0 0 1 118.05 382.599 Tm 65 Tz /OPBaseFont0 11 Tf (�) Tj 1 0 0
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              • Portable Document Format (PDF) at: http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/trs.html. . Action by the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau - FCC - See Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program, CG Docket No. 10-51, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 26 FCC Rcd 5545 (2011) (VRS Fraud Order and FNPRM). Id. at 5574, � 58; 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii). Most of the rules adopted in the VRS Fraud Order and FNPRM become effective 30 days after the summary of these rules was published in the Federal Register, which occurred on May 2, 2011. The rule prohibiting VRS CAs from relaying calls from their homes, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(4)(iii), will become effective on August 30, 2011 (120 days after the
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              • frequently stated that completion of the initial call to the TRS facility, and connecting to a CA, is equivalent to receiving a dial tone.'') (footnotes omitted; emphasis in original). Commission's rules require CAs to handle ``any type of call normally provided by telecommunications carriers unless the Commission determines that it is not technologically feasible to do so,'' 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(3)(ii), and further prohibit CAs from disclosing the content of any related conversation, regardless of content, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(2)(i), from keeping records of the content of any conversation beyond the duration of the call, id., and from intentionally altering a relayed conversion. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(2)(ii). See Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program, CG Docket No. 10-51,
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              • In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) and Bay Springs Communications, Inc. (BSCI). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against BSCI for possible violations of Sections 9(a)(1), 225, 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 43.61, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules (Rules) concerning various regulatory fee and reporting obligations as well as required contributions to the Universal Service Fund, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan and Local Number Portability administration. The Consent Decree also terminates an investigation by the Bureau into possible violations of Section 222 of the Act, Section
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              • CA relays the communications between the two parties, signing what the other party says to the deaf or hard of hearing user and responding in voice to the other party to the call. The Interstate TRS Fund compensates eligible providers of VRS and other forms of interstate TRS for their reasonable costs of providing these services. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii). iTRS Certification Order, 26 FCC Rcd at 10899, � 1. The measures adopted in the iTRS Certification Order were part of the Commission's ongoing and transitional efforts to reform the structure and practices of the VRS program, and the new certification processes by which this grant of conditional certification is awarded may be superseded or modified by future Commission actions
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              • call, the CA relays the communications between the two parties, signing what the other party says to the deaf or hard of hearing user and responding in voice to the other party to the call. The Fund compensates eligible providers of VRS and other forms of interstate TRS for their reasonable costs of providing these services. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii). Purple has also requested that the Bureau renew its certification for Internet Protocol Captioning Telephone Service (IP-CTS). The Bureau declines to take action on this request at this time, as Purple's existing certification for IP-CTS will remain in effect until November 14, 2013. See Notice of Certification of GoAmerica, Inc., as a Provider of Internet Protocol Captioning Telephone Service (IP
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              • CA relays the communications between the two parties, signing what the other party says to the deaf or hard of hearing user and responding in voice to the other party to the call. The Interstate TRS Fund compensates eligible providers of VRS and other forms of interstate TRS for their reasonable costs of providing these services. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii). Healinc originally submitted an application for certification as a provider of IP Relay in 2008. Healinc Telecom, LLC IP Certification Application, CG Docket No. 03-123 (Nov. 18, 2008). This application remains pending. Healinc's request for IP Relay certification was incorporated into its March 10, 2011 application for recertification, and is again incorporated into the Healinc Recertification Application under consideration here.
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              • Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) and Telrite Corporation (Telrite). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) by the Commission against Telrite for possible violations of Sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1), 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17(a), 52.17(b), 52.32(a), 52.32(b), 54.706, 54.711, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Services Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan and Local Number Portability administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and 499-Q). A copy of
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              • of Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CG Docket No. 10-51 CG Docket No. 03-123 ORDER Adopted: April 30, 2012 Released: April 30, 2012 By the Acting Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau: Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) and (H) of the Commission's rules, the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund (Fund) administrator is required to file TRS payment formulas and revenue requirements with the Commission on May 1 of each year, to be effective the following July 1. In this Order, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, pursuant to delegated authority, waives this May 1, 2012 Fund
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              • (TRS) Fund (Fund) administrator, submitted Fund payment formulas for the period July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013 for all forms of TRS with the exception of video relay service (VRS). RLSA also submitted the TRS funding requirement estimate and proposed carrier contribution factor for the same period. RLSA's submission fulfills the Fund administrator's requirement, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H), to file TRS payment formulas and revenue requirements with the Commission by May 1 of each year, to be effective the following July 1. RLSA proposes new per minute compensation rates for all forms of TRS, except VRS, based on the rate calculation methodologies established in the 2007 TRS Rate Methodology Order as follows: $2.0304 for interstate traditional TRS; $3.1614
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              • the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) and StanaCard, LLC (StanaCard). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against StanaCard for possible violations of Sections 214 and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act) and Sections 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules (Rules) concerning authorization to provide facilities-based and resold international common carrier communications services, contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund, and registration with the Commission. A copy of the Consent Decree negotiated by the Bureau and StanaCard is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and
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              • 0.291, 0.361, 1.3, that section 64.613(a)(4) of the Commission's rules is WAIVED as provided herein. or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau . FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Kris Anne Monteith Acting Chief Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Sharon E. Gillett Chief Wireline Competition Bureau 47 C.F.R. � 64.613(a)(4). The current TRS Numbering Administrator is Neustar, Inc. See 47 C.F.R. �� 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(D), (L). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(D)(2). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(L). See, e.g., Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks to Refresh the Record Regarding Misuse of Internet Protocol Relay Service, CG Docket Nos. 12-38, 03-123, Public Notice, 27 FCC Rcd 1569 (CGB 2012). The TRS Numbering Directory contains 10-digit telephone numbers that have been assigned to users of two types
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              • Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW, Washington DC 20554. Obligation to Submit Contact Information and Notice of Substantive Changes in TRS Programs. We also remind certified state TRS programs, interstate TRS providers, and TRS providers that have state contracts that, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(2), they must submit to the Commission the name of a contact person and/or office for the receipt of inquiries and complaints from consumers about the certified state TRS program's intrastate service or, as appropriate, about the TRS provider's service. The submission must include the name and address of the state or TRS office that receives complaints, grievances, inquiries and suggestions;
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              • users through a relay provider and a communications assistant (CA). A CA relays the call back and forth (e.g., from text to voice, and voice to text) between the calling party and called party. See 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3) (defining TRS); 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(a)(22). The TRS mandatory minimum standards govern the provision of relay service. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. VRS is a form of TRS that that enables the VRS user and the CA to communicate in sign language via a video link, rather than through text. VRS presently requires a broadband Internet connection. See generally Telecommunications Relay Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,
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              • Congressional Review Act. The Commission will send a copy of this Order in a report to be sent to Congress and the Government Accountability Office pursuant to the Congressional Review Act. . ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and section 64.604(c)(5)(iii) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii), that this ORDER IS hereby ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the TRS Fund administrator shall compensate eligible providers of interstate traditional TRS, for the July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 Fund year, at the rate of $2.0304 per completed interstate conversation minute. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the TRS Fund
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              • U.S.C. � 225(b). Carriers are required to -provide TRS, in compliance with regulations prescribed by the Commission, throughout the areas in which they offer service. 47 U.S.C �225(c). To satisfy the ADA's mandate, the Commission adopted comprehensive rules delineating the TRS obligations of carriers, including a requirement that interexchange carriers (IXCs) provide equal access for TRS users. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(3). Under this requirement, "TRS users shall have access to their chosen interexchange carrier, and to all other operator services, to the same extent that such access is provided to voice users." Id. Pursuant to the implementation schedule mandated by the ADA, nationwide TRS has been generally available throughout the United States since 1993. 47 U.S.C. � 225(c). The primary purpose
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              • be equitable and nondiscriminatory, and support mechanisms should be specific, predictable, and sufficient). See supra discussion at paras. 2-3. 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17 (applying to all telecommunications carriers), 54.703 (applying to every telecommunications carrier that provides interstate telecommunications services, every provider of interstate telecommunications that offers telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and certain payphone providers), and 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(A) (applying to every carrier providing interstate telecommunications services). We note that the Commission's rules for universal service exempt certain small contributors, i.e., contributors that have revenue below a stated threshold. 47 C.F.R. � 54.705. 5 U.S.C. � 601(6). 5 U.S.C. � 601(3) (incorporating by reference the definition of ``small business concern'' in 15 U.S.C. � 632). Pursuant to the RFA,
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              • 94-102). Petition for Partial Waiver - Airadigm Communications, Inc.; Petition for Waiver - San Isabel Telecom, Inc., In the Matter of the use of N11 Codes and Other Abbreviated Dialing Arrangements/Illinois Valley Cellular RSA 2-I Partnership dba Illinois Alley Cellular Amended Report on Implementation of 711 Access to TRS, or in the Alternative, Petition for Waiver of Sections 64.603 and 64.604(c)(3) of the Commission's Rules (CC Docket No. 92-105). Amended Report of Illinois Valley Cellular RSA 2-1 Partnership DBA Illinois Valley Cellular on Implementation of 711 Access to TRS, or in the Alternative, Petition for Waiver of Sections 64.603 and 64.604(c)(3) of the Commission's Rules. October 2 In the Matter of Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section
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              • hearing to determine whether: 1) BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to make required contributions to federal universal service support programs in violation of section 254(d) of the Act and section 54.706 of the Commission's rules; 2) BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund, in violation of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules; and 3) BOI, BUZZ, U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets in violation of sections 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules. The presiding officer also put BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK on notice that the Commission could order a forfeiture for the failure to make required universal service contributions and a forfeiture
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              • of Hearing (CCASDHH), Petition for Declaratory Ruling on Interoperability, CC Docket No. 98-67, CG Docket No. 03-123 (filed Feb. 15, 2005)). See also 47 C.F.R. � 64.605(e)(2) (Commission may require certified providers to submit documentation demonstrating compliance with the mandatory minimum standards). Further, Snap must file an annual report with the Commission evidencing that they are in compliance with Section 64.604. 47 C.F.R. � 64.605(g). The first such report shall be due one year after the release date of this Public Notice, and subsequent reports shall be due each year thereafter. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 � T � � � � � �
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              • and all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. � 52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate services must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. �64.604 (c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute.8 Tables 5 through 8 present detailed industry roll-ups by type of revenue and type of filer. Table 5 provides a detailed breakout of revenues for each of the FCC Form 499-A revenue categories used to report services provided
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              • all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. � 52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate services must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute. See Figure 3 of the Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A for more details. 7 A telecommunications carrier intending to provide interstate telecommunications service can fulfill its registration requirement by filing pages 1, 2, 3, and
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              • percent.'' Paragraph 56, in the second-to-last sentence, ``0.05 percent'' is replaced by ``0.5 percent.'' Paragraph 67, in the second-to-last sentence, ``1,000,000'' is replaced by ``500,000.'' Paragraph 88, in the second-to-last sentence, delete ``, as raised below in the FNPRM,[.]'' Paragraph 103, in the last sentence, ``http://www.fcc.gov/cgb.dro'' is replaced by ``http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro.'' In Appendix H, replace the amendment to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(C) with the following paragraph: (C) Data collection from TRS providers. TRS providers shall provide the administrator with true and adequate data, and other historical, projected and state rate related information reasonably requested by the administrator, necessary to determine TRS Fund revenue requirements and payments. TRS providers shall provide the administrator with the following: total TRS minutes of use, total interstate
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              • above-captioned proceeding. This Erratum corrects the Report and Order as follows: 1. First sentence of paragraph 3 in Appendix B is amended to read as follows: Current Sections 64.605, 64.606, 64.607, and 64.608 are re-designated as Sections 64.606, 64.607, 64.608, and 64.609, respectively, and a new Section 64.605 is added as follows: 2. In the text of Sections 64.603(a), 64.603(b), 64.604(c)(5)(ii), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(F)(1), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(F)(4), 64.604(c)(6)(i), and 64.604(c)(6)(iii)(B), replace the internal cross references to ``� 64.605'' with ``� 64.606.'' 3. In the text of the newly re-designated Section 64.609, replace the internal cross reference to ``�� 64.606 and 64.607'' with ``�� 64.607 and 64.608.'' FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Catherine W. Seidel Chief Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications
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              • and all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. � 52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate service must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. �64.604 (c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute.9 7 Wireline Broadband Internet Access Services Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 13916, para. 113. 8 See 2006 Contribution Methodology Reform Order, 21 FCC Rcd at 7536-49, paras. 34-62. 9 See Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form
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              • all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. � 52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate services must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute. See Figure 3 of the Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A for more details. 7 A telecommunications carrier intending to provide interstate telecommunications service can fulfill its registration requirement by filing pages 1, 2, 3, and
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              • transmission services enabling such Case: 08-9503 Document: 01018076989 Date Filed: 06/04/2009 Page: 2 -3- individuals to communicate in a manner functionally equivalent to how individuals without disabilities communicate. 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3), (b)(1). Interstate TRS providers are compensated for the costs of providing TRS from a fund (the "TRS Fund") governed by the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC"). 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii). In two declaratory rulings, the FCC articulated three restrictions on TRS providers which petitioners challenge in this case. First, the FCC prohibited providers from using revenues received from the TRS Fund to lobby customers. Telecommunications Relay Servs. (2008 Declaratory Ruling), 23 F.C.C.R. 8993, 8998 (2008). Second, it prohibited providers from using customer data collected in the course of providing TRS
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              • and all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. � 52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate service must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. �64.604 7 Wireline Broadband Internet Access Services Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 13916, para. 113. 8 See 2006 Contribution Methodology Reform Order, 21 FCC Rcd at 7536-49, paras. 34-62. 8 (c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute.9 Tables 5 through 8 present detailed industry roll-ups by
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              • all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. � 52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate services must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute. See Figure 3 of the Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A for more details. 7 A telecommunications carrier intending to provide interstate telecommunications service can fulfill its registration requirement by filing pages 1, 2, 3, and
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              • del proceso de establecimiento de tarifas. V�ase Servicios de Retransmisi�n de las Telecomunicaciones y Servicios de Voz para individuos con impedimentos auditivos y del habla, expediente de CG No 03-123, Informe y orden y Declaratoria General, 22 FCC Rcd 20140, 20170-71, p�rrafo 82 (2007) (Orden de tarifas del TRS de 2007). . Id. Id. Id. Id. V�ase 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(C) (solicitud a los proveedores del TRS de presentar al administrador del Fondo, entre otras cosas, ``gastos totales de explotaci�n total del TRS'', para los fines de calcular las tasas de pago y los requisitos de ingresos del Fondo). El uso razonable por parte de los empleados de los servicios de telefon�a del proveedor para llamadas personales o no laborales en
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              • of process using the FCC Form 499-A will facilitate our enforcement of TRS Fund contribution obligations and is consistent with the congressional mandate for consistent and comparable obligations.'' The sixth sentence of paragraph 26 is corrected to read as follows: ``We seek comment on this proposal and on the specific text of the proposed rule, set forth as new subsection 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(C) in Appendix A, as well as any other registration requirements, guidance, or rules that would be appropriate for non-interconnected VoIP service providers.'' The following sentence is added at the end of paragraph 26: ``Lastly, we seek comment on whether to amend section 1.47(h) of our rules as set out in Appendix A to include providers of non-interconnected VoIP services among
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              • NANPA costs (47 C.F.R. � 52.17), and all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet LNPA costs (47 C.F.R. � 52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate service must contribute (47 C.F.R. �64.604 (c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute.19 Tables 5 through 8 present detailed industry roll-ups by type of revenue and type of filer. Starting with this report, roll-up statistics are presented for the five holding companies with the most end-user telecommunications and interconnected VoIP revenues.
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              • 9/9/11 Part 1, Subpart D Broadcast Applications & Proceedings (duplicative of rules in Part 73). 1.502-615 9/9/11 Required Commission shall review the Interstate Cost Recovery Plan (the TRS Fund) and the TRS Fund administrator's performance after two years (i.e. in 1995). Removed note that certain provisions of the rule are not effective until OMB approval. OMB approval received August 2000. 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(J) 64.2401, removed [Note] 10/13/11 Describes the Commission's former "protest" process. By its express terms, it does not apply to applications filed on or after December 12, 1960. 1.120 Adopted 9/30/11 pending FR publication These sections pertain to comparative hearings for broadcast license renewal applications. The enactment of section 309(k) of the Communications Act of 1934 eliminated comparative broadcast hearings for
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              • 9/9/11 Part 1, Subpart D Broadcast Applications & Proceedings (duplicative of rules in Part 73). 1.502-615 9/9/11 Required Commission to review the Interstate Cost Recovery Plan (the TRS Fund) and the TRS Fund administrator's performance after two years (i.e. in 1995). Removed note that certain provisions of the rule are not effective until OMB approval. OMB approval received August 2000. 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(J) 64.2401, removed [Note] 10/13/11 Eliminated rule describing the Commission's former ``protest'' process, which by its express terms does not apply to applications filed on or after December 12, 1960. 1.120 11/16/11 Eliminated rule sections pertaining to comparative hearings for broadcast license renewal applications. The enactment of section 309(k) of the Communications Act of 1934 eliminated comparative broadcast hearings for license
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              • be equitable and nondiscriminatory, and support mechanisms should be specific, predictable, and sufficient). See supra discussion at paras. 2-3. 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17 (applying to all telecommunications carriers), 54.703 (applying to every telecommunications carrier that provides interstate telecommunications services, every provider of interstate telecommunications that offers telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and certain payphone providers), and 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(A) (applying to every carrier providing interstate telecommunications services). We note that the Commission's rules for universal service exempt certain small contributors, i.e., contributors that have revenue below a stated threshold. 47 C.F.R. � 54.705. 5 U.S.C. � 601(6). 5 U.S.C. � 601(3) (incorporating by reference the definition of ``small business concern'' in 15 U.S.C. � 632). Pursuant to the RFA,
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              • DA providers to finite uses''). Local Competition Second Report and Order, 11 FCC Rcd at 19461-62. See U S WEST Reply Comments at 14-15; see also Bell Atlantic Comments at 5; Sprint Reply Comments at 4 (asserting that these carriers should be required to pay state and federal regulatory fees). See also INFONXX Comments at 12. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.703, 64.604, 52.17, 52.32. See generally 47 U.S.C. � 251. See supra �� 15-25. SLI/DA Order and Notice, 14 FCC Rcd at 15648-15649. Id. at 15650. U S WEST Forbearance Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 16271. SLI/DA Order and Notice, 14 FCC Rcd at 15650. Id. at 15649. Id. at 15644-15645. UNE Remand Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 3892. See Letter dated
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              • (ASHA). On July 9, 2001, a public notice was placed in the Federal Register, seeking additional comment on the recommendations. On April 6, 2001, Hamilton filed a request for clarification and temporary waiver of certain aspects of the Improved TRS Order relating to the provision of VRS. Hamilton requests clarification and temporary, two-year waivers of portions of section 64.603 and 64.604 of the Commission's rules. On July 16, 2001 the Common Carrier Bureau (Bureau) issued a public notice seeking comment on Hamilton's waiver request. MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Cost Recovery for Improved Traditional TRS Traditional TRS has been available on a uniform, nationwide basis since July 26, 1993. The Advisory Council and the Fund Administrator state that the following changes contained
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              • refund, or other payments to collect that debt. The Commission also may provide this information to those agencies through the matching of computer records where authorized. With the exception of your employer identification number, if you do not provide the information we request on the worksheet, the Commission may consider you in violation of sections 1.47, 52.17, 52.32, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. �� 1.47, 52.17, 52.32, 54.713, 64.604, and 64.1195. The foregoing Notice is required by the Privacy Act of 1974, P.L. 93-579, December 31, 1974, 5 U.S.C. � 552(a)(e)(3), and the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, P.L. No. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. � 3501, et seq. * * * * * Table of Contents I. Introduction
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              • functionally equivalent to coin sent-paid or other payphone services available to non-TRS users. First, the 20 to 30 second delay on calls made using CSI technology would make the relay service much slower than traditional payphone service, seriously inconveniencing TRS users. In addition, the CSI platform is not compatible with the ASCII format, and therefore its implementation would violate section 64.604(b)(1) of our rules, which requires TRS to be compatible with both the ASCII and Baudot formats. Throughout the history of this proceeding, we have sought technical solutions other than the CSI solution to meet the functional equivalence requirement of Section 225 of the Act. The industry, however, has been unable to develop such technical solutions for the last ten years.
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              • carriers and not disclose such data in company-specific form unless authorized by the Commission. Subject to any restrictions imposed by the Chief of the Wireline Competition Bureau, the B & C Agent may share data obtained from carriers with the administrators of the universal service support mechanism (See 47 CFR 54.701 of this chapter), the TRS Fund (See 47 CFR 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(H) of this chapter, and the local number portability cost recovery (See 47 CFR 52.32). The B & C Agent shall keep confidential all data obtained from other administrators. The B & C Agent shall use such data, from carriers or administrators, only for calculating, collecting and verifying payments. The Commission shall have access to all data reported to the Administrator.
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              • Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 151, 152 and 225, this DECLARATORY RULING IS ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that WorldCom's Petition for Clarification IS GRANTED to the extent indicated herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the waivers requested by WorldCom in its Petition for Clarification, regarding certain of the minimum standards for TRS contained in Section 64.604 of our rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604, ARE GRANTED, to the extent indicated herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Administrator of the Interstate TRS Fund, the National Exchange Carriers Association, SHALL upon release of this Declaratory Ruling and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking by the Commission, pay eligible providers of IP Relay the costs of providing IP Relay
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              • cost of the long-distance telephone call as if the call were placed directly between the telephones. They do not pay for the TRS service. TRS providers recover their costs of providing this service through the TRS Fund. 4. The Act requires each common carrier providing voice transmission services to provide TRS in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 64.604 of the Commission's rules. Carriers may do this either by providing TRS directly, or by contracting with a TRS provider. Section 64.604 of the Commission's rules established the TRS Fund, currently administered by the National Exchange Carrier Association (``NECA''), which reimburses TRS providers for the costs of providing interstate TRS. Carriers providing interstate telecommunications services must contribute to the TRS
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              • required to accept prepaid cards for toll relay calls from payphones. Therefore, we will require carriers to allow the use of calling cards, prepaid cards, collect or third party billing for toll calls from payphones. Consistent with our discussion herein, we find that it is not technically feasible to make toll coin sent-paid relay calls. Accordingly, we will amend section 64.604(a)(3) as it pertains to a requirement that TRS providers accommodate toll calls using coins. In the Coin Sent-Paid Second Further Notice, the Commission also tentatively concluded that carriers may not charge more than the lower of the coin sent-paid rate or the rate for the calling card, collect, or third-party billing, for TRS toll calls from payphones. We decline to
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              • employee of the Commission; or (c) the United States government, is a party to a proceeding before the body or has an interest in the proceeding. With the exception of your employer identification number, if you do not provide the information we request on the Worksheet, the Commission may consider you in violation of sections 1.47, 52.17, 52.32, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. �� 1.47, 52.17, 52.32, 54.713, and 64.604. The foregoing Notice is required by the Privacy Act of 1974, P.L. 93-579, December 31, 1974, 5 U.S.C. � 552(a)(e)(3), and the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, P.L. No. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. � 3501, et seq. * * * * * Table of Contents I. Introduction 3
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              • the third calendar quarter. On August 15, carriers would remit contributions based on connections at the end of July. . See . States include Arizona, Kentucky, and Oklahoma. Trends Report 2000, Tables 10.1- 10.16. . . See 2001 Notice, 16 FCC Rcd at 9909 para. 38. Carriers currently report this information on the FCC Form 499-A. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(iii)(A). Both the Local Number Portability and the North American Numbering Plan also rely on end-user telecommunications revenues, but do not distinguish between interstate and intrastate. See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17, 52.32. See 47 U.S.C. �� 225(b)(2), 251(e)(2). See id. at � 251(e). See id. at �� 225(b)(2). If costs, therefore, are caused by interstate telecommunications relay services, then such costs
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              • of TRS and broaden the potential universe of TRS users consistent with the Congressional mandate that our regulations encourage the use of existing technology and not discourage or impair the development of new technology. The NPRM proposes to require new mandatory minimum standards specific to the operational, technical, and functional mandatory minimum standards currently set forth in 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. The NPRM also seeks comment on whether TRS and TRS facilities should be included among those services and facilities eligible for priority restoration in the event of a disaster or breakdown of the infrastructure supporting a TRS facility's telecommunications. We also seek comment on the obligations of TRS providers to engage in outreach activities. Report and ORder In CC Docket
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              • on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 96-45, 17 FCC Rcd 5636 (2002). See 47 C.F.R. � 69.603(a). See Telecommunications Relay Services, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, CC Docket No. 90-571, Third Report and Order, 8 FCC Rcd 5300 (1993). The TRS Fund reimburses carriers for the costs associated with the provision of interstate TRS. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(ii). Telecommunications relay services are telephone transmission services that enable an individual with a hearing or speech disability to engage in communication by wire or radio with a hearing individual in a manner that is functionally equivalent to the ability of an individual who does not have a hearing or speech disability. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(7). See Administration of the
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              • [TRS] pay rates no greater than the rates paid for functionally equivalent voice communication services with respect to such factors as the duration of the call, the time of day, and the distance from point of origination to point of termination.'' 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(1)(D). The regulations, addressing these matters separately, characterize the former as ``cost recovery,'' see 47 C.F.R. 64.604(c)(5)(ii) & (iii)(A) - (D), and the latter as ``payments to TRS providers,'' 47 C.F.R. 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) & (F); see generally 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(3). See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. �� 225(c), (d)(3); 47 C.F.R. �� 64.603, 64.604(c)(5). 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(3)(B); 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(ii). The costs of providing certain types of intrastate TRS, including Video Relay Service (VRS) and IP Relay,
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              • No. 0009652801 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: September 26, 2003 Released: September 30, 2003 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') and Order, we find that Globcom, Inc. (``Globcom''), apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund and the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund. We also find that Globcom apparently violated section 54.711(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to file complete and accurate interstate and international revenue information. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances
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              • Fund Administrator pursuant to section 54.717 of the Commission's rules may continue to be conducted according to GAAS. Similarly, any audit of the TRS Fund Administrator may be conducted pursuant to GAAS. Because the TRS Fund will be audited as a component of the Commission's financial statements, we find that the yearly audit of the TRS Fund pursuant to section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(D) is no longer necessary, and we delete 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(D) from the Commission's rules. Because the Funds are components of the Commission's financial statements, the Administrators, in their capacity as administrators of the Funds, may also need to comply with relevant provisions of certain federal financial management and reporting statutes and rules. We therefore amend our rules to reflect the fact that
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              • See 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(9). Speech-to-Speech relay service is a telecommunications relay service that allows persons with speech disabilities to communicate with voice telephone users through the use of specially trained communications assistants who understand the speech patterns of persons with disabilities and can repeat the words spoken by the person. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(10). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. This section contains the mandatory minimum standards with which TRS providers must comply. 900 number services is a type of pay-per-call service. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.1501. Hearing Carry Over service is a reduced form of telecommunications relay service used by persons with speech disabilities who are able to listen to the other end user but, in reply, the communications
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              • for the provision of such services and reimburse its prior contributions. On February 15, 1995, the Bureau issued a letter denying the Petition and concluding that COMSAT was subject to the TRS Fund contribution requirement for the provision of such services. Addressing COMSAT's argument that its satellite service did not include an ``interstate component,'' the Bureau first noted that section 64.604(c)(4)(iii) of the Commission's rules specifically provides that ``[c]ontributions shall be made by all carriers who provide interstate services, including . . . satellite [and] international . . . services.'' The Bureau further noted that the Commission, in the TRS III Order, had specifically held that international telecommunications services should be subject to TRS contributions, and that the TRS Fund Worksheet
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              • program is responsible for ensuring that the provider offers its services in compliance with the TRS mandatory minimum standards. In addition, our regulations currently provide that TRS providers may establish their eligibility by showing that they are ``owned by or operated under contract with a common carrier providing interstate [TRS] services,'' or are ``[i]nterstate common carriers offering TRS pursuant to 64.604.'' In these circumstances, however, because of the absence of any certification process, there is no means by which the Commission can determine whether the providers are offering the TRS services in compliance with our rules. For this reason, we sought comment on whether, and if so, how, we should amend our rules to address the eligibility of TRS providers for
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              • Accounting Principles for Federal Agencies and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund, Order , 18 FCC Rcd 19911(rel. October 3, 2003) (GovGAAP Order). Organizations, programs (including funds), and accounts included in the FCC's financial statements are collectively referred to as Reporting Components. GovGAAP Order at Appendix A; 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(n). See 47 C.F.R � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H). Federal Communications Commission FCC 04-163 Federal Communications Commission FCC 04-163 � � �0 �
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              • universal service support mechanisms, as well as to the TRS Fund, the cost recovery for numbering administration, and the cost recovery for the shared costs of local number portability. In addition, the information is used by carriers to comply with the Commission's registration requirement for new and existing carriers providing interstate telecommunications service. See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.1(b), 52.32(b), 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B), and 64.1195. Federal Communications Commission FCC 04-70 40 identification number,21 and a list of the international section 214 authorizations that it holds. In addition, the carrier would provide basic information about the services that it provided the previous year. Based on the services the responding carrier reported, the schedule would inform the carrier which other schedules, if any, the carrier
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              • Id. 2005 NECA Filing at 17 & Ex. 2 (2D of 6). Id. at 17-18 & Ex. 2 (2D of 6). Id. at 18 & Ex. 4. Id. at 18-19 & Ex. 4. Under the Commission's rules, ``[e]very carrier providing interstate telecommunications services shall contribute to the TRS Fund on the basis of interstate end-user telecommunications revenues.'' 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). 2005 NECA Filing at Ex. 4. Id. This amount includes the actual costs of providing TRS, NECA's administrative costs, and a 10 percent safety margin, less interest income on retained funds. See id. Id. See 47 C.F.R. �� 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E), (H). As we have noted, NECA states that if the Commission adopts separate compensation rates for traditional TRS and IP Relay,
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              • Docket No. 98-67, Declaratory Ruling and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 17 FCC Rcd 7779, 7786, para. 20 (April 22, 2002) (IP Relay Declaratory Ruling & FNPRM) (addressing IP Relay). The amount of each carrier's contribution is the product of the carrier's interstate end-user telecommunications revenue and a contribution factor determined annually by the Commission. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) & (F) (setting forth, among other things, the eligibility requirements for TRS providers seeking to receive compensation from the Interstate TRS Fund). 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii). The regulations provide that ``TRS Fund payments shall be distributed to TRS providers based on formulas approved or modified by the Commission. ... Such formulas shall be designed to
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              • Act, see 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). Materials in Accessible Formats . ordering clauses Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in Sections 1, 2, and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 151, 152, and 225, that this Report and Order IS hereby ADOPTED and Part 64 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 IS AMENDED as set forth in the attached Appendix. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Hands On's Petition for Declaratory Ruling on VRS Mail IS GRANTED to the extent indicated herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that CC Docket No. 98-67 IS TERMINATED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Report and Order SHALL BE effective 30 days after publication in the Federal
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              • Coalition Comments at 1-3; TDI Comments at 1-2. 47 U.S.C. � 225(b)(1). 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(2). See 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(1)(D). The users of TRS cannot be required to pay for the service. Id.; see also Captioned Telephone Declaratory Ruling 18 FCC Rcd. at 16127, para. 18 n.48. See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. �� 225(c) and (d)(3); 47 C.F.R. �� 64.603, 64.604(c)(5). Presently the costs of providing certain types of intrastate TRS are compensated from the Interstate TRS Fund, including VRS and IP Relay. See Captioned Telephone Declaratory Ruling, 18 FCC Rcd. at 16127-16128, para. 18 n.52. NECA Petition at 4. Id. As with the determination of the allocation factor for 800 and 900 number calls, the fund administrator will generally use
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              • facts and circumstances surrounding this matter we conclude that this company is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $819,905. We specifically find that InPhonic, Inc. (``InPhonic'') has apparently violated section 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to register with the Commission until January 2005. We also find that InPhonic has apparently violated sections 54.711(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') from 2002 to 2004. Finally, we find that InPhonic has apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and
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              • the facts and circumstances surrounding this matter, we conclude that Teletronics is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $692,000. Specifically we find Teletronics has apparently violated sections 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to register with the Commission from April 2, 2001 to the current date. We also conclude that Teletronics has apparently violated 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B), and 52.17(b) of our rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets from 1999 to the current date. We further find that Teletronics has apparently violated sections 254(d) and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) and 52.17(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the
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              • amended (the ``Act''), and with the exception of a few isolated acts of post-investigative compliance, this carrier continues a pattern of egregious non-compliance. Based upon the facts and circumstances surrounding this matter we conclude that this company is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $606,500. We specifically find that Carrera Communications, LP (``Carrera'') has apparently violated sections 54.711(a) and 64.604 of the Commission's rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') or predecessor forms from 1999 through the current date. Further, we find that Carrera has apparently violated section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay
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              • established the TRS Fund to reimburse TRS providers for the costs of providing interstate telecommunications relay services. See Telecommunications Relay Services and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, CC Docket No. 90-571, Third Report and Order, 8 FCC Rcd 5300, 5301, para. 7 (1993) (``TRS III Order''). NECA currently is responsible for administering the TRS Fund. Pursuant to section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules, every carrier that provides interstate telecommunications services must contribute to the TRS Fund based upon its interstate end-user revenues. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). The Commission requires telecommunications providers to submit financial information on Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-A) to enable the Commission to determine and collect certain statutorily mandated assessments. In 1999, to streamline the
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              • surrounding this matter, we conclude that this company is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $529,300. We specifically find that Telecom House, Inc. (``Telecom House'') has apparently violated section 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to register with the Commission until September 2004. We also find that Telecom House has apparently violated sections 54.711(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') from 2001 to 2005. Finally, we find that Telecom House has apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'')
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              • a carrier, such as CSII, fails to file required Worksheets reporting its revenue projections in a timely fashion, its revenues are excluded from the contribution base from which universal assessments are derived, and the economic burden of contributing falls disproportionately on carriers that have satisfied their reporting obligations. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). 47 U.S.C. � 254. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.711, 64.604. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(c). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(b). See USAC August 2005 billing to CSII. USAC assessed the amount due in August 2005 solely based on the 2004 and 2005 annual Worksheets, and the payment thus represented only a partial assessment of CSII's total USF contribution obligation for the month. Globcom,
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              • certified mail, return receipt requested, to Darius B. Withers, Kelly Drye and Warren LLP, Counsel to Global Teldata II, LLC, 1200 19th Street N.W., Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036; and Edward M. O'Reilly, Controller, Global Teldata II, LLC, 4646 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60640. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(a). See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. � 151. See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195. Pursuant to the de minimis exception, contributors that owe less
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              • 17. See generally id., 20 FCC Rcd at 10252-10254, paras. 16-18 (addressing wireless E911 technical and operational issues). See Telecommunication Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, CC Docket No. 90-571, Report and Order and Request for Comments, 6 FCC Rcd 4657 (July 26, 1991) (TRS I). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(4); see also TRS I, 6 FCC Rcd at 4659, para. 10. See TRS I, 6 FCC Rcd at 4659, para. 10. Id. The final rule provided: ``CAs shall handle emergency calls in the same manner as they handle any other TRS calls.'' 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(3)(1993). Telecommunications Services for Hearing-Impaired and Speech Impaired Individuals, CC
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              • for IP Relay, VRS, and ``any other technology that does not fit easily into the traditional jurisdictional separation of intrastate and interstate.'' The Commission tentatively concluded that under such a process TRS providers would apply to the Commission for certification as an interstate TRS provider, ``providing evidence that they are in compliance with the mandatory minimum standards found in section 64.604 of our rules.'' In addition, the Commission proposed requiring such TRS providers to keep a log of any complaints received and their disposition of those complaints, detailing compliance with the mandatory minimum standards and listing the resolution of each complaint filed against the provider.'' The Commission included proposed rules of such a certification process, adding a fourth prong to the
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              • the other providers) may be compensated for the service they offered, but from the fact that they offered it at all and therefore were first to the market. Finally, as the parties have noted, we recognize that in the context of an enforcement action against a TRS provider and in determining whether the provider complied with the standards of section 64.604 and therefore was entitled to compensation from the fund, we stated that ``absolute compliance with each component of the rules may not always be necessary to fulfill the purposes of the statute ..., and that not every minor deviation would justify withholding funding from a legitimate TRS provider.'' We also stated that ``a TRS provider is eligible for TRS Fund
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              • Mandating Captioned Telephone Relay Service and Authorizing Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Relay Service, CG Docket No. 03-123, Public Notice (Nov. 14, 2005). 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(3). Congress made clear that TRS users cannot be required to pay for the costs of TRS. 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(1)(D). 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(3). 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(3)(B); see also 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(ii). On an interim basis, the costs of providing intrastate VRS and IP Relay are presently paid from the Interstate TRS Fund. See Improved TRS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 5149, para. 15 (addressing VRS); IP Relay Declaratory Ruling, 17 FCC Rcd at 7786, para. 20 (addressing IP Relay). The issue of separation of costs relating to the provision of IP
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              • attached Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission (``the Commission'') and Communication Services Integrated, Inc. (``CSII''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against CSII for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. The Commission and CSII have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material
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              • that such action will not affect businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Materials in Accessible Formats . ordering clauses Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to the authority contained in sections 1, 2, 4(i), 4(j), 218 and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 151, 152, 154(i), 154(j), 218 and 225, and sections 1.2, 1.3, 64.604 and 64.605 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2, 1.3, 64.604 and 64.605, this Declaratory Ruling hereby IS ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Petition to Amend filed by Petitioners IS GRANTED to the extent indicated herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Ultratec Petition to Clarify IS GRANTED to the extent indicated herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED
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              • the obligations of section 254 of the Act and section 54.706(b) of our rules. The Commission's rules in effect during the time period in question required all telecommunications carriers that provided interstate telecommunications services, and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications, to contribute to the universal service fund based on their gross billed interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of our rules also requires Globcom to contribute to the TRS fund on the basis of its interstate end-user telecommunications revenues. The Universal Service Administrative Company (``USAC'' or the ``Administrator'') administers the universal service support mechanisms and performs billing and collection functions. The National Exchange Carrier Association (``NECA'') administers the TRS fund. The Commission requires carriers to provide revenue information
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              • these funds to compensate eligible TRS providers on a per-minute basis for the costs of providing the various forms of TRS. Each month the providers submit their minutes of use to NECA for reimbursement. The regulations provide that the Fund administrator ``shall make payments only to eligible TRS providers operating pursuant to the mandatory minimum standards as required in � 64.604.'' The size of the Fund for the 2005-2006 Fund year is approximately $441 million, and it compensates providers for more than 10 million minutes of TRS per month. Nearly half of the $441 million compensates providers of VRS. Traditional TRS and VRS When Congress enacted Section 225, and the Commission implemented the TRS, relay calls were placed using a text
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              • of TRS). Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 15 FCC Rcd 5140, 5152-5154, paras. 21-27 (March 6, 2000) (Improved TRS Order & FNPRM) (recognizing VRS as a form of TRS); 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(17) (defining VRS). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604; 2004 TRS Report and Order & FNPRM, 19 FCC Rcd at 12547, para. 189. Improved TRS Order & FNPRM, 15 FCC Rcd at 5152-5154, paras. 23-27. Generally, the Interstate TRS Fund compensates providers for providing interstate TRS services, and the states compensate providers for providing intrastate TRS services. Id., 15 FCC Rcd at 5154, para. 26. Presently, however, all VRS
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              • with these rules.[] The rules further provide that after review of the submitted documentation, the Commission shall certify that the VRS provider is eligible for compensation from the Fund if the Commission determines that the certification documentation: (i) establishes that the provision of VRS ... will meet or exceed all non-waived operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in � 64.604; (ii) establishes that the VRS ... provider makes available adequate procedures and remedies for ensuring compliance with the requirements of this section and the mandatory minimum standards contained in � 64.604, including that it makes available for TRS users informational materials on complaint procedures sufficient for users to know the proper procedures for filing complaints; and (iii) where the TRS
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              • Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 19 FCC Rcd 12475, at 12569-12570, paras. 248-249 (June 30, 2004) (2004 TRS Report and Order & FNPRM). Several other issues raised in the FNPRM remain pending, including the cost recovery methodology for VRS, the jurisdictional separation of costs for VRS and IP Relay, and whether these services should be mandatory. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(1)(v). This rule requires the CA to stay with a call for at least 10 minutes to minimize disruptions to the call caused by changing CAs. See para. 4, infra. Pub. L. No. 101-336, � 401, 104 Stat. 327, 336-69 (1990). 47 U.S.C. � 225(b)(1). See 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3) (defining TRS); 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(14). 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3). See
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              • 225(d)(3). As a general matter, states compensate providers for the costs of providing intrastate TRS, and the Interstate TRS Fund compensates providers for the costs of providing interstate TRS. See generally 2004 TRS Report & Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 12482-12483, paras. 7-8. 2004 TRS Report & Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 12543, para. 179; see generally 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) (providers shall be compensated for the ``reasonable costs'' of providing TRS). See 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3). See generally Telecommunication Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Report and Order and Request for Comments, CC Docket No. 90-571, 6 FCC Rcd 4657 (July 26, 1991) (TRS I). See Telecommunications Relay Services and
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              • 225(d)(3). As a general matter, states compensate providers for the costs of providing intrastate TRS, and the Interstate TRS Fund compensates providers for the costs of providing interstate TRS. See generally 2004 TRS Report & Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 12482-12483, paras. 7-8. 2004 TRS Report & Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 12543, para. 179; see generally 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) (providers shall be compensated for the ``reasonable costs'' of providing TRS). See 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3). See generally Telecommunication Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Report and Order and Request for Comments, CC Docket No. 90-571, 6 FCC Rcd 4657 (July 26, 1991) (TRS I). See Telecommunications Relay Services and
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              • Consumer Advocacy Network; and National Association of the Deaf Reply Comments (``TDI Reply Comments'') at 7. TDI Reply Comments at 14. The rules currently require that most TRS providers operate, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and that they have redundancy features similar to those in central offices, including uninterruptible power for emergency use. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(4)(i-ii). TDI Comments at 14. Id. See Obligation Of Video Programming Distributors To Make Emergency Information Accessible To Persons With Hearing Disabilities Using Closed Captioning, DA 06-2627 (Public Notice) (released December 29, 2006). AAPD Comments at 2-3. In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking), CG Docket No.
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              • for every interstate service.'' As noted previously, the Commission has found that an interconnected VoIP provider provides ``interstate'' telecommunications because its ``jurisdictionally mixed'' services carry both interstate and intrastate calls. Following from the Commission's determination that interconnected VoIP services are properly classified as interstate, section 225(d)(3)(B) supports the extension of the TRS contribution requirements to providers of these services. Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules requires that every carrier ``providing interstate telecommunications services shall contribute to the TRS Fund on the basis of interstate end-user telecommunications revenues as described herein.'' The amount of each carrier's contribution is the product of the carrier's interstate end-user telecommunications revenues and a contribution factor determined annually by the Commission. These carriers are required to file
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              • the Federal Communications Commission (the ``Commission'') and Verizon Business Global LLC f/k/a MCI, LLC (``Verizon''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against MCI, Inc. (``MCI'') for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA''), and regulatory fees. The Commission and Verizon have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and
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              • in willful and repeated violation of the Consent Decree and of Section 54.706 of the Commission's rules. 13. The Consent Decree, at paragraph 14(g), required the Kintzel brothers to make all required TRS contributions by the due date on each invoice received from NECA. The requirement that carriers providing interstate telecommunications services timely pay TRS contributions is codified in Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules. The information before the Commission indicates that the Kintzel brothers, doing business as Buzz, failed to pay annual TRS assessments for either 2005 or 2006. NECA indicates that Buzz has an outstanding balance of $2,709.92. The failure to make timely TRS contributions to NECA over the course of two years is unquestionably inconsistent with the obligations
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              • 22926 (2004) (Fifth Order on Reconsideration). Rules and Regulations Implementing Minimum Customer Account Record Exchange Obligations on all Local and Interexchange Carriers, CG Docket No. 02-386, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 20 FCC Rcd 4560 (2005) (CARE Order). See 47 U.S.C. � 225; 47 C.F.R. � 64.601 et seq. (implementing regulations). See generally 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (the TRS ``mandatory minimum standards''); see also Telecommunication Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Report and Order and Request for Comments, CC Docket No. 90-571, FCC 91-213, 6 FCC Rcd 4657 at � 34 (July 26, 1991). The mandatory minimum standards are intended to ensure that TRS is provided in
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              • interstate STS: $2.723; for interstate CTS and interstate and intrastate IP CTS: $1.629; for interstate and intrastate IP Relay: $1.293; and for interstate and intrastate VRS: (1) for the first 50,000 monthly minutes: $6.77; (2) for monthly minutes between 50,001 and 500,000: $6.50; and (3) for monthly minutes above 500,000: $6.30. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the amendment to section 64.604 of the Commission's rules, as set forth in Appendix H, IS ADOPTED, effective upon approval by OMB approval of such requirements. The Commission will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of the amended rule. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order SHALL BE EFFECTIVE 30 days after publication in the Federal Register, except information collection
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              • States military personnel, as set forth herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, pursuant to the Call Home Act of 2006, Pub. L. No. 109-459, 120 Stat. 3399, and section 10 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 160, that the Commission shall forbear from applying section 225(d)(3)(B) of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(3)(B), and sections 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) and (B) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) and (B), to revenues from certain services provided to United States military personnel, as set forth herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, pursuant to section 10 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 160, and section 1.103(a) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 1.103(a), that the
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              • adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission (the ``Commission'') and Teletronics, Inc. (``Teletronics''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Teletronics for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. The Commission and Teletronics have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material new
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              • a new forfeiture of $100,000 (``Further Notice of Apparent Liability''), against InPhonic, Inc. (``InPhonic''). The Order of Forfeiture follows a Notice of Apparent Liability we issued on July 25, 2005. Herein we find that InPhonic willfully and repeatedly violated: (1) section 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by failing to register with the Commission until January 2005; (2) sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') from 2002 to 2004; (3) section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and 54.711(a) of the rules by failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''); and (4) section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the rules by failing to contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service
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              • as reported in its 2004 Form 499-A, it was a de minimis carrier in 2003. Even though the de minimis exception excuses carriers from the requirements for USF purposes, however, the rules still require carriers such as Global Teldata to file annual Worksheets for purposes of other regulatory programs, such as the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS''). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) (requiring common carriers to submit Worksheets for the TRS Fund); see Wireline Competition Bureau Reminds De Minimis Telecommunications Providers of Certain FCC Registration, Reporting, and Contribution Requirements, Public Notice, WC Docket No. 06-122 (WCB rel. Jan. 31, 2007). utor Reporting Requirements Associated with Administration of Telecommunications Relay Services, North American Numbering Plan, Local Number Portability, and Universal Service Support Mechanisms,
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              • will then issue a forfeiture if it finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the person has willfully or repeatedly violated the Act or a Commission order or rule. We find by a preponderance of the evidence, as discussed in detail in the Carrera NAL and herein, that Carrera has violated section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii), 54.706(a), 1.1154, and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules. Specifically, we find based on a preponderance of the evidence that Carrera: (1) willfully and repeatedly failed to file Worksheets and predecessor forms; (2) willfully and repeatedly failed to make requisite contributions toward the Universal Service and TRS Funds; (3) willfully and repeatedly failed to pay regulatory fees to the Commission; and
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              • for Forfeiture ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-05-IH-2348 NAL/Acct. No. 200832080084 FRN No. 0007-9604-20 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE & ORDER Adopted: April 16, 2008 Released: April 17, 2008 By the Commission: INtroduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (``NAL''), we find Telrite Corporation (``Telrite'') apparently violated sections 52.17(b), 52.32(b), 54.711(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly filing inaccurate Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') that grossly under-reported its interstate revenue. Telrite also apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 54.706 and 54.711 of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to contribute fully to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''); section
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              • intrastate relay services, we may revisit this issue and consider the adoption of additional restrictions at that time. See, e.g., 2004 TRS Report & Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 12543-45, paras. 179, 182 n.521. See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. � 225(a)(3). See, e.g., 2004 TRS Report & Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 12480-81, para. 4 n.23. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) (implementing 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)). See 2004 TRS Report & Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 12524-25, paras. 127-29 & n.364. 2007 TRS Cost Recovery Declaratory Ruling, 22 FCC Rcd at 20173-74, paras. 89-91. Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67, CG Docket No. 03-123, Declaratory Ruling, 20 FCC Rcd 1466,
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              • 1649, 1650, at n.7 (Feb. 4, 2008) (IP STS PN). See 2000 TRS Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 5148-51, paras. 14-20. See id. at 5148, para. 14; 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(12). (monthly reports indicating interstate minutes of use for all forms of TRS). 2000 TRS Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 5169-70, paras. 68-70; 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(1)(v). 2000 TRS Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 5170, para. 70. Id. Use of N11 Codes and Other Abbreviated Dialing Arrangements, CC Docket No. 92-105, Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 15188 (Aug. 9, 2000) (2000 711 TRS Dialing Order). 711 dialing access for TRS became effective on October 1, 2001. See id. at 15204, para. 32. 2000 TRS
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              • interest in the outcome of TRS-related numbering administration and activities. (D) Any subcontractor that performs any function of the TRS Numbering Administrator must also meet these neutrality criteria. (2) Terms of Administration. The TRS Numbering Administrator shall administer the TRS Numbering Directory pursuant to the terms of its contract. (3) Compensation. The TRS Fund, as defined by 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(5)(iii), may compensate the TRS Numbering Administrator for the reasonable costs of administration pursuant to the terms of its contract. APPENDIX C Final Regulatory Flexibility Certification The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, as amended (RFA), requires that a regulatory flexibility analysis be prepared for rulemaking proceedings, unless the agency certifies that ``the rule will not, if promulgated, have a significant economic
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              • noted that ``good business practices will necessitate that video programming distributors maintain records in order to ensure compliance with our rules, as well as to defend against possible consumer complaints.'' Closed Captioning Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 3383, para. 244. Closed Captioning Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 3381, para. 240. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.717 & 64.604(v)(B)(1). The new or modified information requirements for section 79.1(g), as described above, are subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act and therefore require the approval by the Office of Management and Budget. Accordingly, these requirements will be effective upon publication in the Federal Register of a notice announcing OMB's approval of this collection. TDI Petition at 12-16. 2005 Closed Captioning NPRM,
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              • by Sorenson Communications, Inc., on September 30, 2008 in CG Docket No. 03-123, WC Docket No. 05-196 IS DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to sections 1, 2, 4(i), 4(j), 225, 251, and 303(r) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 151, 152, 154(i), 154(j), 225, 251, 303(r), the Request for Expedited Clarification of Section 64.604(a)(2) of the Rules filed by NENA and APCO on October 24, 2008 in CC Docket No. 98-67, CG Docket No. 03-123, and WC Docket No. 05-196, IS GRANTED to the extent described herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to rule 1.427(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 1.427(b), this Second Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration shall
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              • was first implemented, TRS calls were placed using a text telephone, or TTY, connected to the PSTN (i.e., traditional TRS). Since then, the Commission has recognized other forms of TRS, including Speech-to-Speech (STS), and captioned telephone service (CTS), as well as Internet-based forms of TRS, namely VRS, IP Relay, and IP CTS. Evolution of TRS Emergency Call Handling Requirement. Section 64.604 of the Commission's rules sets forth mandatory minimum standards that govern the provision of TRS. The initial mandatory minimum standards, adopted in 1991, included the requirement that CAs ``handle emergency calls like any other TRS calls.'' Although the Commission ``strongly encourage[d]...TRS users to access emergency 911 services directly'' - i.e., through a direct TTY-to-TTY call (text telephone to text telephone)
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              • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 8, 2008 Released: April 9, 2008 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that various subsidiaries of Global Crossing North America, Inc. (``Global Crossing'') apparently violated sections 254(d) and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances surrounding these apparent violations, and for the reasons discussed below, we find that the Global Crossing Companies are apparently liable for forfeitures totaling $10,518,013. We
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              • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 8, 2008 Released: April 9, 2008 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Compass Global, Inc. (``Compass'') apparently violated sections 9, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 52.17(a), 52.32(a), 54.706(a), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules, by willfully or repeatedly failing to make the required regulatory payments as well as to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') administration and Local Number Portability (``LNP''). Based on our review of the facts and circumstances
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              • 0015301732 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: January 14, 2009 Released: January 14, 2009 By the Commission: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that ADMA Telecom, Inc. (``ADMA'') apparently violated sections 214, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1157, 52.17(a), 54.706(a), 54.711(a), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)-(B), and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to register with the Commission, failing to make the required regulatory filings, as well as failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') administration and failing to obtain an international
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              • 31, 2009 Released: March 31, 2009 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (``NAL''), we find that Omniat International Telecom, LLC d/b/a OMNIAT Telecom (``Omniat'') apparently violated sections 9(a)(1), 214(a), 225(b)(1), and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17(a), 52.17(b), 52.32(a), 52.32(b), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to (1) apply for and obtain authorization from the Commission to provide international telecommunications service; (2) submit annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``annual Worksheet'' or ``Form 499-A''); (3) contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') and local number
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              • file with the Fund administrator annual costs and demand data, as they have in the past. The Commission stated that ``this information, which includes actual costs for prior years, will be helpful in reviewing the compensation rates ... [adopted] and whether they reasonably correlate with projected costs and prior actual costs.'' On May 1, 2009, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H), NECA submitted its annual payment formula and proposed funding requirement for the Interstate TRS Fund for the period July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010. NECA proposes per-minute compensation rates for the various forms of TRS based on the rate calculation methodologies established in the 2007 TRS Rate Methodology Order. PUblic Notice In its 2009 TRS Rate Filing, NECA proposes
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              • we adopt the attached Consent Decree between the Federal Communications Commission (``Commission'') and Global Crossing (as defined below). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') by the Commission against Global Crossing for apparent violations of sections 254(d) and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund. The Commission and Global Crossing have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms
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              • Order, 24 FCC Rcd 14342, 14342-43, para. 2 (WCB CGB 2009) (waiving certain requirements in order to give the Commission time to reconsider TRS toll-free issues generally); see also Letter from Sean Belanger, Chief Executive Officer, CSDVRS, LLC, to Julius Genachowski, Chairman, FCC, CG Docket No. 03-123, at 2 (filed Jan. 29, 2010). 47 U.S.C. � 225(d)(1)(D); 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(4). 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E). The Interstate TRS Fund collects contributions from all interstate telecommunications carriers so that all users of telecommunications share the costs of providing TRS. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CG Docket No. 03-123, Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling, 22 FCC Rcd 20140, 20167-68,
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              • fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice) or (202) 418-0432 (TTY). This Order can also be downloaded in Word and Portable Document Formats (PDF) at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and section 64.604(c)(5)(iii) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii), that this ORDER IS hereby ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that NECA shall compensate providers of interstate traditional TRS for the July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 Fund year, at the rate of $2.0256 per completed interstate conversation minute. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that NECA shall compensate providers of interstate Speech-to-Speech
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              • to make full payment on or before the date due of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent.''). Id. The Act and our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from USAC or other fund administrator. See 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706(b) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the USF, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. See Globcom, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability, 18 FCC Rcd 19890, 19896, � 5, n.22 (2003) (``Globcom NAL'') (subsequent history omitted). The instructions for the Worksheet include tables for carriers to
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              • to make full payment on or before the date due of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent.''). Id. The Act and our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from USAC or other fund administrator. See 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706(b) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the USF, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. See Globcom, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability, 18 FCC Rcd 19890, 19896, � 5, n.22 (2003) (``Globcom NAL'') (subsequent history omitted). The instructions for the Worksheet include tables for carriers to
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              • and may suspend or delay payments to a TRS provider if the TRS provider fails to provide adequate verification of payment upon reasonable request, or if directed by the Commission to do so.'' Finally, the rules state that the ``Fund administrator shall make payments only to eligible TRS providers operating pursuant to the mandatory minimum standards as required in [section] 64.604.'' These rules are intended to protect the integrity of the Fund and to deter and detect waste, fraud, and abuse. We note that the Commission and the TRS Fund administrator have conducted some audits, but that not all providers have submitted to the auditing process. Therefore, we take this opportunity to remind providers that the above-cited rules, which provide for
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              • entities of the requirements adopted in this Order. The Commission will send a copy of the Order, including the FRFC, to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration. . ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 225, and section 64.604(c)(5)(iii) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii), that this ORDER IS hereby ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the TRS Fund administrator shall compensate eligible providers of interstate traditional TRS, for the July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 Fund year, at the rate of $1.8611 per completed interstate conversation minute. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the TRS Fund
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              • without obtaining prior authority from the CGB or in the event that the requested cessation proceeds notwithstanding CGB's denial of the provider's request. Discussion. As supported in the comments, we will adopt our proposal to require Commission approval in advance of planned service outages by VRS providers and to require notification to consumers in advance of such outages. Because Section 64.604(b)(4)(i), which requires that service be provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week, currently applies to VRS but not to IP Relay and IP CTS, we adopt these requirements for VRS and not for the other iTRS services. As proposed in the FNPRM, applications for temporary cessation of service must be filed at least 60 days in advance of
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              • ) ) ) ) CG Docket No. 10-51 ORDER EXTENDING SUSPENSION OF EFFECTIVE DATE Adopted: September 30, 2011 Released: September 30, 2011 By the Commission: In this Order, in response to the September 9, 2011 ``Motion to Extend Stay'' filed by Gallaudet University (Gallaudet), we grant in part Gallaudet's Motion and extend the stay of the effective date of Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, as adopted in the Commission's VRS Practices Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, for an additional 45 days, until November 15, 2011. This rule prohibits certain revenue sharing and subcontracting arrangements involving VRS providers. The rule was originally scheduled to become effective on June 1, 2011, but the Commission stayed its effective date
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              • VoIP service providers to report their interstate end-user revenues as ``telecommunications revenues'' on the FCC Form 499-A. We also proposed to direct WCB to exercise its delegated authority to make any revisions to the FCC Form 499-A, as well as any instructions that may be necessary to effectuate the requirements of Section 715. Discussion. As proposed, we now amend Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) to require non-interconnected VoIP service providers to contribute to the TRS Fund and direct them to use FCC Form 499-A to report their interstate end-user revenues for purposes of TRS Fund contributions. This action is supported generally by commenters, though some also suggest using FCC Form 499-A Block 5 (to report ``other revenues''), rather than Block 4, to distinguish non-interconnected
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              • Commission clarify that certified VRS providers will be able to send traffic to other certified VRS providers ``when they are unable to immediately handle that traffic due to factors outside of their control, e.g., a sudden surge in traffic due to an earthquake,'' and still be able to bill and receive compensation from the Fund for such traffic under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(F)(1-4) of the Commission's rules. In support of this request, Sprint maintains that ``continuing to allow a certificated VRS provider the ability to roll-over VRS traffic to another certificated provider is clearly in the public interest since it would enable a VRS provider with a de minimis share of the market to handle an unexpected and temporary surge in traffic such
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              • 5, 2011 Released: December 5, 2011 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (``NAL''), we find that Kajeet, Inc. (``Kajeet'') and its wholly-owned subsidiary Kajeet/Airlink, LLC (``Kajeet/Airlink'') (collectively, the ``Companies'') apparently violated sections 225(b)(1), 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 52.32(a), 54.706(a), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules, by apparently willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and the Local Number Portability (``LNP'') cost recovery mechanism. In addition, we find that Kajeet/Airlink apparently violated section 214 of the Act and section 63.24 of the Commission's rules, by apparently willfully consummating
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              • 42 3. Off-The-Shelf iTRS Access Technology 48 4. Funding iTRS Access Technology 49 C. Instituting a More Efficient Compensation Mechanism and Reducing Incentives for Waste, Fraud, and Abuse 53 D. Transitioning the Industry Structure To Ensure Economies Of Scale 64 V. IMPLEMENTING STRUCTURAL REFORMS 67 A. VRS User Database 68 B. Rules Governing the VRS program 69 1. Restructuring section 64.604 70 2. Improving Functional Equivalence in the Workplace 71 3. Removing the Need for Free Dial Around 74 4. One Free Provider Per VRS User 79 5. Contracts 83 6. Mandatory Minimum Standards (Performance Rules) 85 a. Operational Standards 86 b. Technical Standards 87 c. Functional Standards 88 7. Public Access to Information 90 8. Jurisdictional Separation of Costs 91
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              • (and consolidated cases) (6th Cir. May 22, 2008). See 47 U.S.C. � 258(a). Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Changes Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Policies and Rules Concerning Unauthorized Changes of Consumers' Long Distance Carriers, CC Docket No. 94-129, Fourth Report and Order, 23 FCC Rcd 493 (2008) (Slamming Fourth Report and Order). See 47 C.F.R. �� 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(F)(4), 64.606. Though these rules specifically refer to Video Relay Service (VRS) and IP Relay providers, the Commission also permitted IP Captioned Telephone Service providers to be certified by the Commission. See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; Internet-based Captioned Telephone Service, CG Docket No. 03-123, Declaratory Ruling, 22 FCC Rcd 379 (2007). Telecommunications
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              • by adding at the end the following new section: `SEC. 715. INTERNET PROTOCOL-BASED RELAY SERVICES. `Within one year after the date of enactment of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, each interconnected VoIP service provider and each provider of non-interconnected VoIP service shall participate in and contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund established in section 64.604(c)(5)(iii) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of such Act, in a manner prescribed by the Commission by regulation to provide for obligations of such providers that are consistent with and comparable to the obligations of other contributors to such Fund.'. SEC. 104. ACCESS TO ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT. (a) Title
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              • 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), by adding a new Section 715, which requires the following: Within one year after the date of enactment of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, each interconnected VoIP service provider and each provider of non-interconnected VoIP service shall participate in and contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund established in section 64.604(c)(5)(iii) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of such Act, in a manner prescribed by the Commission by regulation to provide for obligations of such providers that are consistent with and comparable to the obligations of other contributors to such Fund. Currently, providers of interstate and international telecommunications services and interconnected voice
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              • Adopted: March 9, 2011 Released: March 10, 2011 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a monetary forfeiture of $662,541 against ADMA Telecom, Inc. (``ADMA''). We find that ADMA willfully and repeatedly violated sections 214, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1157, 52.17(a), 54.706(a), 54.711(a), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)-(B), and 64.1195 of the Federal Communications Commission's (the ``Commission's'' or ``FCC's'') rules by (1) failing to register with the Commission, (2) failing to make required regulatory filings, (3) failing to obtain an international section 214 authorization, and (4) failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for
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              • were they revealed as being illegitimate. In order to reduce fraud and establish better oversight of the VRS program, and address the unauthorized revenue sharing arrangements that have escalated in the VRS program, we amend our rules in the following ways. First, we require that only entities determined to be eligible to receive compensation from the TRS Fund under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(F) of our rules will be eligible to provide VRS and hold themselves out as providers of VRS to the general public. To ensure that this is achieved, we further require that VRS service be offered under the name by which the provider became certified and in a manner that clearly identifies that provider of the service. The foregoing requirement will
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              • Release, Federal Communications Commission, ``FCC Takes Action to Protect and Sustain Vital Service for the Deaf: Commission Votes Unanimously on Immediate and Long-Term Approaches'' (June 28, 2010) (stating that the interim rates, together with steps taken to reduce fraud in the VRS program, would ``save the Fund about $275 million'' over the previous year's costs). . See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(2)(iii) (speed of answer requirements for VRS providers); see generally 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b) (mandatory minimum TRS technical standards). See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1200 et seq. 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b)(2). 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.415, 1.419. Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. � 3501 et seq.). Public Law 107-198; see 47 U.S.C. � 3506(c)(4). See 5 U.S.C. � 603(a).
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              • universal service support mechanisms, as well as to the TRS Fund, the cost recovery for numbering administration, and the cost recovery for the shared costs of local number portability. In addition, the information is used by carriers to comply with the Commission's registration requirement for new and existing carriers providing interstate telecommunications service. See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.1(b), 52.32(b), 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B), and 64.1195. CORES is a web-based, password-protected, registration system that assigns a unique 10-digit FCC Registration Number (FRN) for use when doing business with the FCC. See New Commission Registration System (CORES) to be Implemented July 19, Public Notice, 15 FCC Rcd 18754 (2000). 5 U.S.C. � 603(c)(1)-(c)(4). See FCC, 2009 International Telecommunications Data, p. 1, Statistical Findings (April 200).
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              • universal service support mechanisms, as well as to the TRS Fund, the cost recovery for numbering administration, and the cost recovery for the shared costs of local number portability. In addition, the information is used by carriers to comply with the Commission's registration requirement for new and existing carriers providing interstate telecommunications service. See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.1(b), 52.32(b), 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B), and 64.1195. 56CORES is a web-based, password-protected, registration system that assigns a unique 10-digit FCC Registration Number (FRN) for use when doing business with the FCC. See NewCommission Registration System (CORES) to be Implemented July 19, Public Notice, 15 FCC Rcd 18754 (2000). 7348 Federal Communications Commission FCC 11-76 33. Proposed Schedule 2 would require filing entities to report a
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              • Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program ) ) ) ) ) CG Docket No. 10-51 ORDER SUSPENDING EFFECTIVE DATE Adopted: May 31, 2011 Released: May 31, 2011 By the Commission: Commissioner Baker not participating. In this Order we stay, on our own motion, the effective date of Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, as adopted in the VRS Fraud Order and FNPRM, until October 1, 2011. This rule, which prohibits certain revenue sharing arrangements, states that ``an eligible VRS provider may not contract with or otherwise authorize any third party to provide interpretation services or call center functions (including call distribution, routing, call setup, mapping, call features, billing for
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              • 0012951612 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: April 13, 2012 Released: April 16, 2012 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (NAL), we find that RB Communications, Inc., d/b/a Starfone, apparently violated Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, by willfully and repeatedly failing to: (1) apply for and obtain authorization from the Commission to provide international telecommunications service; (2) register with the Commission; (3) contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund; and (4) pay regulatory fees to the Commission. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances surrounding this matter,
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              • of Filings, available at http://www.usac.org/cont/499/filing-schedule.aspx (last visited Apr. 16, 2012) (USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule). See id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(b)-(c). 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(2). In contrast to the USF contribution methodology, other regulatory programs are assessed based on a contribution factor determined annually by the Commission. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (providing that contributors' contribution to the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) fund shall be the product of all subject revenues for the prior calendar and an annual contribution factor). 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a). See USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service et al., CC Docket No. 96-45 et al., Order, 20
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              • 3. In-Call Replacement of CAs.................................61 C. Competition Issues............................................. 63 1. Multivendoring.......................................... 63 2. Treatment of TRS Customer Information...................... 69 D. Enforcement and Certification Issues............................... 73 E. Other Issues.................................................. 77 IV. CONCLUSION....................................................... 81 V. INITIAL REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ANALYSIS......................... 82 VI. PROCEDURAL MATTERS............................................. 90 VII. ORDERING CLAUSES................................................ 98 APPENDIX A: LIST OF COMMENTERS APPENDIX B: PROPOSED RULES APPENDIX C: 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 I. INTRODUCTION 1. On January 14, 1997, the Commission released a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) seeking comment on ways in which Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) for persons with hearing and speech disabilities can be improved.1 The Commission sought comment on technological advances that could improve the level and quality of service provided through TRS for the benefit of the community
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              • and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 , Third Report and Order, FCC 93-357, CC Docket No. 90-571, 8 FCC Rcd 5300, �12 (rel. July 20, 1993) (TRS Third Report and Order) ("recovering interstate relay costs from all common carriers who provide interstate service on the basis of their interstate revenues will accomplish this goal"). 31 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B). 32 47 U.S.C. � 251(b)(2). 7 Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-233 numbers when changing their local telephone companies.33 Section 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act, as added by the 1996 Act, mandates that "[t]he cost of establishing . . . number portability shall be borne by all telecommunications carriers on a competitively neutral basis as determined by the Commission."34 13. In
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              • be equitable and nondiscriminatory, and support mechanisms should be specific, predictable, and sufficient). See supra discussion at paras. 2-3. 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17 (applying to all telecommunications carriers), 54.703 (applying to every telecommunications carrier that provides interstate telecommunications services, every provider of interstate telecommunications that offers telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and certain payphone providers), and 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(A) (applying to every carrier providing interstate telecommunications services). We note that the Commission's rules for universal service exempt certain small contributors, i.e., contributors that have revenue below a stated threshold. 47 C.F.R. � 54.705. 5 U.S.C. � 601(6). 5 U.S.C. � 601(3) (incorporating by reference the definition of ``small business concern'' in 15 U.S.C. � 632). Pursuant to the RFA,
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              • to persons with disabilities, if readily achievable. The duty to ensure accessibility is imposed on: (1) telecommunications service providers regarding their services; and (2) equipment manufacturers regarding their telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment. See 47 U.S.C. � 255. The Commission has begun implementing Section 255. See Section 255 NOI, cited at footnote 204, supra. 223 See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(2). 224 N11 NPRM at para. 15. 225 Id. 40 switched-based N11.220 We understand switched-based N11 in the context of TRS to mean that the N11 dialing information would be stored in the switch, and when TRS users in a calling area dial the N11 code, the telecommunications carrier's end office switch would automatically route the call to the relay center.
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              • then the projections and contribution factors will be deemed approved by the Commission. The Commission reserves the right to set projections of demand or administrative expenses at amounts that the Commission determines will serve the public interest at any time within the 14-day period following release of the Commission's Public Notice. Federal Communications Commission FCC 97-253 See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(ii)(B). 137 28 49. After the Commission approves the projections of demand by the Schools and Libraries and Rural Health Care Corporations and the High Cost and Low Income Committee and the projected administrative expenses of the Schools and Libraries and Rural Health Care Corporations and USAC, USAC will calculate and apply the quarterly contribution factors to determine each entity's contribution
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              • the federal universal service reporting and contribution obligations. Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-278 30 AirTouch July 17 petition at 10-12. The TRS Fund supports telephone transmission services that allow people with hearing or speech disabilities to communicate by wire or radio with hearing individuals. All carriers providing interstate telecommunications services must contribute to the TRS Fund. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. 31 See TRS Fund Worksheet, FCC Form 431 (rel. March 1997) at section III.B.2. The USOA is a historical financial accounting system that reports the results of operational and financial events in a manner that enables both management and regulators to assess these results within a specified accounting period. See 47 C.F.R., Part 32. 32 NECA II Order, 12 FCC
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              • or any other regulatory-intensive process. Of course part of the Louisiana PSC rule is that the FCC may regulate intrastate services where jurisdictional separation is not possible--as where separation would require a consumer to buy two phones, one for interstate and one for intrastate calls. Again, applying Section 152 in the Federal Communications Commission FCC 98J-7 5 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B) 6 Smith v. Illinois Bell Telephone Co., 282 U.S. 133, 150 (1930). 7 See Michael J. Zpevak, Preemption after Louisiana PSC, 45 Fed.Com.L.J. 185, 189, 206 (1993). 8 Some have suggested that carriers which market interstate and intrastate services to consumers in a bundled package will find it infeasible to separate their revenues. In this regard, keep in mind that
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              • Governance Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18444-45. 33 Id. See also 47 C.F.R. �� 69.601, 69.603. NECA subsequently assumed responsibility for administering the existing universal service fund (47 C.F.R. �� 69.116, 69.603), the Lifeline Assistance program (47 C.F.R. �� 69.117, 69.603), the Long Term Support program (47 C.F.R. �� 69.2(y), 69.612), and the Telecommunications Relay Services fund (47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(4)(iii)). 34 NECA Governance Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18444-45. 7 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)28 requires that a regulatory flexibility analysis be prepared for notice and comment rulemaking proceedings, unless the agency certifies that "the rule will not, if promulgated, have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities."29 The RFA generally defines "small
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              • � 225(b). Carriers are required to provide TRS, in compliance with regulations prescribed by the Commission, throughout the areas in which they offer service. 47 U.S.C � 225(c). To satisfy the ADA's mandate, the Commission adopted comprehensive rules delineating the TRS obligations of carriers, including a requirement that interexchange carriers (IXCs) provide equal access for TRS users. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(3). Under this requirement, ``TRS users shall have access to their chosen interexchange carrier, and to all other operator services, to the same extent that such access is provided to voice users.'' Id. Pursuant to the implementation schedule mandated by the ADA, nationwide TRS has been generally available throughout the United States since 1993. 47 U.S.C. � 225(c). The primary purpose
            • http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Comments/fcc98055/210097-1.pdf
              • formats.53 In order to promote the technology that will ultimately increase access, the FCC should not simply look at which kinds of SCPE are subsidized by state and local governments,54 but should create 52 See 63 Fed. Reg. 15,774 (April 1, 1998) (setting the year 2006 as the target date for the completion of the transition). 53 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(1). 54 See NPRM � 90 (suggesting such a criterion for "commonly used"). 47 incentives, through its compatibility criteria, for the use of SCPE that is consistent with new telecommunications technologies. TIA also is concerned that, under the NPRM, manufacturers of telecommunications equipment are required to bear too much responsibility for compatibility. Under the NPRM, the entire burden for achieving compatibility
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              • to Phones Connected to the Networks of Cellnet and Vodaphone, Dec. 1998 (visited Dec. 15, 1998) ; Price Remains Key Element in Mobile Purchase, TELECOMS PRICING BULLETIN, Issue 28/29, Nov. 25, 1998, available in 1998 WL 15562369. 136 Sylvia Dennis, UK Telecoms Regulator Bites Hard on BT Call Charges, NEWSBYTES, Apr. 6, 1999, available in 1999 WL 5121009. 137 Section 64.604 (c)(3) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (c)(3). PAGE 27 ordered reductions in the amount BT charges its wireline customers for calls to wireless phones, and reductions in the amount two wireless carriers, Vodaphone and Cellnet, charge BT to terminate its calls on their wireless networks.136 As noted, although a CPP offering may provide a calling party with
            • http://transition.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2012.pdf
              • to register with the Federal Communications Commission.6 II. Filing Requirements and General Instructions A. Who Must File With very limited exceptions, all intrastate, interstate, and international providers of telecommunications in the United States7 must file this Worksheet.8 Telecommunications providers that are contributors to 1 47 U.S.C. �� 151, 225, 251, 254. 2 See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17(b), 52.32(b), 54.708, 54.711, 64.604(b)(5)(iii)(B). 3 See 47 U.S.C. � 159(a), (b)(1)(A), (g) (authorizing the Commission to collect annual regulatory fees to recover the costs of enforcement, policy and rulemaking, user information, and international activities). 4 See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17 (numbering administration), 52.32 (local number portability), 54.706 (universal service), 64.604 (interstate TRS). 5 47 U.S.C. � 413; see also 47 C.F.R. � 1.47(h). 6
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              • in this paragraph shall preclude the Commission from delegating to State commissions or to other entities all or any portion of such jurisdiction." 6. House Committee Report, Communications Act of 1934, Report No. 1850, 73rd Congress, 2nd Session (reprinted in Max C. Paglin, A Legislative History of the Communications Act of 1934 (1989) at 726) (emphasis added). 7. 47 C.F.R. 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B) 8. Smith v. Illinois Bell Telephone Co., 282 U.S. 133, 150 (1930). 9. See Michael J. Zpevak, Preemption after Louisiana PSC, 45 Fed.Com.L.J. 185, 189, 206 (1993). 10. Some have suggested that carriers which market interstate and intrastate services to consumers in a bundled package will find it infeasible to separate their revenues. In this regard, keep in mind that
            • http://transition.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/FORM475BSP.PDF
              • enmiendas; C�digo de Estados Unidos 47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 206, 208, 225, 226, 227, 228, 255, 258, 301, 303, 309(e), 312, 362, 364, 386 y 507; las secciones 504 y 508 de Ley de Rehabilitaci�n, 29 C�digo de Estados Unidos (U.S.C.) 794; y 47 C�digo de Regulaciones Federales (C.F.R.) �� 1.711 et seq., 6.15 et seq., 7.15 et seq. y 64.604. Conforme el aviso del sistema de archivos FCC/CGB-1, la FCC puede revelar informaci�n proporcionada por el consumidor de la siguiente manera: Revised January 2006 1. Quejas contra emisoras, empresas de comunicaciones, proveedores de programas, servicios de sat�lite, empresas de telemercadeo, etc. - cuando un archivo en este sistema se trata de una queja informal contra una emisora, empresa de comunicaciones,
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              • enmiendas; C�digo de Estados Unidos 47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 206, 208, 225, 226, 227, 228, 255, 258, 301, 303, 309(e), 312, 362, 364, 386 y 507; las secciones 504 y 508 de Ley de Rehabilitaci�n, 29 C�digo de Estados Unidos (U.S.C.) 794; y 47 C�digo de Regulaciones Federales (C.F.R.) �� 1.711 et seq., 6.15 et seq., 7.15 et seq. y 64.604. Conforme el aviso del sistema de archivos FCC/CGB-1, la FCC puede revelar informaci�n proporcionada por el consumidor de la siguiente manera: 1. Quejas contra emisoras, empresas de comunicaciones, proveedores de programas, servicios de sat�lite, empresas de telemercadeo, etc. - cuando un archivo en este sistema se trata de una queja informal contra una emisora, empresa de comunicaciones, proveedor de programas,
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              • ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. TRS-98-1 ORDER Adopted: May 25, 2000 Released: May 30, 2000 By the Chief, Telecommunications Consumer Division, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Order, we dismiss a complaint filed against Sprint Relay (Sprint) by Disabilities Rights, Inc. (DRI) alleging violations of section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and section 64.604(b)(5)m of the Commission's rules. In the complaint, DRI alleges that Sprint's interstate relay systems have no mechanism or capability to connect Baudot TTY machines with personal computers that have ASCII modems. According to DRI, ``nearly all personal computers have modems that can transmit and receive ASCII, but nearly all such modems are not capable of communicating with Baudot terminals.'' DRI
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              • rate of [REDACTED] to these conversation minutes. Multiply the [REDACTED] conversation minutes by the [REDACTED] rate results in a total amount owed of [REDACTED]. The Bureau directs NECA to remit payment of [REDACTED] to CSDVRS within 10 business days of the date of this letter. In reaching this result, we grant a limited waiver of the Commission's rule, 47 C.F.R. 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E), which requires that "all TRS providers, including providers who are not interexchange carriers, local exchange carriers, or certified state relay providers, must submit reports of interstate TRS minutes of use to the administrator in order to receive payments," and that compensable minutes are "minutes of use for completed calls beginning after call set-up and concluding after the last message call
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              • Critical Steps to Bring Advanced Communications Services to Those With Disabilities. News Release: [192]Word || [193]PDF R&O and FNPRM: [194]PDF Genachowski Statement: [195]PDF Copps Statement: [196]PDF McDowell Statement: [197]PDF Clyburn Statement: [198]PDF 9-30-11 Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program. Granted in part a Motion by Gallaudet University to extend the stay of the effective date of Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules as adopted in the VRS Practices R&O, for an additional 45 days, until November 15, 2011. Docket No. 10-51. FCC 11-145. Order Extending Suspension of Effective Date: [199]Word || [200]PDF 9-30-11 Amendment of Part 64 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Telecommunications Relay Services and Related Customer Premises Equipment for Persons with Disabilities and Truth-in-Billing Requirements for
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              • Section 103(b) of the CVAA, requiring interconnected and non-interconnected VoIP providers to participate in and contribute to the TRS Fund. CG Docket No. 11-47. FCC 11-150. Report and Order: [133]Word || [134]PDF 9/30/11 Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program. Granted in part a Motion by Gallaudet University to extend the stay of the effective date of Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules as adopted in the VRS Practices R&O, for an additional 45 days, until November 15, 2011. Docket No. 10-51. FCC 11-145. Order Extending Suspension of Effective Date: [135]Word || [136]PDF 9/30/11 Amendment of Part 64 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Telecommunications Relay Services and Related Customer Premises Equipment for Persons with Disabilities and Truth-in-Billing Requirements for
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              • [31]Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) ____________________________________________________________________ [32]Intergovernmental Advisory Committee ____________________________________________________________________ [33]FCC Consumer Information Registry ____________________________________________________________________ How To Contact Us [34]Consumer Center [35]File A Complaint [36]File A Comment (ECFS Express) TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES POINTS OF CONTACT FOR COMPLAINTS Following, listed alphabetically by state or territory, is Point of Contact information for any complaints, grievances, inquiries and suggestions pursuant to 47 C.F.R. section 64.604(c)(2). NA indicates Not Available yet. Please contact the FCC's Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau via e-mail [37]fccinfo@fcc.gov for assistance if you encounter problems with contact information. For contact information for providers go to [38]Relay Services Providers. To update changes in contact/service provider information, please send an e-mail listing changes to [39]TRS_POC@fcc.gov so that this page can be updated accordingly. *
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              • while protecting proprietary and confidential information from improper disclosure, and that the procedures thereby serve the public interest. 9. Structure and Practice of the Video Relay Service Program; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, (Order), CG Docket Nos. 10-51 and 03-123, [69]DA 12-687, adopted April 30, 2012, released April 30, 2012. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) and (H) of the Commission's rules, the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund (Fund) administrator is required to file TRS payment formulas and revenue requirements with the Commission on May 1 of each year, to be effective the following July 1. In the Order, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB), pursuant to delegated authority, waives this May 1, 2012
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              • Flag MARYLAND TRS PAGE TRS Complaint Log Summaries 2010 [37]Complaint Log Summary Report. 2009 [38]Complaint Log Summary Report. 2008 [39]Complaint Log Summary Report. 2007 [40]Maryland Complaint Log Summary: CapTel Relay Service. [41]Maryland Complaint Log Summary: AT&T RELAY SERVICES. [42]Maryland Complaint Log Summary: Hamilton Relay. __________________________________________________________________ Recertification Application [43]Cover Sheet. [44]Cover Letter. [45]Table of Contents. [46]Introduction. [47]TRS Contract Status. [48]47 C.F.R. 64.604 - Mandatory Minimum Standards. [49]Technical Standards. [50]Functional Standards. [51]State Certification. [52]Substantive Change. [53]Method of Funding. [54]Letter from DRO Acknowledging Receipt of Application. __________________________________________________________________ Programs. * [55]National Exchange Carrier Administration (NECA) * National Association of State Relay Administrators (NASRA) * [56]Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program Association (TEDPA) * [57]Maryland Relay. __________________________________________________________________ TRS Telephone Numbers (Service Provider for traditional TRS and Captioned Telephone
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              • Committee ____________________________________________________________________ [33]FCC Consumer Information Registry ____________________________________________________________________ How To Contact Us [34]Consumer Center [35]File A Complaint [36]File A Comment (ECFS Express) Virginia State Flag VIRGINIA TRS PAGE TRS Complaint Log Summary 2010 [37]Complaint Report. 2009 [38]Complaint Report. 2008 [39]Complaint Report. 2007 [40]Sprint, Virginia's CapTel Provider's Complaint Log. [41]AT&T's Complaint Log. __________________________________________________________________ Recertification Application [42]Cover Letter, Table of Contents, and Section 64.604: Mandatory Minimum Standard. [43]Content as follows: AT&T Relay Services Initial Training Outline; Appendix 3: CA Job Description; Appendix 4: Commitment Statement; Appendix 5: In-Call Replacement Guidelines; Appendix 6: Relief of CA, Specialty Call Guidelines; Appendix 7: AT&T CA Code of Ethics; Appendix 8: CA Pledge of Confidentiality; Appendix 9: Code of Virginia Section 8.01-44.3; Appendix 10; Play Back Device Guidelines;
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              • sus enmiendas; Cdigo de Estados Unidos 47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 206, 208, 225, 226, 227, 228, 255, 258, 301, 303, 309(e), 312, 362, 364, 386 y 507; las secciones 504 y 508 de Ley de Rehabilitacin, 29 Cdigo de Estados Unidos (U.S.C.) 794; y 47 Cdigo de Regulaciones Federales (C.F.R.) 1.711 et seq., 6.15 et seq., 7.15 et seq. y 64.604. Conforme el aviso del sistema de archivos FCC/CGB-1, la FCC puede revelar informacin proporcionada por el consumidor de la siguiente manera: 1. Quejas contra emisoras, empresas de comunicaciones, proveedores de programas, servicios de satlite, empresas de telemercadeo, etc. - cuando un archivo en este sistema se trata de una queja informal contra una emisora, empresa de comunicaciones, proveedor de programas,
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              • of the long-distance telephone call as if the call were placed directly between the telephones. They do not pay for the TRS service. TRS providers recover their costs of providing this service through the TRS Fund. 4 4. The Act requires each common carrier providing voice transmission services to provide TRS in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 64.604 of the Commission's rules.5 Carriers may do this either by providing TRS directly, or by contracting with a TRS provider. Section 64.604 of the Commission's rules established the TRS Fund,6 currently administered by the National Exchange Carrier Association (``NECA''), which reimburses TRS providers for the costs of providing interstate TRS.7 Carriers providing interstate telecommunications services must contribute to the TRS
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              • ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: September 26, 2003 Released: September 30, 2003 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') and Order, we find that Globcom, Inc. (``Globcom''), apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), 1 and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules2 by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund and the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund. We also find that Globcom apparently violated section 54.711(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to file complete and accurate interstate and international revenue information.3 Based on our review of the facts and circumstances
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              • d/b/a 0870-20 Innovative Wireless ORDER Adopted: September 22, 2004 Released: September 23, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by Virgin Islands Telephone Corporation d/b/a Innovative Telephone, Innovative Long Distance, Inc., and Vitelcom Cellular, Inc. d/b/a Innovative Wireless (collectively, ``ICC Entities'') of sections 52.17, 54.706, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules (``Rules''), 47 C.F.R. 52.17, 54.706 and 64.604, in connection with the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA'') Fund contribution requirements.1 2. The Bureau and Innovative Communications Corporation (``ICC''), the holding company of the ICC Entities, have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would
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              • of the Federal Communications Commission (``FCC'' or ``Commission'') and Innovative Communications Corporation (``ICC''), by their respective authorized representatives, hereby enter into this Consent Decree for the purpose of terminating the Bureau's investigation into whether Virgin Islands Telephone Corporation d/b/a Innovative Telephone, Innovative Long Distance, Inc., and Vitelcom Cellular, Inc. d/b/a Innovative Wireless (collectively ``ICC Entities'') violated Sections 52.17, 54.706(a), and 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 52.17, 54.706(a), and 64.604, requiring carriers providing interstate telecommunications services to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA'') Fund. 2. For purposes of this Consent Decree, the following definitions shall apply: (a) The ``Act'' means the Communications Act of 1934,
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              • Federal Communications Commission (``Commission'') and Manhattan Telecommunications Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Metropolitan Telecommunications Holding Company (``Company''), hereby enter into this Consent Decree for the purpose of terminating the Bureau's investigation into whether Company violated the universal service reporting and contribution requirements of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act'')4 and sections 54.706 and 64.604 of the Commission's rules.5 2. For the purposes of this Consent Decree, the following definitions shall apply: 2)a. ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. 2)b. ``Bureau'' means the Enforcement Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission. 2)c. ``Company'' means Manhattan Telecommunications Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Metropolitan Telecommunications Holding Company, and any affiliate, d/b/a, predecessor-in-interest, parent companies, any wholly or
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              • ) ) Acct. No. 200532080008 TON Services, Inc. ) ) FRN No. 0005-0237-26 ORDER Adopted: October 27, 2004 Released: October 28, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by TON Services, Inc. (``TON'') of section 254 of the Act and sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 U.S.C. 254, 47 C.F.R. 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604, relating to obligations of carriers to make payments into the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Service Fund.1 2. The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and TON have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by
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              • hearing to determine whether: 1) BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to make required contributions to federal universal service support programs in violation of section 254(d) of the Act9 and section 54.706 of the Commission's rules;10 2) BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund, in violation of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules;11 and 3) BOI, BUZZ, U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets in violation of sections 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules.12 The presiding officer also put BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK on notice that the Commission could order a forfeiture for the failure to make required universal service contributions and a forfeiture
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              • the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Locus for possible violations of the universal service reporting and contribution requirements of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act'')1 and certain Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund and the North American Numbering Plan Administration, sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules.2 2. The Enforcement Bureau and Locus have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material new evidence relating to this matter, we conclude that are no
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              • this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau and United Networks International, Inc. (``UNI''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against UNI for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''),1 relating to universal service, and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration, and regulatory fees.2 2. The Enforcement Bureau and UNI have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record
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              • and circumstances surrounding this matter we conclude that this company is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $819,905. 2. We specifically find that InPhonic, Inc. (``InPhonic'') has apparently violated section 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to register with the Commission until January 2005.1 We also find that InPhonic has apparently violated sections 54.711(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') from 2002 to 2004.2 Finally, we find that InPhonic has apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''),3 and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and
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              • facts and circumstances surrounding this matter, we conclude that Teletronics is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $692,000. 2. Specifically we find Teletronics has apparently violated sections 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to register with the Commission from April 2, 2001 to the current date.1 We also conclude that Teletronics has apparently violated 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B), and 52.17(b) of our rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets from 1999 to the current date. 2 We further find that Teletronics has apparently violated sections 254(d) and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''),3 and sections 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) and 52.17(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to
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              • ``Act''),1 and with the exception of a few isolated acts of post-investigative compliance, this carrier continues a pattern of egregious non- compliance. Based upon the facts and circumstances surrounding this matter we conclude that this company is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $606,500. 2. We specifically find that Carrera Communications, LP (``Carrera'') has apparently violated sections 54.711(a) and 64.604 of the Commission's rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') or predecessor forms from 1999 through the current date.2 Further, we find that Carrera has apparently violated section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay
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              • this matter, we conclude that this company is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $529,300. 2. We specifically find that Telecom House, Inc. (``Telecom House'') has apparently violated section 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to register with the Commission until September 2004.1 We also find that Telecom House has apparently violated sections 54.711(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') from 2001 to 2005.2 Finally, we find that Telecom House has apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''),3 and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'')
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              • a carrier, such as CSII, fails to file required Worksheets reporting its revenue projections in a timely fashion, its revenues are excluded from the contribution base from which universal assessments are derived, and the economic burden of contributing falls disproportionately on carriers that have satisfied their reporting obligations. 50 47 U.S.C. 254(d). 51 47 U.S.C. 254. 52 47 C.F.R. 54.711, 64.604. 53 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. 54.706. 54 47 C.F.R. 54.706(c). 55 See 47 C.F.R. 54.706(b). 56 See USAC August 2005 billing to CSII. USAC assessed the amount due in August 2005 solely based on the 2004 and 2005 annual Worksheets, and the payment thus represented only a partial assessment of CSII's total USF contribution obligation for the month. 57
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              • mail, return receipt requested, to Darius B. Withers, Kelly Drye and Warren LLP, Counsel to Global Teldata II, LLC, 1200 19th Street N.W., Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036; and Edward M. O'Reilly, Controller, Global Teldata II, LLC, 4646 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60640. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary _________________________ 1 47 C.F.R. 64.1195. 2 47 C.F.R. 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). 3 47 U.S.C. 254(d). 4 47 C.F.R. 54.706(a). 5 See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. 151. 6 See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 7 47 C.F.R. 64.1195. 8 Pursuant to the de minimis exception, contributors that
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              • we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau and Clear World Communications Corp. ("Clear World"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Clear World for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration, and regulatory fees. 2. The Enforcement Bureau and Clear World have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the
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              • this Consent Decree without change, addition, deletion, or modification. f. "Effective Date" means the date on which the Commission or the Bureau releases the Adopting Order. g. "Investigation" means the investigation commenced by the Bureau's September 28, 2004 Letter of Inquiry regarding whether Clear World violated the requirements of section 254 of the Act and/or sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, universal service reporting and contribution, number administration, telecommunications relay systems and regulatory fee payments. I. BACKGROUND 3. Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, pursuant to section 254(d) of
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              • of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that International Telecom Exchange, Inc. and International Telecom Exchange Group, Inc. (collectively, "ITE") apparently violated a Commission order by willfully and repeatedly failing to respond on a timely basis to a directive of the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") to provide certain information and documents. Further, we find that ITE has apparently violated section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances of this case, and for the reasons discussed below, we find that ITE is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $28,062. 2. We order ITE to submit within thirty
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              • Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") of the Federal Communications Commission and FPL FiberNet, LLC ("FPL"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against FPL for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. 2. The Bureau and FPL have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of
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              • adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") of the Federal Communications Commission and Intelecom Solutions, Inc. ("Intelecom"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation initiated by the Bureau into possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. 2. The Bureau and Intelecom have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of
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              • attached Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission ("the Commission") and Communication Services Integrated, Inc. ("CSII"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against CSII for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. 2. The Commission and CSII have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence
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              • the obligations of section 254 of the Act and section 54.706(b) of our rules. The Commission's rules in effect during the time period in question required all telecommunications carriers that provided interstate telecommunications services, and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications, to contribute to the universal service fund based on their gross billed interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of our rules also requires Globcom to contribute to the TRS fund on the basis of its interstate end-user telecommunications revenues. 4. The Universal Service Administrative Company ("USAC" or the "Administrator") administers the universal service support mechanisms and performs billing and collection functions. The National Exchange Carrier Association ("NECA") administers the TRS fund. The Commission requires carriers to provide revenue
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              • Order of Forfeiture ("Order"), we assess a monetary forfeiture of $28,062 against International Telecom Exchange, Inc. and International Telecom Exchange Group, Inc. (collectively, "ITE"). We find that ITE willfully and repeatedly failed to respond on a timely basis to a directive of the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") to provide certain information and documents. Further, we find that ITE has violated section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund on a timely basis. II. BACKGROUND 2. The facts and circumstances of this cases are set forth in the Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order ("NAL") previously issued by the Commission, and need not be repeated at length here. ITE
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              • Federal Communications Commission (the "Commission"), TELUS Communications., Inc. and TELUS Communications Company (collectively "TELUS"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against TELUS for possible violations of Sections 9, 225, 251, and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") administration, regulatory fees, and carrier registration. 2. The Commission and TELUS have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based
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              • (2007) (annual "Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet" or "Worksheet"); FCC Form 499-A Instructions (2007) at 1, 3-5. Telecommunications carriers must submit first a Form 499-A registration, and upon issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief,
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              • the facsimile transmission to the facsimile number and the signed certified mail return receipt card. Telecommunications carriers must submit first a Form 499-A registration, and upon issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Receipt of the letter is shown by
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              • the Federal Communications Commission (the "Commission") and Verizon Business Global LLC f/k/a MCI, LLC ("Verizon"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against MCI, Inc. ("MCI") for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration ("NANPA"), and regulatory fees. 2. The Commission and Verizon have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before
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              • in willful and repeated violation of the Consent Decree and of Section 54.706 of the Commission's rules. 13. The Consent Decree, at paragraph 14(g), required the Kintzel brothers to make all required TRS contributions by the due date on each invoice received from NECA. The requirement that carriers providing interstate telecommunications services timely pay TRS contributions is codified in Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules. The information before the Commission indicates that the Kintzel brothers, doing business as Buzz, failed to pay annual TRS assessments for either 2005 or 2006. NECA indicates that Buzz has an outstanding balance of $2,709.92. The failure to make timely TRS contributions to NECA over the course of two years is unquestionably inconsistent with the obligations
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              • adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission (the "Commission") and Teletronics, Inc. ("Teletronics"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Teletronics for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. 2. The Commission and Teletronics have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of
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              • a new forfeiture of $100,000 ("Further Notice of Apparent Liability"), against InPhonic, Inc. ("InPhonic"). The Order of Forfeiture follows a Notice of Apparent Liability we issued on July 25, 2005. Herein we find that InPhonic willfully and repeatedly violated: (1) section 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by failing to register with the Commission until January 2005; (2) sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets ("Worksheets") from 2002 to 2004; (3) section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and 54.711(a) of the rules by failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"); and (4) section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the rules by failing to contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service
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              • as reported in its 2004 Form 499-A, it was a de minimis carrier in 2003. Even though the de minimis exception excuses carriers from the requirements for USF purposes, however, the rules still require carriers such as Global Teldata to file annual Worksheets for purposes of other regulatory programs, such as the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS"). See 47 C.F.R. S 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) (requiring common carriers to submit Worksheets for the TRS Fund); see Wireline Competition Bureau Reminds De Minimis Telecommunications Providers of Certain FCC Registration, Reporting, and Contribution Requirements, Public Notice, WC Docket No. 06-122 (WCB rel. Jan. 31, 2007). See FCC Form 499-A Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet - Annual Filing, http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2003.pdf (April 2003) ("Annual Worksheet"). See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service,
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              • then issue a forfeiture if it finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the person has willfully or repeatedly violated the Act or a Commission order or rule. 11. We find by a preponderance of the evidence, as discussed in detail in the Carrera NAL and herein, that Carrera has violated section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii), 54.706(a), 1.1154, and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules. Specifically, we find based on a preponderance of the evidence that Carrera: (1) willfully and repeatedly failed to file Worksheets and predecessor forms; (2) willfully and repeatedly failed to make requisite contributions toward the Universal Service and TRS Funds; (3) willfully and repeatedly failed to pay regulatory fees to the Commission; and
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              • 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and WTI Communications, Inc. ("WTI"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against WTI for possible violation of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to regulatory fees, the universal service fund, telecommunications relay service fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan administration and local number portability. 2. The Bureau and WTI have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and
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              • 4(i), 4(j), 218, and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), to provide certain information and documents. In addition, the Consent Decree terminates an investigation of Unicom for possible violations of sections 9, 225, 251, and 254 of the Act, relating to universal service and other programs, and, among others, sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, relating to regulatory fees, the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") cost recovery mechanism, the Universal Service Fund ("USF"), the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, and carrier registration. 2. The Bureau and Unicom have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and
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              • id. at 10246 n.2 (citing examples of VoIP customers futilely attempting to call 911 during emergency situations). See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.20000 - 1.20008. See id. S:S: 64.2001 - 64.2009. See id. S:S: 64.601 - 64.608. See id. S:S: 6.1 - 6.23 and S:S: 7.1 - 7.23. See id. S:S: 52.20 - 52.33 See id. S: 54.706. See id. S: 64.604. See id. S: 52.17. See id. S: 52.32. See id. S: 64.1195. Id. S:S: 0.111, 0.311 and 1.80. (Continued from previous page) (continued ...) Federal Communications Commission DA 08-1920 9 Federal Communications Commission DA 08-1920 References 1. http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-1920A1.pdf 2. http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-1920A1.doc
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              • and Cincinnati Bell, Inc., Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company and Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories, Inc. ("Cincinnati Bell"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against Cincinnati Bell for possible violations of sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1) and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules, relating to universal service, and certain Rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration ("NANPA"), Local Number Portability ("LNP") and regulatory fees. 2. The Bureau and Cincinnati Bell have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is
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              • Telrite Corporation NAL/Acct. No. 200832080084 ) Apparent Liability for Forfeiture FRN No. 0007-9604-20 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE & ORDER Adopted: April 16, 2008 Released: April 17, 2008 By the Commission: I. INtroduction 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order ("NAL"), we find Telrite Corporation ("Telrite") apparently violated sections 52.17(b), 52.32(b), 54.711(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly filing inaccurate Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets ("Worksheets") that grossly under-reported its interstate revenue. Telrite also apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 54.706 and 54.711 of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to contribute fully to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"); section
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              • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 8, 2008 Released: April 9, 2008 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that various subsidiaries of Global Crossing North America, Inc. ("Global Crossing") apparently violated sections 254(d) and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") and Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances surrounding these apparent violations, and for the reasons discussed below, we find that the Global Crossing Companies are apparently liable for forfeitures totaling $10,518,013. 2.
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              • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 8, 2008 Released: April 9, 2008 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Compass Global, Inc. ("Compass") apparently violated sections 9, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 52.17(a), 52.32(a), 54.706(a), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules, by willfully or repeatedly failing to make the required regulatory payments as well as to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"), Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") administration and Local Number Portability ("LNP"). Based on our review of the facts and circumstances
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              • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: January 14, 2009 Released: January 14, 2009 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that ADMA Telecom, Inc. ("ADMA") apparently violated sections 214, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1157, 52.17(a), 54.706(a), 54.711(a), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)-(B), and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to register with the Commission, failing to make the required regulatory filings, as well as failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"), Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") administration and failing to obtain an international
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              • 2009 Released: March 31, 2009 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order ("NAL"), we find that Omniat International Telecom, LLC d/b/a OMNIAT Telecom ("Omniat") apparently violated sections 9(a)(1), 214(a), 225(b)(1), and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17(a), 52.17(b), 52.32(a), 52.32(b), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to (1) apply for and obtain authorization from the Commission to provide international telecommunications service; (2) submit annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets ("annual Worksheet" or "Form 499-A"); (3) contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") and local number
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              • we adopt the attached Consent Decree between the Federal Communications Commission ("Commission") and Global Crossing (as defined below). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") by the Commission against Global Crossing for apparent violations of sections 254(d) and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") and Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund. 2. The Commission and Global Crossing have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing
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              • rules and that Allcom may be providing international telecommunications service without Commission authorization. On its website, Allcom claims to provide telephone service, voicemail, conference calling, paging, and International Public Access Numbers through its Universal Office and Genie products. On July 28, 2009, the Bureau initiated an investigation into AllCom's alleged violations of sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 63.12(d), 63.18, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, and Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act") by issuing the LOI directing AllCom, among other things, to provide information regarding these obligations and directing Allcom to respond by August 27, 2009. The Bureau directed the LOI to Thomas Skala, the Chief Executive Officer for AllCom, based on information
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              • the Commission in the Demands for Payment. i. "February 25, 2010 Declaratory Ruling" means the Declaratory Ruling by the FCC's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, released on February 25, 2010, CG Docket No. 10-51. j. "Investigations" means the inquiries undertaken by the Enforcement Bureau regarding the Company's compliance with Section 225 of the Act, 47 U.S.C. S: 225, and Section 64.604 of the Rules, 47 C.F.R. S: 64.604, in File No. EB-07-TC-2806, File No. EB-07-TC-4008, and File No. EB-09-TC-238. k. "NECA" means National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. l. "Note" means the Deferred Payment Plan Promissory Note, executed by Purple on September 16, 2010, in which the Company agrees to pay the FCC Claim over a five-year period. m. "Parties" means Purple
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              • the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and ComSpan Communications Inc. f/k/a Wantel, Inc. ("ComSpan" or the "Company"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against ComSpan for possible violations of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") and Telecommunications Relay Services ("TRS") Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") and Local Number Portability ("LNP") administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and
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              • Operations/General Manager TransAria, Inc. 7330 Shedhorn Drive Bozeman, MT 59718 Re: File No. EB-08-IH-1161 Dear Mr. Tarbert: This letter is an official CITATION, issued pursuant to section 503(b)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(5), for failure to make certain regulatory filings and associated payments in violation of sections 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.708, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, and failing to comply with section 9.5(e)(3), one of the Commission's rules relating to the provision of E911 capabilities to its customers. As explained below, future violations of the Commission's rules and requirements in this regard may subject your company to monetary forfeitures. By letter of inquiry ("LOI") dated July 30, 2008, the Investigations
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              • Executive Officer Vocalocity, Inc. 600 Virginia Avenue, NE Atlanta, GA 30306 RE: File No. EB-08-IH-1151 Dear Mr. Jerkunica: This letter is an official CITATION, issued pursuant to section 503(b)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(5) for failure to make certain regulatory filings and associated payments in violation of sections 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules. As explained below, future violations of the Commission's rules and requirements in this regard may subject your company to monetary forfeitures. By letter of inquiry ("LOI") dated May 21, 2008, the Investigations and Hearings Division of the Commission's Enforcement Bureau ("the Division") initiated an investigation into whether Vocalocity, Inc. ("Vocalocity") violated the Commission's rules
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              • to make full payment on or before the date due of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent."). Id. The Act and our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from USAC or other fund administrator. See 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706(b) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the USF, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. See Globcom, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability, 18 FCC Rcd 19890, 19896, P: 5, n.22 (2003) ("Globcom NAL") (subsequent history omitted). The instructions for the Worksheet include tables for carriers to
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              • to make full payment on or before the date due of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent."). Id. The Act and our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from USAC or other fund administrator. See 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706(b) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the USF, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. See Globcom, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability, 18 FCC Rcd 19890, 19896, P: 5, n.22 (2003) ("Globcom NAL") (subsequent history omitted). The instructions for the Worksheet include tables for carriers to
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
            • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1613A1.html
              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
            • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1620A1.html
              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
            • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1632A1.html
              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until November 15, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • ORDER Adopted: April 14, 2011 Released: April 14, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and Allegiance Communications, LLC ("Allegiance" or the "Company"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against Allegiance for possible violations of sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") and Telecommunications Relay Services ("TRS") Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") and Local Number Portability ("LNP") administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and
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              • March 9, 2011 Released: March 10, 2011 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a monetary forfeiture of $662,541 against ADMA Telecom, Inc. ("ADMA"). We find that ADMA willfully and repeatedly violated sections 214, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1157, 52.17(a), 54.706(a), 54.711(a), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)-(B), and 64.1195 of the Federal Communications Commission's (the "Commission's" or "FCC's") rules by (1) failing to register with the Commission, (2) failing to make required regulatory filings, (3) failing to obtain an international section 214 authorization, and (4) failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"), Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for
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              • In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) and Bay Springs Communications, Inc. (BSCI). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against BSCI for possible violations of Sections 9(a)(1), 225, 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 43.61, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules (Rules) concerning various regulatory fee and reporting obligations as well as required contributions to the Universal Service Fund, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan and Local Number Portability administration. The Consent Decree also terminates an investigation by the Bureau into possible violations of Section 222 of the Act, Section
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              • Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) and Telrite Corporation (Telrite). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) by the Commission against Telrite for possible violations of Sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1), 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17(a), 52.17(b), 52.32(a), 52.32(b), 54.706, 54.711, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Services Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan and Local Number Portability administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and 499-Q). 2. A copy
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              • Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) and StanaCard, LLC (StanaCard). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against StanaCard for possible violations of Sections 214 and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act) and Sections 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules (Rules) concerning authorization to provide facilities-based and resold international common carrier communications services, contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund, and registration with the Commission. 2. A copy of the Consent Decree negotiated by the Bureau and StanaCard is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent
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              • NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: April 13, 2012 Released: April 16, 2012 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (NAL), we find that RB Communications, Inc., d/b/a Starfone, apparently violated Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, by willfully and repeatedly failing to: (1) apply for and obtain authorization from the Commission to provide international telecommunications service; (2) register with the Commission; (3) contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund; and (4) pay regulatory fees to the Commission. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances surrounding this matter,
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              • its related entities, Buzz Telecom Corp. (``Buzz''), U.S. Bell and/or Link Technologies (collectively, ``U.S. Bell'') failed to make required universal service contributions in violation of 254(d) of the Act and 54.706 of the Commission's rules (Issue g); to determine whether BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell had failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in violation of 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules (Issue h); and to determine whether BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell failed to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') in violation of 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules (Issue i). In addition, if it were shown that BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell willfully or repeatedly violated the provisions of the Act or the Commission's rules
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              • Public Service Commission (Maryland PSC) concerning the equal access obligations of interexchange carriers under the Commission's rules pertaining to telecommunications relay service (TRS). The rules provide that ``TRS users shall have access to their chosen interexchange carrier through TRS, and to all other operator services, to the same extent that such access is provided to voice users.'' 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(3). TRS allows individuals with hearing or speech disabilities to communicate by telephone with individuals who may or may not have such disabilities. The facilities through which TRS calls are routed are operated by TRS ``providers'' and have have special equipment for receiving and processing voice and text calls. Those facilities are staffed by communications assistants (CAs) who relay conversations between
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              • 3. In-Call Replacement of CAs.................................61 C. Competition Issues............................................. 63 1. Multivendoring.......................................... 63 2. Treatment of TRS Customer Information...................... 69 D. Enforcement and Certification Issues............................... 73 E. Other Issues.................................................. 77 IV. CONCLUSION....................................................... 81 V. INITIAL REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ANALYSIS......................... 82 VI. PROCEDURAL MATTERS............................................. 90 VII. ORDERING CLAUSES................................................ 98 APPENDIX A: LIST OF COMMENTERS APPENDIX B: PROPOSED RULES APPENDIX C: 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 I. INTRODUCTION 1. On January 14, 1997, the Commission released a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) seeking comment on ways in which Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) for persons with hearing and speech disabilities can be improved.1 The Commission sought comment on technological advances that could improve the level and quality of service provided through TRS for the benefit of the community
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              • and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 , Third Report and Order, FCC 93-357, CC Docket No. 90-571, 8 FCC Rcd 5300, �12 (rel. July 20, 1993) (TRS Third Report and Order) ("recovering interstate relay costs from all common carriers who provide interstate service on the basis of their interstate revenues will accomplish this goal"). 31 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B). 32 47 U.S.C. � 251(b)(2). 7 Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-233 numbers when changing their local telephone companies.33 Section 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act, as added by the 1996 Act, mandates that "[t]he cost of establishing . . . number portability shall be borne by all telecommunications carriers on a competitively neutral basis as determined by the Commission."34 13. In
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              • the principles that contributions should be equitable and nondiscriminatory, and that support mechanisms should be specific, predictable, and sufficient). 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17 (applying to all telecommunications carriers), 54.703 (applying to every telecommunications carrier that provides interstate telecommunications services, every provider of interstate telecommunications that offers telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and certain payphone providers), and 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(A) (applying to every carrier providing interstate telecommunications services). We note that the Commission's rules for universal service exempt certain small contributors, i.e., contributors that have revenue below a stated threshold. 47 C.F.R. � 54.705. . 5 U.S.C. � 601(6). 5 U.S.C. � 601(3) (incorporating by reference the definition of ``small business concern'' in 5 U.S.C. � 632). Pursuant to 5
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              • be equitable and nondiscriminatory, and support mechanisms should be specific, predictable, and sufficient). See supra discussion at paras. 2-3. 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17 (applying to all telecommunications carriers), 54.703 (applying to every telecommunications carrier that provides interstate telecommunications services, every provider of interstate telecommunications that offers telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and certain payphone providers), and 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(A) (applying to every carrier providing interstate telecommunications services). We note that the Commission's rules for universal service exempt certain small contributors, i.e., contributors that have revenue below a stated threshold. 47 C.F.R. � 54.705. 5 U.S.C. � 601(6). 5 U.S.C. � 601(3) (incorporating by reference the definition of ``small business concern'' in 15 U.S.C. � 632). Pursuant to the RFA,
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              • to persons with disabilities, if readily achievable. The duty to ensure accessibility is imposed on: (1) telecommunications service providers regarding their services; and (2) equipment manufacturers regarding their telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment. See 47 U.S.C. � 255. The Commission has begun implementing Section 255. See Section 255 NOI, cited at footnote 204, supra. 223 See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(2). 224 N11 NPRM at para. 15. 225 Id. 40 switched-based N11.220 We understand switched-based N11 in the context of TRS to mean that the N11 dialing information would be stored in the switch, and when TRS users in a calling area dial the N11 code, the telecommunications carrier's end office switch would automatically route the call to the relay center.
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              • then the projections and contribution factors will be deemed approved by the Commission. The Commission reserves the right to set projections of demand or administrative expenses at amounts that the Commission determines will serve the public interest at any time within the 14-day period following release of the Commission's Public Notice. Federal Communications Commission FCC 97-253 See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(ii)(B). 137 28 49. After the Commission approves the projections of demand by the Schools and Libraries and Rural Health Care Corporations and the High Cost and Low Income Committee and the projected administrative expenses of the Schools and Libraries and Rural Health Care Corporations and USAC, USAC will calculate and apply the quarterly contribution factors to determine each entity's contribution
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              • used by USAC, NECA, and the permanent universal service Administrator solely for the purpose of identifying contributors to the universal service support mechanisms and identifying entities engaged in certain types of business. With respect to revenue data submitted to the TRS Administrator by TRS contributors, we propose in a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking set forth below to amend section 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(I) of the Commission's rules to permit the use of such data by USAC, NECA, to the extent that it is acting on behalf of USAC, and the permanent universal service Administrator, to verify revenue information provided on the Universal Service Worksheet by contributors to the universal service support mechanisms. 3. Finally, in this Order we instruct entities that currently are
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              • the federal universal service reporting and contribution obligations. Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-278 30 AirTouch July 17 petition at 10-12. The TRS Fund supports telephone transmission services that allow people with hearing or speech disabilities to communicate by wire or radio with hearing individuals. All carriers providing interstate telecommunications services must contribute to the TRS Fund. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. 31 See TRS Fund Worksheet, FCC Form 431 (rel. March 1997) at section III.B.2. The USOA is a historical financial accounting system that reports the results of operational and financial events in a manner that enables both management and regulators to assess these results within a specified accounting period. See 47 C.F.R., Part 32. 32 NECA II Order, 12 FCC
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              • or any other regulatory-intensive process. Of course part of the Louisiana PSC rule is that the FCC may regulate intrastate services where jurisdictional separation is not possible--as where separation would require a consumer to buy two phones, one for interstate and one for intrastate calls. Again, applying Section 152 in the Federal Communications Commission FCC 98J-7 5 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B) 6 Smith v. Illinois Bell Telephone Co., 282 U.S. 133, 150 (1930). 7 See Michael J. Zpevak, Preemption after Louisiana PSC, 45 Fed.Com.L.J. 185, 189, 206 (1993). 8 Some have suggested that carriers which market interstate and intrastate services to consumers in a bundled package will find it infeasible to separate their revenues. In this regard, keep in mind that
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              • Plan,14 and shared costs of local number portability.15 To accomplish each of these goals, contributions are collected from Federal Communications Commission FCC 99-175 16 Most carriers required to contribute to one of the above-mentioned mechanisms are also required under the Commission's rules to report and contribute to most, if not all, of the four mechanisms. 17 See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B). See also Telecommunications Relay Services and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Order, DA 98-2481, CC Docket No. 90-571 (rel. Dec. 2, 1998) (1999 TRS Fund Worksheet Order). 18 See 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. See also Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. and Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Report and Order
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              • June 30, 2001 the interstate TRS cost recovery factor will be 0.00073 and the revised NANPA factor will 0.000043. Telecommunications Relay Service Cost Recovery Factor On May 1, 2000, the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. (NECA) filed the TRS provider payment formula and fund size estimate for the period July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001, in accordance with section 64.604 of the FCC's rules. Public comment on NECA's filing was sought on May 18, 2000 with comments due on May 31, 2000 and reply comments due on June 7, 2000. Comments were filed late by Worldcom and a reply to those comments was filed by NECA. The TRS Fund is designed to compensate eligible providers for the cost of furnishing
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              • Plan, as modified and set forth in the 1997 Suspension Order. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in sections 0.91, 0.204, 0.291, and 1.3 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.91(a), 0.204, 0.291, 1.3, that enforcement of the requirement that telecommunications relay services be capable of handling coin sent-paid calls, as required by 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(a)(3), IS SUSPENDED until May 26, 2001, or until such time as the Commission adopts final rules governing TRS users' access to payphones, whichever is earlier. This Order is effective upon release. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that common carriers providing telephone voice transmission services, and TRS providers, shall continue to make payphones accessible to TRS users pursuant to the terms of
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              • "[a] person who transliterates or interprets conversation between two end users of TRS." We believe this definition, which is supported by commenters, is broad enough to encompass the activities performed by an individual assisting in the provision of TRS that does not involve a TTY, such as STS or VRI. We also note that this definition is consistent with section 64.604(a) of our rules, which requires that CAs have competent skills in, among other things, interpretation of typewritten ASL. Our TRS rules define American Sign Language as a visual language based on hand shape, position, movement, and orientation of the hands in relation to each other and the body. ASL is not a written or text-based language and it is unique
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              • installed to comply with the rule change requiring the electronic capturing of recorded messages. We are persuaded that additional time will be needed to ensure that the new equipment and personnel are in place to ensure full compliance with the new requirements. We therefore require that the amendments to sections 64.601 through 64.605 of the Commission's rules, other than sections 64.604(c)(2) and 64.604(c)(7), set forth in the TRS Order (as modified by this Order) shall take effect six months from the date of their publication in the Federal Register. Additionally, we establish a date certain for the annual submission of complaint log summaries by states and TRS providers to the Commission by July 1 of each year. In the TRS Order,
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              • for intrastate and interstate services, separated pursuant to the Commission's jurisdictional separation rules. Wireless carriers, which are neither subject to economic rate regulation nor to the jurisdictional separations rules, may recover their costs of providing access to TRS through 711 in any lawful manner that is consistent with their obligations under 47 U.S.C. � 225 (d)(1)(D) and 47 CFR � 64.604(c)(4). Carriers may recover education and outreach costs associated with providing access to TRS through 711 in the same manner that they recover other costs associated with implementing 711, as explained supra. Relay Providers. We find that some of the costs imposed upon relay providers that are associated with the implementation and operation of 711 access to TRS, and education and
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              • refund, or other payments to collect that debt. The Commission also may provide this information to those agencies through the matching of computer records where authorized. With the exception of your employer identification number, if you do not provide the information we request on the worksheet, the Commission may consider you in violation of sections 1.47, 52.17, 52.32, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. �� 1.47, 52.17, 52.32, 54.713, 64.604, and 64.1195. The foregoing Notice is required by the Privacy Act of 1974, P.L. 93-579, December 31, 1974, 5 U.S.C. � 552(a)(e)(3), and the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, P.L. No. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. � 3501, et seq. * * * * * Table of Contents I. Introduction
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              • and Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket Nos. 97-21 and 96-45, FCC 97-253, � 80 (rel. July 18, 1997) (Universal Service Second Order on Reconsideration). 20 See Federal Communications Commission, Common Carrier Bureau, Industry Analysis Division, Telecommunications Industry Revenue: TRS Fund Worksheet Data, published annually. 21 See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. The Telecommunications Relay Service, which enables persons with speech or hearing impairments to communicate via telephone, is funded by the telecommunications industry based on interstate telecommunications revenue. Id. 7 a.Contributions and Industry Revenues (New Section) 16. In this new section of the Monitoring Report, we propose to report, on a non- company-specific basis, data obtained from the universal service administrator
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              • C.F.R. 64.605(b). The Commission will provide further Public Notice of the certification of the remaining applications for certification once review of those states' applications has been completed. On the basis of the states applications, the Commission has determined that: (1) the TRS program of the listed states meet or exceed all operational, echnical, and functional minimum standards contained in section 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 64.604; (2) the TRS programs of the listed states make available adequate procedures and remedies for enforcing the requirements of the state program; and, (3) the TRS programs of the listed states in no way conflict with federal law. The Commission also has determined that, where applicable, the intrastate funding mechanisms of the listed
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              • C.F.R. 64.605(b). The Commission will provide further Public Notice of the certification of the remaining applications for certification once review of those states' applications has been completed. On the basis of the states applications, the Commission has determined that: 1. the TRS program of the listed states meet or exceed all operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in section 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 64.604; 2. the TRS programs of the listed states make available adequate procedures and remedies for enforcing the requirements of the state program; and, 3. the TRS programs of the listed states in no way conflict with federal law. The Commission also has determined that, where applicable, the intrastate funding mechanisms of the listed
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              • C.F.R. 64.605(b). The Commission will provide further Public Notice of the certification of the remaining applications for certification once review of those states' applications has been completed. On the basis of the states applications, the Commission has determined that: (1) the TRS program of the listed state meets or exceeds all operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in section 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 64.604; (2) the TRS programs of the listed state makes available adequate procedures and remedies for enforcing the requirements of the state program; and, (3) the TRS program of the listed state in no way conflicts with federal law. The Commission also has determined that, where applicable, the intrastate funding mechanisms of the listed
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              • Governance Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18444-45. 33 Id. See also 47 C.F.R. �� 69.601, 69.603. NECA subsequently assumed responsibility for administering the existing universal service fund (47 C.F.R. �� 69.116, 69.603), the Lifeline Assistance program (47 C.F.R. �� 69.117, 69.603), the Long Term Support program (47 C.F.R. �� 69.2(y), 69.612), and the Telecommunications Relay Services fund (47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(4)(iii)). 34 NECA Governance Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18444-45. 7 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)28 requires that a regulatory flexibility analysis be prepared for notice and comment rulemaking proceedings, unless the agency certifies that "the rule will not, if promulgated, have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities."29 The RFA generally defines "small
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              • � 225(b). Carriers are required to provide TRS, in compliance with regulations prescribed by the Commission, throughout the areas in which they offer service. 47 U.S.C � 225(c). To satisfy the ADA's mandate, the Commission adopted comprehensive rules delineating the TRS obligations of carriers, including a requirement that interexchange carriers (IXCs) provide equal access for TRS users. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(3). Under this requirement, ``TRS users shall have access to their chosen interexchange carrier, and to all other operator services, to the same extent that such access is provided to voice users.'' Id. Pursuant to the implementation schedule mandated by the ADA, nationwide TRS has been generally available throughout the United States since 1993. 47 U.S.C. � 225(c). The primary purpose
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              • for numbering administration and local number portablity need only file the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet for the purpose of determining their contributions to these mechanisms.2 As an attachment to that order, we released the initial version of the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet. On July 30, 1999, a three-judge panel of the United States Court of 1 47 C.F.R. �� 52.1(b), 52.32(b), 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B). See also 47 C.F.R. � 1.47(h) (requiring every common carrier to file information concerning their designated agents pursuant to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet). 2 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlined Contributor Reporting Requirements Associated with Administration of Telecommunications Relay Services, North American Numbering Plan, Local Number Portability, and Universal Service Support Mechanisms, Report and Order, FCC 99-175, CC Docket No.
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              • FCC, 183 F.3d 393 (5th Cir. 1999). Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration, FCC 99-290, CC Docket No. 96-45 (rel. Oct. 8, 1999). See Contributor Reporting Requirements Order, �� 39-40 (delegating authority to the Chief of the Common Carrier Bureau to make changes to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet). See also 47 C.R.R. �� 52.17(b), 52.32(b), 54.711(c), 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B). These modifications are consistent with those made to the April 2000 Worksheet. See Common Carrier Bureau Announces Release of Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A) For April 1, 2000 Filing By All Telecommunications Carriers, Public Notice, DA 00-471, CC Docket No. 98-171 (rel. Mar. 1, 2000). PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 PUBLIC NOTICE
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              • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Released: May 17, 2000 TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) FUND ADMINISTRATOR FILES ANNUAL REPORT INCLUDING FUND SIZE ESTIMATE AND PAYMENT FORMULA FOR JULY 2000 THROUGH JUNE 2001 Pursuant to Section 64.604(c)(4)(iii) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(4)(iii), the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA), serving as the TRS Fund Administrator, has filed an annual report with the Commission that includes the payment formula for 2000-2001 and the Fund size estimate for the period July 1, 2000 through June 1, 2001. Interested parties may file comments concerning this matter on or
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              • of above] Block 4: CERTIFICATION: to signed by an officer of the filer 118I certify that the revenue data contained herein is privileged and confidential and that public disclosure of such information, would likely cause substantial harm to the competitive position of the company. I request nondisclosure of the revenue information contained herein pursuant to Sections 0.459, 52.17, 54.711 and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules. I certify that I am an officer of the above-named reporting entity, that I have examined the foregoing report and to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, all statements of fact contained in this Worksheet are true and that said Worksheet is an accurate statement of the affairs of the above-named company for the
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/IAD/telrev00.pdf
              • �52.17), and all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. �52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate services must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. �64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute. See Figure 3 of the Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A, which can be found on the FCC's web site at www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a.pdf.. Revenue data for individual filers are not available to the public. However, Tables 5
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/IAD/telrev01.pdf
              • �52.17), and all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. �52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate services must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. �64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute. See Figure 3 of the Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A, which can be found on the FCC's web site at www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a.pdf. Revenue data for individual filers are not available to the public. However, Tables 5
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/IAD/telrev02.pdf
              • �52.17), and all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. �52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate services must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. �64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute. See Figure 3 of the Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A, which can be found on the FCC's web site at www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a.pdf. Revenue data for individual filers are not available to the public. However, Tables 5
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/IAD/telrev03.pdf
              • and all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. � 52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate services must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. �64.604 (c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute. See Figure 3 of the Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A, which can be found on the FCC's web site at www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a.pdf. Revenue data for individual filers are not available to the public. However, Tables
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Locator/locat01.pdf
              • �52.17), and all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 CFR �52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate services must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 CFR �64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute. See Figure 3 of the Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A for more details. 3 Table 1 Telecommunications Providers Filing FCC Form 499-A by Type of Filer 1 Type of Filer Number of Filers Incumbent Local
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Locator/locat02.pdf
              • �52.17), and all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. �52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate services must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. �64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute. See Figure 3 of the Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A for more details. 6 A telecommunications carrier intending to provide interstate telecommunications service can fulfill its registration requirement by filing pages 1, 2, 3, and
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Locator/locat03.pdf
              • �52.17), and all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. �52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate services must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. �64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute. See Figure 3 of the Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A for more details. 7 A telecommunications carrier intending to provide interstate telecommunications service can fulfill its registration requirement by filing pages 1, 2, 3, and
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/Locator/locat04.pdf
              • all telecommunications carriers that provide service in areas covered by the regional LNP database must contribute to meet the costs of LNP (47 C.F.R. � 52.32). Thus, only those providers that are not carriers are not required to contribute. Cost recovery for TRS is slightly different. Every carrier providing interstate services must contribute to the TRS Fund (47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)). In this case, providers that are not carriers, and carriers that do not provide interstate services are not required to contribute. See Figure 3 of the Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A for more details. 7 A telecommunications carrier intending to provide interstate telecommunications service can fulfill its registration requirement by filing pages 1, 2, 3, and
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Enforcement/Orders/2000/da001176.doc
              • ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. TRS-98-1 ORDER Adopted: May 25, 2000 Released: May 30, 2000 By the Chief, Telecommunications Consumer Division, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Order, we dismiss a complaint filed against Sprint Relay (Sprint) by Disabilities Rights, Inc. (DRI) alleging violations of section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and section 64.604(b)(5)m of the Commission's rules. In the complaint, DRI alleges that Sprint's interstate relay systems have no mechanism or capability to connect Baudot TTY machines with personal computers that have ASCII modems. According to DRI, ``nearly all personal computers have modems that can transmit and receive ASCII, but nearly all such modems are not capable of communicating with Baudot terminals.'' DRI
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              • Public Service Commission (Maryland PSC) concerning the equal access obligations of interexchange carriers under the Commission's rules pertaining to telecommunications relay service (TRS). The rules provide that ``TRS users shall have access to their chosen interexchange carrier through TRS, and to all other operator services, to the same extent that such access is provided to voice users.'' 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(3). TRS allows individuals with hearing or speech disabilities to communicate by telephone with individuals who may or may not have such disabilities. The facilities through which TRS calls are routed are operated by TRS ``providers'' and have have special equipment for receiving and processing voice and text calls. Those facilities are staffed by communications assistants (CAs) who relay conversations between
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Comments/fcc98055/210097-1.pdf
              • formats.53 In order to promote the technology that will ultimately increase access, the FCC should not simply look at which kinds of SCPE are subsidized by state and local governments,54 but should create 52 See 63 Fed. Reg. 15,774 (April 1, 1998) (setting the year 2006 as the target date for the completion of the transition). 53 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(1). 54 See NPRM � 90 (suggesting such a criterion for "commonly used"). 47 incentives, through its compatibility criteria, for the use of SCPE that is consistent with new telecommunications technologies. TIA also is concerned that, under the NPRM, manufacturers of telecommunications equipment are required to bear too much responsibility for compatibility. Under the NPRM, the entire burden for achieving compatibility
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/1999/fcc99137.pdf
              • to Phones Connected to the Networks of Cellnet and Vodaphone, Dec. 1998 (visited Dec. 15, 1998) ; Price Remains Key Element in Mobile Purchase, TELECOMS PRICING BULLETIN, Issue 28/29, Nov. 25, 1998, available in 1998 WL 15562369. 136 Sylvia Dennis, UK Telecoms Regulator Bites Hard on BT Call Charges, NEWSBYTES, Apr. 6, 1999, available in 1999 WL 5121009. 137 Section 64.604 (c)(3) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (c)(3). PAGE 27 ordered reductions in the amount BT charges its wireline customers for calls to wireless phones, and reductions in the amount two wireless carriers, Vodaphone and Cellnet, charge BT to terminate its calls on their wireless networks.136 As noted, although a CPP offering may provide a calling party with
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              • process for formal complaints, to consider the effect of the 1996 Act on this process, and as part of that proceeding will consider general measures intended to expedite determination of complaints. We do not anticipate that the rulemaking generally considering the formal complaint process will examine the suitability of that process in the accessibility context. 31. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. 64.604(c)(5) for distinct complaint procedures specifically adopted by this Commission for the enforcement of the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) program under Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 32. 47 C.F.R. 1.415, 1.419. References 1. http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/fcc96382.txt 2. http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/fcc96382.wp 3. http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/News_Releases/nrwl6042.txt 4. http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/wt96-198comments.html 5. http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Hundt/states/091996.html 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/fcc96382.html#N_1_ 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/fcc96382.html#N_2_ 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/fcc96382.html#N_3_ 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/fcc96382.html#N_4_ 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/fcc96382.html#N_5_ 11. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/fcc96382.html#N_6_ 12. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/fcc96382.html#N_7_ 13. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/fcc96382.html#N_8_
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              • and 54.711 of the Commission's rules. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/31/2009 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 09-740). EB [57]DA-09-740A1.doc [58]DA-09-740A1.pdf [59]DA-09-740A1.txt OMNIAT INTERNATIONAL TELECOM, LLC D/B/A OMNIAT TELECOM. Notified Omniat of its apparent liability for a total forfeiture of $330,000 for the apparent violation of sections 9(a)(1), 214(a), 225(b)(1), and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 03/31/2009 by NALF. (FCC No. 09-26). EB [60]FCC-09-26A1.doc [61]FCC-09-26A1.pdf [62]FCC-09-26A1.txt HUGHES COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Adopted the Consent Decree providing for a voluntary contribution of $12,000 resolving an investigation into an apparent unauthorized transfer of control under section 310(d) of the Act and section 25.119 of the Commission's rules. Action by: Chief, Investigations
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/2009/dd090629.html
              • No. 09-1376). (Dkt No 09-56 ) The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau announce the procedures and minimum opening bid amounts for the upcoming auction of Broadband Radio Service licenses Auction 86. WTB [62]DA-09-1376A1.doc [63]DA-09-1376A2.xls [64]DA-09-1376A1.pdf [65]DA-09-1376A2.pdf [66]DA-09-1376A1.txt [67]DA-09-1376A2.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- IP-ENABLED SERVICES, USE OF N11 CODES AND OTHER ABBREVIATED DIALING ARRANGEMENTS. Extended for one year the waiver of section 64.604(a)(4) as applied to TRS calls placed over VoIP telecommunications networks. (Dkt No. 96-198 92-205 03-123 04-36 ). Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1461). CGB [68]DA-09-1461A1.doc [69]DA-09-1461A1.pdf [70]DA-09-1461A1.txt TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES AND SPEECH-TO-SPEECH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING AND SPEECH DISABILITIES. Adopted the NECA proposed per-minute compensation rates for traditional
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/2011/dd110601.html
              • COMPANY D/B/A AT&T MICHIGAN, ET AL. (DA No. 11-975). (Dkt No 11-94 ). Comments Due: 06/30/2011. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov or Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513, email: Robert.McDonald@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484 [73]DA-11-975A1.doc [74]DA-11-975A1.pdf [75]DA-11-975A1.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- STRUCTURE AND PRACTICES OF THE VIDEO RELAY SERVICE PROGRAM. Stayed the effective date of Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of its rules as adopted in the VRS Fraud Order and FNPRM until October 1, 2011. (Dkt No. 10-51 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/31/2011 by ORDER. (FCC No. 11-86). CGB [76]FCC-11-86A1.doc [77]FCC-11-86A1.pdf [78]FCC-11-86A1.txt BIG FISH BROADCASTING, LLC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 to Big Fish Broadcasting, LLC for antenna structure lighting violations. Action by:
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/2011/dd110930.html
              • ). PSHSB . Contact: Brian Marenco at (202) 418-0838, email: Brian.Marenco@fcc.gov [15]DA-11-1652A1.doc [16]DA-11-1652A1.pdf [17]DA-11-1652A1.txt Released: 09/30/2011. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB . Contact: (202) 418-0270 [18]DOC-310031A1.pdf [19]DOC-310031A1.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- STRUCTURE AND PRACTICES OF THE VIDEO RELAY SERVICE PROGRAM. Granted in part a Motion by Gallaudet University to extend the stay of the effective date of Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules as adopted in the VRS Practices R&O, for an additional 45 days, until November 15, 2011. (Dkt No. 10-51 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/30/2011 by ORDER. (FCC No. 11-145). CGB [20]FCC-11-145A1.doc [21]FCC-11-145A1.pdf [22]FCC-11-145A1.txt AMENDMENT OF PART 64 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES AND RELATED CUSTOMER PREMISES EQUIPMENT FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
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              • exempt from contributing to: Universal Service TRS NANPA LNP Administration Provide explanation below: 604I certify that the revenue data contained herein is privileged and confidential and that public disclosure of such information would likely cause substantial harm to the competitive position of the company. I request nondisclosure of the revenue information contained herein pursuant to Sections 0.459, 52.17, 54.711 and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules. I certify that I am an officer of the above-named reporting entity, that I have examined the foregoing report and to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, all statements of fact contained in this Worksheet are true and that said Worksheet is an accurate statement of the affairs of the above-named company for the
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2001.pdf
              • 52.32. Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499) twice a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. Section 64.604 requires that every common carrier providing interstate telecommunications services shall contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund on the basis of its relative share of interstate end-user telecommunications revenues, with the calculation based on information provided in this worksheet. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(iii)(4). This collection of information stems from the Commission's authority under Sections 225, 251, 254, and 258
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2002.pdf
              • exempt from contributing to: Universal Service TRS NANPA LNP Administration Provide explanation below: 604I certify that the revenue data contained herein are privileged and confidential and that public disclosure of such information would likely cause substantial harm to the competitive position of the company. I request nondisclosure of the revenue information contained herein pursuant to Sections 0.459, 52.17, 54.711 and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules. I certify that I am an officer of the above-named reporting entity, that I have examined the foregoing report and, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, all statements of fact contained in this Worksheet are true and that said Worksheet is an accurate statement of the affairs of the above-named company for the
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2003.pdf
              • exempt from contributing to: Universal Service TRS NANPA LNP Administration Provide explanation below: 604I certify that the revenue data contained herein are privileged and confidential and that public disclosure of such information would likely cause substantial harm to the competitive position of the company. I request nondisclosure of the revenue information contained herein pursuant to Sections 0.459, 52.17, 54.711 and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules. I certify that I am an officer of the above-named reporting entity, that I have examined the foregoing report and, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, all statements of fact contained in this Worksheet are true and that said Worksheet is an accurate statement of the affairs of the above-named company for the
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2004.pdf
              • all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. Section 64.604 requires that every common carrier providing interstate telecommunications services contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund on the basis of its relative share of interstate end- user telecommunications revenues, with the calculation based on information provided in this Worksheet. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). Section 64.1195 requires all telecommunications carriers to register using the FCC Form 499-A. 47 C.F.R. �
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2006.pdf
              • telecommunications services, interconnected voice-over-Internet- protocol (VoIP) providers, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. Section 64.604 requires that every common carrier providing interstate telecommunications services contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund on the basis of its relative share of interstate end-user telecommunications revenues, with the calculation based on information provided in this Worksheet. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). Section 64.1195 requires all telecommunications carriers to register using the FCC Form 499-A. 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195(a).
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2007.pdf
              • telecommunications services, interconnected voice-over-Internet- protocol (VoIP) providers, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. Section 64.604 requires that every common carrier providing interstate telecommunications services contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund on the basis of its relative share of interstate end-user telecommunications revenues, with the calculation based on information provided in this Worksheet. 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). Section 64.1195 and the Commission's orders require all telecommunications carriers and interconnected VoIP providers to register using
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2008.pdf
              • providing interstate telecommunications services, interconnected VoIP providers, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. Section 64.604 requires that every common carrier and interconnected VoIP provider contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund on the basis of its relative share of interstate end-user telecommunications revenues, with the calculation based on information provided in this Worksheet. 47 C.F.R. �� 64.601(b), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). Section 64.1195 and the Commission's orders require all telecommunications carriers and interconnected VoIP providers to register
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2009.pdf
              • providing interstate telecommunications services, interconnected VoIP providers, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. Section 64.604 requires that every common carrier and interconnected VoIP provider contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund on the basis of its relative share of interstate end-user telecommunications revenues, with the calculation based on information provided in this Worksheet. 47 C.F.R. �� 64.601(b), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). Section 64.1195 and the Commission's orders require all telecommunications carriers and interconnected VoIP providers to register
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2010.pdf
              • providing interstate telecommunications services, interconnected VoIP providers, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. Section 64.604 requires that every common carrier and interconnected VoIP provider contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund on the basis of its relative share of interstate end-user telecommunications revenues, with the calculation based on information provided in this Worksheet. 47 C.F.R. �� 64.601(b), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). Section 64.1195 and the Commission's orders require all telecommunications carriers and interconnected VoIP providers to register
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2011.pdf
              • Federal Communications Commission.6 II. Filing Requirements and General Instructions A. Who Must File With very limited exceptions, all intrastate, interstate, and international providers of telecommunications in the United States7 must file this Worksheet.8 Telecommunications providers that are contributors to (continued . . .) 1 47 U.S.C. �� 151, 225, 251, 254. 2 See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17(b), 52.32(b), 54.708, 54.711, 64.604(b)(5)(iii)(B). 3 See 47 U.S.C. � 159(a), (b)(1)(A), (g) (authorizing the Commission to collect annual regulatory fees to recover the costs of enforcement, policy and rulemaking, user information, and international activities). 4 See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17 (numbering administration), 52.32 (local number portability), 54.706 (universal service), 64.604 (interstate TRS). 5 47 U.S.C. � 413; see also 47 C.F.R. � 1.47(h). 6
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              • to register with the Federal Communications Commission.6 II. Filing Requirements and General Instructions A. Who Must File With very limited exceptions, all intrastate, interstate, and international providers of telecommunications in the United States7 must file this Worksheet.8 Telecommunications providers that are contributors to 1 47 U.S.C. �� 151, 225, 251, 254. 2 See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17(b), 52.32(b), 54.708, 54.711, 64.604(b)(5)(iii)(B). 3 See 47 U.S.C. � 159(a), (b)(1)(A), (g) (authorizing the Commission to collect annual regulatory fees to recover the costs of enforcement, policy and rulemaking, user information, and international activities). 4 See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17 (numbering administration), 52.32 (local number portability), 54.706 (universal service), 64.604 (interstate TRS). 5 47 U.S.C. � 413; see also 47 C.F.R. � 1.47(h). 6
            • http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-Q/499q.pdf
              • employee of the Commission; or (c) the United States government, is a party to a proceeding before the body or has an interest in the proceeding. With the exception of your employer identification number, if you do not provide the information we request on the Worksheet, the Commission may consider you in violation of sections 1.47, 52.17, 52.32, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. �� 1.47, 52.17, 52.32, 54.713, and 64.604. 2 The foregoing Notice is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, P.L. No. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. �� 3501, et seq. * * * * * Table of Contents I. Introduction 3 II. Filing Requirements and General Instructions 3 A. Who Must File 3 1. Universal
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              • in this paragraph shall preclude the Commission from delegating to State commissions or to other entities all or any portion of such jurisdiction." 6. House Committee Report, Communications Act of 1934, Report No. 1850, 73rd Congress, 2nd Session (reprinted in Max C. Paglin, A Legislative History of the Communications Act of 1934 (1989) at 726) (emphasis added). 7. 47 C.F.R. 64.604(c)(4)(iii)(B) 8. Smith v. Illinois Bell Telephone Co., 282 U.S. 133, 150 (1930). 9. See Michael J. Zpevak, Preemption after Louisiana PSC, 45 Fed.Com.L.J. 185, 189, 206 (1993). 10. Some have suggested that carriers which market interstate and intrastate services to consumers in a bundled package will find it infeasible to separate their revenues. In this regard, keep in mind that
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              • enmiendas; C�digo de Estados Unidos 47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 206, 208, 225, 226, 227, 228, 255, 258, 301, 303, 309(e), 312, 362, 364, 386 y 507; las secciones 504 y 508 de Ley de Rehabilitaci�n, 29 C�digo de Estados Unidos (U.S.C.) 794; y 47 C�digo de Regulaciones Federales (C.F.R.) �� 1.711 et seq., 6.15 et seq., 7.15 et seq. y 64.604. Conforme el aviso del sistema de archivos FCC/CGB-1, la FCC puede revelar informaci�n proporcionada por el consumidor de la siguiente manera: Revised January 2006 1. Quejas contra emisoras, empresas de comunicaciones, proveedores de programas, servicios de sat�lite, empresas de telemercadeo, etc. - cuando un archivo en este sistema se trata de una queja informal contra una emisora, empresa de comunicaciones,
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              • enmiendas; C�digo de Estados Unidos 47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 206, 208, 225, 226, 227, 228, 255, 258, 301, 303, 309(e), 312, 362, 364, 386 y 507; las secciones 504 y 508 de Ley de Rehabilitaci�n, 29 C�digo de Estados Unidos (U.S.C.) 794; y 47 C�digo de Regulaciones Federales (C.F.R.) �� 1.711 et seq., 6.15 et seq., 7.15 et seq. y 64.604. Conforme el aviso del sistema de archivos FCC/CGB-1, la FCC puede revelar informaci�n proporcionada por el consumidor de la siguiente manera: 1. Quejas contra emisoras, empresas de comunicaciones, proveedores de programas, servicios de sat�lite, empresas de telemercadeo, etc. - cuando un archivo en este sistema se trata de una queja informal contra una emisora, empresa de comunicaciones, proveedor de programas,
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              • ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. TRS-98-1 ORDER Adopted: May 25, 2000 Released: May 30, 2000 By the Chief, Telecommunications Consumer Division, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Order, we dismiss a complaint filed against Sprint Relay (Sprint) by Disabilities Rights, Inc. (DRI) alleging violations of section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and section 64.604(b)(5)m of the Commission's rules. In the complaint, DRI alleges that Sprint's interstate relay systems have no mechanism or capability to connect Baudot TTY machines with personal computers that have ASCII modems. According to DRI, ``nearly all personal computers have modems that can transmit and receive ASCII, but nearly all such modems are not capable of communicating with Baudot terminals.'' DRI
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              • rate of [REDACTED] to these conversation minutes. Multiply the [REDACTED] conversation minutes by the [REDACTED] rate results in a total amount owed of [REDACTED]. The Bureau directs NECA to remit payment of [REDACTED] to CSDVRS within 10 business days of the date of this letter. In reaching this result, we grant a limited waiver of the Commission's rule, 47 C.F.R. 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E), which requires that "all TRS providers, including providers who are not interexchange carriers, local exchange carriers, or certified state relay providers, must submit reports of interstate TRS minutes of use to the administrator in order to receive payments," and that compensable minutes are "minutes of use for completed calls beginning after call set-up and concluding after the last message call
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              • Critical Steps to Bring Advanced Communications Services to Those With Disabilities. News Release: [192]Word || [193]PDF R&O and FNPRM: [194]PDF Genachowski Statement: [195]PDF Copps Statement: [196]PDF McDowell Statement: [197]PDF Clyburn Statement: [198]PDF 9-30-11 Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program. Granted in part a Motion by Gallaudet University to extend the stay of the effective date of Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules as adopted in the VRS Practices R&O, for an additional 45 days, until November 15, 2011. Docket No. 10-51. FCC 11-145. Order Extending Suspension of Effective Date: [199]Word || [200]PDF 9-30-11 Amendment of Part 64 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Telecommunications Relay Services and Related Customer Premises Equipment for Persons with Disabilities and Truth-in-Billing Requirements for
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              • Section 103(b) of the CVAA, requiring interconnected and non-interconnected VoIP providers to participate in and contribute to the TRS Fund. CG Docket No. 11-47. FCC 11-150. Report and Order: [133]Word || [134]PDF 9/30/11 Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program. Granted in part a Motion by Gallaudet University to extend the stay of the effective date of Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules as adopted in the VRS Practices R&O, for an additional 45 days, until November 15, 2011. Docket No. 10-51. FCC 11-145. Order Extending Suspension of Effective Date: [135]Word || [136]PDF 9/30/11 Amendment of Part 64 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Telecommunications Relay Services and Related Customer Premises Equipment for Persons with Disabilities and Truth-in-Billing Requirements for
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              • [31]Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) ____________________________________________________________________ [32]Intergovernmental Advisory Committee ____________________________________________________________________ [33]FCC Consumer Information Registry ____________________________________________________________________ How To Contact Us [34]Consumer Center [35]File A Complaint [36]File A Comment (ECFS Express) TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES POINTS OF CONTACT FOR COMPLAINTS Following, listed alphabetically by state or territory, is Point of Contact information for any complaints, grievances, inquiries and suggestions pursuant to 47 C.F.R. section 64.604(c)(2). NA indicates Not Available yet. Please contact the FCC's Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau via e-mail [37]fccinfo@fcc.gov for assistance if you encounter problems with contact information. For contact information for providers go to [38]Relay Services Providers. To update changes in contact/service provider information, please send an e-mail listing changes to [39]TRS_POC@fcc.gov so that this page can be updated accordingly. *
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              • while protecting proprietary and confidential information from improper disclosure, and that the procedures thereby serve the public interest. 9. Structure and Practice of the Video Relay Service Program; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, (Order), CG Docket Nos. 10-51 and 03-123, [69]DA 12-687, adopted April 30, 2012, released April 30, 2012. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E) and (H) of the Commission's rules, the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund (Fund) administrator is required to file TRS payment formulas and revenue requirements with the Commission on May 1 of each year, to be effective the following July 1. In the Order, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB), pursuant to delegated authority, waives this May 1, 2012
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              • Flag MARYLAND TRS PAGE TRS Complaint Log Summaries 2010 [37]Complaint Log Summary Report. 2009 [38]Complaint Log Summary Report. 2008 [39]Complaint Log Summary Report. 2007 [40]Maryland Complaint Log Summary: CapTel Relay Service. [41]Maryland Complaint Log Summary: AT&T RELAY SERVICES. [42]Maryland Complaint Log Summary: Hamilton Relay. __________________________________________________________________ Recertification Application [43]Cover Sheet. [44]Cover Letter. [45]Table of Contents. [46]Introduction. [47]TRS Contract Status. [48]47 C.F.R. 64.604 - Mandatory Minimum Standards. [49]Technical Standards. [50]Functional Standards. [51]State Certification. [52]Substantive Change. [53]Method of Funding. [54]Letter from DRO Acknowledging Receipt of Application. __________________________________________________________________ Programs. * [55]National Exchange Carrier Administration (NECA) * National Association of State Relay Administrators (NASRA) * [56]Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program Association (TEDPA) * [57]Maryland Relay. __________________________________________________________________ TRS Telephone Numbers (Service Provider for traditional TRS and Captioned Telephone
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              • Committee ____________________________________________________________________ [33]FCC Consumer Information Registry ____________________________________________________________________ How To Contact Us [34]Consumer Center [35]File A Complaint [36]File A Comment (ECFS Express) Virginia State Flag VIRGINIA TRS PAGE TRS Complaint Log Summary 2010 [37]Complaint Report. 2009 [38]Complaint Report. 2008 [39]Complaint Report. 2007 [40]Sprint, Virginia's CapTel Provider's Complaint Log. [41]AT&T's Complaint Log. __________________________________________________________________ Recertification Application [42]Cover Letter, Table of Contents, and Section 64.604: Mandatory Minimum Standard. [43]Content as follows: AT&T Relay Services Initial Training Outline; Appendix 3: CA Job Description; Appendix 4: Commitment Statement; Appendix 5: In-Call Replacement Guidelines; Appendix 6: Relief of CA, Specialty Call Guidelines; Appendix 7: AT&T CA Code of Ethics; Appendix 8: CA Pledge of Confidentiality; Appendix 9: Code of Virginia Section 8.01-44.3; Appendix 10; Play Back Device Guidelines;
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              • sus enmiendas; Cdigo de Estados Unidos 47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 206, 208, 225, 226, 227, 228, 255, 258, 301, 303, 309(e), 312, 362, 364, 386 y 507; las secciones 504 y 508 de Ley de Rehabilitacin, 29 Cdigo de Estados Unidos (U.S.C.) 794; y 47 Cdigo de Regulaciones Federales (C.F.R.) 1.711 et seq., 6.15 et seq., 7.15 et seq. y 64.604. Conforme el aviso del sistema de archivos FCC/CGB-1, la FCC puede revelar informacin proporcionada por el consumidor de la siguiente manera: 1. Quejas contra emisoras, empresas de comunicaciones, proveedores de programas, servicios de satlite, empresas de telemercadeo, etc. - cuando un archivo en este sistema se trata de una queja informal contra una emisora, empresa de comunicaciones, proveedor de programas,
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              • of the long-distance telephone call as if the call were placed directly between the telephones. They do not pay for the TRS service. TRS providers recover their costs of providing this service through the TRS Fund. 4 4. The Act requires each common carrier providing voice transmission services to provide TRS in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 64.604 of the Commission's rules.5 Carriers may do this either by providing TRS directly, or by contracting with a TRS provider. Section 64.604 of the Commission's rules established the TRS Fund,6 currently administered by the National Exchange Carrier Association (``NECA''), which reimburses TRS providers for the costs of providing interstate TRS.7 Carriers providing interstate telecommunications services must contribute to the TRS
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              • ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: September 26, 2003 Released: September 30, 2003 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') and Order, we find that Globcom, Inc. (``Globcom''), apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), 1 and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules2 by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund and the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund. We also find that Globcom apparently violated section 54.711(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to file complete and accurate interstate and international revenue information.3 Based on our review of the facts and circumstances
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              • d/b/a 0870-20 Innovative Wireless ORDER Adopted: September 22, 2004 Released: September 23, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by Virgin Islands Telephone Corporation d/b/a Innovative Telephone, Innovative Long Distance, Inc., and Vitelcom Cellular, Inc. d/b/a Innovative Wireless (collectively, ``ICC Entities'') of sections 52.17, 54.706, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules (``Rules''), 47 C.F.R. 52.17, 54.706 and 64.604, in connection with the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA'') Fund contribution requirements.1 2. The Bureau and Innovative Communications Corporation (``ICC''), the holding company of the ICC Entities, have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would
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              • of the Federal Communications Commission (``FCC'' or ``Commission'') and Innovative Communications Corporation (``ICC''), by their respective authorized representatives, hereby enter into this Consent Decree for the purpose of terminating the Bureau's investigation into whether Virgin Islands Telephone Corporation d/b/a Innovative Telephone, Innovative Long Distance, Inc., and Vitelcom Cellular, Inc. d/b/a Innovative Wireless (collectively ``ICC Entities'') violated Sections 52.17, 54.706(a), and 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 52.17, 54.706(a), and 64.604, requiring carriers providing interstate telecommunications services to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA'') Fund. 2. For purposes of this Consent Decree, the following definitions shall apply: (a) The ``Act'' means the Communications Act of 1934,
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              • Federal Communications Commission (``Commission'') and Manhattan Telecommunications Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Metropolitan Telecommunications Holding Company (``Company''), hereby enter into this Consent Decree for the purpose of terminating the Bureau's investigation into whether Company violated the universal service reporting and contribution requirements of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act'')4 and sections 54.706 and 64.604 of the Commission's rules.5 2. For the purposes of this Consent Decree, the following definitions shall apply: 2)a. ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. 2)b. ``Bureau'' means the Enforcement Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission. 2)c. ``Company'' means Manhattan Telecommunications Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Metropolitan Telecommunications Holding Company, and any affiliate, d/b/a, predecessor-in-interest, parent companies, any wholly or
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              • ) ) Acct. No. 200532080008 TON Services, Inc. ) ) FRN No. 0005-0237-26 ORDER Adopted: October 27, 2004 Released: October 28, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by TON Services, Inc. (``TON'') of section 254 of the Act and sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 U.S.C. 254, 47 C.F.R. 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604, relating to obligations of carriers to make payments into the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Service Fund.1 2. The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and TON have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by
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              • hearing to determine whether: 1) BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to make required contributions to federal universal service support programs in violation of section 254(d) of the Act9 and section 54.706 of the Commission's rules;10 2) BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund, in violation of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules;11 and 3) BOI, BUZZ, U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets in violation of sections 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules.12 The presiding officer also put BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK on notice that the Commission could order a forfeiture for the failure to make required universal service contributions and a forfeiture
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              • the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Locus for possible violations of the universal service reporting and contribution requirements of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act'')1 and certain Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund and the North American Numbering Plan Administration, sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules.2 2. The Enforcement Bureau and Locus have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material new evidence relating to this matter, we conclude that are no
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              • this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau and United Networks International, Inc. (``UNI''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against UNI for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''),1 relating to universal service, and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration, and regulatory fees.2 2. The Enforcement Bureau and UNI have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record
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              • and circumstances surrounding this matter we conclude that this company is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $819,905. 2. We specifically find that InPhonic, Inc. (``InPhonic'') has apparently violated section 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to register with the Commission until January 2005.1 We also find that InPhonic has apparently violated sections 54.711(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') from 2002 to 2004.2 Finally, we find that InPhonic has apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''),3 and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and
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              • facts and circumstances surrounding this matter, we conclude that Teletronics is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $692,000. 2. Specifically we find Teletronics has apparently violated sections 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to register with the Commission from April 2, 2001 to the current date.1 We also conclude that Teletronics has apparently violated 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B), and 52.17(b) of our rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets from 1999 to the current date. 2 We further find that Teletronics has apparently violated sections 254(d) and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''),3 and sections 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) and 52.17(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to
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              • ``Act''),1 and with the exception of a few isolated acts of post-investigative compliance, this carrier continues a pattern of egregious non- compliance. Based upon the facts and circumstances surrounding this matter we conclude that this company is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $606,500. 2. We specifically find that Carrera Communications, LP (``Carrera'') has apparently violated sections 54.711(a) and 64.604 of the Commission's rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') or predecessor forms from 1999 through the current date.2 Further, we find that Carrera has apparently violated section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay
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              • this matter, we conclude that this company is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $529,300. 2. We specifically find that Telecom House, Inc. (``Telecom House'') has apparently violated section 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to register with the Commission until September 2004.1 We also find that Telecom House has apparently violated sections 54.711(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') from 2001 to 2005.2 Finally, we find that Telecom House has apparently violated section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''),3 and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'')
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              • a carrier, such as CSII, fails to file required Worksheets reporting its revenue projections in a timely fashion, its revenues are excluded from the contribution base from which universal assessments are derived, and the economic burden of contributing falls disproportionately on carriers that have satisfied their reporting obligations. 50 47 U.S.C. 254(d). 51 47 U.S.C. 254. 52 47 C.F.R. 54.711, 64.604. 53 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. 54.706. 54 47 C.F.R. 54.706(c). 55 See 47 C.F.R. 54.706(b). 56 See USAC August 2005 billing to CSII. USAC assessed the amount due in August 2005 solely based on the 2004 and 2005 annual Worksheets, and the payment thus represented only a partial assessment of CSII's total USF contribution obligation for the month. 57
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              • mail, return receipt requested, to Darius B. Withers, Kelly Drye and Warren LLP, Counsel to Global Teldata II, LLC, 1200 19th Street N.W., Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036; and Edward M. O'Reilly, Controller, Global Teldata II, LLC, 4646 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60640. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary _________________________ 1 47 C.F.R. 64.1195. 2 47 C.F.R. 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). 3 47 U.S.C. 254(d). 4 47 C.F.R. 54.706(a). 5 See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. 151. 6 See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 7 47 C.F.R. 64.1195. 8 Pursuant to the de minimis exception, contributors that
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              • we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau and Clear World Communications Corp. ("Clear World"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Clear World for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration, and regulatory fees. 2. The Enforcement Bureau and Clear World have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the
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              • this Consent Decree without change, addition, deletion, or modification. f. "Effective Date" means the date on which the Commission or the Bureau releases the Adopting Order. g. "Investigation" means the investigation commenced by the Bureau's September 28, 2004 Letter of Inquiry regarding whether Clear World violated the requirements of section 254 of the Act and/or sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, universal service reporting and contribution, number administration, telecommunications relay systems and regulatory fee payments. I. BACKGROUND 3. Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, pursuant to section 254(d) of
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              • of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that International Telecom Exchange, Inc. and International Telecom Exchange Group, Inc. (collectively, "ITE") apparently violated a Commission order by willfully and repeatedly failing to respond on a timely basis to a directive of the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") to provide certain information and documents. Further, we find that ITE has apparently violated section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances of this case, and for the reasons discussed below, we find that ITE is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $28,062. 2. We order ITE to submit within thirty
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              • Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") of the Federal Communications Commission and FPL FiberNet, LLC ("FPL"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against FPL for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. 2. The Bureau and FPL have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of
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              • adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") of the Federal Communications Commission and Intelecom Solutions, Inc. ("Intelecom"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation initiated by the Bureau into possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. 2. The Bureau and Intelecom have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of
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              • attached Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission ("the Commission") and Communication Services Integrated, Inc. ("CSII"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against CSII for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. 2. The Commission and CSII have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence
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              • the obligations of section 254 of the Act and section 54.706(b) of our rules. The Commission's rules in effect during the time period in question required all telecommunications carriers that provided interstate telecommunications services, and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications, to contribute to the universal service fund based on their gross billed interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of our rules also requires Globcom to contribute to the TRS fund on the basis of its interstate end-user telecommunications revenues. 4. The Universal Service Administrative Company ("USAC" or the "Administrator") administers the universal service support mechanisms and performs billing and collection functions. The National Exchange Carrier Association ("NECA") administers the TRS fund. The Commission requires carriers to provide revenue
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              • Order of Forfeiture ("Order"), we assess a monetary forfeiture of $28,062 against International Telecom Exchange, Inc. and International Telecom Exchange Group, Inc. (collectively, "ITE"). We find that ITE willfully and repeatedly failed to respond on a timely basis to a directive of the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") to provide certain information and documents. Further, we find that ITE has violated section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund on a timely basis. II. BACKGROUND 2. The facts and circumstances of this cases are set forth in the Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order ("NAL") previously issued by the Commission, and need not be repeated at length here. ITE
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              • Federal Communications Commission (the "Commission"), TELUS Communications., Inc. and TELUS Communications Company (collectively "TELUS"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against TELUS for possible violations of Sections 9, 225, 251, and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") administration, regulatory fees, and carrier registration. 2. The Commission and TELUS have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based
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              • (2007) (annual "Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet" or "Worksheet"); FCC Form 499-A Instructions (2007) at 1, 3-5. Telecommunications carriers must submit first a Form 499-A registration, and upon issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief,
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              • the facsimile transmission to the facsimile number and the signed certified mail return receipt card. Telecommunications carriers must submit first a Form 499-A registration, and upon issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Receipt of the letter is shown by
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              • the Federal Communications Commission (the "Commission") and Verizon Business Global LLC f/k/a MCI, LLC ("Verizon"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against MCI, Inc. ("MCI") for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration ("NANPA"), and regulatory fees. 2. The Commission and Verizon have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before
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              • in willful and repeated violation of the Consent Decree and of Section 54.706 of the Commission's rules. 13. The Consent Decree, at paragraph 14(g), required the Kintzel brothers to make all required TRS contributions by the due date on each invoice received from NECA. The requirement that carriers providing interstate telecommunications services timely pay TRS contributions is codified in Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules. The information before the Commission indicates that the Kintzel brothers, doing business as Buzz, failed to pay annual TRS assessments for either 2005 or 2006. NECA indicates that Buzz has an outstanding balance of $2,709.92. The failure to make timely TRS contributions to NECA over the course of two years is unquestionably inconsistent with the obligations
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              • adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission (the "Commission") and Teletronics, Inc. ("Teletronics"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Teletronics for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. 2. The Commission and Teletronics have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of
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              • a new forfeiture of $100,000 ("Further Notice of Apparent Liability"), against InPhonic, Inc. ("InPhonic"). The Order of Forfeiture follows a Notice of Apparent Liability we issued on July 25, 2005. Herein we find that InPhonic willfully and repeatedly violated: (1) section 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by failing to register with the Commission until January 2005; (2) sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the rules by failing to submit certain Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets ("Worksheets") from 2002 to 2004; (3) section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and 54.711(a) of the rules by failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"); and (4) section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the rules by failing to contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service
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              • as reported in its 2004 Form 499-A, it was a de minimis carrier in 2003. Even though the de minimis exception excuses carriers from the requirements for USF purposes, however, the rules still require carriers such as Global Teldata to file annual Worksheets for purposes of other regulatory programs, such as the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS"). See 47 C.F.R. S 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) (requiring common carriers to submit Worksheets for the TRS Fund); see Wireline Competition Bureau Reminds De Minimis Telecommunications Providers of Certain FCC Registration, Reporting, and Contribution Requirements, Public Notice, WC Docket No. 06-122 (WCB rel. Jan. 31, 2007). See FCC Form 499-A Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet - Annual Filing, http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2003.pdf (April 2003) ("Annual Worksheet"). See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service,
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              • then issue a forfeiture if it finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the person has willfully or repeatedly violated the Act or a Commission order or rule. 11. We find by a preponderance of the evidence, as discussed in detail in the Carrera NAL and herein, that Carrera has violated section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii), 54.706(a), 1.1154, and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules. Specifically, we find based on a preponderance of the evidence that Carrera: (1) willfully and repeatedly failed to file Worksheets and predecessor forms; (2) willfully and repeatedly failed to make requisite contributions toward the Universal Service and TRS Funds; (3) willfully and repeatedly failed to pay regulatory fees to the Commission; and
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              • 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and WTI Communications, Inc. ("WTI"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against WTI for possible violation of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to regulatory fees, the universal service fund, telecommunications relay service fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan administration and local number portability. 2. The Bureau and WTI have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and
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              • 4(i), 4(j), 218, and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), to provide certain information and documents. In addition, the Consent Decree terminates an investigation of Unicom for possible violations of sections 9, 225, 251, and 254 of the Act, relating to universal service and other programs, and, among others, sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, relating to regulatory fees, the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") cost recovery mechanism, the Universal Service Fund ("USF"), the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, and carrier registration. 2. The Bureau and Unicom have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and
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              • id. at 10246 n.2 (citing examples of VoIP customers futilely attempting to call 911 during emergency situations). See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.20000 - 1.20008. See id. S:S: 64.2001 - 64.2009. See id. S:S: 64.601 - 64.608. See id. S:S: 6.1 - 6.23 and S:S: 7.1 - 7.23. See id. S:S: 52.20 - 52.33 See id. S: 54.706. See id. S: 64.604. See id. S: 52.17. See id. S: 52.32. See id. S: 64.1195. Id. S:S: 0.111, 0.311 and 1.80. (Continued from previous page) (continued ...) Federal Communications Commission DA 08-1920 9 Federal Communications Commission DA 08-1920 References 1. http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-1920A1.pdf 2. http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-1920A1.doc
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              • and Cincinnati Bell, Inc., Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company and Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories, Inc. ("Cincinnati Bell"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against Cincinnati Bell for possible violations of sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1) and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules, relating to universal service, and certain Rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration ("NANPA"), Local Number Portability ("LNP") and regulatory fees. 2. The Bureau and Cincinnati Bell have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is
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              • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: January 14, 2009 Released: January 14, 2009 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that ADMA Telecom, Inc. ("ADMA") apparently violated sections 214, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1157, 52.17(a), 54.706(a), 54.711(a), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)-(B), and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to register with the Commission, failing to make the required regulatory filings, as well as failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"), Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") administration and failing to obtain an international
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              • 2009 Released: March 31, 2009 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order ("NAL"), we find that Omniat International Telecom, LLC d/b/a OMNIAT Telecom ("Omniat") apparently violated sections 9(a)(1), 214(a), 225(b)(1), and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17(a), 52.17(b), 52.32(a), 52.32(b), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to (1) apply for and obtain authorization from the Commission to provide international telecommunications service; (2) submit annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets ("annual Worksheet" or "Form 499-A"); (3) contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") and local number
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              • we adopt the attached Consent Decree between the Federal Communications Commission ("Commission") and Global Crossing (as defined below). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") by the Commission against Global Crossing for apparent violations of sections 254(d) and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") and Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund. 2. The Commission and Global Crossing have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing
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              • rules and that Allcom may be providing international telecommunications service without Commission authorization. On its website, Allcom claims to provide telephone service, voicemail, conference calling, paging, and International Public Access Numbers through its Universal Office and Genie products. On July 28, 2009, the Bureau initiated an investigation into AllCom's alleged violations of sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 63.12(d), 63.18, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, and Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act") by issuing the LOI directing AllCom, among other things, to provide information regarding these obligations and directing Allcom to respond by August 27, 2009. The Bureau directed the LOI to Thomas Skala, the Chief Executive Officer for AllCom, based on information
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              • the Commission in the Demands for Payment. i. "February 25, 2010 Declaratory Ruling" means the Declaratory Ruling by the FCC's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, released on February 25, 2010, CG Docket No. 10-51. j. "Investigations" means the inquiries undertaken by the Enforcement Bureau regarding the Company's compliance with Section 225 of the Act, 47 U.S.C. S: 225, and Section 64.604 of the Rules, 47 C.F.R. S: 64.604, in File No. EB-07-TC-2806, File No. EB-07-TC-4008, and File No. EB-09-TC-238. k. "NECA" means National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. l. "Note" means the Deferred Payment Plan Promissory Note, executed by Purple on September 16, 2010, in which the Company agrees to pay the FCC Claim over a five-year period. m. "Parties" means Purple
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              • the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and ComSpan Communications Inc. f/k/a Wantel, Inc. ("ComSpan" or the "Company"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against ComSpan for possible violations of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") and Telecommunications Relay Services ("TRS") Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") and Local Number Portability ("LNP") administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and
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              • Operations/General Manager TransAria, Inc. 7330 Shedhorn Drive Bozeman, MT 59718 Re: File No. EB-08-IH-1161 Dear Mr. Tarbert: This letter is an official CITATION, issued pursuant to section 503(b)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(5), for failure to make certain regulatory filings and associated payments in violation of sections 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.708, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, and failing to comply with section 9.5(e)(3), one of the Commission's rules relating to the provision of E911 capabilities to its customers. As explained below, future violations of the Commission's rules and requirements in this regard may subject your company to monetary forfeitures. By letter of inquiry ("LOI") dated July 30, 2008, the Investigations
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              • Executive Officer Vocalocity, Inc. 600 Virginia Avenue, NE Atlanta, GA 30306 RE: File No. EB-08-IH-1151 Dear Mr. Jerkunica: This letter is an official CITATION, issued pursuant to section 503(b)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(5) for failure to make certain regulatory filings and associated payments in violation of sections 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules. As explained below, future violations of the Commission's rules and requirements in this regard may subject your company to monetary forfeitures. By letter of inquiry ("LOI") dated May 21, 2008, the Investigations and Hearings Division of the Commission's Enforcement Bureau ("the Division") initiated an investigation into whether Vocalocity, Inc. ("Vocalocity") violated the Commission's rules
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              • to make full payment on or before the date due of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent."). Id. The Act and our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from USAC or other fund administrator. See 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706(b) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the USF, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. See Globcom, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability, 18 FCC Rcd 19890, 19896, P: 5, n.22 (2003) ("Globcom NAL") (subsequent history omitted). The instructions for the Worksheet include tables for carriers to
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              • to make full payment on or before the date due of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent."). Id. The Act and our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from USAC or other fund administrator. See 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706(b) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the USF, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. See Globcom, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability, 18 FCC Rcd 19890, 19896, P: 5, n.22 (2003) ("Globcom NAL") (subsequent history omitted). The instructions for the Worksheet include tables for carriers to
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
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              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
            • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1620A1.html
              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
            • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1622A1.html
              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
            • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1624A1.html
              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
            • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1625A1.html
              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
            • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1626A1.html
              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
            • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1627A1.html
              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
            • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1628A1.html
              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
            • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1629A1.html
              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
            • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1630A1.html
              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
            • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1631A1.html
              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
            • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1632A1.html
              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
            • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1633A1.html
              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
            • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1634A1.html
              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
            • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1635A1.html
              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until October 1, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
            • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-1696A1.html
              • eligible to receive reimbursements directly from the TRS Fund (Eligible Providers). Eligible Providers may also utilize sub-brand(s) to identify their VRS. Additionally, Eligible Providers must route all VRS calls through a single URL address used by the Eligible Provider to provide its VRS or a URL address it uses to provide VRS in the name of a sub-brand. Under section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules, Eligible Providers were prohibited from having contracts authorizing a third party to provide core functions associated with providing VRS. However, the Commission stayed the effective date of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) until November 15, 2011. This stay allows Eligible Providers to have certain revenue sharing arrangements, including subcontracting with third parties to provide interpretation services and call center
            • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-666A1.html
              • ORDER Adopted: April 14, 2011 Released: April 14, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and Allegiance Communications, LLC ("Allegiance" or the "Company"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against Allegiance for possible violations of sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") and Telecommunications Relay Services ("TRS") Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") and Local Number Portability ("LNP") administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and
            • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/FCC-11-42A1.html
              • March 9, 2011 Released: March 10, 2011 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a monetary forfeiture of $662,541 against ADMA Telecom, Inc. ("ADMA"). We find that ADMA willfully and repeatedly violated sections 214, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1157, 52.17(a), 54.706(a), 54.711(a), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)-(B), and 64.1195 of the Federal Communications Commission's (the "Commission's" or "FCC's") rules by (1) failing to register with the Commission, (2) failing to make required regulatory filings, (3) failing to obtain an international section 214 authorization, and (4) failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"), Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for
            • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2012/DA-12-267A1.html
              • In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) and Bay Springs Communications, Inc. (BSCI). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against BSCI for possible violations of Sections 9(a)(1), 225, 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 43.61, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules (Rules) concerning various regulatory fee and reporting obligations as well as required contributions to the Universal Service Fund, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan and Local Number Portability administration. The Consent Decree also terminates an investigation by the Bureau into possible violations of Section 222 of the Act, Section
            • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2012/DA-12-612A1.html
              • Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) and Telrite Corporation (Telrite). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) by the Commission against Telrite for possible violations of Sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1), 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17(a), 52.17(b), 52.32(a), 52.32(b), 54.706, 54.711, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Services Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan and Local Number Portability administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and 499-Q). 2. A copy
            • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2012/DA-12-8A1.html
              • Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) and StanaCard, LLC (StanaCard). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against StanaCard for possible violations of Sections 214 and 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act) and Sections 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules (Rules) concerning authorization to provide facilities-based and resold international common carrier communications services, contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund, and registration with the Commission. 2. A copy of the Consent Decree negotiated by the Bureau and StanaCard is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent
            • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2012/FCC-12-38A1.html
              • NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: April 13, 2012 Released: April 16, 2012 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (NAL), we find that RB Communications, Inc., d/b/a Starfone, apparently violated Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, by willfully and repeatedly failing to: (1) apply for and obtain authorization from the Commission to provide international telecommunications service; (2) register with the Commission; (3) contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund; and (4) pay regulatory fees to the Commission. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances surrounding this matter,
            • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Public_Notices/DA-04-437A2.html
              • its related entities, Buzz Telecom Corp. (``Buzz''), U.S. Bell and/or Link Technologies (collectively, ``U.S. Bell'') failed to make required universal service contributions in violation of 254(d) of the Act and 54.706 of the Commission's rules (Issue g); to determine whether BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell had failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in violation of 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules (Issue h); and to determine whether BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell failed to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') in violation of 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules (Issue i). In addition, if it were shown that BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell willfully or repeatedly violated the provisions of the Act or the Commission's rules
            • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Public_Notices/da002383.doc http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Public_Notices/da002383.html
              • Public Service Commission (Maryland PSC) concerning the equal access obligations of interexchange carriers under the Commission's rules pertaining to telecommunications relay service (TRS). The rules provide that ``TRS users shall have access to their chosen interexchange carrier through TRS, and to all other operator services, to the same extent that such access is provided to voice users.'' 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(b)(3). TRS allows individuals with hearing or speech disabilities to communicate by telephone with individuals who may or may not have such disabilities. The facilities through which TRS calls are routed are operated by TRS ``providers'' and have have special equipment for receiving and processing voice and text calls. Those facilities are staffed by communications assistants (CAs) who relay conversations between
            • http://www.fcc.gov/ogc/documents/filings/2004/BrandX.pet.final.pdf
              • Preamble, 110 Stat. 56 ...................................................... 3 � 706, 110 Stat. 153 ............................................................ 3, 24 � 706(a), 110 Stat. 153 ....................................................... 3, 24 � 706(b), 110 Stat. 153 ....................................................... 3, 24 � 706(c)(1), 110 Stat. 153 .................................................. 27 21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1) .................................................................... 22 28 U.S.C. 2112(a)(3) .............................................................. 13, 23 28 U.S.C. 2349(a) ....................................................................... 24 47 C.F.R.: Section 52.17 ........................................................................... 26 Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii) .......................................................... 26 VII Miscellaneous: Page Appropriate Framework for Broadband Access to the Internet Over Wireline Facilities, In re, 17 F.C.C.R. 3019 (2002) ........................................................ 4 Kenneth A. Bamberger, Provisional Precedent: Pro- tecting Flexibility in Administrative Policymaking, 77 N.Y.U. L. Rev. 1272 (2002) ............................................. 22 H.R. Rep. No. 204, 104th Cong., 1st Sess. Pt. 1 (1995) ...... 18 Industry Analysis & Technology
            • http://www.fcc.gov/omd/privacyact/documents/records/FCC_CGB-1.pdf
              • 301, 303, 309(e), 312, 362, 364, 386, 507 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 206, 208, 225, 226, 227, 228, 255, 258, 301, 303, 309(e), 312, 362, 364, 386, 507; Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. 794; and 47 CFR 1.711 et seq., 6.15 et seq., 7.15 et seq., and 64.604. PURPOSES : The records in this system are used by Commission personnel to handle and process informal complaints received VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:23 Dec 14, 2009Jkt 220001PO 00000Frm 00086Fmt 4703Sfmt 4703E:\FR\FM\15DEN1.SGM15DEN1 sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES 66358 Federal Register/Vol. 74, No. 239/Tuesday, December 15, 2009/Notices from individuals, groups, and other entities. Records in this system are available for public inspection after