FCC Web Documents citing 64.708
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- useful information about the rates charged by operator service providers, and that they are able to reach the operator service provider of their choice. Legal Basis: Sec. 1, 4, 218-220, 226, 48 Stat. 1070, as amended; 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154, 218-220, 226. Section Number and Title: 64.703 Consumer information. 64.707 Public dissemination of information by providers of operating services. 64.708 Definitions. SUBPART L -- RESTRICTIONS ON TELEPHONE SOLICITATION Brief Description: This rule imposes restrictions on telephone solicitation. Need: This rule adopts measures to implement requirements designed to protect telephone subscribers from unsolicited telephone calls without unnecessarily restricting legitimate telephone marketing and sales. Legal Basis: Sec. 1, 4, 218-220, 227, 48 Stat. 1070, as amended; 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154, 218-220,
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- sub nom. Illinois Bell Telephone Co. v. FCC, 883 F.2d 104 (D.C. Cir. 1989). Operator services refer to ``any interstate telecommunications service initiated from an aggregator location that includes, as a component, any automatic or live assistance to a consumer to arrange for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call,'' subject to certain exceptions. 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). An aggregator is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls, using a provider of operator services.'' 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(b). Personal Communications Industry Association's Broadband Personal Communications Services Alliance's Petition for Forbearance for Broadband Personal Communications Services, WC Docket No.
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- be expected to contribute to support universal service. The procedures should include, but not be limited to, maintaining the following information on resellers: Filer 499 ID; legal name; address; name of a contact person; and phone number of the contact person. Filers shall provide this information to the 23 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers". 47 C.F.R § 64.708. See also 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions --Page 17 Commission or the Administrator upon request. The filer should verify that each reseller will: 1) resell the filer's services in the form of telecommunications [and not as information services]; and 2) contribute directly to the federal universal service support mechanisms. If the filer
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- sub nom. Illinois Bell Telephone Co. v. FCC, 883 F.2d 104 (D.C. Cir. 1989). Operator services refer to ``any interstate telecommunications service initiated from an aggregator location that includes, as a component, any automatic or live assistance to a consumer to arrange for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call,'' subject to certain exceptions. 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). An aggregator is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls, using a provider of operator services.'' 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(b). Personal Communications Industry Association's Broadband Personal Communications Services Alliance's Petition for Forbearance for Broadband Personal Communications Services, WC Docket No.
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- Telephone Co. v. FCC, 883 F.2d 104 (D.C. Cir. 1989) 47 C.F.R. § 64.702. Operator services refer to ``any interstate telecommunications service initiated from an aggregator location that includes, as a component, any automatic or live assistance to a consumer to arrange for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call,'' subject to certain exceptions. 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). An aggregator is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls, using a provider of operator services.'' 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(b). Personal Communications Industry Association's Broadband Personal Communications Services Alliance's Petition for Forbearance for Broadband Personal Communications Services, WC Docket No.
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- a provider of operator services that provides CMRS operator services. Need: These rules define and provide necessary information regarding specific types of service providers that are exempt from certain portions of the rules in this subpart and that may have different definitions outside of this context. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 201, 202, 218, 226, 332. Section Number and Title: 64.708(d) Definitions: CMRS aggregator. 64.708(e) Definitions: CMRS operator services. 64.708(k) Definitions: Provider of CMRS operator services. Brief Description: Section 64.709 provides for the filing of operator service informational tariffs, and requires that such tariffs must include specific rates expressed in dollars and cents, as well as applicable per-call aggregator surcharges or other per-call fees, if any, that are collected from consumers.
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- Lines 302 and Line 402. - Enter the legal name of the filer from Line 102. Lines 303314 and Lines 403418. - Report gross billed revenues as directed. For most filers, completing Lines 303314 and 403418 is a three-step process. First, the filer must assign its gross billed 31 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers." 47 C.F.R § 64.708; see also 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). 2011 Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions - Page 13 revenues to reporting categories, which includes allocating revenues from bundled services between their telecommunications and non-telecommunications components. Second, the filer must attribute telecommunications revenues derived from sales to contributing resellers or from sales to end users. Third, the filer must apportion
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- aff'd sub nom., Illinois Bell Telephone Co. v. FCC, 883 F.2d 104 (D.C. Cir.1989). Operator services refer to ``any interstate telecommunications service initiated from an aggregator location that includes, as a component, any automatic or live assistance to a consumer to arrange for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call,'' subject to certain exceptions. 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). An ``aggregator'' is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls, using a provider of operator services.'' 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(b). Personal Communications Industry Association's Broadband Personal Communications Services Alliance's Petition for Forbearance for Broadband Personal Communications Services, Memorandum Opinion and
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- by Ameritech, AT&T, Bell Atlantic, BellSouth, Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants, Inmate Calling Service Providers Coalition, One Call Communications, Inc., US West, Inc., Cleartel Communications, Inc., Operator Services Company, and Teltrust Communications Services, Inc. ARE GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART to the extent discussed above. 27. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the provisions of sections 64.703(a)(4), 64.703(b)(4), 64.708(f), 64.709(a), 64.710(a)(1), 64.710(b)(1), and 64.710(b)(4) of the Commission's Rules ARE AMENDED as set forth in Appendix A, effective 30 days from publication of the text in the Federal Register, except that the oral rate disclosure requirement of section 64.703(a)(4) shall not apply to interstate intraLATA operator services until six months after this order's release. 28. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that
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- for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7)(A)-(B); 47 C.F.R. §§ 64.708(i)(1)-(2), (l). An ``aggregator'' is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls using a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(2); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(b). 47 U.S.C. §§ 226(b)(1)(A), (b)(1)(C)(i); 47 C.F.R. §§ 64.703(a)(1), (a)(3)(i), (a)(4). Complaint No. IC-02-G31616, dated
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- for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7)(A)-(B); 47 C.F.R. §§ 64.708(i)(1)-(2), (l). An ``aggregator'' is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls using a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(2); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(b). 47 U.S.C. §§ 226(b)(1)(A), (b)(1)(C)(i); 47 C.F.R. §§ 64.703(a)(1), (a)(3)(i), (a)(4). Complaint No. IC-02-W2370064, dated
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- for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7)(A)-(B); 47 C.F.R. §§ 64.708(i)(1)-(2), (l). An ``aggregator'' is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls using a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(2); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(b). 47 U.S.C. §§ 226(b)(1)(A), (b)(1)(C)(i); 47 C.F.R. §§ 64.703(a)(1), (a)(3)(i), (a)(4). Complaint No. IC-02-W2370064, dated
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- at 21238. We note that the Commission has defined ``operator services'' under section 226 of the Act, 47 U.S.C. § 226, to include ``any automatic or live assistance to a consumer to arrange for billing or completion, or both'' except for ``[a]utomatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated . . . .'' 47 C.F.R. § 64.708 (i). ICSPC ex parte statement, Attachment (``Inmate Service Fee -- 12 Minute Local Call Cost Analysis'') (June 28, 2001). 14 FCC Rcd at 2612. See supra n. 49 and accompanying text. See, e.g., ICSPC ex parte statement (June 28, 2001), Exhibit (Letter from Connie R. Watson, Sheriff, Surry County, North Carolina, to William E. Kennard, FCC ). Gateway Comments at
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- to conclude that these changes are relevant to the issues we are addressing in the proceeding. 47 U.S.C. § 160(a). In determining whether forbearance is consistent with the public interest, we consider whether forbearance will promote competitive market conditions, including whether it will enhance competition among existing telecommunications service providers. 47 U.S.C. § 160(b). 47 U.S.C. §226(a)(2); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708. 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). 47 U.S.C. § 226(c)(1)(A)(i); 47 C.F.R. § 64.703(b)(1). A "presubscribed OSP" is the OSP to which the consumer is connected when the consumer places a call using a public telephone without dialing an access code. See 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(8); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(h). In the landline context, aggregators generally enter into
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- Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, 17 FCC Rcd 18646 (2002). ``Branding'' occurs when an OSP ``identif[ies] [itself], audibly and distinctly, to the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(b0(1)(A); 47 C.F.R. § 64.703(a)(1). ``Access code'' means ``a sequence of numbers that, when dialed, connect the caller to the provider of operator services associated with that sequence.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(1); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(a). These apparent dialing errors consisted of the use of toll-free access codes that used a dialing pattern similar to MCI's 1-800-COLLECT, AT&T's 1-800-CALLATT, or Verizon's 1-800-CALLGTE. Using toll-free access codes similar to these could result in consumers misdialing one or more digits in attempting to use the toll-free access codes cited above, and having the call be handled by OCMC
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- Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, 17 FCC Rcd 18646 (2002). ``Branding'' occurs when an OSP ``identif[ies] [itself], audibly and distinctly, to the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(b0(1)(A); 47 C.F.R. § 64.703(a)(1). ``Access code'' means ``a sequence of numbers that, when dialed, connect the caller to the provider of operator services associated with that sequence.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(1); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(a). These apparent dialing errors consisted of the use of toll-free access codes that used a dialing pattern similar to MCI's 1-800-COLLECT, AT&T's 1-800-CALLATT, or Verizon's 1-800-CALLGTE. Using toll-free access codes similar to these could result in consumers misdialing one or more digits in attempting to use the toll-free access codes cited above, and having the call be handled by OCMC
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- for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (A) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (B) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7)(A)-(B); 47 C.F.R. §§ 64.708(i)(1)-(2). An ``aggregator'' is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls using a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(2); 47 C.F.R. §64.708(b). ``Branding'' occurs when an OSP ``identif[ies] [itself], audibly and distinctly, to the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(b)(1)(A);
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- and denied in part, Illinois Public Telecommunications Assn. v. FCC and United States, 117 F.3d 555 (D.C. Cir. 1997). (Payphone Compensation Order). 47 C.F.R. § 64.703(a)(1); see Policy and Rules Concerning Operator Service Providers, 6 FCC Rcd at 2756-57. In this connection, under our rules, OSPs also must identify themselves to both parties of a collect call. 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(d) (definition of consumer includes both parties to a collect call). See Policies and Rules Concerning Operator Service Providers, 5 FCC Rcd 4630, 4631-32 (1990) (citing TRAC Order, supra, 4 FCC Rcd at 2159). See, e.g., Letter from Honorable Strom Thurmond to Reed E. Hundt (February 12, 1996), File No. IC-96-00963 (urging prompt FCC action to protect the American public from
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- from sales to contributing resellers or from sales to end users. Third, the filer must apportion its telecommunications revenues between the intrastate, interstate, and international jurisdictions. Gross billed revenues include revenues from all sources, including non-regulated telecommunications offerings, information services, and other non-telecommunications services. Gross revenues consist of 32 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers." 47 C.F.R § 64.708; see also 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). 2012 Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions - Page 13 total revenues billed to customers during the filing period with no allowances for uncollectibles, settlements, or out-of-period adjustments. Gross revenues include: Account set-up Connection Service restoration Termination Revenues derived from the activation and provision of interstate, international, and intrastate telecommunications and
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- aff'd sub nom., Illinois Bell Telephone Co. v. FCC, 883 F.2d 104 (D.C. Cir.1989). Operator services refer to ``any interstate telecommunications service initiated from an aggregator location that includes, as a component, any automatic or live assistance to a consumer to arrange for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call,'' subject to certain exceptions. 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). An ``aggregator'' is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls, using a provider of operator services.'' 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(b). Policy and Rules Concerning the Interstate, Interexchange Marketplace; 1998 Biennial Review - Review of Customer Premises Equipment and Enhanced Services
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- to arrange for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(7)(A)-(B); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(i)(1)-(2), (l). An ``aggregator'' is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls using a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(2); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(b). 4 47 U.S.C. 226(b)(1)(A), (b)(1)(C)(i); 47 C.F.R. 64.703(a)(1), (a)(3)(i), (a)(4). 5 Complaint No. IC-02-G31616, dated January 11,
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- to arrange for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(7)(A)-(B); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(i)(1)-(2), (l). An ``aggregator'' is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls using a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(2); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(b). 4 47 U.S.C. 226(b)(1)(A), (b)(1)(C)(i); 47 C.F.R. 64.703(a)(1), (a)(3)(i), (a)(4). 5 Complaint No. IC-02-W2370064, dated January 30,
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- Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, 17 FCC Rcd 18646 (2002). 7 Branding occurs when an OSP identif[ies] [itself], audibly and distinctly, to the consumer. 47 U.S.C. 226(b0(1)(A); 47 C.F.R. 64.703(a)(1). 8 Access code means a sequence of numbers that, when dialed, connect the caller to the provider of operator services associated with that sequence. 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(1); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(a). 9 These apparent dialing errors consisted of the use of toll-free access codes that used a dialing pattern similar to MCIs 1-800- COLLECT, AT&Ts 1-800-CALLATT, or Verizons 1-800-CALLGTE. Using toll-free access codes similar to these could result in consumers misdialing one or more digits in attempting to use the toll-free access codes cited above, and having the call be handled
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- to arrange for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (A) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (B) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(7)(A)-(B); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(i)(1)-(2). An ``aggregator'' is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls using a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(2); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(b). 9 ``Branding'' occurs when an OSP ``identif[ies] [itself], audibly and distinctly, to the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(b)(1)(A); 47
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- extent described above. As a result, a CMRS carrier offering international service directly to its customers185 need not file tariffs for its service to international points where it is not affiliated with a carrier Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-134 186 S. Rep. No. 101-439 at 1 (1990), reprinted in 1990 U.S.C.C.A.N. 1577. 187 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(2); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(b). 188 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). 189 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(g). An access code is a sequence of numbers that, when dialed, connect the caller to the provider of operator services associated with that sequence. 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(1); 47 C.F.R. § 708(a). 190 47 U.S.C. § 226(c)(1)(A)(i); 47 C.F.R. § 64.703(b)(1). A
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- a signed statement certifying that these criteria are met. Current contributors to universal service are identified at http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/cib/form499/499a.cfm. Note: For the purposes of filling out this worksheet -- and for calculating contributions to the universal service support mechanisms -- certain telecommunications carriers and service providers may be exempt 15 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers". 47 C.F.R § 64.708. See also 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions -- Page 16 from contribution to the universal service support mechanisms. These exempt entities, including "international only" and "intrastate only" carriers and carriers that meet the de minimis universal service threshold, should not be treated as resellers for the purpose of reporting revenues in Block
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- report revenues using two broad categories: (1) Revenues from other contributors to the federal universal service support mechanisms; and, (2) Revenues from all other sources. Taken together, these revenues should include all revenues billed to customers and should include all revenues on the reporting entities' books of account. 19 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers". 47 C.F.R § 64.708. See also 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions -- Page 16 For the purposes of this Worksheet, "Revenues from services provided for resale by other contributors to federal universal service support mechanisms" are revenues from services provided by underlying carriers to other entities that currently are contributors to universal service support mechanisms and
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- be expected to contribute to support universal service. The procedures should include, but not be limited to, maintaining the following information on resellers: Filer 499 ID; legal name; address; name of a contact person; and phone number of the contact person. Filers shall provide this information to the 23 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers". 47 C.F.R § 64.708. See also 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions --Page 17 Commission or the Administrator upon request. The filer should verify that each reseller will: 1) resell the filer's services in the form of telecommunications [and not as information services]; and 2) contribute directly to the federal universal service support mechanisms. If the filer
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- Block 4-A and Block 4: Filer Revenue Information Lines 301-302; 401-402 -- copy the Filer 499 ID from Line 101 into Lines 301 and 401. Copy the legal name of the reporting entity from Line 102 into Lines 302 and 402. Lines 303-314; 403-423 contain detailed revenue data. 26 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers." 47 C.F.R § 64.708. See also 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions --Page 18 1. Separating revenues from other contributors to the federal universal service support mechanisms (Block 3) from end-user and non-telecommunications revenues (Block 4) (carrier's carrier vs. end-user) In the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, filers must report revenues using two broad categories: (1) Revenues from other
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- service provider that handled inmate calls originating in New Jersey and terminating collect in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, would identify New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania as jurisdictions served. 28 47 C.F.R. § 64.1195; 2006 Contribution Methodology Reform Order, 21 FCC Rcd at 7548, para. 61. 29 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers." 47 C.F.R § 64.708. See also, 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions --Page 18 Line 228 Enter the year and month that the filing entity first provided telecommunications or interconnected VoIP. If the filing entity is not yet providing either telecommunications or interconnected VoIP, then it should indicate the year and month that it expects to
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- reselling carrier where that reselling carrier is using the underlying carrier's service to refile the foreign-billed traffic of a foreign telephone operator. In this case, the reselling carrier must certify to the underlying carrier that it is using the resold international switched service to handle traffic that both 30 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers." 47 C.F.R § 64.708. See also, 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). 31 Filers that provided interconnected VoIP and no other subject services report for the period October 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006. Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions --Page 19 originates and terminates in foreign points. In some instances, reselling carriers are themselves selling the underlying service to another reseller. In
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- revenues billed to customers and should include all revenues on the reporting entities' books of account. For the purposes of this Worksheet, "Revenues from services provided for resale by other contributors to federal universal service support mechanisms" are revenues from services provided by underlying carriers to other entities 32 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers." 47 C.F.R § 64.708; see also 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). 33 Providers of audio bridging services which were treated as end users by underlying telecommunications service providers prior to October 1, 2008 should report as telecommunications audio bridging revenues for the period October 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008. Those entities should report audio bridging revenues from earlier in the calendar year on Line
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- underlying carrier that it is using the resold international switched service to handle traffic that both originates and terminates in foreign points. In some instances, reselling carriers are themselves selling the underlying service to another reseller. In these instances, an underlying carrier also may include as carrier's carrier 32 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers." 47 C.F.R § 64.708; see also 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions --Page 19 revenue any revenues received from service provided to resellers who certify to the underlying carrier that: a) all of the reseller's customers are themselves FCC Form 499-A worksheet filers; and b) all of the reseller's customers are direct contributors to universal service support
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- Lines 302 and Line 402. - Enter the legal name of the filer from Line 102. Lines 303314 and Lines 403418. - Report gross billed revenues as directed. For most filers, completing Lines 303314 and 403418 is a three-step process. First, the filer must assign its gross billed 31 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers." 47 C.F.R § 64.708; see also 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). Instructions - Page 12 2011 Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A revenues to reporting categories, which includes allocating revenues from bundled services between their telecommunications and non-telecommunications components. Second, the filer must attribute telecommunications revenues derived from sales to contributing resellers or from sales to end users. Third, the filer must apportion
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- or interconnected VoIP service. If not yet providing either service, then the filer should indicate the year and month it expects to begin operations. If operations began prior to January 1, 1999, the filer may so indicate by using the check box rather than entering the specific date. 31 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers." 47 C.F.R § 64.708; see also 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). 2011 Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions - Page 13 C. Blocks 3 and 4: Filer Revenue Information Blocks 3 and 4 of the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet report revenue information for calendar year 2010. Line 301 and Line 401. - Enter the Filer 499 ID from Line 101. Lines 302 and
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- to arrange for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(7)(A)-(B); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(i)(1)-(2), (l). An ``aggregator'' is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls using a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(2); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(b). 4 47 U.S.C. 226(b)(1)(A), (b)(1)(C)(i); 47 C.F.R. 64.703(a)(1), (a)(3)(i), (a)(4). 5 Complaint No. IC-02-G31616, dated January 11,
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- to arrange for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(7)(A)-(B); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(i)(1)-(2), (l). An ``aggregator'' is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls using a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(2); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(b). 4 47 U.S.C. 226(b)(1)(A), (b)(1)(C)(i); 47 C.F.R. 64.703(a)(1), (a)(3)(i), (a)(4). 5 Complaint No. IC-02-W2370064, dated January 30,
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- Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, 17 FCC Rcd 18646 (2002). 7 Branding occurs when an OSP identif[ies] [itself], audibly and distinctly, to the consumer. 47 U.S.C. 226(b0(1)(A); 47 C.F.R. 64.703(a)(1). 8 Access code means a sequence of numbers that, when dialed, connect the caller to the provider of operator services associated with that sequence. 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(1); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(a). 9 These apparent dialing errors consisted of the use of toll-free access codes that used a dialing pattern similar to MCIs 1-800- COLLECT, AT&Ts 1-800-CALLATT, or Verizons 1-800-CALLGTE. Using toll-free access codes similar to these could result in consumers misdialing one or more digits in attempting to use the toll-free access codes cited above, and having the call be handled
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- to arrange for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (A) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (B) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(7)(A)-(B); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(i)(1)-(2). An ``aggregator'' is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls using a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(2); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(b). 9 ``Branding'' occurs when an OSP ``identif[ies] [itself], audibly and distinctly, to the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(b)(1)(A); 47
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- Policy Division at 202 418-1540. Note that a tariff filing fee must accompany both tariff filings and tariff cancellation filings. Additional Information: Wireline Competition Bureau, Pricing Policy Division (202) 418-1540 [76]Return to Top of Document Section 64.709 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Interstate Service INFORMATIONAL Tariff Requirement Need to file if: Non-dominant carriers providing operator services as defined in section 64.708(i) of the Commission's rules must have on file informational tariffs. Informational tariffs must be filed when offering new operator services or at the same time existing services are detariffed. How to file: Informational tariffs shall be accompanied by a cover letter, explaining the purpose of the filing. Copies of the cover letter and the attachments shall be submitted to the
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- requirements. In 2001, this was due on August 1, and will be due on May 1 each year thereafter. These certifications should be addressed to the Attn: Assistant Division Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Room 5-A121. Domestic Operator Services Non dominant carriers, except for CMRS service providers [LINK TO ORDER], that provide certain domestic operator services, as defined in 47 C.F.R. 64.708(i), must have on file Informational Tariffs filed pursuant to 47 C.F.R. 64.709 and Section 226 of the Act. Even in cases where tariffs are retained for the exceptions noted above, an Informational Tariff must be filed for the covered domestic operator services. CMRS Services No CMRS service may be tariffed either pursuant to Sections 203 or 226 of the Act.
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- useful information about the rates charged by operator service providers, and that they are able to reach the operator service provider of their choice. Legal Basis: Sec. 1, 4, 218-220, 226, 48 Stat. 1070, as amended; 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154, 218-220, 226. Section Number and Title: 64.703 Consumer information. 64.707 Public dissemination of information by providers of operating services. 64.708 Definitions. SUBPART L -- RESTRICTIONS ON TELEPHONE SOLICITATION Brief Description: This rule imposes restrictions on telephone solicitation. Need: This rule adopts measures to implement requirements designed to protect telephone subscribers from unsolicited telephone calls without unnecessarily restricting legitimate telephone marketing and sales. Legal Basis: Sec. 1, 4, 218-220, 227, 48 Stat. 1070, as amended; 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154, 218-220,
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- sub nom. Illinois Bell Telephone Co. v. FCC, 883 F.2d 104 (D.C. Cir. 1989). Operator services refer to ``any interstate telecommunications service initiated from an aggregator location that includes, as a component, any automatic or live assistance to a consumer to arrange for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call,'' subject to certain exceptions. 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). An aggregator is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls, using a provider of operator services.'' 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(b). Personal Communications Industry Association's Broadband Personal Communications Services Alliance's Petition for Forbearance for Broadband Personal Communications Services, WC Docket No.
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- be expected to contribute to support universal service. The procedures should include, but not be limited to, maintaining the following information on resellers: Filer 499 ID; legal name; address; name of a contact person; and phone number of the contact person. Filers shall provide this information to the 23 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers". 47 C.F.R § 64.708. See also 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions --Page 17 Commission or the Administrator upon request. The filer should verify that each reseller will: 1) resell the filer's services in the form of telecommunications [and not as information services]; and 2) contribute directly to the federal universal service support mechanisms. If the filer
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- sub nom. Illinois Bell Telephone Co. v. FCC, 883 F.2d 104 (D.C. Cir. 1989). Operator services refer to ``any interstate telecommunications service initiated from an aggregator location that includes, as a component, any automatic or live assistance to a consumer to arrange for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call,'' subject to certain exceptions. 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). An aggregator is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls, using a provider of operator services.'' 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(b). Personal Communications Industry Association's Broadband Personal Communications Services Alliance's Petition for Forbearance for Broadband Personal Communications Services, WC Docket No.
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- Telephone Co. v. FCC, 883 F.2d 104 (D.C. Cir. 1989) 47 C.F.R. § 64.702. Operator services refer to ``any interstate telecommunications service initiated from an aggregator location that includes, as a component, any automatic or live assistance to a consumer to arrange for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call,'' subject to certain exceptions. 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). An aggregator is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls, using a provider of operator services.'' 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(b). Personal Communications Industry Association's Broadband Personal Communications Services Alliance's Petition for Forbearance for Broadband Personal Communications Services, WC Docket No.
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- a provider of operator services that provides CMRS operator services. Need: These rules define and provide necessary information regarding specific types of service providers that are exempt from certain portions of the rules in this subpart and that may have different definitions outside of this context. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 201, 202, 218, 226, 332. Section Number and Title: 64.708(d) Definitions: CMRS aggregator. 64.708(e) Definitions: CMRS operator services. 64.708(k) Definitions: Provider of CMRS operator services. Brief Description: Section 64.709 provides for the filing of operator service informational tariffs, and requires that such tariffs must include specific rates expressed in dollars and cents, as well as applicable per-call aggregator surcharges or other per-call fees, if any, that are collected from consumers.
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- Lines 302 and Line 402. - Enter the legal name of the filer from Line 102. Lines 303314 and Lines 403418. - Report gross billed revenues as directed. For most filers, completing Lines 303314 and 403418 is a three-step process. First, the filer must assign its gross billed 31 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers." 47 C.F.R § 64.708; see also 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). 2011 Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions - Page 13 revenues to reporting categories, which includes allocating revenues from bundled services between their telecommunications and non-telecommunications components. Second, the filer must attribute telecommunications revenues derived from sales to contributing resellers or from sales to end users. Third, the filer must apportion
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- aff'd sub nom., Illinois Bell Telephone Co. v. FCC, 883 F.2d 104 (D.C. Cir.1989). Operator services refer to ``any interstate telecommunications service initiated from an aggregator location that includes, as a component, any automatic or live assistance to a consumer to arrange for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call,'' subject to certain exceptions. 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). An ``aggregator'' is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls, using a provider of operator services.'' 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(b). Personal Communications Industry Association's Broadband Personal Communications Services Alliance's Petition for Forbearance for Broadband Personal Communications Services, Memorandum Opinion and
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- by Ameritech, AT&T, Bell Atlantic, BellSouth, Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants, Inmate Calling Service Providers Coalition, One Call Communications, Inc., US West, Inc., Cleartel Communications, Inc., Operator Services Company, and Teltrust Communications Services, Inc. ARE GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART to the extent discussed above. 27. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the provisions of sections 64.703(a)(4), 64.703(b)(4), 64.708(f), 64.709(a), 64.710(a)(1), 64.710(b)(1), and 64.710(b)(4) of the Commission's Rules ARE AMENDED as set forth in Appendix A, effective 30 days from publication of the text in the Federal Register, except that the oral rate disclosure requirement of section 64.703(a)(4) shall not apply to interstate intraLATA operator services until six months after this order's release. 28. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that
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- for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7)(A)-(B); 47 C.F.R. §§ 64.708(i)(1)-(2), (l). An ``aggregator'' is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls using a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(2); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(b). 47 U.S.C. §§ 226(b)(1)(A), (b)(1)(C)(i); 47 C.F.R. §§ 64.703(a)(1), (a)(3)(i), (a)(4). Complaint No. IC-02-G31616, dated
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- for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7)(A)-(B); 47 C.F.R. §§ 64.708(i)(1)-(2), (l). An ``aggregator'' is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls using a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(2); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(b). 47 U.S.C. §§ 226(b)(1)(A), (b)(1)(C)(i); 47 C.F.R. §§ 64.703(a)(1), (a)(3)(i), (a)(4). Complaint No. IC-02-W2370064, dated
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- for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7)(A)-(B); 47 C.F.R. §§ 64.708(i)(1)-(2), (l). An ``aggregator'' is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls using a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(2); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(b). 47 U.S.C. §§ 226(b)(1)(A), (b)(1)(C)(i); 47 C.F.R. §§ 64.703(a)(1), (a)(3)(i), (a)(4). Complaint No. IC-02-W2370064, dated
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- at 21238. We note that the Commission has defined ``operator services'' under section 226 of the Act, 47 U.S.C. § 226, to include ``any automatic or live assistance to a consumer to arrange for billing or completion, or both'' except for ``[a]utomatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated . . . .'' 47 C.F.R. § 64.708 (i). ICSPC ex parte statement, Attachment (``Inmate Service Fee -- 12 Minute Local Call Cost Analysis'') (June 28, 2001). 14 FCC Rcd at 2612. See supra n. 49 and accompanying text. See, e.g., ICSPC ex parte statement (June 28, 2001), Exhibit (Letter from Connie R. Watson, Sheriff, Surry County, North Carolina, to William E. Kennard, FCC ). Gateway Comments at
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- to conclude that these changes are relevant to the issues we are addressing in the proceeding. 47 U.S.C. § 160(a). In determining whether forbearance is consistent with the public interest, we consider whether forbearance will promote competitive market conditions, including whether it will enhance competition among existing telecommunications service providers. 47 U.S.C. § 160(b). 47 U.S.C. §226(a)(2); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708. 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). 47 U.S.C. § 226(c)(1)(A)(i); 47 C.F.R. § 64.703(b)(1). A "presubscribed OSP" is the OSP to which the consumer is connected when the consumer places a call using a public telephone without dialing an access code. See 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(8); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(h). In the landline context, aggregators generally enter into
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- Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, 17 FCC Rcd 18646 (2002). ``Branding'' occurs when an OSP ``identif[ies] [itself], audibly and distinctly, to the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(b0(1)(A); 47 C.F.R. § 64.703(a)(1). ``Access code'' means ``a sequence of numbers that, when dialed, connect the caller to the provider of operator services associated with that sequence.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(1); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(a). These apparent dialing errors consisted of the use of toll-free access codes that used a dialing pattern similar to MCI's 1-800-COLLECT, AT&T's 1-800-CALLATT, or Verizon's 1-800-CALLGTE. Using toll-free access codes similar to these could result in consumers misdialing one or more digits in attempting to use the toll-free access codes cited above, and having the call be handled by OCMC
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- Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, 17 FCC Rcd 18646 (2002). ``Branding'' occurs when an OSP ``identif[ies] [itself], audibly and distinctly, to the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(b0(1)(A); 47 C.F.R. § 64.703(a)(1). ``Access code'' means ``a sequence of numbers that, when dialed, connect the caller to the provider of operator services associated with that sequence.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(1); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(a). These apparent dialing errors consisted of the use of toll-free access codes that used a dialing pattern similar to MCI's 1-800-COLLECT, AT&T's 1-800-CALLATT, or Verizon's 1-800-CALLGTE. Using toll-free access codes similar to these could result in consumers misdialing one or more digits in attempting to use the toll-free access codes cited above, and having the call be handled by OCMC
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- for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (A) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (B) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7)(A)-(B); 47 C.F.R. §§ 64.708(i)(1)-(2). An ``aggregator'' is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls using a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(2); 47 C.F.R. §64.708(b). ``Branding'' occurs when an OSP ``identif[ies] [itself], audibly and distinctly, to the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(b)(1)(A);
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- and denied in part, Illinois Public Telecommunications Assn. v. FCC and United States, 117 F.3d 555 (D.C. Cir. 1997). (Payphone Compensation Order). 47 C.F.R. § 64.703(a)(1); see Policy and Rules Concerning Operator Service Providers, 6 FCC Rcd at 2756-57. In this connection, under our rules, OSPs also must identify themselves to both parties of a collect call. 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(d) (definition of consumer includes both parties to a collect call). See Policies and Rules Concerning Operator Service Providers, 5 FCC Rcd 4630, 4631-32 (1990) (citing TRAC Order, supra, 4 FCC Rcd at 2159). See, e.g., Letter from Honorable Strom Thurmond to Reed E. Hundt (February 12, 1996), File No. IC-96-00963 (urging prompt FCC action to protect the American public from
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- from sales to contributing resellers or from sales to end users. Third, the filer must apportion its telecommunications revenues between the intrastate, interstate, and international jurisdictions. Gross billed revenues include revenues from all sources, including non-regulated telecommunications offerings, information services, and other non-telecommunications services. Gross revenues consist of 32 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers." 47 C.F.R § 64.708; see also 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). 2012 Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions - Page 13 total revenues billed to customers during the filing period with no allowances for uncollectibles, settlements, or out-of-period adjustments. Gross revenues include: Account set-up Connection Service restoration Termination Revenues derived from the activation and provision of interstate, international, and intrastate telecommunications and
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- aff'd sub nom., Illinois Bell Telephone Co. v. FCC, 883 F.2d 104 (D.C. Cir.1989). Operator services refer to ``any interstate telecommunications service initiated from an aggregator location that includes, as a component, any automatic or live assistance to a consumer to arrange for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call,'' subject to certain exceptions. 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). An ``aggregator'' is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls, using a provider of operator services.'' 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(b). Policy and Rules Concerning the Interstate, Interexchange Marketplace; 1998 Biennial Review - Review of Customer Premises Equipment and Enhanced Services
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- to arrange for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(7)(A)-(B); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(i)(1)-(2), (l). An ``aggregator'' is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls using a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(2); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(b). 4 47 U.S.C. 226(b)(1)(A), (b)(1)(C)(i); 47 C.F.R. 64.703(a)(1), (a)(3)(i), (a)(4). 5 Complaint No. IC-02-G31616, dated January 11,
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- to arrange for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(7)(A)-(B); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(i)(1)-(2), (l). An ``aggregator'' is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls using a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(2); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(b). 4 47 U.S.C. 226(b)(1)(A), (b)(1)(C)(i); 47 C.F.R. 64.703(a)(1), (a)(3)(i), (a)(4). 5 Complaint No. IC-02-W2370064, dated January 30,
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- Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, 17 FCC Rcd 18646 (2002). 7 Branding occurs when an OSP identif[ies] [itself], audibly and distinctly, to the consumer. 47 U.S.C. 226(b0(1)(A); 47 C.F.R. 64.703(a)(1). 8 Access code means a sequence of numbers that, when dialed, connect the caller to the provider of operator services associated with that sequence. 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(1); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(a). 9 These apparent dialing errors consisted of the use of toll-free access codes that used a dialing pattern similar to MCIs 1-800- COLLECT, AT&Ts 1-800-CALLATT, or Verizons 1-800-CALLGTE. Using toll-free access codes similar to these could result in consumers misdialing one or more digits in attempting to use the toll-free access codes cited above, and having the call be handled
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- to arrange for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (A) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (B) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(7)(A)-(B); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(i)(1)-(2). An ``aggregator'' is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls using a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(2); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(b). 9 ``Branding'' occurs when an OSP ``identif[ies] [itself], audibly and distinctly, to the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(b)(1)(A); 47
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- extent described above. As a result, a CMRS carrier offering international service directly to its customers185 need not file tariffs for its service to international points where it is not affiliated with a carrier Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-134 186 S. Rep. No. 101-439 at 1 (1990), reprinted in 1990 U.S.C.C.A.N. 1577. 187 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(2); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(b). 188 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). 189 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(g). An access code is a sequence of numbers that, when dialed, connect the caller to the provider of operator services associated with that sequence. 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(1); 47 C.F.R. § 708(a). 190 47 U.S.C. § 226(c)(1)(A)(i); 47 C.F.R. § 64.703(b)(1). A
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- a signed statement certifying that these criteria are met. Current contributors to universal service are identified at http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/cib/form499/499a.cfm. Note: For the purposes of filling out this worksheet -- and for calculating contributions to the universal service support mechanisms -- certain telecommunications carriers and service providers may be exempt 15 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers". 47 C.F.R § 64.708. See also 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions -- Page 16 from contribution to the universal service support mechanisms. These exempt entities, including "international only" and "intrastate only" carriers and carriers that meet the de minimis universal service threshold, should not be treated as resellers for the purpose of reporting revenues in Block
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- report revenues using two broad categories: (1) Revenues from other contributors to the federal universal service support mechanisms; and, (2) Revenues from all other sources. Taken together, these revenues should include all revenues billed to customers and should include all revenues on the reporting entities' books of account. 19 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers". 47 C.F.R § 64.708. See also 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions -- Page 16 For the purposes of this Worksheet, "Revenues from services provided for resale by other contributors to federal universal service support mechanisms" are revenues from services provided by underlying carriers to other entities that currently are contributors to universal service support mechanisms and
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- be expected to contribute to support universal service. The procedures should include, but not be limited to, maintaining the following information on resellers: Filer 499 ID; legal name; address; name of a contact person; and phone number of the contact person. Filers shall provide this information to the 23 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers". 47 C.F.R § 64.708. See also 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions --Page 17 Commission or the Administrator upon request. The filer should verify that each reseller will: 1) resell the filer's services in the form of telecommunications [and not as information services]; and 2) contribute directly to the federal universal service support mechanisms. If the filer
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- Block 4-A and Block 4: Filer Revenue Information Lines 301-302; 401-402 -- copy the Filer 499 ID from Line 101 into Lines 301 and 401. Copy the legal name of the reporting entity from Line 102 into Lines 302 and 402. Lines 303-314; 403-423 contain detailed revenue data. 26 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers." 47 C.F.R § 64.708. See also 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions --Page 18 1. Separating revenues from other contributors to the federal universal service support mechanisms (Block 3) from end-user and non-telecommunications revenues (Block 4) (carrier's carrier vs. end-user) In the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, filers must report revenues using two broad categories: (1) Revenues from other
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- service provider that handled inmate calls originating in New Jersey and terminating collect in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, would identify New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania as jurisdictions served. 28 47 C.F.R. § 64.1195; 2006 Contribution Methodology Reform Order, 21 FCC Rcd at 7548, para. 61. 29 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers." 47 C.F.R § 64.708. See also, 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions --Page 18 Line 228 Enter the year and month that the filing entity first provided telecommunications or interconnected VoIP. If the filing entity is not yet providing either telecommunications or interconnected VoIP, then it should indicate the year and month that it expects to
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- reselling carrier where that reselling carrier is using the underlying carrier's service to refile the foreign-billed traffic of a foreign telephone operator. In this case, the reselling carrier must certify to the underlying carrier that it is using the resold international switched service to handle traffic that both 30 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers." 47 C.F.R § 64.708. See also, 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). 31 Filers that provided interconnected VoIP and no other subject services report for the period October 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006. Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions --Page 19 originates and terminates in foreign points. In some instances, reselling carriers are themselves selling the underlying service to another reseller. In
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- revenues billed to customers and should include all revenues on the reporting entities' books of account. For the purposes of this Worksheet, "Revenues from services provided for resale by other contributors to federal universal service support mechanisms" are revenues from services provided by underlying carriers to other entities 32 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers." 47 C.F.R § 64.708; see also 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). 33 Providers of audio bridging services which were treated as end users by underlying telecommunications service providers prior to October 1, 2008 should report as telecommunications audio bridging revenues for the period October 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008. Those entities should report audio bridging revenues from earlier in the calendar year on Line
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- underlying carrier that it is using the resold international switched service to handle traffic that both originates and terminates in foreign points. In some instances, reselling carriers are themselves selling the underlying service to another reseller. In these instances, an underlying carrier also may include as carrier's carrier 32 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers." 47 C.F.R § 64.708; see also 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions --Page 19 revenue any revenues received from service provided to resellers who certify to the underlying carrier that: a) all of the reseller's customers are themselves FCC Form 499-A worksheet filers; and b) all of the reseller's customers are direct contributors to universal service support
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- Lines 302 and Line 402. - Enter the legal name of the filer from Line 102. Lines 303314 and Lines 403418. - Report gross billed revenues as directed. For most filers, completing Lines 303314 and 403418 is a three-step process. First, the filer must assign its gross billed 31 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers." 47 C.F.R § 64.708; see also 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). Instructions - Page 12 2011 Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A revenues to reporting categories, which includes allocating revenues from bundled services between their telecommunications and non-telecommunications components. Second, the filer must attribute telecommunications revenues derived from sales to contributing resellers or from sales to end users. Third, the filer must apportion
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- or interconnected VoIP service. If not yet providing either service, then the filer should indicate the year and month it expects to begin operations. If operations began prior to January 1, 1999, the filer may so indicate by using the check box rather than entering the specific date. 31 Both parties to a collect call are "consumers." 47 C.F.R § 64.708; see also 47 C.F.R § 64.710(b)(1). 2011 Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions - Page 13 C. Blocks 3 and 4: Filer Revenue Information Blocks 3 and 4 of the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet report revenue information for calendar year 2010. Line 301 and Line 401. - Enter the Filer 499 ID from Line 101. Lines 302 and
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- to arrange for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(7)(A)-(B); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(i)(1)-(2), (l). An ``aggregator'' is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls using a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(2); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(b). 4 47 U.S.C. 226(b)(1)(A), (b)(1)(C)(i); 47 C.F.R. 64.703(a)(1), (a)(3)(i), (a)(4). 5 Complaint No. IC-02-G31616, dated January 11,
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- to arrange for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(7)(A)-(B); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(i)(1)-(2), (l). An ``aggregator'' is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls using a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(2); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(b). 4 47 U.S.C. 226(b)(1)(A), (b)(1)(C)(i); 47 C.F.R. 64.703(a)(1), (a)(3)(i), (a)(4). 5 Complaint No. IC-02-W2370064, dated January 30,
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- Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, 17 FCC Rcd 18646 (2002). 7 Branding occurs when an OSP identif[ies] [itself], audibly and distinctly, to the consumer. 47 U.S.C. 226(b0(1)(A); 47 C.F.R. 64.703(a)(1). 8 Access code means a sequence of numbers that, when dialed, connect the caller to the provider of operator services associated with that sequence. 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(1); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(a). 9 These apparent dialing errors consisted of the use of toll-free access codes that used a dialing pattern similar to MCIs 1-800- COLLECT, AT&Ts 1-800-CALLATT, or Verizons 1-800-CALLGTE. Using toll-free access codes similar to these could result in consumers misdialing one or more digits in attempting to use the toll-free access codes cited above, and having the call be handled
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- to arrange for billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (A) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (B) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(7)(A)-(B); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(i)(1)-(2). An ``aggregator'' is ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for interstate telephone calls using a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(a)(2); 47 C.F.R. 64.708(b). 9 ``Branding'' occurs when an OSP ``identif[ies] [itself], audibly and distinctly, to the consumer.'' 47 U.S.C. 226(b)(1)(A); 47
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- billing or completion, or both, of an interstate telephone call through a method other than: (1) automatic completion with billing to the telephone from which the call originated; or (2) completion through an access code used by the consumer, with billing to an account previously established with the carrier by the consumer. '' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(7); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(i). A ``provider of operator services'' means ``any common carrier that provides operator services or any other person determined by the Commission to be a provider of operator services.'' 47 U.S.C. § 226(a)(9); 47 C.F.R. § 64.708(l). An ``aggregator'' is defined by the Act and the Commission's rules as ``any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones
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- Policy Division at 202 418-1540. Note that a tariff filing fee must accompany both tariff filings and tariff cancellation filings. Additional Information: Wireline Competition Bureau, Pricing Policy Division (202) 418-1540 [76]Return to Top of Document Section 64.709 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Interstate Service INFORMATIONAL Tariff Requirement Need to file if: Non-dominant carriers providing operator services as defined in section 64.708(i) of the Commission's rules must have on file informational tariffs. Informational tariffs must be filed when offering new operator services or at the same time existing services are detariffed. How to file: Informational tariffs shall be accompanied by a cover letter, explaining the purpose of the filing. Copies of the cover letter and the attachments shall be submitted to the
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- requirements. In 2001, this was due on August 1, and will be due on May 1 each year thereafter. These certifications should be addressed to the Attn: Assistant Division Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Room 5-A121. Domestic Operator Services Non dominant carriers, except for CMRS service providers [LINK TO ORDER], that provide certain domestic operator services, as defined in 47 C.F.R. 64.708(i), must have on file Informational Tariffs filed pursuant to 47 C.F.R. 64.709 and Section 226 of the Act. Even in cases where tariffs are retained for the exceptions noted above, an Informational Tariff must be filed for the covered domestic operator services. CMRS Services No CMRS service may be tariffed either pursuant to Sections 203 or 226 of the Act.