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VoIP Gets More Duck-Like: FCC Extends Discontinuance of Service Rules to Interconnected VoIP Providers
In a move that surprised almost no one, the FCC extended its discontinuance of service rules to providers of interconnected VoIP services. When this latest action becomes effective, interconnected VoIP providers will…
Preview of FCC Open Meeting: VoIP, Number Porting Items are on the Agenda
Late last night, the FCC announced its agenda for its May 13 Open Meeting . Highlighting the agenda are items relating to VoIP provider discontinuance obligations and LNP deadlines. VoIP The FCC announced that it…
Appeals Court Rejects State Regulation of Nomadic VoIP, Again
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has ruled in favor of Vonage and rejected an attempt by the Nebraska PSC to claim regulatory authority over VoIP. Vonage v. Nebraska PSC, 564 F. 3d 900 (8th Cir. 2009).…
Genachowski Heads to the Senate; Adelstein to Head to RUS
Changes at the FCC moved one step closer to fruition this week. On March 25, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee confirmed that the White House has transmitted the nomination of Julius Genachowski…
FCC Seeks Comments on Blue Casa Petition to Apply Access Charges to VNXX Calls Sent to ISPs
The FCC is seeking comment on Blue Casa Communications’ petition to apply access charges to VNXX calls sent to ISPs. On December 19, 2008, Blue Casa filed a petition asking the FCC to issue a declaratory ruling that…