FCC Web Documents citing 64.1501

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  • further information on this item, please contact Calvin Osborne, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, at (202) 418-2512. - FCC - Policies and Rules Governing Interstate Pay-Per-Call and Other Information Services Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996, CC Docket No. 96-146, Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 11 FCC Rcd 14738 (1996) (Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking). 47 CFR 64.1501 et seq. Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 11 FCC Rcd at 14752-56, paras. 42-48. � � � � � D���PNG RR�~R�n� |�o� |�o� X*�N�*K � ~j0tm@"Iu�� �2~��y=��b��"���05 X� ?''z[�'';: ''@�/'", �Z!� g$!���H (c)� � .[�'' �� �]�' ��7���`�~�; M u(�\A�� �w�(c)� � �� 2�� 0��� �O�� ���� � o)0L8Ho�csT�� �����Njs! �YvkН�*��(c)@���
  • http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-05-1524A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-05-1524A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-05-1524A1.txt
    • In July 2004, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on possible modifications to address circumvention of the pay-per-call rules. Need: Part 64, subpart O is intended both to promote the legitimate development of pay-per-call services and protect consumers from the fraudulent or unscrupulous provision of pay-per-call services. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 228. Section Number and Title: 64.1501 Definitions. 64.1502 Limitations on the provision of pay-per-call services. 64.1503 Termination of pay-per-call and other information programs. 64.1504 Restrictions on the use of toll-free numbers. 64.1505 Restrictions on collect telephone calls. 64.1506 Number designation. 64.1507 Prohibition on disconnection or interruption of service for failure to remit pay-per-call and similar service charges. 64.1508 Blocking access to 900 service. 64.1509 Disclosure and
  • http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-06-1863A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-06-1863A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-06-1863A1.txt
    • In July 2004, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on possible modifications to address circumvention of the pay-per-call rules. Need: Part 64, Subpart O is intended both to promote the legitimate development of pay-per-call services and protect consumers from the fraudulent or unscrupulous provision of pay-per-call services. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 228. Section Numbers and Titles: 64.1501 Definitions. 64.1502 Limitations on the provision of pay-per-call services. 64.1503 Termination of pay-per-call and other information programs. 64.1504 Restrictions on the use of toll-free numbers. 64.1505 Restrictions on collect telephone calls. 64.1506 Number designation. 64.1507 Prohibition on disconnection or interruption of service for failure to remit pay-per-call and similar service charges. 64.1508 Blocking access to 900 service. 64.1509 Disclosure and
  • http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-01-84A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-01-84A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-01-84A1.txt
    • Complainants filed the instant complaint pursuant to the D.C. District Court's referral order. 47 U.S.C. �� 201(a), 202(a), 214(a), 251(a). 47 C.F.R. � 1.722 (1997). Although nominally captioned as a cross-complaint, we note that AT&T's pleading is essentially a counterclaim, and will be referred to as such throughout the remainder of this order. 47 C.F.R. Part 61. 47 C.F.R. �� 64.1501-64.1515. 47 U.S.C. � 228. 47 U.S.C. � 203. Answer at 44-45, 46, 47, �� 66, 73, 78. Answer at 51. Answer at 39-40, �� 35-40. Answer at 39-40, � 37; AT&T's Motion to Dismiss at 21-22; AT&T Brief at 11. AT&T Brief at 12 (citing Policies and Rules Concerning Rates for Competitive Common Carrier Service and Facilities Authorized Therefor, Fourth
  • http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-03-112A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-03-112A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-03-112A1.txt
    • service is a form of TRS used by persons with speech disabilities who are able to listen to the other end user. The communications assistant speaks the text as typed by the person with the speech disability, but does not type any conversation. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(7). 900-number service is a type of pay-per-call service. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.1501. Voice Carry Over (VCO) service is a form of TRS used by persons with hearing disabilities who are able to speak directly to the other end user. The communications assistant types the response back to the person with the hearing disability, but does not voice the conversation. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(10). See IP Relay Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket
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    • use of specially trained communications assistants who understand the speech patterns of persons with disabilities and can repeat the words spoken by the person. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(10). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. This section contains the mandatory minimum standards with which TRS providers must comply. 900 number services is a type of pay-per-call service. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.1501. Hearing Carry Over service is a reduced form of telecommunications relay service used by persons with speech disabilities who are able to listen to the other end user but, in reply, the communications assistant speaks the text as typed by the person with the speech disability. The communications assistant does not type any conversation. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(6). Improved
  • http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-04-162A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-04-162A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-04-162A1.txt
    • S.W., Washington, D.C. 20554 ; by facsimile at (202) 488-5563; or by telephone at (202) 488-5300. Materials in Accessible Formats . Ordering clauses Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to the authority contained in sections 1-4, 201(b), 228 and 303(r) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 151-154, 201(b), 228 and 303(r); and 47 C.F.R. � 64.1501-1515 of the Commission's rules, this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and Order is ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the proceedings in CC Docket No. 96-146 ARE TERMINATED, and the docket is closed. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Petition for Rulemaking filed by the Florida Public Service Commission on December 8, 1995; and the Application for Review
  • http://transition.fcc.gov/cgb/policy/paypercall.html
    • July 11, 1996, the Commission issued an Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking implementing the amendments to section 228. Specifically, the Commission amended its Rules governing interstate pay-per-call (900 numbers) and other information services to address abusive practices that threatened public confidence in toll-free numbers and left telephone subscribers vulnerable to unexpected charges for calls and information services (47 C.F.R. 64.1501 et seq.). The Commission also proposed further rule amendments to prevent circumvention of the standards enacted by the 1996 Act. On July 16, 2004, the Commission initiated a new proceeding to review the rules and regulations governing interstate pay-per-call and other information services, as well as toll-free numbers. Major Pay-Per-Call Orders and Notices 10/19/04 Dates set for Comments on the
  • http://transition.fcc.gov/cgb/policy/paypercallSpanish.html
    • Normas para regir los pagos por llamadas interestatales (nmeros 900) y otros servicios de informacin, para abordar las prcticas abusivas que amenazaban la confianza del pblico en los nmeros gratuitos y dejaban a los abonados de servicios telefnicos vulnerables a cargos inesperados por llamadas y por servicios de informacin (Cdigo de Regulaciones Federales (C.F.R., por sus siglas en ingls) 47 64.1501 et seq.). La Comisin tambin propuso enmiendas adicionales a las normas para evitar que se evadan los estndares aprobados por la Ley de 1996. El 16 de julio de 2004, la Comisin comenz un nuevo proceso para revisar las normas y regulaciones que rigen los pagos por llamadas interestatales y otros servicios de informacin, as como los nmeros gratuitos. Major
  • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2001/fcc01084.doc http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2001/fcc01084.html
    • Complainants filed the instant complaint pursuant to the D.C. District Court's referral order. 47 U.S.C. �� 201(a), 202(a), 214(a), 251(a). 47 C.F.R. � 1.722 (1997). Although nominally captioned as a cross-complaint, we note that AT&T's pleading is essentially a counterclaim, and will be referred to as such throughout the remainder of this order. 47 C.F.R. Part 61. 47 C.F.R. �� 64.1501-64.1515. 47 U.S.C. � 228. 47 U.S.C. � 203. Answer at 44-45, 46, 47, �� 66, 73, 78. Answer at 51. Answer at 39-40, �� 35-40. Answer at 39-40, � 37; AT&T's Motion to Dismiss at 21-22; AT&T Brief at 11. AT&T Brief at 12 (citing Policies and Rules Concerning Rates for Competitive Common Carrier Service and Facilities Authorized Therefor, Fourth
  • http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/policy/paypercall.html
    • July 11, 1996, the Commission issued an Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking implementing the amendments to section 228. Specifically, the Commission amended its Rules governing interstate pay-per-call (900 numbers) and other information services to address abusive practices that threatened public confidence in toll-free numbers and left telephone subscribers vulnerable to unexpected charges for calls and information services (47 C.F.R. 64.1501 et seq.). The Commission also proposed further rule amendments to prevent circumvention of the standards enacted by the 1996 Act. On July 16, 2004, the Commission initiated a new proceeding to review the rules and regulations governing interstate pay-per-call and other information services, as well as toll-free numbers. Major Pay-Per-Call Orders and Notices 10/19/04 Dates set for Comments on the
  • http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/policy/paypercallSpanish.html
    • Normas para regir los pagos por llamadas interestatales (nmeros 900) y otros servicios de informacin, para abordar las prcticas abusivas que amenazaban la confianza del pblico en los nmeros gratuitos y dejaban a los abonados de servicios telefnicos vulnerables a cargos inesperados por llamadas y por servicios de informacin (Cdigo de Regulaciones Federales (C.F.R., por sus siglas en ingls) 47 64.1501 et seq.). La Comisin tambin propuso enmiendas adicionales a las normas para evitar que se evadan los estndares aprobados por la Ley de 1996. El 16 de julio de 2004, la Comisin comenz un nuevo proceso para revisar las normas y regulaciones que rigen los pagos por llamadas interestatales y otros servicios de informacin, as como los nmeros gratuitos. Major
  • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2001/fcc01084.doc http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2001/fcc01084.html
    • Complainants filed the instant complaint pursuant to the D.C. District Court's referral order. 47 U.S.C. �� 201(a), 202(a), 214(a), 251(a). 47 C.F.R. � 1.722 (1997). Although nominally captioned as a cross-complaint, we note that AT&T's pleading is essentially a counterclaim, and will be referred to as such throughout the remainder of this order. 47 C.F.R. Part 61. 47 C.F.R. �� 64.1501-64.1515. 47 U.S.C. � 228. 47 U.S.C. � 203. Answer at 44-45, 46, 47, �� 66, 73, 78. Answer at 51. Answer at 39-40, �� 35-40. Answer at 39-40, � 37; AT&T's Motion to Dismiss at 21-22; AT&T Brief at 11. AT&T Brief at 12 (citing Policies and Rules Concerning Rates for Competitive Common Carrier Service and Facilities Authorized Therefor, Fourth
  • http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-03-807A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-03-807A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-03-807A1.txt
    • further information on this item, please contact Calvin Osborne, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, at (202) 418-2512. - FCC - Policies and Rules Governing Interstate Pay-Per-Call and Other Information Services Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996, CC Docket No. 96-146, Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 11 FCC Rcd 14738 (1996) (Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking). 47 CFR 64.1501 et seq. Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 11 FCC Rcd at 14752-56, paras. 42-48. � � � � � D���PNG RR�~R�n� |�o� |�o� X*�N�*K � ~j0tm@"Iu�� �2~��y=��b��"���05 X� ?''z[�'';: ''@�/'", �Z!� g$!���H (c)� � .[�'' �� �]�' ��7���`�~�; M u(�\A�� �w�(c)� � �� 2�� 0��� �O�� ���� � o)0L8Ho�csT�� �����Njs! �YvkН�*��(c)@���
    • http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-05-1524A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-05-1524A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-05-1524A1.txt
      • In July 2004, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on possible modifications to address circumvention of the pay-per-call rules. Need: Part 64, subpart O is intended both to promote the legitimate development of pay-per-call services and protect consumers from the fraudulent or unscrupulous provision of pay-per-call services. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 228. Section Number and Title: 64.1501 Definitions. 64.1502 Limitations on the provision of pay-per-call services. 64.1503 Termination of pay-per-call and other information programs. 64.1504 Restrictions on the use of toll-free numbers. 64.1505 Restrictions on collect telephone calls. 64.1506 Number designation. 64.1507 Prohibition on disconnection or interruption of service for failure to remit pay-per-call and similar service charges. 64.1508 Blocking access to 900 service. 64.1509 Disclosure and
    • http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-06-1863A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-06-1863A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-06-1863A1.txt
      • In July 2004, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on possible modifications to address circumvention of the pay-per-call rules. Need: Part 64, Subpart O is intended both to promote the legitimate development of pay-per-call services and protect consumers from the fraudulent or unscrupulous provision of pay-per-call services. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 228. Section Numbers and Titles: 64.1501 Definitions. 64.1502 Limitations on the provision of pay-per-call services. 64.1503 Termination of pay-per-call and other information programs. 64.1504 Restrictions on the use of toll-free numbers. 64.1505 Restrictions on collect telephone calls. 64.1506 Number designation. 64.1507 Prohibition on disconnection or interruption of service for failure to remit pay-per-call and similar service charges. 64.1508 Blocking access to 900 service. 64.1509 Disclosure and
    • http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-01-84A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-01-84A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-01-84A1.txt
      • Complainants filed the instant complaint pursuant to the D.C. District Court's referral order. 47 U.S.C. �� 201(a), 202(a), 214(a), 251(a). 47 C.F.R. � 1.722 (1997). Although nominally captioned as a cross-complaint, we note that AT&T's pleading is essentially a counterclaim, and will be referred to as such throughout the remainder of this order. 47 C.F.R. Part 61. 47 C.F.R. �� 64.1501-64.1515. 47 U.S.C. � 228. 47 U.S.C. � 203. Answer at 44-45, 46, 47, �� 66, 73, 78. Answer at 51. Answer at 39-40, �� 35-40. Answer at 39-40, � 37; AT&T's Motion to Dismiss at 21-22; AT&T Brief at 11. AT&T Brief at 12 (citing Policies and Rules Concerning Rates for Competitive Common Carrier Service and Facilities Authorized Therefor, Fourth
    • http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-03-112A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-03-112A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-03-112A1.txt
      • service is a form of TRS used by persons with speech disabilities who are able to listen to the other end user. The communications assistant speaks the text as typed by the person with the speech disability, but does not type any conversation. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(7). 900-number service is a type of pay-per-call service. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.1501. Voice Carry Over (VCO) service is a form of TRS used by persons with hearing disabilities who are able to speak directly to the other end user. The communications assistant types the response back to the person with the hearing disability, but does not voice the conversation. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(10). See IP Relay Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket
    • http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-03-46A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-03-46A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-03-46A1.txt
      • use of specially trained communications assistants who understand the speech patterns of persons with disabilities and can repeat the words spoken by the person. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(10). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604. This section contains the mandatory minimum standards with which TRS providers must comply. 900 number services is a type of pay-per-call service. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.1501. Hearing Carry Over service is a reduced form of telecommunications relay service used by persons with speech disabilities who are able to listen to the other end user but, in reply, the communications assistant speaks the text as typed by the person with the speech disability. The communications assistant does not type any conversation. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(6). Improved
    • http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-04-162A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-04-162A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-04-162A1.txt
      • S.W., Washington, D.C. 20554 ; by facsimile at (202) 488-5563; or by telephone at (202) 488-5300. Materials in Accessible Formats . Ordering clauses Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to the authority contained in sections 1-4, 201(b), 228 and 303(r) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 151-154, 201(b), 228 and 303(r); and 47 C.F.R. � 64.1501-1515 of the Commission's rules, this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and Order is ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the proceedings in CC Docket No. 96-146 ARE TERMINATED, and the docket is closed. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Petition for Rulemaking filed by the Florida Public Service Commission on December 8, 1995; and the Application for Review
    • http://transition.fcc.gov/cgb/policy/paypercall.html
      • July 11, 1996, the Commission issued an Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking implementing the amendments to section 228. Specifically, the Commission amended its Rules governing interstate pay-per-call (900 numbers) and other information services to address abusive practices that threatened public confidence in toll-free numbers and left telephone subscribers vulnerable to unexpected charges for calls and information services (47 C.F.R. 64.1501 et seq.). The Commission also proposed further rule amendments to prevent circumvention of the standards enacted by the 1996 Act. On July 16, 2004, the Commission initiated a new proceeding to review the rules and regulations governing interstate pay-per-call and other information services, as well as toll-free numbers. Major Pay-Per-Call Orders and Notices 10/19/04 Dates set for Comments on the
    • http://transition.fcc.gov/cgb/policy/paypercallSpanish.html
      • Normas para regir los pagos por llamadas interestatales (nmeros 900) y otros servicios de informacin, para abordar las prcticas abusivas que amenazaban la confianza del pblico en los nmeros gratuitos y dejaban a los abonados de servicios telefnicos vulnerables a cargos inesperados por llamadas y por servicios de informacin (Cdigo de Regulaciones Federales (C.F.R., por sus siglas en ingls) 47 64.1501 et seq.). La Comisin tambin propuso enmiendas adicionales a las normas para evitar que se evadan los estndares aprobados por la Ley de 1996. El 16 de julio de 2004, la Comisin comenz un nuevo proceso para revisar las normas y regulaciones que rigen los pagos por llamadas interestatales y otros servicios de informacin, as como los nmeros gratuitos. Major
    • http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2001/fcc01084.doc http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2001/fcc01084.html
      • Complainants filed the instant complaint pursuant to the D.C. District Court's referral order. 47 U.S.C. �� 201(a), 202(a), 214(a), 251(a). 47 C.F.R. � 1.722 (1997). Although nominally captioned as a cross-complaint, we note that AT&T's pleading is essentially a counterclaim, and will be referred to as such throughout the remainder of this order. 47 C.F.R. Part 61. 47 C.F.R. �� 64.1501-64.1515. 47 U.S.C. � 228. 47 U.S.C. � 203. Answer at 44-45, 46, 47, �� 66, 73, 78. Answer at 51. Answer at 39-40, �� 35-40. Answer at 39-40, � 37; AT&T's Motion to Dismiss at 21-22; AT&T Brief at 11. AT&T Brief at 12 (citing Policies and Rules Concerning Rates for Competitive Common Carrier Service and Facilities Authorized Therefor, Fourth
    • http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/policy/paypercall.html
      • July 11, 1996, the Commission issued an Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking implementing the amendments to section 228. Specifically, the Commission amended its Rules governing interstate pay-per-call (900 numbers) and other information services to address abusive practices that threatened public confidence in toll-free numbers and left telephone subscribers vulnerable to unexpected charges for calls and information services (47 C.F.R. 64.1501 et seq.). The Commission also proposed further rule amendments to prevent circumvention of the standards enacted by the 1996 Act. On July 16, 2004, the Commission initiated a new proceeding to review the rules and regulations governing interstate pay-per-call and other information services, as well as toll-free numbers. Major Pay-Per-Call Orders and Notices 10/19/04 Dates set for Comments on the
    • http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/policy/paypercallSpanish.html
      • Normas para regir los pagos por llamadas interestatales (nmeros 900) y otros servicios de informacin, para abordar las prcticas abusivas que amenazaban la confianza del pblico en los nmeros gratuitos y dejaban a los abonados de servicios telefnicos vulnerables a cargos inesperados por llamadas y por servicios de informacin (Cdigo de Regulaciones Federales (C.F.R., por sus siglas en ingls) 47 64.1501 et seq.). La Comisin tambin propuso enmiendas adicionales a las normas para evitar que se evadan los estndares aprobados por la Ley de 1996. El 16 de julio de 2004, la Comisin comenz un nuevo proceso para revisar las normas y regulaciones que rigen los pagos por llamadas interestatales y otros servicios de informacin, as como los nmeros gratuitos. Major
    • http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2001/fcc01084.doc http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2001/fcc01084.html
      • Complainants filed the instant complaint pursuant to the D.C. District Court's referral order. 47 U.S.C. �� 201(a), 202(a), 214(a), 251(a). 47 C.F.R. � 1.722 (1997). Although nominally captioned as a cross-complaint, we note that AT&T's pleading is essentially a counterclaim, and will be referred to as such throughout the remainder of this order. 47 C.F.R. Part 61. 47 C.F.R. �� 64.1501-64.1515. 47 U.S.C. � 228. 47 U.S.C. � 203. Answer at 44-45, 46, 47, �� 66, 73, 78. Answer at 51. Answer at 39-40, �� 35-40. Answer at 39-40, � 37; AT&T's Motion to Dismiss at 21-22; AT&T Brief at 11. AT&T Brief at 12 (citing Policies and Rules Concerning Rates for Competitive Common Carrier Service and Facilities Authorized Therefor, Fourth