FCC Web Documents citing 68.213

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  • No. 3060-0056. See Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets, Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services, Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, WT Docket No. 99-217, Fifth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order, CC Docket No. 96-98, Fourth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order, CC Docket No. 88-57, 15 FCC Rcd 22983 (2000) (adopting
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  • the matter of Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets, Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services, Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, WT Docket No. 99-217, Fifth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order, CC Docket No. 96-98, Fourth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order, CC Docket No. 88-57, 15 FCC Rcd 22983 (2000), erratum,
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  • Telecommunications Markets, Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services, WT Docket No. 99-217, Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, CC Docket No. 96-98, and Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, CC Docket No. 88-57, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in WT Docket No. 99-217, Fifth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order in CC Docket No. 96-98, and Fourth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order in CC Docket
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  • PROCEDURES Brief Description: This rule states the requirements pertaining to customer installation of inside wire that will protect the public switched telephone network. Need: The rule directs customer premises wiring to be installed in such a way that it will not harm the public switched telephone network. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. §§ 151-154, 201-205, and 303(r). Section Number and Title: 68.213 Installation of other than ``fully protected'' non-system simple customer premises wiring. SUBPART D-CONDITIONS FOR TERMINAL EQUIPMENT APPROVAL Brief Description: This rule requires automatic dialing devices that deliver a recorded message to release the called party's telephone line promptly. Need: Prior to this rule, automatic dialing devices delivering a recorded message could and did prevent a called party from acquiring a
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  • and procedures for the provision of priority access service by commercial mobile radio service providers. PART 68-CONNECTION OF TERMINAL EQUIPMENT TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK SUBPART C-TERMINAL EQUIPMENT APPROVAL PROCEDURES Brief Description: Part 68, Subpart C, sets forth the rules under which terminal equipment is approved and associated inside (or ``premises'') wiring may be connected to the public telephone network. Section 68.213, in particular, establishes rules for ``unprotected'' premises wiring in simple installations of up to four-line telephone service. The rules authorize premises owners or customers to install and/or maintain wiring on the customer side of the demarcation point, provided that conditions set forth in the rules are met. The rules also establish material requirements for wire and connectors used in such
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  • the Matter of Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) WT Docket No. 99-217 CC Docket No. 96-98 CC Docket No. 88-57 UM Adopted: March 26, 2001 Released: March 28, 2001 By the Deputy Chief, Wireless Telecommunications
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  • the Matter of Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) WT Docket No. 99-217 CC Docket No. 96-98 CC Docket No. 88-57 Adopted: November 6, 2000 Released: November 7, 2000 By the Deputy Chief, Wireless
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  • the Matter of Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) WT Docket No. 99-217 CC Docket No. 96-98 CC Docket No. 88-57 Adopted: November 9, 2000 Released: November 13, 2000 By the Deputy Chief, Wireless
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  • Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets (WT Docket No. 99-217)/Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services/Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 96-98)/Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network (CC Docket No. 88-57). Comments - The United States Department of Defense. December 20 In the Matter of Toll Free Service Access Codes Petitions for Emergency Relief Regarding Release of the 855 Toll Free Code (CC Docket No. 95-155). Reply Comments - The Bell Operating Companies
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  • in Local Telecommunications Markets/Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services (WT Docket No. 99-217)/Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 96-98)/Review of Sections of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network (CC Docket No. 88-57). Comments - BellSouth Corporation, General Services Administration. In the Matter of Phase II E911 Implementation Waivers of Nextel Communications, Inc. and Hawaiian Wireless, Inc. (CC Docket No. 94-102/DA 00-2704). Reply Comments - Pacific Wireless Technologies, Inc., Hawaiian Wireless, Inc., Southern LINC, ALLCOM,
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  • on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed To Provide Fixed Wireless Services Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association Petition for Rulemaking and Amendment of the Commission's Rules to Preempt State and Local Imposition of Discriminatory And/Or Excessive Taxes and Assessments Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 96-98) Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network (CC Docket No. 88-57) Filed By: -Thomas P. Steindler, Attorney for Commonwealth Edison Company and Duke Energy Corporation (the ``Electric Utilities'') on 01-22-01 -Jean G. Howard, Senior Attorney for Florida Power & Light Company on 02-08-01 -John T. Scott, III, Attorney for Verizon Wireless on 02-12-01
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  • on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed To Provide Fixed Wireless Services Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association Petition for Rulemaking and Amendment of the Commission's Rules to Preempt State and Local Imposition of Discriminatory And/Or Excessive Taxes and Assessments Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 96-98) Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network (CC Docket No. 88-57) Filed By: -Thomas P. Steindler, Attorney for Commonwealth Edison Company and Duke Energy Corporation (the ``Electric Utilities'') on 01-22-01 -Jean G. Howard, Senior Attorney for Florida Power & Light Company on 02-08-01 -John T. Scott, III, Attorney for Verizon Wireless on 02-12-01
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  • Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets (WT Docket No. 99-217)/ Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services/Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 96-98)/Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network(CC Docket No. 88-57). Comments - The Rural Cellular Association, WorldCom, Inc., The Real Access Alliance. In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service Guam Cellular and Paging, Inc. d/b/a Saipancell/Petition for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier on the Island of Saipan in Commonwealth
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  • $33.10-$52.00, carriers charge $375 Rural Network Assessment Tariff plus actual construction costs exceeding $2,300). See US West Communications, Exchange and Network Services Tariff, New Mexico, §§4.2.1, 5.2.4 (1999). See, e.g., Qualcomm comments at 3-4; Motorola/Iridium comments at 7. See Section III.D.2.a., supra, for a further discussion of these issues. See, e.g., Motorola/Iridium comments at 17. Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network and Petition for Modification of Section 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Filed by the Electronics Industries Association, Third Report and Order, CC Docket No. 88-57, 15 FCC Rcd 927, 929, para. 2 (2000) (Inside Wiring Order); see also 47 C.F.R. § 68.3. The demarcation point is
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  • insidethecustomer'spremisesthanapointtwelveinchesfromwherethewiringentersthecustomer'spremises,or asclosetheretoaspracticable.(2)InmultiunitpremisesinwhichwiringisinstalledafterAugust13,1990,including majoradditionsorrearrangementsofwiringexistingasofthatdate,thetelephonecompanymayestablisha reasonableandnon-discriminatorypracticeofplacingthedemarcationpointattheminimumpointofentry.Ifthe telephonecompanydoesnotelecttoestablishapracticeofplacingthedemarcationpointattheminimumpointof entry,themultiunitpremisesownershalldeterminethelocationofthedemarcationpointorpoints...."[d. 102 See1984DemarcationPointOrder,97FCC2d527.Inseveralrelatedorders,theCommissiondeterminedthat theinstallationandmaintenanceofinsidewiringnolongerconstitutedacornmoncarrierofferingunderTitleIIof theCommunicationsActandthereforedetariffedtheinstallationandmaintenanceofinsidewiring.See ModificationstotheUniformSystemofAccountsforClassAandClassBTelephoneCompaniesRequiredby (continued....) 23003 FederalCommunicationsCommission FCC00-366 45.In1990,theCommissionrevisedthedemarcationpointdefinitiontoincreasetheamountof wiringthatmaycomeunderthecontrolofthepropertyownerorsubscriber.l03Atthesametime,inthe caseofMTEs,theCommissionsoughttomakethedefinitionflexibleenoughtoaccommodateexisting buildings.Therefore,inmulti-tenantbuildingsexistingasofAugust13,1990,thedemarcationpointis determinedinaccordancewiththecarrier'sreasonableandnondiscriminatorypractices.Fornew installations,ormajorrenovations,subsequenttoAugust13,1990,thecarriermayestablishapracticeof placingthedemarcationpointattheMPOE.I04Wherethecarrierchoosesnottodoso,thepremises ownermaydeterminethelocationorlocationsofthedemarcationpoint.lOs 46.In1997,theCommissionagainrevisitedtheissueofthedemarcationpointon reconsiderationofthe1990DemarcationPointOrderandFurtherNPRM.I06TheCommissionclarified thattherelocationofthedemarcationpointtotheMPOEcannotbeundertakenunilaterallybythe incumbentLECwithoutthepropertyowner'sconsent,exceptinthecaseofmajormodifications, renovations,orrearrangements.IO?TheCommissionfurtherstatedthat,forthepurposesofSection68.3, arequestforrelocationbythepropertyownerwouldbeconsideredamajormodificationor rearrangementofthewiring.108The1997DemarcationPointOrderalsoincludedaFurtherNoticeof ProposedRulemakingthatrequestedcommenton,amongotherissues,proposedmodificationstothe demarcationpointrule.I09Twopetitionsforclarificationandreconsiderationwere filedinresponsetoissuesdiscussedon reconsiderationinthe1997DemarcationPointOrder.110InJanuary,2000,theCommissionreleasedanorder (Continuedfrompreviouspage)------------- DetariffmgofCustomerPremisesEquipmentandProposedDetariffingofCustomerProvidedCableWiring,CC DocketNo.82-681,ReportandOrder,48Fed.Reg.50534(1983);DetariffmgtheInstallationandMaintenanceof InsideWiring,CCDocketNo.79-105,SecondReportandOrder,51Fed.Reg.8498(1986);Detariffmgthe InstallationandMaintenanceofInsideWiring,CCDocketNo.79-105,MemorandumOpinionandOrder,1FCC Rcd.1190(1986). 103 See IntheMatterofReviewofSections68.104and68.213oftheCommission'sRulesConcerningConnectionof SimpleInsideWiringtotheTelephoneNetwork,ReportandOrderandFurtherNoticeofProposedRulemaking, CCDocket88-57,5FCCRcd4686(1990).(1990DemarcationPointOrderandFurtherNPRM). 104 TheMPOEisdefinedas"eithertheclosestpracticablepointtowherethewiringcrossesapropertylineorthe closestpracticablepointtowherethewiringentersamultiunitbuildingorbuildings."47C.F.R. §68.3. 105 Wenotethatthedefmitionofthedemarcationpointfortelephonecompanycommunicationsfacilitiesisnot identicaltothedemarcationpointdefmitionforcabletelevisionfacilitiesforpurposesofthecableinsidewiring rules.47C.F.R. §76.6(mrn). In1997,wedeclinedtoestablishuniformrulestogovernthedemarcationpointfor cableandtelephoneserviceproviders.SeeInsideWireReportandOrderandSecondFurtherNPRM,13FCCRcd at3719-30, TIl129-15I. 106 See,IntheMatterofReviewofSections68.104and68.213oftheCommission'sRulesConcerningConnectionof SimpleInsideWiringtotheTelephoneNetworkandPetitionforModificationofSection68.213oftheCommission's RulesfiledbytheElectronicIndustriesAssociation,OrderonReconsideration,SecondReportandOrderandSecond FurtherNoticeofProposedRulemaking, CCDocketNo.88-57,RM-5643,12FCCRcd11897(1997)(1997 DemarcationPointOrder). 1O? Id. at11915. 108 Id.atn.104. 109Id. 110 OnepetitionrequestedthattheCommissionclarifythatitintendedtogiveonlyprospectiveeffecttoits interpretationofthedemarcationpointdefinitioninthe1997DemarcationPointOrder.BellAtlanticPetitionfor (continued....) 23004 FederalCommunicationsCommission FCC00-366 thataddressedissuesregardingtheenhancedwirequalitystandardsraisedinpetitionsrelatingtothe1997 DemarcationPointOrder.!II However,theorderdeferredconsiderationoftheremainingdemarcation pointissuesraisedinthetwopetitionsforclarificationandreconsiderationtotheCompetitiveNetworks proceeding. 47.Asnotedabove,thecurrentinsidewiringrulesdonotspecificallycontemplatethenewand complexissuesinvolvedwithcompetitioninthemarketforlocaltelecommunicationsservices.Tothis end,inthecontextofpromotingcompetitionfortheprovisionoftelecommunicationsserviceinMTEs, theCompetitiveNetworksNPRMrequestedcommentonhowtheCommission'sexistingrulesgoverning thelocationofthedemarcationpointimpactcompetitiveprovideraccesstoinsidewiringinMTEs.112 In particular,theCompetitiveNetworksNPRMaskedcommenterstoconsiderwhethertheCommission shouldadoptauniformdemarcationpointforpurposesofcompetitiveaccess,eitherattheMPOEorat someotherpoint,forallorsomeclassofmultiple-unitpremisesowners. Inaddition,theCompetitive NetworksNPRM askedcommenterstoconsiderwhetherthepersonwhocontrolswireandrelated facilitiesforpurposesofinstallationandmaintenancemustnecessarilybethesamepersonwhoexercises controlforpurposesofcompetitiveaccess,and,ifnot,whetherweshouldapplydifferentstandardsfor eachofthesepurposes. 48.TheCompetitiveNetworksNPRMalsosoughtcommentonthepotentialtreatmentofinside wiringownedorcontrolledbyanincumbentLECasanunbundlednetworkelementunderSection 251(c)(3)oftheCommunicationsAct.ll3 InNovember,1999,theCommissionissuedtheUNERemand Order,114 whichestablishedasanunbundlednetworkelementthe"insidewire"sub-loop.Thatorder definedtheloopelementasterminatingatthedemarcationpointandrequiredincumbentstomake availableonanunbundledbasisanyportionofthelocalloopasasubloopelement,includingthatportion betweenthepropertylineandthedemarcationpoint.TheUNERemandOrderfurtherrequired incumbentLECstoallowinterconnectionatanyaccessibleterminal,andtoestablishasinglepointof interconnection(SPO!)uponarequestfromacompetitiveproviderwheresuchapointdoesnotalready exist. (Continuedfrompreviouspage)------------ ClarificationandReconsiderationofthe1997 DemarcationPointOrder(BellAtlanticPetition)at2.Theother petitionrequestedthattheCommissionclarifythatitsstatementinfootnote104doesnotauthorizeunilateralchanges bythepremisesownertodemarcationpointlocation.BellSouthPetitionforClarificationandReconsiderationofthe 1997DemarcationPointOrder(BellSouthPetition)at3-4. !I! ReviewofSections68.104and68.213oftheCommission'sRulesConcerningConnectionofSimpleInside WiringtotheTelephoneNetwork,CCDocketNo.88-57, ThirdReportandOrder,15FCCRcd927(2000)(2000 DemarcationPointThirdReportandOrder).
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  • and demarcation point. 68.106 Notification to provider of wireline telecommunications. 68.108 Incidence of harm. 68.110 Compatibility of the public switched telephone network and terminal equipment. 68.112 Hearing aid-compatibility. 68.160 Designation of Telecommunications Certification Bodies (TCBs) 68.162 Requirements for Telecommunications Certification Bodies Subpart C-Terminal Equipment Approval Procedures 68.201 Connection to the public switched telephone network. 68.211 Terminal equipment approval revocation procedures. 68.213 Installation of other than ``fully protected'' non-system simple customer premises wiring. 68.215 Installation of other than ``fully protected'' system premises wiring that serves more than four subscriber access lines. 68.218 Responsibility of the party acquiring equipment authorization. 68.224 Notice of non-hearing aid compatibility. Subpart D-Conditions for Terminal Equipment Approval 68.300 Approval of terminal equipment for connection to the public switched
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  • May 8, 2001. Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets, Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Service, Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, WT Docket No. 99-217, CC Docket No. 96-98, CC Docket No. 88-57, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in WT Docket No. 99-217, Fifth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order in CC Docket No. 96-98, and Fourth Report and Order
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  • of installing such facilities. Twelfth Report and Order and Further Notice, 15 FCC Rcd at 12240, para. 61. 47 C.F.R. § 54.411(a)(3). The demarcation point is the ``interface between the [public switched telephone network] and the inside wiring, and is the juncture at which the telecommunications carrier's responsibilities end and the customer's control begins.'' See Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network and Petition for Modification of Section 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Filed by the Electronics Industries Association, Third Report and Order, CC Docket No. 88-57, 15 FCC Rcd 927, 929, para. 2 (2000) (Inside Wiring Order). See, e.g., Bundling of Cellular Customer Premises Equipment and Cellular
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  • D. See also Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets, Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services, Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to Telephone Networks, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, WT Docket No. 99-217, CC Docket Nos. 96-98, 88-57, 15 FCC Rcd 22983 (2000)(``Competitive Networks Order and NRPM''). The Competitive Networks Order and NPRM adopted measures to ensure that competing telecommunications providers are able to provide services
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  • the existence of copper inside wiring in MDUs should preclude unbundling relief. Allegiance et al. Reply at 6; ALTS Comments at 19; AT&T Comments at 18; AT&T Reply at 8. Competitive Networks Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 23008, para. 55 (age and complexity of the inside wiring can affect the ability to make modifications); cf. Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network and Petition For Modification of Section 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Filed By the Electronic Industries Association, Third Report and Order, CC Docket No. 88-57 and RM-5643, 15 FCC Rcd 927, 934, para. 13 n. 33 (2000) (discussing cost to replace inside wiring in individual occupancy
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  • master antenna television); Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets; Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services; Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, WT Docket No. 99-217; CC Docket Nos. 96-98, 88-57, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Fifth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order; Fourth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 22983, 23031-32, para. 107 (2000) (preempting
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  • Rcd 3659 (1998). Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets, Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Service, Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, WT Docket No. 99-217, CC Docket No. 96-98, CC Docket No. 88-57, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in WT Docket No. 99-217, Fifth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order in CC Docket No. 96-98, and Fourth Report and Order
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  • (rel. July 7, 1999), available at 1999 WL 459319. Deployment of Wireline Services Offering Advanced Telecommunications Capability, Request by Bell Atlantic-West Virginia for Interim Relief Under Section 706, or, in the Alternative, a LATA Boundary Modification, CC Docket No. 98-147, Fourth Report & Order & Memorandum Opinion & Order, FCC 00-26 (rel. February 11, 2000). Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, CC Docket No. 88-57, Third Report & Order, FCC 99-405 (rel. Jan. 10, 2000). Principles for Reallocation of Spectrum to Encourage the Development of Telecommunications Technologies for the New Millennium, Policy Statement, FCC 99-354, (rel. Nov. 22, 1999), available at 1999 WL 1054886. See letter of
• http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/fcc99238.pdf
  • to inside wiring. 47 C.F.R. § 51.319(b)(1). Until 1990, the Commission mandated the connection of inside wiring to the Public Switched Telelphone Network through a carrier-installed jack to ensure the easy disconnection of inside wire if network harm should occur, and to limit access to the protector on the carrier's side of the demarcation point. Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network and Petition for Modification of Section 68.213 of the Commission's Rules filed by the Electronic Industries Association, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, CC Docket No. 88-57, 5 FCC Rcd 4687, at para. 3 (1990). 304 See, e.g. Ohio PUC Comments at 19-20;
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  • and demarcation point. 68.106 Notification to provider of wireline telecommunications. 68.108 Incidence of harm. 68.110 Compatibility of the public switched telephone network and terminal equipment. 68.112 Hearing aid-compatibility. 68.160 Designation of Telecommunications Certification Bodies (TCBs) 68.162 Requirements for Telecommunications Certification Bodies Subpart C-Terminal Equipment Approval Procedures 68.201 Connection to the public switched telephone network. 68.211 Terminal equipment approval revocation procedures. 68.213 Installation of other than ``fully protected'' non-system simple customer premises wiring. 68.215 Installation of other than ``fully protected'' system premises wiring that serves more than four subscriber access lines. 68.218 Responsibility of the party acquiring equipment authorization. 68.224 Notice of non-hearing aid compatibility. Subpart D-Conditions for Terminal Equipment Approval 68.300 Approval of terminal equipment for connection to the public switched
• http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Notices/1999/fcc99141.pdf
  • No. 81-216, Report and Order, 97 F.C.C.2d 527 (1984), stay denied, FCC 84-5684 (rel. Nov. 20, 1984), recon. granted in part, 50 Fed. Reg. 29384 (1985); Detariffing the Installation and Maintenance of Inside Wiring, CC Docket No. 79-105, Second Report and Order, 51 Fed. Reg. 8498 (1986), recon. granted in part, 1 FCC Rcd. 1190 (1986); see 47 C.F.R. §§ 68.213, 68.215. 35 or all circumstances, from entering into exclusive contracts with building owners.160 We also request comment on whether we should adopt any such rule in addition to any building owner nondiscriminatory access requirement. We seek comment on whether we have the authority to forbid common carriers from entering into exclusive contracts with building owners or managers under section 201
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  • the Matter of Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) WT Docket No. 99-217 CC Docket No. 96-98 CC Docket No. 88-57 FIRST REPORT AND ORDER AND FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING in WT Docket
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  • Local Communications Markets, WT Docket No. 99-217; Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services, Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, CC Docket No. 96-98; Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, CC Docket 88-57. PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER HAROLD W. FURCHTGOTT-ROTH Although I cast my vote on this matter weeks ago, I have no finalized separate statement on the competitive networks item at this time for the simple reason that there is currently no final version of
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  • Local Communications Markets, WT Docket No. 99-217; Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services, Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, CC Docket No. 96-98; Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, CC Docket 88-57. PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER HAROLD W. FURCHTGOTT-ROTH Although I cast my vote on this matter weeks ago, I have no finalized separate statement on the competitive networks item at this time for the simple reason that there is currently no final version of
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/2000/da000327.doc
  • (rel. July 7, 1999), available at 1999 WL 459319. Deployment of Wireline Services Offering Advanced Telecommunications Capability, Request by Bell Atlantic-West Virginia for Interim Relief Under Section 706, or, in the Alternative, a LATA Boundary Modification, CC Docket No. 98-147, Fourth Report & Order & Memorandum Opinion & Order, FCC 00-26 (rel. February 11, 2000). Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, CC Docket No. 88-57, Third Report & Order, FCC 99-405 (rel. Jan. 10, 2000). Principles for Reallocation of Spectrum to Encourage the Development of Telecommunications Technologies for the New Millennium, Policy Statement, FCC 99-354, (rel. Nov. 22, 1999), available at 1999 WL 1054886. See letter of
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  • Rcd 3659 (1998). Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets, Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Service, Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, WT Docket No. 99-217, CC Docket No. 96-98, CC Docket No. 88-57, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in WT Docket No. 99-217, Fifth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order in CC Docket No. 96-98, and Fourth Report and Order
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  • (rel. July 7, 1999), available at 1999 WL 459319. Deployment of Wireline Services Offering Advanced Telecommunications Capability, Request by Bell Atlantic-West Virginia for Interim Relief Under Section 706, or, in the Alternative, a LATA Boundary Modification, CC Docket No. 98-147, Fourth Report & Order & Memorandum Opinion & Order, FCC 00-26 (rel. February 11, 2000). Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, CC Docket No. 88-57, Third Report & Order, FCC 99-405 (rel. Jan. 10, 2000). Principles for Reallocation of Spectrum to Encourage the Development of Telecommunications Technologies for the New Millennium, Policy Statement, FCC 99-354, (rel. Nov. 22, 1999), available at 1999 WL 1054886. See letter of
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Notices/2000/fcc00171.doc
  • context of the Competitive Networks rulemaking proceeding. These definitions are now found in 47 C.F.R. § 68.3. 47 C.F.R. § 68.4. 47 C.F.R. § 68.318 (c), adopted pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 227. 47 C.F.R. § 68.318 (d), adopted pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 227, 47 C.F.R. § 68.318 (e), adopted pursuant to 47 USC § 226. 47 C.F.R. §§ 68.213, 68.215, 68.2(c)(3); see also § 68.3 (defining "demarcation point"). The technical criteria should focus on preventing harm to the network by CPE, rather than on its construction, operation, or performance, to ensure that it does not harm the PSTN. Of course, 47 U.S.C. §273(d)(2) applies to standards development organizations' responsibility to protect proprietary information filed with them. 5 U.S.C. App.
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  • to inside wiring. 47 C.F.R. § 51.319(b)(1). Until 1990, the Commission mandated the connection of inside wiring to the Public Switched Telelphone Network through a carrier-installed jack to ensure the easy disconnection of inside wire if network harm should occur, and to limit access to the protector on the carrier's side of the demarcation point. Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network and Petition for Modification of Section 68.213 of the Commission's Rules filed by the Electronic Industries Association, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, CC Docket No. 88-57, 5 FCC Rcd 4687, at para. 3 (1990). See, e.g. Ohio PUC Comments at 19-20; AT&T
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/fcc00208.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/fcc00208.pdf http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/fcc00208.txt
  • $33.10-$52.00, carriers charge $375 Rural Network Assessment Tariff plus actual construction costs exceeding $2,300). See US West Communications, Exchange and Network Services Tariff, New Mexico, §§4.2.1, 5.2.4 (1999). See, e.g., Qualcomm comments at 3-4; Motorola/Iridium comments at 7. See Section III.D.2.a., supra, for a further discussion of these issues. See, e.g., Motorola/Iridium comments at 17. Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network and Petition for Modification of Section 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Filed by the Electronics Industries Association, Third Report and Order, CC Docket No. 88-57, 15 FCC Rcd 927, 929, para. 2 (2000) (Inside Wiring Order); see also 47 C.F.R. § 68.3. The demarcation point is
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  • and demarcation point. 68.106 Notification to provider of wireline telecommunications. 68.108 Incidence of harm. 68.110 Compatibility of the public switched telephone network and terminal equipment. 68.112 Hearing aid-compatibility. 68.160 Designation of Telecommunications Certification Bodies (TCBs) 68.162 Requirements for Telecommunications Certification Bodies Subpart C-Terminal Equipment Approval Procedures 68.201 Connection to the public switched telephone network. 68.211 Terminal equipment approval revocation procedures. 68.213 Installation of other than ``fully protected'' non-system simple customer premises wiring. 68.215 Installation of other than ``fully protected'' system premises wiring that serves more than four subscriber access lines. 68.218 Responsibility of the party acquiring equipment authorization. 68.224 Notice of non-hearing aid compatibility. Subpart D-Conditions for Terminal Equipment Approval 68.300 Approval of terminal equipment for connection to the public switched
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/fcc99405.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/fcc99405.txt
  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit ¬ ¬ ¬ À À À À ø À ¬ 0 0 0 \ À À 0 0 0 0 N '' À À Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of ) ) Review of Sections 68.104 and ) CC Docket No. 88-57 68.213 of the Commission's Rules ) Concerning Connection of ) Simple Inside Wiring ) to the Telephone Network ) ) and ) ) Petition for Modification of ) RM-5643 Section 68.213 of the Commission's ) Rules filed by the Electronic ) Industries Association ) ) THIRD REPORT AND ORDER Adopted: December 21, 1999 Released: January 10, 2000 By the Commission: TABLE
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  • Markets (WT Docket No. 99-217); Wireless Communications Association International, Inc., Petition for Rule Making to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services; Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 96-98); and Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to Telephone Network (CC Docket No. 88-57). SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making in WT Docket No. 99-217, a Fourth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order in CC Docket No. 96-98, and a Memorandum Opinion and Order
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Agenda/2000/ag001012.html
  • Markets (WT Docket No. 99-217); Wireless Communications Association International, Inc., Petition for Rule Making to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commissions Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services; Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 96-98); and Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commissions Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to Telephone Network (CC Docket No. 88-57). SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making in WT Docket No. 99-217, a Fourth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order in CC Docket No. 96-98, and a Memorandum Opinion and Order
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Agenda/2000/ag00914a.html
  • Markets (WT Docket No. 99-217); Wireless Communications Association International, Inc., Petition for Rule Making to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services; Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 96-98); and Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to Telephone Network (CC Docket No. 88-57). SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making in WT Docket No. 99-217, a Fourth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order in CC Docket No. 96-98, and a Memorandum Opinion and Order
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  • 5/29 Telecommunications Industry Assn. Ofc. Of Engineering and Technology ET 97-94 Equipment Authorization Process 5/30 SBC Communications, Inc. et al. Common Carrier Bureau CC 97-121 InterLata Services in Oklahoma 5/28 Ameritech (Correction) Secretary CC 97-137 InterLata Services in Michigan Non-docket Proceedings 5/28 5/30 GTE Common Carrier Bureau AAD 96-93 5/28 BellSouth Ofc. of Cmsr. Quello Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 5/29 NYNEX et al. Common Carrier Bureau DA 95-2058 5/30 New T&T Hong Kong Limited International Bureau I-T-C-97-138 5/30 WorldCom, Inc. International Bureau ISP-97-PDR-302 -FCC- References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/ex970604.wp
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  • No. 81-216, Report and Order, 97 F.C.C.2d 527 (1984), stay denied, FCC 84-5684 (rel. Nov. 20, 1984), recon. granted in part, 50 Fed. Reg. 29384 (1985); Detariffing the Installation and Maintenance of Inside Wiring, CC Docket No. 79-105, Second Report and Order, 51 Fed. Reg. 8498 (1986), recon. granted in part, 1 FCC Rcd. 1190 (1986); see 47 C.F.R. §§ 68.213, 68.215. 35 or all circumstances, from entering into exclusive contracts with building owners.160 We also request comment on whether we should adopt any such rule in addition to any building owner nondiscriminatory access requirement. We seek comment on whether we have the authority to forbid common carriers from entering into exclusive contracts with building owners or managers under section 201
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  • the Matter of Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) WT Docket No. 99-217 CC Docket No. 96-98 CC Docket No. 88-57 FIRST REPORT AND ORDER AND FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING in WT Docket
• http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/1997/dd970618.html
  • DC, from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. (DA No. 97-1267). Dkt No.: WT- 97-82. Contact: Rachel Kazan or Sande Taxali at (202) 418-0660. News Media Contact: Audrey Spivack (202) 418-0654. Internet URL: [32]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/da971267.tx t ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- REVIEW OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING CONNECTION OF SIMPLE INDUSTRY WIRING TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK AND PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF SECTION 68.213 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES FILED BY THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION. Took various actions on various petitions for review and/or clarification. By Order on Recon., 2nd R&O and 2nd FNPRM. Action by the Commission. Adopted: June 12, 1997. by Order. (FCC No. 97-209). CCB Internet URL: [33]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1997/fcc97209.txt EN TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION. Granted En Technology Corporation's request for an extension to September 30,
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  • [7]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applicat ions/ap000110.txt Released: January 10, 2000. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. Contact: Office of the Secretary: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310. Internet URL: [8]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/2000 /ex000110.html Report No: CWS-00-19. Released: January 10, 2000. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. Internet URL: [9]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/pnwl0007.pdf ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- IN THE MATTER OF REVIEW OF SECTIONS 68.104 AND 68.213 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING CONNECTION OF SIMPLE INSIDE WIRING TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK AND PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF SECTION 68.213 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES FILED BY THE ELECTRONIC. INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION. Amended rules to establish quality standards for inside wiring, to promote availability of quality telecom facilities. Dkt No.: CC-88-57. Action by the Commission. Adopted: December 21, 1999. by 3rd
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  • Local Communications Markets, WT Docket No. 99-217; Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services, Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, CC Docket No. 96-98; Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, CC Docket 88-57. PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER HAROLD W. FURCHTGOTT-ROTH Although I cast my vote on this matter weeks ago, I have no finalized separate statement on the competitive networks item at this time for the simple reason that there is currently no final version of
• http://www.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/FCC-03-9A1.pdf
  • 8 See also Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets, Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services, Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to Telephone Networks, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, WT Docket No. 99-217, CC Docket Nos. 96-98, 88-57, 15 FCC Rcd 22983 (2000)("Competitive Networks Order and NRPM"). The Competitive Networks Order and NPRM adopted measures to ensure that competing telecommunications providers are able to provide services
• http://www.fcc.gov/wcb/iatd/pastrulings.pdf
  • February 25, 2000. Order on Part 68 waiver requests of Nor Pac Group, Inc., NSD-L-00-01; RadioShack, NSD-L-00-02; CIDCO Incorporated, NSD-L-00-03; and UNICO Pacific Group, NSD-L-00-04. DA 00-03, released January 11, 2000. Third Report and Order on review of section 68.104 of the Commission's Rules concerning connection of simple inside wiring to the telephone network and petition for modification of section 68.213 of the Commission's Rules filed by the Electronic Industries Association. CC Docket No. 88-57, RM-5643, FCC 99-405, released: January 10, 2000. 1999 PART 68 RULINGS Order in response to a petition from Lucent Technologies, Inc., requesting a waiver of the volume control requirement contained in 47 C.F.R. 68.6 of the Commission's Rules. NSD-L-99-49, DA 99-2982, released December 23, 1999. Northern
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  • No. 3060-0056. See Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets, Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services, Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, WT Docket No. 99-217, Fifth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order, CC Docket No. 96-98, Fourth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order, CC Docket No. 88-57, 15 FCC Rcd 22983 (2000) (adopting
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  • the matter of Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets, Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services, Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, WT Docket No. 99-217, Fifth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order, CC Docket No. 96-98, Fourth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order, CC Docket No. 88-57, 15 FCC Rcd 22983 (2000), erratum,
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  • Telecommunications Markets, Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services, WT Docket No. 99-217, Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, CC Docket No. 96-98, and Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, CC Docket No. 88-57, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in WT Docket No. 99-217, Fifth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order in CC Docket No. 96-98, and Fourth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order in CC Docket
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  • PROCEDURES Brief Description: This rule states the requirements pertaining to customer installation of inside wire that will protect the public switched telephone network. Need: The rule directs customer premises wiring to be installed in such a way that it will not harm the public switched telephone network. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. §§ 151-154, 201-205, and 303(r). Section Number and Title: 68.213 Installation of other than ``fully protected'' non-system simple customer premises wiring. SUBPART D-CONDITIONS FOR TERMINAL EQUIPMENT APPROVAL Brief Description: This rule requires automatic dialing devices that deliver a recorded message to release the called party's telephone line promptly. Need: Prior to this rule, automatic dialing devices delivering a recorded message could and did prevent a called party from acquiring a
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  • and procedures for the provision of priority access service by commercial mobile radio service providers. PART 68-CONNECTION OF TERMINAL EQUIPMENT TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK SUBPART C-TERMINAL EQUIPMENT APPROVAL PROCEDURES Brief Description: Part 68, Subpart C, sets forth the rules under which terminal equipment is approved and associated inside (or ``premises'') wiring may be connected to the public telephone network. Section 68.213, in particular, establishes rules for ``unprotected'' premises wiring in simple installations of up to four-line telephone service. The rules authorize premises owners or customers to install and/or maintain wiring on the customer side of the demarcation point, provided that conditions set forth in the rules are met. The rules also establish material requirements for wire and connectors used in such
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  • the Matter of Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) WT Docket No. 99-217 CC Docket No. 96-98 CC Docket No. 88-57 UM Adopted: March 26, 2001 Released: March 28, 2001 By the Deputy Chief, Wireless Telecommunications
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  • the Matter of Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) WT Docket No. 99-217 CC Docket No. 96-98 CC Docket No. 88-57 Adopted: November 6, 2000 Released: November 7, 2000 By the Deputy Chief, Wireless
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  • the Matter of Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) WT Docket No. 99-217 CC Docket No. 96-98 CC Docket No. 88-57 Adopted: November 9, 2000 Released: November 13, 2000 By the Deputy Chief, Wireless
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  • Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets (WT Docket No. 99-217)/Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services/Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 96-98)/Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network (CC Docket No. 88-57). Comments - The United States Department of Defense. December 20 In the Matter of Toll Free Service Access Codes Petitions for Emergency Relief Regarding Release of the 855 Toll Free Code (CC Docket No. 95-155). Reply Comments - The Bell Operating Companies
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  • in Local Telecommunications Markets/Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services (WT Docket No. 99-217)/Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 96-98)/Review of Sections of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network (CC Docket No. 88-57). Comments - BellSouth Corporation, General Services Administration. In the Matter of Phase II E911 Implementation Waivers of Nextel Communications, Inc. and Hawaiian Wireless, Inc. (CC Docket No. 94-102/DA 00-2704). Reply Comments - Pacific Wireless Technologies, Inc., Hawaiian Wireless, Inc., Southern LINC, ALLCOM,
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  • on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed To Provide Fixed Wireless Services Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association Petition for Rulemaking and Amendment of the Commission's Rules to Preempt State and Local Imposition of Discriminatory And/Or Excessive Taxes and Assessments Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 96-98) Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network (CC Docket No. 88-57) Filed By: -Thomas P. Steindler, Attorney for Commonwealth Edison Company and Duke Energy Corporation (the ``Electric Utilities'') on 01-22-01 -Jean G. Howard, Senior Attorney for Florida Power & Light Company on 02-08-01 -John T. Scott, III, Attorney for Verizon Wireless on 02-12-01
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  • on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed To Provide Fixed Wireless Services Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association Petition for Rulemaking and Amendment of the Commission's Rules to Preempt State and Local Imposition of Discriminatory And/Or Excessive Taxes and Assessments Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 96-98) Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network (CC Docket No. 88-57) Filed By: -Thomas P. Steindler, Attorney for Commonwealth Edison Company and Duke Energy Corporation (the ``Electric Utilities'') on 01-22-01 -Jean G. Howard, Senior Attorney for Florida Power & Light Company on 02-08-01 -John T. Scott, III, Attorney for Verizon Wireless on 02-12-01
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  • Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets (WT Docket No. 99-217)/ Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services/Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 96-98)/Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network(CC Docket No. 88-57). Comments - The Rural Cellular Association, WorldCom, Inc., The Real Access Alliance. In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service Guam Cellular and Paging, Inc. d/b/a Saipancell/Petition for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier on the Island of Saipan in Commonwealth
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  • $33.10-$52.00, carriers charge $375 Rural Network Assessment Tariff plus actual construction costs exceeding $2,300). See US West Communications, Exchange and Network Services Tariff, New Mexico, §§4.2.1, 5.2.4 (1999). See, e.g., Qualcomm comments at 3-4; Motorola/Iridium comments at 7. See Section III.D.2.a., supra, for a further discussion of these issues. See, e.g., Motorola/Iridium comments at 17. Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network and Petition for Modification of Section 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Filed by the Electronics Industries Association, Third Report and Order, CC Docket No. 88-57, 15 FCC Rcd 927, 929, para. 2 (2000) (Inside Wiring Order); see also 47 C.F.R. § 68.3. The demarcation point is
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  • insidethecustomer'spremisesthanapointtwelveinchesfromwherethewiringentersthecustomer'spremises,or asclosetheretoaspracticable.(2)InmultiunitpremisesinwhichwiringisinstalledafterAugust13,1990,including majoradditionsorrearrangementsofwiringexistingasofthatdate,thetelephonecompanymayestablisha reasonableandnon-discriminatorypracticeofplacingthedemarcationpointattheminimumpointofentry.Ifthe telephonecompanydoesnotelecttoestablishapracticeofplacingthedemarcationpointattheminimumpointof entry,themultiunitpremisesownershalldeterminethelocationofthedemarcationpointorpoints...."[d. 102 See1984DemarcationPointOrder,97FCC2d527.Inseveralrelatedorders,theCommissiondeterminedthat theinstallationandmaintenanceofinsidewiringnolongerconstitutedacornmoncarrierofferingunderTitleIIof theCommunicationsActandthereforedetariffedtheinstallationandmaintenanceofinsidewiring.See ModificationstotheUniformSystemofAccountsforClassAandClassBTelephoneCompaniesRequiredby (continued....) 23003 FederalCommunicationsCommission FCC00-366 45.In1990,theCommissionrevisedthedemarcationpointdefinitiontoincreasetheamountof wiringthatmaycomeunderthecontrolofthepropertyownerorsubscriber.l03Atthesametime,inthe caseofMTEs,theCommissionsoughttomakethedefinitionflexibleenoughtoaccommodateexisting buildings.Therefore,inmulti-tenantbuildingsexistingasofAugust13,1990,thedemarcationpointis determinedinaccordancewiththecarrier'sreasonableandnondiscriminatorypractices.Fornew installations,ormajorrenovations,subsequenttoAugust13,1990,thecarriermayestablishapracticeof placingthedemarcationpointattheMPOE.I04Wherethecarrierchoosesnottodoso,thepremises ownermaydeterminethelocationorlocationsofthedemarcationpoint.lOs 46.In1997,theCommissionagainrevisitedtheissueofthedemarcationpointon reconsiderationofthe1990DemarcationPointOrderandFurtherNPRM.I06TheCommissionclarified thattherelocationofthedemarcationpointtotheMPOEcannotbeundertakenunilaterallybythe incumbentLECwithoutthepropertyowner'sconsent,exceptinthecaseofmajormodifications, renovations,orrearrangements.IO?TheCommissionfurtherstatedthat,forthepurposesofSection68.3, arequestforrelocationbythepropertyownerwouldbeconsideredamajormodificationor rearrangementofthewiring.108The1997DemarcationPointOrderalsoincludedaFurtherNoticeof ProposedRulemakingthatrequestedcommenton,amongotherissues,proposedmodificationstothe demarcationpointrule.I09Twopetitionsforclarificationandreconsiderationwere filedinresponsetoissuesdiscussedon reconsiderationinthe1997DemarcationPointOrder.110InJanuary,2000,theCommissionreleasedanorder (Continuedfrompreviouspage)------------- DetariffmgofCustomerPremisesEquipmentandProposedDetariffingofCustomerProvidedCableWiring,CC DocketNo.82-681,ReportandOrder,48Fed.Reg.50534(1983);DetariffmgtheInstallationandMaintenanceof InsideWiring,CCDocketNo.79-105,SecondReportandOrder,51Fed.Reg.8498(1986);Detariffmgthe InstallationandMaintenanceofInsideWiring,CCDocketNo.79-105,MemorandumOpinionandOrder,1FCC Rcd.1190(1986). 103 See IntheMatterofReviewofSections68.104and68.213oftheCommission'sRulesConcerningConnectionof SimpleInsideWiringtotheTelephoneNetwork,ReportandOrderandFurtherNoticeofProposedRulemaking, CCDocket88-57,5FCCRcd4686(1990).(1990DemarcationPointOrderandFurtherNPRM). 104 TheMPOEisdefinedas"eithertheclosestpracticablepointtowherethewiringcrossesapropertylineorthe closestpracticablepointtowherethewiringentersamultiunitbuildingorbuildings."47C.F.R. §68.3. 105 Wenotethatthedefmitionofthedemarcationpointfortelephonecompanycommunicationsfacilitiesisnot identicaltothedemarcationpointdefmitionforcabletelevisionfacilitiesforpurposesofthecableinsidewiring rules.47C.F.R. §76.6(mrn). In1997,wedeclinedtoestablishuniformrulestogovernthedemarcationpointfor cableandtelephoneserviceproviders.SeeInsideWireReportandOrderandSecondFurtherNPRM,13FCCRcd at3719-30, TIl129-15I. 106 See,IntheMatterofReviewofSections68.104and68.213oftheCommission'sRulesConcerningConnectionof SimpleInsideWiringtotheTelephoneNetworkandPetitionforModificationofSection68.213oftheCommission's RulesfiledbytheElectronicIndustriesAssociation,OrderonReconsideration,SecondReportandOrderandSecond FurtherNoticeofProposedRulemaking, CCDocketNo.88-57,RM-5643,12FCCRcd11897(1997)(1997 DemarcationPointOrder). 1O? Id. at11915. 108 Id.atn.104. 109Id. 110 OnepetitionrequestedthattheCommissionclarifythatitintendedtogiveonlyprospectiveeffecttoits interpretationofthedemarcationpointdefinitioninthe1997DemarcationPointOrder.BellAtlanticPetitionfor (continued....) 23004 FederalCommunicationsCommission FCC00-366 thataddressedissuesregardingtheenhancedwirequalitystandardsraisedinpetitionsrelatingtothe1997 DemarcationPointOrder.!II However,theorderdeferredconsiderationoftheremainingdemarcation pointissuesraisedinthetwopetitionsforclarificationandreconsiderationtotheCompetitiveNetworks proceeding. 47.Asnotedabove,thecurrentinsidewiringrulesdonotspecificallycontemplatethenewand complexissuesinvolvedwithcompetitioninthemarketforlocaltelecommunicationsservices.Tothis end,inthecontextofpromotingcompetitionfortheprovisionoftelecommunicationsserviceinMTEs, theCompetitiveNetworksNPRMrequestedcommentonhowtheCommission'sexistingrulesgoverning thelocationofthedemarcationpointimpactcompetitiveprovideraccesstoinsidewiringinMTEs.112 In particular,theCompetitiveNetworksNPRMaskedcommenterstoconsiderwhethertheCommission shouldadoptauniformdemarcationpointforpurposesofcompetitiveaccess,eitherattheMPOEorat someotherpoint,forallorsomeclassofmultiple-unitpremisesowners. Inaddition,theCompetitive NetworksNPRM askedcommenterstoconsiderwhetherthepersonwhocontrolswireandrelated facilitiesforpurposesofinstallationandmaintenancemustnecessarilybethesamepersonwhoexercises controlforpurposesofcompetitiveaccess,and,ifnot,whetherweshouldapplydifferentstandardsfor eachofthesepurposes. 48.TheCompetitiveNetworksNPRMalsosoughtcommentonthepotentialtreatmentofinside wiringownedorcontrolledbyanincumbentLECasanunbundlednetworkelementunderSection 251(c)(3)oftheCommunicationsAct.ll3 InNovember,1999,theCommissionissuedtheUNERemand Order,114 whichestablishedasanunbundlednetworkelementthe"insidewire"sub-loop.Thatorder definedtheloopelementasterminatingatthedemarcationpointandrequiredincumbentstomake availableonanunbundledbasisanyportionofthelocalloopasasubloopelement,includingthatportion betweenthepropertylineandthedemarcationpoint.TheUNERemandOrderfurtherrequired incumbentLECstoallowinterconnectionatanyaccessibleterminal,andtoestablishasinglepointof interconnection(SPO!)uponarequestfromacompetitiveproviderwheresuchapointdoesnotalready exist. (Continuedfrompreviouspage)------------ ClarificationandReconsiderationofthe1997 DemarcationPointOrder(BellAtlanticPetition)at2.Theother petitionrequestedthattheCommissionclarifythatitsstatementinfootnote104doesnotauthorizeunilateralchanges bythepremisesownertodemarcationpointlocation.BellSouthPetitionforClarificationandReconsiderationofthe 1997DemarcationPointOrder(BellSouthPetition)at3-4. !I! ReviewofSections68.104and68.213oftheCommission'sRulesConcerningConnectionofSimpleInside WiringtotheTelephoneNetwork,CCDocketNo.88-57, ThirdReportandOrder,15FCCRcd927(2000)(2000 DemarcationPointThirdReportandOrder).
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  • and demarcation point. 68.106 Notification to provider of wireline telecommunications. 68.108 Incidence of harm. 68.110 Compatibility of the public switched telephone network and terminal equipment. 68.112 Hearing aid-compatibility. 68.160 Designation of Telecommunications Certification Bodies (TCBs) 68.162 Requirements for Telecommunications Certification Bodies Subpart C-Terminal Equipment Approval Procedures 68.201 Connection to the public switched telephone network. 68.211 Terminal equipment approval revocation procedures. 68.213 Installation of other than ``fully protected'' non-system simple customer premises wiring. 68.215 Installation of other than ``fully protected'' system premises wiring that serves more than four subscriber access lines. 68.218 Responsibility of the party acquiring equipment authorization. 68.224 Notice of non-hearing aid compatibility. Subpart D-Conditions for Terminal Equipment Approval 68.300 Approval of terminal equipment for connection to the public switched
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  • May 8, 2001. Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets, Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Service, Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, WT Docket No. 99-217, CC Docket No. 96-98, CC Docket No. 88-57, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in WT Docket No. 99-217, Fifth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order in CC Docket No. 96-98, and Fourth Report and Order
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  • of installing such facilities. Twelfth Report and Order and Further Notice, 15 FCC Rcd at 12240, para. 61. 47 C.F.R. § 54.411(a)(3). The demarcation point is the ``interface between the [public switched telephone network] and the inside wiring, and is the juncture at which the telecommunications carrier's responsibilities end and the customer's control begins.'' See Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network and Petition for Modification of Section 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Filed by the Electronics Industries Association, Third Report and Order, CC Docket No. 88-57, 15 FCC Rcd 927, 929, para. 2 (2000) (Inside Wiring Order). See, e.g., Bundling of Cellular Customer Premises Equipment and Cellular
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  • D. See also Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets, Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services, Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to Telephone Networks, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, WT Docket No. 99-217, CC Docket Nos. 96-98, 88-57, 15 FCC Rcd 22983 (2000)(``Competitive Networks Order and NRPM''). The Competitive Networks Order and NPRM adopted measures to ensure that competing telecommunications providers are able to provide services
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  • the existence of copper inside wiring in MDUs should preclude unbundling relief. Allegiance et al. Reply at 6; ALTS Comments at 19; AT&T Comments at 18; AT&T Reply at 8. Competitive Networks Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 23008, para. 55 (age and complexity of the inside wiring can affect the ability to make modifications); cf. Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network and Petition For Modification of Section 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Filed By the Electronic Industries Association, Third Report and Order, CC Docket No. 88-57 and RM-5643, 15 FCC Rcd 927, 934, para. 13 n. 33 (2000) (discussing cost to replace inside wiring in individual occupancy
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  • master antenna television); Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets; Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services; Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, WT Docket No. 99-217; CC Docket Nos. 96-98, 88-57, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Fifth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order; Fourth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 22983, 23031-32, para. 107 (2000) (preempting
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  • Rcd 3659 (1998). Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets, Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Service, Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, WT Docket No. 99-217, CC Docket No. 96-98, CC Docket No. 88-57, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in WT Docket No. 99-217, Fifth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order in CC Docket No. 96-98, and Fourth Report and Order
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  • (rel. July 7, 1999), available at 1999 WL 459319. Deployment of Wireline Services Offering Advanced Telecommunications Capability, Request by Bell Atlantic-West Virginia for Interim Relief Under Section 706, or, in the Alternative, a LATA Boundary Modification, CC Docket No. 98-147, Fourth Report & Order & Memorandum Opinion & Order, FCC 00-26 (rel. February 11, 2000). Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, CC Docket No. 88-57, Third Report & Order, FCC 99-405 (rel. Jan. 10, 2000). Principles for Reallocation of Spectrum to Encourage the Development of Telecommunications Technologies for the New Millennium, Policy Statement, FCC 99-354, (rel. Nov. 22, 1999), available at 1999 WL 1054886. See letter of
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  • to inside wiring. 47 C.F.R. § 51.319(b)(1). Until 1990, the Commission mandated the connection of inside wiring to the Public Switched Telelphone Network through a carrier-installed jack to ensure the easy disconnection of inside wire if network harm should occur, and to limit access to the protector on the carrier's side of the demarcation point. Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network and Petition for Modification of Section 68.213 of the Commission's Rules filed by the Electronic Industries Association, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, CC Docket No. 88-57, 5 FCC Rcd 4687, at para. 3 (1990). 304 See, e.g. Ohio PUC Comments at 19-20;
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  • and demarcation point. 68.106 Notification to provider of wireline telecommunications. 68.108 Incidence of harm. 68.110 Compatibility of the public switched telephone network and terminal equipment. 68.112 Hearing aid-compatibility. 68.160 Designation of Telecommunications Certification Bodies (TCBs) 68.162 Requirements for Telecommunications Certification Bodies Subpart C-Terminal Equipment Approval Procedures 68.201 Connection to the public switched telephone network. 68.211 Terminal equipment approval revocation procedures. 68.213 Installation of other than ``fully protected'' non-system simple customer premises wiring. 68.215 Installation of other than ``fully protected'' system premises wiring that serves more than four subscriber access lines. 68.218 Responsibility of the party acquiring equipment authorization. 68.224 Notice of non-hearing aid compatibility. Subpart D-Conditions for Terminal Equipment Approval 68.300 Approval of terminal equipment for connection to the public switched
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  • No. 81-216, Report and Order, 97 F.C.C.2d 527 (1984), stay denied, FCC 84-5684 (rel. Nov. 20, 1984), recon. granted in part, 50 Fed. Reg. 29384 (1985); Detariffing the Installation and Maintenance of Inside Wiring, CC Docket No. 79-105, Second Report and Order, 51 Fed. Reg. 8498 (1986), recon. granted in part, 1 FCC Rcd. 1190 (1986); see 47 C.F.R. §§ 68.213, 68.215. 35 or all circumstances, from entering into exclusive contracts with building owners.160 We also request comment on whether we should adopt any such rule in addition to any building owner nondiscriminatory access requirement. We seek comment on whether we have the authority to forbid common carriers from entering into exclusive contracts with building owners or managers under section 201
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  • the Matter of Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) WT Docket No. 99-217 CC Docket No. 96-98 CC Docket No. 88-57 FIRST REPORT AND ORDER AND FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING in WT Docket
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  • Local Communications Markets, WT Docket No. 99-217; Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services, Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, CC Docket No. 96-98; Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, CC Docket 88-57. PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER HAROLD W. FURCHTGOTT-ROTH Although I cast my vote on this matter weeks ago, I have no finalized separate statement on the competitive networks item at this time for the simple reason that there is currently no final version of
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  • Local Communications Markets, WT Docket No. 99-217; Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services, Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, CC Docket No. 96-98; Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, CC Docket 88-57. PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER HAROLD W. FURCHTGOTT-ROTH Although I cast my vote on this matter weeks ago, I have no finalized separate statement on the competitive networks item at this time for the simple reason that there is currently no final version of
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  • (rel. July 7, 1999), available at 1999 WL 459319. Deployment of Wireline Services Offering Advanced Telecommunications Capability, Request by Bell Atlantic-West Virginia for Interim Relief Under Section 706, or, in the Alternative, a LATA Boundary Modification, CC Docket No. 98-147, Fourth Report & Order & Memorandum Opinion & Order, FCC 00-26 (rel. February 11, 2000). Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, CC Docket No. 88-57, Third Report & Order, FCC 99-405 (rel. Jan. 10, 2000). Principles for Reallocation of Spectrum to Encourage the Development of Telecommunications Technologies for the New Millennium, Policy Statement, FCC 99-354, (rel. Nov. 22, 1999), available at 1999 WL 1054886. See letter of
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  • Rcd 3659 (1998). Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets, Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Service, Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, WT Docket No. 99-217, CC Docket No. 96-98, CC Docket No. 88-57, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in WT Docket No. 99-217, Fifth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order in CC Docket No. 96-98, and Fourth Report and Order
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  • (rel. July 7, 1999), available at 1999 WL 459319. Deployment of Wireline Services Offering Advanced Telecommunications Capability, Request by Bell Atlantic-West Virginia for Interim Relief Under Section 706, or, in the Alternative, a LATA Boundary Modification, CC Docket No. 98-147, Fourth Report & Order & Memorandum Opinion & Order, FCC 00-26 (rel. February 11, 2000). Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, CC Docket No. 88-57, Third Report & Order, FCC 99-405 (rel. Jan. 10, 2000). Principles for Reallocation of Spectrum to Encourage the Development of Telecommunications Technologies for the New Millennium, Policy Statement, FCC 99-354, (rel. Nov. 22, 1999), available at 1999 WL 1054886. See letter of
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  • context of the Competitive Networks rulemaking proceeding. These definitions are now found in 47 C.F.R. § 68.3. 47 C.F.R. § 68.4. 47 C.F.R. § 68.318 (c), adopted pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 227. 47 C.F.R. § 68.318 (d), adopted pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 227, 47 C.F.R. § 68.318 (e), adopted pursuant to 47 USC § 226. 47 C.F.R. §§ 68.213, 68.215, 68.2(c)(3); see also § 68.3 (defining "demarcation point"). The technical criteria should focus on preventing harm to the network by CPE, rather than on its construction, operation, or performance, to ensure that it does not harm the PSTN. Of course, 47 U.S.C. §273(d)(2) applies to standards development organizations' responsibility to protect proprietary information filed with them. 5 U.S.C. App.
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  • to inside wiring. 47 C.F.R. § 51.319(b)(1). Until 1990, the Commission mandated the connection of inside wiring to the Public Switched Telelphone Network through a carrier-installed jack to ensure the easy disconnection of inside wire if network harm should occur, and to limit access to the protector on the carrier's side of the demarcation point. Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network and Petition for Modification of Section 68.213 of the Commission's Rules filed by the Electronic Industries Association, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, CC Docket No. 88-57, 5 FCC Rcd 4687, at para. 3 (1990). See, e.g. Ohio PUC Comments at 19-20; AT&T
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  • $33.10-$52.00, carriers charge $375 Rural Network Assessment Tariff plus actual construction costs exceeding $2,300). See US West Communications, Exchange and Network Services Tariff, New Mexico, §§4.2.1, 5.2.4 (1999). See, e.g., Qualcomm comments at 3-4; Motorola/Iridium comments at 7. See Section III.D.2.a., supra, for a further discussion of these issues. See, e.g., Motorola/Iridium comments at 17. Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network and Petition for Modification of Section 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Filed by the Electronics Industries Association, Third Report and Order, CC Docket No. 88-57, 15 FCC Rcd 927, 929, para. 2 (2000) (Inside Wiring Order); see also 47 C.F.R. § 68.3. The demarcation point is
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  • and demarcation point. 68.106 Notification to provider of wireline telecommunications. 68.108 Incidence of harm. 68.110 Compatibility of the public switched telephone network and terminal equipment. 68.112 Hearing aid-compatibility. 68.160 Designation of Telecommunications Certification Bodies (TCBs) 68.162 Requirements for Telecommunications Certification Bodies Subpart C-Terminal Equipment Approval Procedures 68.201 Connection to the public switched telephone network. 68.211 Terminal equipment approval revocation procedures. 68.213 Installation of other than ``fully protected'' non-system simple customer premises wiring. 68.215 Installation of other than ``fully protected'' system premises wiring that serves more than four subscriber access lines. 68.218 Responsibility of the party acquiring equipment authorization. 68.224 Notice of non-hearing aid compatibility. Subpart D-Conditions for Terminal Equipment Approval 68.300 Approval of terminal equipment for connection to the public switched
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit ¬ ¬ ¬ À À À À ø À ¬ 0 0 0 \ À À 0 0 0 0 N '' À À Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of ) ) Review of Sections 68.104 and ) CC Docket No. 88-57 68.213 of the Commission's Rules ) Concerning Connection of ) Simple Inside Wiring ) to the Telephone Network ) ) and ) ) Petition for Modification of ) RM-5643 Section 68.213 of the Commission's ) Rules filed by the Electronic ) Industries Association ) ) THIRD REPORT AND ORDER Adopted: December 21, 1999 Released: January 10, 2000 By the Commission: TABLE
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  • Markets (WT Docket No. 99-217); Wireless Communications Association International, Inc., Petition for Rule Making to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services; Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 96-98); and Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to Telephone Network (CC Docket No. 88-57). SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making in WT Docket No. 99-217, a Fourth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order in CC Docket No. 96-98, and a Memorandum Opinion and Order
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Agenda/2000/ag001012.html
  • Markets (WT Docket No. 99-217); Wireless Communications Association International, Inc., Petition for Rule Making to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commissions Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services; Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 96-98); and Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commissions Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to Telephone Network (CC Docket No. 88-57). SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making in WT Docket No. 99-217, a Fourth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order in CC Docket No. 96-98, and a Memorandum Opinion and Order
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Agenda/2000/ag00914a.html
  • Markets (WT Docket No. 99-217); Wireless Communications Association International, Inc., Petition for Rule Making to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services; Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 96-98); and Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to Telephone Network (CC Docket No. 88-57). SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making in WT Docket No. 99-217, a Fourth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order in CC Docket No. 96-98, and a Memorandum Opinion and Order
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  • 5/29 Telecommunications Industry Assn. Ofc. Of Engineering and Technology ET 97-94 Equipment Authorization Process 5/30 SBC Communications, Inc. et al. Common Carrier Bureau CC 97-121 InterLata Services in Oklahoma 5/28 Ameritech (Correction) Secretary CC 97-137 InterLata Services in Michigan Non-docket Proceedings 5/28 5/30 GTE Common Carrier Bureau AAD 96-93 5/28 BellSouth Ofc. of Cmsr. Quello Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 5/29 NYNEX et al. Common Carrier Bureau DA 95-2058 5/30 New T&T Hong Kong Limited International Bureau I-T-C-97-138 5/30 WorldCom, Inc. International Bureau ISP-97-PDR-302 -FCC- References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/ex970604.wp
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  • No. 81-216, Report and Order, 97 F.C.C.2d 527 (1984), stay denied, FCC 84-5684 (rel. Nov. 20, 1984), recon. granted in part, 50 Fed. Reg. 29384 (1985); Detariffing the Installation and Maintenance of Inside Wiring, CC Docket No. 79-105, Second Report and Order, 51 Fed. Reg. 8498 (1986), recon. granted in part, 1 FCC Rcd. 1190 (1986); see 47 C.F.R. §§ 68.213, 68.215. 35 or all circumstances, from entering into exclusive contracts with building owners.160 We also request comment on whether we should adopt any such rule in addition to any building owner nondiscriminatory access requirement. We seek comment on whether we have the authority to forbid common carriers from entering into exclusive contracts with building owners or managers under section 201
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  • the Matter of Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) WT Docket No. 99-217 CC Docket No. 96-98 CC Docket No. 88-57 FIRST REPORT AND ORDER AND FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING in WT Docket
• http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/1997/dd970618.html
  • DC, from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. (DA No. 97-1267). Dkt No.: WT- 97-82. Contact: Rachel Kazan or Sande Taxali at (202) 418-0660. News Media Contact: Audrey Spivack (202) 418-0654. Internet URL: [32]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1997/da971267.tx t ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- REVIEW OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING CONNECTION OF SIMPLE INDUSTRY WIRING TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK AND PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF SECTION 68.213 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES FILED BY THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION. Took various actions on various petitions for review and/or clarification. By Order on Recon., 2nd R&O and 2nd FNPRM. Action by the Commission. Adopted: June 12, 1997. by Order. (FCC No. 97-209). CCB Internet URL: [33]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1997/fcc97209.txt EN TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION. Granted En Technology Corporation's request for an extension to September 30,
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  • [7]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applicat ions/ap000110.txt Released: January 10, 2000. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. Contact: Office of the Secretary: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310. Internet URL: [8]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/2000 /ex000110.html Report No: CWS-00-19. Released: January 10, 2000. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. Internet URL: [9]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/pnwl0007.pdf ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- IN THE MATTER OF REVIEW OF SECTIONS 68.104 AND 68.213 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING CONNECTION OF SIMPLE INSIDE WIRING TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK AND PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF SECTION 68.213 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES FILED BY THE ELECTRONIC. INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION. Amended rules to establish quality standards for inside wiring, to promote availability of quality telecom facilities. Dkt No.: CC-88-57. Action by the Commission. Adopted: December 21, 1999. by 3rd
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  • Local Communications Markets, WT Docket No. 99-217; Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services, Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, CC Docket No. 96-98; Review of Sections 68.104, and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to the Telephone Network, CC Docket 88-57. PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER HAROLD W. FURCHTGOTT-ROTH Although I cast my vote on this matter weeks ago, I have no finalized separate statement on the competitive networks item at this time for the simple reason that there is currently no final version of
• http://www.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/FCC-03-9A1.pdf
  • 8 See also Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets, Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Section 1.4000 of the Commission's Rules to Preempt Restrictions on Subscriber Premises Reception or Transmission Antennas Designed to Provide Fixed Wireless Services, Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Review of Sections 68.104 and 68.213 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Connection of Simple Inside Wiring to Telephone Networks, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, WT Docket No. 99-217, CC Docket Nos. 96-98, 88-57, 15 FCC Rcd 22983 (2000)("Competitive Networks Order and NRPM"). The Competitive Networks Order and NPRM adopted measures to ensure that competing telecommunications providers are able to provide services
• http://www.fcc.gov/wcb/iatd/pastrulings.pdf
  • February 25, 2000. Order on Part 68 waiver requests of Nor Pac Group, Inc., NSD-L-00-01; RadioShack, NSD-L-00-02; CIDCO Incorporated, NSD-L-00-03; and UNICO Pacific Group, NSD-L-00-04. DA 00-03, released January 11, 2000. Third Report and Order on review of section 68.104 of the Commission's Rules concerning connection of simple inside wiring to the telephone network and petition for modification of section 68.213 of the Commission's Rules filed by the Electronic Industries Association. CC Docket No. 88-57, RM-5643, FCC 99-405, released: January 10, 2000. 1999 PART 68 RULINGS Order in response to a petition from Lucent Technologies, Inc., requesting a waiver of the volume control requirement contained in 47 C.F.R. 68.6 of the Commission's Rules. NSD-L-99-49, DA 99-2982, released December 23, 1999. Northern