FCC Web Documents citing 69.158

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  • by the Enforcement Bureau against the AT&T Companies for possible violation of section 222(c)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), and sections 64.2007, 64.2008(a), 64.2008(d)(3)(ii), 64.2008(d)(3)(v) and 64.2009(a) of the Federal Communication Commission's (``Commission'') rules relating to the confidentiality of customer proprietary network information, and sections 201(b) and 254 of the Act, and sections 54.712(a), 69.131 and 69.158 of the Commission's rules relating to the recovery of universal service fund contributions from end-user customers. The Bureau and the AT&T Companies have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before
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  • filings described in 47 C.F.R. � 69.3. Although non-price cap LECs are only required to make such filings every two years, id. � 69.3(a), non-price cap LECs that are not required to make such filings until next year may nevertheless choose to make filings this year in order to come into compliance with Comsat v. FCC. See 47 C.F.R. � 69.158. See id. � 69.4(d)(2)(ii). See id. � 69.158. (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission DA 01-1429 Federal Communications Commission DA 01-1429 � � F �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� 
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  • Order on January 29, 2003. Petitioners seek to maintain the status quo with respect to their current universal service recovery practices, pending the Commission's resolution of SBC and USTA's petitions for reconsideration. Specifically, petitioners request the ability to continue to ``average among multi-line business customers the reductions in the charges to Centrex permitted under the `equivalency ratio''' referenced in section 69.158 of the Commission's rules. In addition, they seek to continue to average universal contribution costs based on certain interstate charges that are incurred only by some customers, i.e., presubscribed interexchange carrier (PIC) and PIC change charges, within each class of customer. On February 19, 2002, WorldCom, Inc. and Ad Hoc Telecommunications Users Committee filed oppositions to the Petitioners' requests. Requests
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  • by the Enforcement Bureau against the AT&T Companies for possible violation of section 222(c)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), and sections 64.2007, 64.2008(a), 64.2008(d)(3)(ii), 64.2008(d)(3)(v) and 64.2009(a) of the Federal Communication Commission's (``Commission'') rules relating to the confidentiality of customer proprietary network information, and sections 201(b) and 254 of the Act, and sections 54.712(a), 69.131 and 69.158 of the Commission's rules relating to the recovery of universal service fund contributions from end-user customers. The Bureau and the AT&T Companies have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before
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  • Price Cap Local Exchange Carriers Brief Description: The Part 69 rules are designed to implement the provisions of sections 201 and 202 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and protect consumers by preventing the exercise of market power by incumbent LECs. These rules help ensure that rates are just, reasonable, and not unjustly or unreasonably discriminatory. Specifically, section 69.158 facilitates the phase out of implicit subsidies in the access charge regime by making the recovery of LEC universal service charges from end users explicit. Need: Section 69.158 allows for the LECs' recovery of charges for an explicit, portable interstate access universal service support mechanism. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 201-203, 205, 218, 220, 254 and 403. Section Number and
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  • line'' with ``single-line'' Amend paragraph 32, fifth and sixth sentences, by inserting ``service'' between ``universal'' and ``support'' Amend paragraph 33 by deleting the last sentence and replacing it with ``The CALLS Proposal also provides that Lifeline customers will not be assessed universal service charges by price cap LECs.'' Amend footnote 42 by inserting before the period ``; Appendix B � 69.158'' Amend paragraph 34, first sentence; paragraph 36, third sentence; paragraph 49, fifth sentence; paragraph 50, first sentence; paragraph 57, first and last sentences; paragraph 58, first sentence; paragraph 61, fourth sentence; paragraph 63, first, second and fourth sentences; paragraph 210, fourth sentence; paragraph 235, first and third sentences; paragraph 242, first and second sentences; paragraph 243, second and fifth sentences;
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  • part, rev'd in part, remanded in part sub nom. Texas Office of Public Utility Counsel v. FCC, 183 F.3d 393 (5th Cir. 1999) cert. denied 2000 WL 684656 (U.S. Sup. Ct. May 30, 2000) (Universal Service Order). We note that the Commission has developed guidelines for incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC) recovery of universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. � 69.158 (limiting recovery of universal service contributions by price cap incumbent LECs); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Access Charge Reform, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1693, para. 33 (1999) (Universal
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  • part, rev'd in part, remanded in part sub nom. Texas Office of Public Utility Counsel v. FCC, 183 F.3d 393 (5th Cir. 1999) cert. denied 2000 WL 684656 (U.S. Sup. Ct. May 30, 2000) (Universal Service Order). We note that the Commission has developed guidelines for incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC) recovery of universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. � 69.158 (limiting recovery of universal service contributions by price cap incumbent LECs); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Access Charge Reform, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1693, para. 33 (1999) (Universal
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  • cap local exchange carriers may not assess a carrier common line charge; * * * (d) Recovery of Contributions to the Universal Service Support Mechanisms by Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers. (1) [Reserved] (2)(i) Local exchange carriers may recover their contributions to the universal service support mechanisms only through explicit, interstate, end-user charges assessed pursuant to either section 69.131 or section 69.158 that are equitable and nondiscriminatory. (ii) Local exchange carriers may not recover any of their contributions to the universal service support mechanisms through access charges imposed on interexchange carriers. * * * (g) Local exchange carriers may establish appropriate rate elements for a new service, within the meaning of � 61.3(x) of this chapter, in any tariff filing. (j) In
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  • In contrast, under our modified methodology, we will be able to predict with a greater degree of accuracy the total amount of contributions in a given quarter because the amount of a provider's contribution will be based on projected collected revenues reported on the FCC Form 499-Q. Therefore, a reserve fund will not be necessary. See 47 C.F.R. �� 69.131, 69.158. 47 U.S.C. �� 201(b), 202(a). Because sections 201 and 202 of the Act only apply to ``common carriers'' or ``telecommunications carriers,'' and not to the broader category of telecommunications providers that are currently subject to universal service contribution obligations pursuant to the Commission's authority under section 254(d) of the Act, throughout this section we refer to the recovery obligations of
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  • 16, 2001. See USF Coalition Ex Parte (This amount was proposed by the USF coalition). See Interim CMRS Safe Harbor Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 21260 para. 15. See Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8952-53 para. 329. Lifeline customer eligibility criteria are outlined in section 54.409 of our rules. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.409. See 47 C.F.R. � 69.158, 69.131; see also Access Charge Reform, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249, Eleventh Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, 15 FCC Rcd 12962, 13057-58 paras. 218-220 (2000); Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Service of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange
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  • the Commission resolves pending petitions for reconsideration of section 54.712, local exchange carriers that utilize the PICC equivalency ratios when recovering contribution costs from Centrex customers will be permitted to recover a share of their contributions associated with the subscriber line charge for a specific Centrex line from their multi-line business customers in a given state. Under sections 69.131 and 69.158 of our rules, local exchange carriers have the option of recovering their contribution costs from Centrex customers through a universal service line item that uses the equivalency ratios established for Centrex lines under our rules governing the PICC. In the Access Charge Reform Reconsideration Order, the Commission adopted, for purposes of the PICC, a ratio of up to nine Centrex
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  • playing field among incumbent ETCs and competitive ETCs regarding their recovery of universal service pass-through charges. In particular, we propose to extend the current rules that apply only to incumbent carriers by amending section 54.712 to prohibit competitive ETCs from recovering USF charges for Lifeline offerings from Lifeline subscribers as follows: Lifeline Subscribers. Eligible telecommunications carriers covered by �69.131 and �69.158 are subject to the limitations on universal service end user charges set forth therein. All other eligible telecommunications carriers shall not recover federal universal service contribution costs from Lifeline services to Lifeline subscribers. This limitation does not apply to services to Lifeline subscribers that are not supported by Lifeline, such as per-minute or other additional charges beyond the service for
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  • part, rev'd in part, remanded in part sub nom. Texas Office of Public Utility Counsel v. FCC, 183 F.3d 393 (5th Cir. 1999) cert. denied 2000 WL 684656 (U.S. Sup. Ct. May 30, 2000) (Universal Service Order). We note that the Commission has developed guidelines for incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC) recovery of universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. � 69.158 (limiting recovery of universal service contributions by price cap incumbent LECs); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Access Charge Reform, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1693, para. 33 (1999) (Universal
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  • Jan. 1, 1998.] To the extent that the costs of ISDN line ports, and line ports associated with other services, exceed the costs of a line port used for basic, analog service, local exchange carriers may recover the difference through a separate monthly end-user charge. As of June 30, 2000, these rates will be capped until June 30, 2005. � 69.158 Universal Service End User Charges To the extent the company makes contributions to the Universal Service Support Mechanisms pursuant to �� 54.706 and 54.709 of this chapter and the incumbent LEC seeks to recover some or all of the amount of such contribution, the incumbent LEC shall recover those contributions through a charge to end users other than Lifeline users.
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  • by the Enforcement Bureau against the AT&T Companies for possible violation of section 222(c)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), and sections 64.2007, 64.2008(a), 64.2008(d)(3)(ii), 64.2008(d)(3)(v) and 64.2009(a) of the Federal Communication Commission's ("Commission") rules relating to the confidentiality of customer proprietary network information, and sections 201(b) and 254 of the Act, and sections 54.712(a), 69.131 and 69.158 of the Commission's rules relating to the recovery of universal service fund contributions from end-user customers. 2. The Bureau and the AT&T Companies have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the
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  • part 61 of this chapter. � 69.157 Line port costs in excess of basic, analog service. To the extent that the costs of ISDN line ports, and line ports associated with other services, exceed the costs of a line port used for basic, analog service, local exchange carriers may recover the difference through a separate monthly end user charge. � 69.158 Universal Service End User Charges To the extent the company makes contribution to the Universal Service Support Mechanisms pursuant to � 54.706 and � 54.709 the ILEC may recover those contributions through a charge to end users. These contributions are not a part of any price cap baskets, and the charge to recover these contributions is not part of any
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  • part, rev'd in part, remanded in part sub nom. Texas Office of Public Utility Counsel v. FCC, 183 F.3d 393 (5th Cir. 1999) cert. denied 2000 WL 684656 (U.S. Sup. Ct. May 30, 2000) (Universal Service Order). We note that the Commission has developed guidelines for incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC) recovery of universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. � 69.158 (limiting recovery of universal service contributions by price cap incumbent LECs); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Access Charge Reform, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1693, para. 33 (1999) (Universal
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  • Jan. 1, 1998.] To the extent that the costs of ISDN line ports, and line ports associated with other services, exceed the costs of a line port used for basic, analog service, local exchange carriers may recover the difference through a separate monthly end-user charge. As of June 30, 2000, these rates will be capped until June 30, 2005. � 69.158 Universal Service End User Charges To the extent the company makes contributions to the Universal Service Support Mechanisms pursuant to �� 54.706 and 54.709 of this chapter and the incumbent LEC seeks to recover some or all of the amount of such contribution, the incumbent LEC shall recover those contributions through a charge to end users other than Lifeline users.
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  • by the Enforcement Bureau against the AT&T Companies for possible violation of section 222(c)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), and sections 64.2007, 64.2008(a), 64.2008(d)(3)(ii), 64.2008(d)(3)(v) and 64.2009(a) of the Federal Communication Commission's ("Commission") rules relating to the confidentiality of customer proprietary network information, and sections 201(b) and 254 of the Act, and sections 54.712(a), 69.131 and 69.158 of the Commission's rules relating to the recovery of universal service fund contributions from end-user customers. 2. The Bureau and the AT&T Companies have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the
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  • Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Low Volume Long Distance Users, and Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-26 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249, and Eleventh Report and Order in CC Docket 96-45, FCC 00-193, 15 FCC Rcd. 12962, app. B at 56 69.158 (2000) (requiring price cap ILECs to recover universal service costs through end user charges, leaving non price cap ILECs and competitive LECs to recover their costs through access charges to IXCs). [13]5. Hereinafter AT&T, MCI WorldCom, Inc., Sprint Corporation, and the Telecommunications Resellers Association are collectively referred to as AT&T. [14]6. Comsat argued for the first time at oral argument
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  • by the Enforcement Bureau against the AT&T Companies for possible violation of section 222(c)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), and sections 64.2007, 64.2008(a), 64.2008(d)(3)(ii), 64.2008(d)(3)(v) and 64.2009(a) of the Federal Communication Commission's (``Commission'') rules relating to the confidentiality of customer proprietary network information, and sections 201(b) and 254 of the Act, and sections 54.712(a), 69.131 and 69.158 of the Commission's rules relating to the recovery of universal service fund contributions from end-user customers. The Bureau and the AT&T Companies have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before
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  • filings described in 47 C.F.R. � 69.3. Although non-price cap LECs are only required to make such filings every two years, id. � 69.3(a), non-price cap LECs that are not required to make such filings until next year may nevertheless choose to make filings this year in order to come into compliance with Comsat v. FCC. See 47 C.F.R. � 69.158. See id. � 69.4(d)(2)(ii). See id. � 69.158. (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission DA 01-1429 Federal Communications Commission DA 01-1429 � � F �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� 
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  • Order on January 29, 2003. Petitioners seek to maintain the status quo with respect to their current universal service recovery practices, pending the Commission's resolution of SBC and USTA's petitions for reconsideration. Specifically, petitioners request the ability to continue to ``average among multi-line business customers the reductions in the charges to Centrex permitted under the `equivalency ratio''' referenced in section 69.158 of the Commission's rules. In addition, they seek to continue to average universal contribution costs based on certain interstate charges that are incurred only by some customers, i.e., presubscribed interexchange carrier (PIC) and PIC change charges, within each class of customer. On February 19, 2002, WorldCom, Inc. and Ad Hoc Telecommunications Users Committee filed oppositions to the Petitioners' requests. Requests
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  • by the Enforcement Bureau against the AT&T Companies for possible violation of section 222(c)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), and sections 64.2007, 64.2008(a), 64.2008(d)(3)(ii), 64.2008(d)(3)(v) and 64.2009(a) of the Federal Communication Commission's (``Commission'') rules relating to the confidentiality of customer proprietary network information, and sections 201(b) and 254 of the Act, and sections 54.712(a), 69.131 and 69.158 of the Commission's rules relating to the recovery of universal service fund contributions from end-user customers. The Bureau and the AT&T Companies have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before
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  • Price Cap Local Exchange Carriers Brief Description: The Part 69 rules are designed to implement the provisions of sections 201 and 202 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and protect consumers by preventing the exercise of market power by incumbent LECs. These rules help ensure that rates are just, reasonable, and not unjustly or unreasonably discriminatory. Specifically, section 69.158 facilitates the phase out of implicit subsidies in the access charge regime by making the recovery of LEC universal service charges from end users explicit. Need: Section 69.158 allows for the LECs' recovery of charges for an explicit, portable interstate access universal service support mechanism. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 201-203, 205, 218, 220, 254 and 403. Section Number and
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  • line'' with ``single-line'' Amend paragraph 32, fifth and sixth sentences, by inserting ``service'' between ``universal'' and ``support'' Amend paragraph 33 by deleting the last sentence and replacing it with ``The CALLS Proposal also provides that Lifeline customers will not be assessed universal service charges by price cap LECs.'' Amend footnote 42 by inserting before the period ``; Appendix B � 69.158'' Amend paragraph 34, first sentence; paragraph 36, third sentence; paragraph 49, fifth sentence; paragraph 50, first sentence; paragraph 57, first and last sentences; paragraph 58, first sentence; paragraph 61, fourth sentence; paragraph 63, first, second and fourth sentences; paragraph 210, fourth sentence; paragraph 235, first and third sentences; paragraph 242, first and second sentences; paragraph 243, second and fifth sentences;
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  • part, rev'd in part, remanded in part sub nom. Texas Office of Public Utility Counsel v. FCC, 183 F.3d 393 (5th Cir. 1999) cert. denied 2000 WL 684656 (U.S. Sup. Ct. May 30, 2000) (Universal Service Order). We note that the Commission has developed guidelines for incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC) recovery of universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. � 69.158 (limiting recovery of universal service contributions by price cap incumbent LECs); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Access Charge Reform, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1693, para. 33 (1999) (Universal
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  • part, rev'd in part, remanded in part sub nom. Texas Office of Public Utility Counsel v. FCC, 183 F.3d 393 (5th Cir. 1999) cert. denied 2000 WL 684656 (U.S. Sup. Ct. May 30, 2000) (Universal Service Order). We note that the Commission has developed guidelines for incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC) recovery of universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. � 69.158 (limiting recovery of universal service contributions by price cap incumbent LECs); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Access Charge Reform, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1693, para. 33 (1999) (Universal
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  • cap local exchange carriers may not assess a carrier common line charge; * * * (d) Recovery of Contributions to the Universal Service Support Mechanisms by Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers. (1) [Reserved] (2)(i) Local exchange carriers may recover their contributions to the universal service support mechanisms only through explicit, interstate, end-user charges assessed pursuant to either section 69.131 or section 69.158 that are equitable and nondiscriminatory. (ii) Local exchange carriers may not recover any of their contributions to the universal service support mechanisms through access charges imposed on interexchange carriers. * * * (g) Local exchange carriers may establish appropriate rate elements for a new service, within the meaning of � 61.3(x) of this chapter, in any tariff filing. (j) In
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  • In contrast, under our modified methodology, we will be able to predict with a greater degree of accuracy the total amount of contributions in a given quarter because the amount of a provider's contribution will be based on projected collected revenues reported on the FCC Form 499-Q. Therefore, a reserve fund will not be necessary. See 47 C.F.R. �� 69.131, 69.158. 47 U.S.C. �� 201(b), 202(a). Because sections 201 and 202 of the Act only apply to ``common carriers'' or ``telecommunications carriers,'' and not to the broader category of telecommunications providers that are currently subject to universal service contribution obligations pursuant to the Commission's authority under section 254(d) of the Act, throughout this section we refer to the recovery obligations of
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  • 16, 2001. See USF Coalition Ex Parte (This amount was proposed by the USF coalition). See Interim CMRS Safe Harbor Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 21260 para. 15. See Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8952-53 para. 329. Lifeline customer eligibility criteria are outlined in section 54.409 of our rules. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.409. See 47 C.F.R. � 69.158, 69.131; see also Access Charge Reform, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249, Eleventh Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, 15 FCC Rcd 12962, 13057-58 paras. 218-220 (2000); Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Service of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange
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  • the Commission resolves pending petitions for reconsideration of section 54.712, local exchange carriers that utilize the PICC equivalency ratios when recovering contribution costs from Centrex customers will be permitted to recover a share of their contributions associated with the subscriber line charge for a specific Centrex line from their multi-line business customers in a given state. Under sections 69.131 and 69.158 of our rules, local exchange carriers have the option of recovering their contribution costs from Centrex customers through a universal service line item that uses the equivalency ratios established for Centrex lines under our rules governing the PICC. In the Access Charge Reform Reconsideration Order, the Commission adopted, for purposes of the PICC, a ratio of up to nine Centrex
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  • playing field among incumbent ETCs and competitive ETCs regarding their recovery of universal service pass-through charges. In particular, we propose to extend the current rules that apply only to incumbent carriers by amending section 54.712 to prohibit competitive ETCs from recovering USF charges for Lifeline offerings from Lifeline subscribers as follows: Lifeline Subscribers. Eligible telecommunications carriers covered by �69.131 and �69.158 are subject to the limitations on universal service end user charges set forth therein. All other eligible telecommunications carriers shall not recover federal universal service contribution costs from Lifeline services to Lifeline subscribers. This limitation does not apply to services to Lifeline subscribers that are not supported by Lifeline, such as per-minute or other additional charges beyond the service for
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  • part, rev'd in part, remanded in part sub nom. Texas Office of Public Utility Counsel v. FCC, 183 F.3d 393 (5th Cir. 1999) cert. denied 2000 WL 684656 (U.S. Sup. Ct. May 30, 2000) (Universal Service Order). We note that the Commission has developed guidelines for incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC) recovery of universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. � 69.158 (limiting recovery of universal service contributions by price cap incumbent LECs); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Access Charge Reform, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1693, para. 33 (1999) (Universal
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  • Jan. 1, 1998.] To the extent that the costs of ISDN line ports, and line ports associated with other services, exceed the costs of a line port used for basic, analog service, local exchange carriers may recover the difference through a separate monthly end-user charge. As of June 30, 2000, these rates will be capped until June 30, 2005. � 69.158 Universal Service End User Charges To the extent the company makes contributions to the Universal Service Support Mechanisms pursuant to �� 54.706 and 54.709 of this chapter and the incumbent LEC seeks to recover some or all of the amount of such contribution, the incumbent LEC shall recover those contributions through a charge to end users other than Lifeline users.
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  • by the Enforcement Bureau against the AT&T Companies for possible violation of section 222(c)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), and sections 64.2007, 64.2008(a), 64.2008(d)(3)(ii), 64.2008(d)(3)(v) and 64.2009(a) of the Federal Communication Commission's ("Commission") rules relating to the confidentiality of customer proprietary network information, and sections 201(b) and 254 of the Act, and sections 54.712(a), 69.131 and 69.158 of the Commission's rules relating to the recovery of universal service fund contributions from end-user customers. 2. The Bureau and the AT&T Companies have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the
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  • part 61 of this chapter. � 69.157 Line port costs in excess of basic, analog service. To the extent that the costs of ISDN line ports, and line ports associated with other services, exceed the costs of a line port used for basic, analog service, local exchange carriers may recover the difference through a separate monthly end user charge. � 69.158 Universal Service End User Charges To the extent the company makes contribution to the Universal Service Support Mechanisms pursuant to � 54.706 and � 54.709 the ILEC may recover those contributions through a charge to end users. These contributions are not a part of any price cap baskets, and the charge to recover these contributions is not part of any
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  • part, rev'd in part, remanded in part sub nom. Texas Office of Public Utility Counsel v. FCC, 183 F.3d 393 (5th Cir. 1999) cert. denied 2000 WL 684656 (U.S. Sup. Ct. May 30, 2000) (Universal Service Order). We note that the Commission has developed guidelines for incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC) recovery of universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. � 69.158 (limiting recovery of universal service contributions by price cap incumbent LECs); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Access Charge Reform, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1693, para. 33 (1999) (Universal
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  • Jan. 1, 1998.] To the extent that the costs of ISDN line ports, and line ports associated with other services, exceed the costs of a line port used for basic, analog service, local exchange carriers may recover the difference through a separate monthly end-user charge. As of June 30, 2000, these rates will be capped until June 30, 2005. � 69.158 Universal Service End User Charges To the extent the company makes contributions to the Universal Service Support Mechanisms pursuant to �� 54.706 and 54.709 of this chapter and the incumbent LEC seeks to recover some or all of the amount of such contribution, the incumbent LEC shall recover those contributions through a charge to end users other than Lifeline users.
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  • Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Low Volume Long Distance Users, and Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-26 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249, and Eleventh Report and Order in CC Docket 96-45, FCC 00-193, 15 FCC Rcd. 12962, app. B at 56 69.158 (2000) (requiring price cap ILECs to recover universal service costs through end user charges, leaving non price cap ILECs and competitive LECs to recover their costs through access charges to IXCs). [13]5. Hereinafter AT&T, MCI WorldCom, Inc., Sprint Corporation, and the Telecommunications Resellers Association are collectively referred to as AT&T. [14]6. Comsat argued for the first time at oral argument