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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)
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FINAL RULE STAGE
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202. TELEPHONE COMPANY/CABLE TELEVISION CROSS-OWNERSHIP RULES SECTIONS
63.54-63.56
Legal Authority:
47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 202; 47 USC 203; 47 USC
204; 47 USC 205; 47 USC 218; 47 USC 220; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 521; 47 USC
533; 47 USC 522
CFR Citation:
47 CFR 63.54; 47 CFR 63.55; 47 CFR 63.56; 47 CFR 63.57; 47 CFR 63.58
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
In this stage of the proceeding, the Commission issued a Second Report
and Order that modifies FCC rules and regulatory policy to enable local
telephone companies to participate in the video marketplace through
video dialtone. The FCC decided that local telephone companies may make
available to multiple service providers, on a nondiscriminatory common
carrier basis, a basic platform that will deliver video programming and
other services to end users. Such a policy will advance the FCC's goals
of creating an advanced infrastructure, increasing competition in the
video marketplace and enhancing the diversity of video services to the
American public. The FCC also issued a Recommendation to Congress
recommending that the statutory telephone company-cable television
cross-ownership restriction be repealed. Further, the Commission
solicited comments in a second further notice of proposed rulemaking on
the issue of whether the rural exemption to the telephone company-cable
television cross-ownership restrictions should be raised to 10,000
persons. As of 7/12/94, Commission has approved five applications for
video dialtone trials and one application for commercial video dialtone
service.
Statement of Need:
The Commission will consider petitions for reconsideration of its
regulatory framework for provision of video services by local telephone
companies. This framework established the terms and conditions by which
companies may, consistent with statutory requirements, offer video
services in their telephone service areas. The Commission's rules in
this area are designed to promote investment in our national
telecommunications infrastructure, increase competition in the
provision of video services, and foster diverse sources of video
programming. In furtherance of its video dialtone policy goals, the
Commission is also currently considering applications from local
telephone companies to offer video dialtone facilities and service to
the public, on both a trial and permanent commercial basis.
Alternatives:
Prior to the Commission video dialtone order, telephone company
participation in the video marketplace was limited to providing channel
service for cable operators--that is, transmitting video signals to
subscribers' homes for the cable operator. Telephone companies could
not compete with cable operators in the telephone company service area.
Anticipated Costs and Benefits:
Video dialtone will benefit consumers, video programmers, telephone
companies, and other service providers by fostering innovation in
services, competition in the video marketplace, improved service
quality, increased network usage and lower cost telecommunications
services and products. Video dialtone should benefit the Nation as a
whole by fostering the rapid development of advanced telecommunications
facilities, the provision of innovative new services, and increased
competition in the telecommunications marketplace.
Timetable:
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Action DFR Cite
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NOI 52 FR 34818 09/15/87
FNOI/NPRM 53 FR 38042 09/29/88
First R&O 56 FR 65445 12/17/91
FNPRM/SFNOI 56 FR 65464 12/17/91
Recommendations to Congress 08/14/92
Reconsideration 57 FR 41109O 09/09/92
Second R&O 57 FR 41106 09/09/92
SFNPRM 57 FR 41118 09/09/92
Pending Video Dialtone Reconsideration 10/00/94
Further Action on Pending Video Dialtone Applications and Petit00/00/00
Small Entities Affected:
Businesses
Government Levels Affected:
None
Additional Information:
For additional information on the Regulatory Plan, contact Gary
Phillips, Federal Communications Commission, Common Carrier Bureau,
1919 M Street, Room 544, Washington, DC 20554, (202) 418-1573.
Agency Contact:
Adam Kupetsky
Attorney
Federal Communications Commission
202 418-1578
RIN: 3060-AE40
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FCC
203. EXPANDED INTERCONNECTION WITH LOCAL TELEPHONE COMPANY FACILITIES
Legal Authority:
47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 202; 47 USC 203; 47 USC
204; 47 USC 205; 47 USC 218; 47 USC 220; 47 USC 404
CFR Citation:
47 CFR 69; 47 CFR 61; 47 CFR 64
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
The Commission adopted rules for expanded interconnection with local
telephone company facilities for interstate special access and switched
transport, authorized new pricing flexibility for LECs, and has sought
comment on hand-off of switching information necessary to permit
competition for the provision of tandem switching associated with
switched transport.
Statement of Need:
On July 14, 1994. the Commission adopted a Memorandum Opinion and Order
in which it reaffirmed its commitment to its expanded interconnection
policy. The Commission acted in response to the June 10, 1994, decision
of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in Bell Atlantic
Telephone Companies v. FCC. In that case, the court said it would
vacate in part, and otherwise remand, the first two of the Commission's
expanded interconnection orders, on the grounds that the agency lacked
authority to require the telephone companies to provide expanded
interconnection for special access through physical collocation.
In the July 14 order, the Commission directed the local telephone
companies to provide expanded interconnection through virtual
collocation. The FCC exempted telephone companies from the mandatory
virtual collocation requirement at central offices in which they choose
to offer physical collocation subject to nonstreamlined regulation by
the Commission as a communications common carrier service. The carriers
are required to file virtual collocation tariffs on September 1, 1994,
scheduled to become effective on December 15, 1994. The Commission's
staff will review these tariffs once they are filed. Interested parties
may, under the Commission's rules, file petitions to reject, or to
suspend and investigate the tariffs. The Commission staff will review
those petitions and determine whether rejection or investigation of the
tariffs is warranted.
Alternatives:
By acting expeditiously before the court issues its mandate, the FCC
sought to avoid the disruption to competition that might result if its
expanded interconnection policy lapsed. The Commission's quick response
to the court's decision will give affected parties clear guidance on
their rights and obligations and preserve the public interest benefits
of expanded interconnection.
Anticipated Costs and Benefits:
The increased competition generated by expanded interconnection should
lead to lower access charges, which in turn will make it possible for
long-distance companies to offer service at lower rates. Competition
also creates incentives for telephone companies and their competitors
to invest advanced telecommunications technologies, develop innovative
services, give users a greater range of choices in telecommunications
services, and provide existing services more efficiently.
Timetable:
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Action DFR Cite
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NPRM & NOI 56 FR 34159 07/26/91
ANPRM 56 FR 44053 09/20/91
ANPRM Comment Pe56 FR 34159 11/06/91
R&O and NPRM 57 FR 54323 11/18/92
2nd NPRM 57 FR 56888 12/01/92
MO&O 57 FR 62481 12/31/92
NPRM Comment Per57 FR 58767 03/09/93
2nd MO&O 58 FR 48752 09/17/93
2nd MO&O and 3rd58 FR 48756 09/17/93
3rd R&O 59 FR 32925 06/27/94
MO&O 59 FR 38922 08/01/94
Carriers required to file collocation tariffs on 09/01/94
Effective Date 12/15/94
Small Entities Affected:
None
Government Levels Affected:
None
Additional Information:
For additional information on the Regulatory Plan, contact David
Sieradzki, Federal Communications Commission, Common Carrier Bureau,
1919 M Street, Room 544, Washington, DC 20554, (202) 418-1576.
Agency Contact:
James Schlicting
Division Chief
Federal Communications Commission
202 418-1580
RIN: 3060-AF04
BILLING CODE 6712-01-F
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