FCC will consider mandatory detariffing of international telecom ...
FCC will consider mandatory detariffing of international telecom services at agenda meeting Fri. This would be companion to agency’s order last year requiring detariffing of domestic long distance services. Domestic detariffing for mass markets has been delayed until July…
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while agency considers possible international action. Industry has told FCC it would be administratively difficult and confusing to customers to have detariffed rates domestically but not internationally. Industry source said carriers want July start date for both, but with 9-month implementation to ease transition for residential services. Also on agenda is start of rulemaking on licensing, technical and service rules for new users of 700-MHz band, which FCC plans to auction after broadcasters move out of spectrum. Spectrum is expected to be used for wireless communications. Commission also will consider revisions in technical rules for broadcast auxiliary, CARS, fixed microwave, other spectrum.