# Default Compensation Rate for Dial-Around Calls From Payphones Increased to $.494
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2004-08-26 · Effective 2004-09-27 · 69 FR 52444
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-19464
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 69 FR 52444
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 64
- **Publication date:** 2004-08-26
- **Effective date:** 2004-09-27
- **FCC docket:** WC Docket No. 03-225
## Abstract

By this document, the Commission approves an increase from $.24 to $.494 in the default compensation rate for dial-around calls from payphones. This is the first increase in the dial-around default rate in over five years. The intended effect of this order is to ensure the widespread deployment of payphones and to provide fair compensation to payphone service providers.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/08/26/04-19464/default-compensation-rate-for-dial-around-calls-from-payphones-increased-to-494)
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