Technology Transitions, Policies and Rules Governing Retirement of Copper Loops by Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers
other · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2016-09-12 · 81 FR 62632
Document
Document number
2016-20215
Federal Register citation
81 FR 62632
CFR reference
47 CFR 51
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Publication date
2016-09-12
FCC docket
GN Docket No. 13-5, RM-11358
Abstract
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) initiated this rulemaking in August 2015 to help guide and accelerate the transitions from networks based on TDM circuit-switched voice services running on copper loops to all-IP multi-media networks using copper, co-axial cable, wireless, and fiber as physical infrastructure. In this Second Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration, we take several actions aimed at stripping away anachronistic rules while ensuring that competition continues to thrive and consumers are protected during technology transitions.