# Technology Transitions, Policies and Rules Governing Retirement of Copper Loops by Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2016-09-12 · 81 FR 62632
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-20215
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 62632
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 51
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/09/12/2016-20215/technology-transitions-policies-and-rules-governing-retirement-of-copper-loops-by-incumbent-local)
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