Business Data Services in an Internet Protocol Environment; Technology Transitions; Special Access for Price Cap Local Exchange Carriers; AT&T Corporation Petition for Rulemaking To Reform Regulation of Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier Rates for Interstate Special Access Services
broadband · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2017-06-02 · Effective 2017-08-01 · 82 FR 25660
Document
Document number
2017-10713
Federal Register citation
82 FR 25660
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
broadband
Publication date
2017-06-02
Effective date
2017-08-01
FCC docket
WC Docket Nos. 16-143, 05-25, GN Docket No. 13-5, and RM-10593
Abstract
In this document, a Report and Order provides a new framework for deregulating Business Data Services in areas where competitive forces are able to ensure just and reasonable rates. Acknowledging the presence of increased competition evidenced by the record in this proceeding, the Federal Communications Commission amends its rules to reflect changes in the business data services marketplace. By adopting this framework the Commission acts to further bolster competition and investment in business data services, and takes further steps to decrease the cost of broadband infrastructure deployment.