# Developing a Unified Intercarrier Compensation Regime
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2018-04-03 · Effective 2018-05-03 · 83 FR 14185
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-06488
- **Category:** broadband
- **Federal Register citation:** 83 FR 14185
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 51
- **Publication date:** 2018-04-03
- **Effective date:** 2018-05-03
- **FCC docket:** WC Docket Nos. 10-90, 14-58
## Abstract

In this document, the Commission reconsiders rules adopted in the Rate-of-Return Reform Order. Specifically, the Commission replaces the surrogate cost methods for Consumer Only Broadband Loops, revises CBOL imputation rules, and lastly, clarifies matters concerning reductions in the Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support. Further review of the record supports the adjustments, and further promotes the Commission's goals of providing certainty and stability for carriers and continued consumer access to advanced telecommunications and information services.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/04/03/2018-06488/developing-a-unified-intercarrier-compensation-regime)
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