# Pay Telephone Equipment Grandfathering
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Memorandum Opinion and Order. · Published 1997-09-09 · Effective 1997-10-05 · 62 FR 47371
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-23528
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 47371
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 68
- **Publication date:** 1997-09-09
- **Effective date:** 1997-10-05
- **FCC docket:** CC Docket Nos. 96-128 and 91-35
## Abstract

The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) amends its rules concerning the connection of terminal equipment to the telephone network. The amendments allow certain terminal equipment presently connected to a central-office-implemented payphone to remain connected without registration. Registration is required, however, if such equipment is modified.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/09/09/97-23528/pay-telephone-equipment-grandfathering)
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