Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Changes Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Unauthorized Changes of Consumers' Long Distance Carriers
other · Federal Communications Commission · Published 1999-02-16 · Effective 1999-04-29 · 64 FR 7746
Document
Document number
99-3657
Federal Register citation
64 FR 7746
CFR reference
47 CFR 64
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Publication date
1999-02-16
Effective date
1999-04-29
FCC docket
CC Docket 94-129
Abstract
The Commission adopted a Second Report and Order which establishes new rules and policies governing the unauthorized switching of subscribers telecommunications, an activity more commonly known as ``slamming.'' The Commission's decision is intended to deter and ultimately eliminate unauthorized changes in subscribers telecommunications carriers.