# Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Changes Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Unauthorized Changes of Consumers' Long Distance Carriers
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 1999-02-16 · Effective 1999-04-29 · 64 FR 7746
## Document
- **Document number:** 99-3657
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 64 FR 7746
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 64
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/02/16/99-3657/implementation-of-the-subscriber-carrier-selection-changes-provisions-of-the-telecommunications-act)
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