📡FCC Proposes Deregulation of Business Data Services
Price Cap Business Data Services; Regulation of Business Data Services for Rate-of-Return Local Exchange Carriers
Summary
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks comment on its proposed rules to eliminate rate regulation and tariffing obligations for business data services provided by incumbent local exchange carriers in light of technological and marketplace changes and recent Executive Orders and Commission initiatives. The Commission alternatively seeks comment on updates to its regulatory framework and competitive market tests to better align with current market conditions based on current data.
Agencies
- Federal Communications Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed regulations seek to eliminate rate regulation and tariffing obligations for business data services (BDS), potentially reducing compliance costs and enhancing market competition. This affects local exchange carriers significantly, influencing pricing and service availability.