Federal Register #WC Docket Nos. 25-311, 25-208; FCC 26-11; FR ID 335397

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comment on proposed reforms to modernize telecommunications regulations and support the transition to all-IP networks. - Government Buyer: - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - Scope of Proposed Reforms: - Move remaining intercarrier compensation (ICC) charges to a bill-and-keep framework - Eliminate ex ante pricing regulation and tariffing of end-user charges (Telephone Access Charges, TACs) - Phase out Connect America Fund ICC support - Remove outdated regulatory obligations for interstate and international long-distance services, including tariffing and account information exchange requirements - Establish a transitional framework to ensure market stability during the shift to all-IP technology - Stakeholder Engagement: - FCC is requesting input from industry stakeholders, carriers, and the public - Notable Details: - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product/service procurements are identified, as this is a regulatory reform proposal - Focus is on promoting technological modernization, efficiency, competition, and service quality

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at accelerating the modernization of telecommunications networks by reforming legacy regulations that impede the transition to all-IP networks. The proposal includes moving remaining intercarrier compensation (ICC) charges to a bill-and-keep framework, eliminating ex ante pricing regulation and tariffing of end-user charges (Telephone Access Charges), and phasing out Connect America Fund ICC support. The NPRM also seeks comments on removing outdated regulatory obligations for interstate and international long-distance services and establishing a transitional framework to ensure market stability during the shift to all-IP technology.