Federal Register: November 15, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 219)
DOCID: FR Doc 04-25287
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Federal Communications Commission
Docket ID: [IB Docket No. 04-398; FCC 04-247]
NOTICE: NOTICES
ACTION: Common carrier services:
DOCUMENT ACTION: Proposed rule.
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
The Effect of Foreign Mobile Termination Rates on U.S. Customers
DATES: Comments are due January 14, 2005, and reply comments are due by February 14, 2005.
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
This document is a summary of the Notice of Inquiry that was adopted by the Commission on October 14, 2004. The Notice of Inquiry seeks to develop a record on foreign mobile termination rates and inquires whether U.S. customers have adequate information and alternatives with regard to foreign mobile termination rates and surcharges, and whether such charges raise consumer concerns.
SUMMARY:
Foreign mobile termination rates; effect on U.S. customers,
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This is a summary of the Commission's Notice
of Inquiry in IB Docket No. 04398, FCC 04247, which was adopted on
October 14, 2004. The full text of this Commission decision is
available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in
the FCC Reference Center (Room CYA257), 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554. The document may also be downloaded from the
Commission's Web site at http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC04247A1.pdf. The complete text may also be purchased
from the Commission's copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., in
person at 445 12th Street, SW., Room CYB402, Washington, DC 20554, via
telephone at (202) 4885300, via facsimile at (202) 4885563, or via e
mail at FCC@BCPIWEB.COM. Summary of the Notice of Inquiry
On October 14, 2004, the Commission adopted a Notice of Inquiry on the Effect of Foreign Mobile Termination Rates on U.S. Customers. By this Notice of Inquiry, the Commission seeks to develop a record on foreign mobile termination rates that will enable the Commission to assess properly the effects of foreign mobile termination rates on U.S. customers and competition in the U.S.international services market.
In the Notice of Inquiry, the Commission seeks comment on foreign mobile termination rate payment flows and the relevant regulatory regimes. The Commission seeks input, analyses, and comments on the concerns raised by parties in the ISP Reform Order, FCC 0453, 69 FR 23151, April 28, 2004, and on actions taken by foreign national regulatory authorities to address mobile termination rates within their respective jurisdictions. In addition, the Commission asks for factual information and data on foreign mobile termination rates. Finally, the Commission seeks comment on the appropriate framework by which the Commission can analyze whether foreign mobile termination rates are unreasonably high.
The Commission encourages all interested parties to respond to the questions and requests set forth in the Notice of Inquiry.
Ordering Clauses
Pursuant to the authority contained in 47 U.S.C. Sections 151,
4(i), 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 211, 218, 303(r), 403 this Notice of Inquiry is adopted.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 0425287 Filed 111204; 8:45 am]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Peggy Reitzel or Francis Gutierrez, Policy Division, International Bureau, (202) 4181460.