[Asterisk-biz] Starting a Phone Service in USA

[James Kelley]

As I see it, big can of worms.......

And VOIP comes in so many different shapes and flavors, this could be a
long drawn out battle to come and many rulings.  

Right now I am under the impression that the verdict was still out on
whether VOIP is a regulated or not service or even if it is
telecommunications. One recent win was the FCC ruling on Free World
Dialup. Understanding of course, that FWD does not charge and to the
best of my knowledge there are no PSTN connections for the average user.
Add PSTN connections and or a charge, well then the verdict may be
different.

Personally I do not think that the FCC is "looking" for "unlicensed"
VOIP carriers (if there is such a thing).  I think it is more the case
that a State (missing out on taxes) and or a "licensed" local carrier
(losing customers, beat up on prices, etc.) raise a red flag to the FCC.
If someone were to become big enough to be noticed, like FWD, then I
would think the funds would be there to fight it or just become
licensed.

The way it looks to me is: Anyone, with the right amount of money and
proper paper work filed can be a common carrier.  So, IMHO the job of
regulators is to make the public think they are doing something on their
behalf when really it's just another form of tax.  

Just my opinion, but you asked....

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[mailto:asterisk-biz-bounces at lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of Rehan Ahmed
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 5:45 AM
To: asterisk-biz at lists.digium.com
Subject: [Asterisk-biz] Starting a Phone Service in USA

Any one wishes to comment on this ?

Rehan

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You are receiving this email in response to your inquiry to the FCC.

DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL
   
   For information on providing telecom service see:
www.fcc.gov/wcb/filing.html 

   *Any person, or entity, that provides domestic 
   interstate or foreign communications services to the 
   general public, for a fee, is considered to be a 
   common carrier; no matter how the services are provided.
   
   *Resellers are common carriers and must comply with 
   common carrier sections of the Communications Act of
   1934 and FCC rules for Common Carriers. 
   
   *Services may be provided over one's own network 
   (facilities-based) or via resale (using an underlying 
   carrier - one with a network).
   
   *Domestic - There are no Section 214 requirements for
   a reseller to establish domestic interstate services. 
   However, there are Section 214 requirements to 
   DISCONTINUE interstate services. See: Part 63.71
     
   *International - Any common carrier (including 
   resellers) intending to provide international 
   services must first get 214 authority from the FCC to
   do so. This is done by developing and filing a 214 
   application to the FCC's International Bureau.
   
   For information on providing telecom service see:
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