[asterisk-users] Becoming a CLEC

[Bryant Zimmerman]

It is my understanding a facilities based CLEC is a FCC designation. There are rules that govern who is considered a CLEC. We are a VoIP based interconnect carrier based on the rules. Even though we offer internet services. We do not own any phone service exchanges.


If you can operate out side of the CLEC classification you are much farther ahead. The amount of reporting and fees a VoIP based interconnect carrier is subject to is quite a bit less than a CLEC. 


Check out the FCC's website. 


Thanks


Bryant Zimmerman (ZK Tech Inc.)

616-855-1030 Ext. 2003

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Subject: [asterisk-users] Becoming a CLEC

I know this questions is not really asterisk related, however I know a lot of people here are in the industry.
 
I was curious if anyone here could provide insight on how to become a facilities based CLEC.
 
I did a lot of google-ing and read info on voip-info.org but it's all the same generic stuff and they tell you how to contact an agency.
 
If anyone has some insider knowledge or advice, please shoot me an email.
 
Currently, we are in the Westchester County and will be renting rack space in 60 Hudson down in NYC.
 
We are already are an ISP/ITSP but we are a reseller and a paper CLEC.
 
Thanks,
--E


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