[asterisk-users] Becoming a CLEC

[Douglas Mortensen]

I think that you actually should be looking to your state. I'm pretty sure that even if CLEC is an FCC designation, it is implemented either on a per-state or per-LATA basis. Here in NM there's only 1 LATA, which is why I'm not completely sure. But I believe that the CLEC qualifications & designation is actually managed by the State of NM where I am. One of the state departments had all of the info & seemed to be in charge.

And even if there is more paperwork, reporting, red tape, etc. there are also some MAJOR discounts to be had on circuits due to the regulation that is placed on the ILECs to foster competition. They hate it. But it's not going to change any time in the foreseeable future.

I looked at it back in 2006 or 2007, and there are some competencies that have to be demonstrated in both data and voice.

Anyway, that's about all I know on the topic. Good luck!

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Doug Mortensen
Network Consultant
Impala Networks
P: 505.327.7300
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From: Bryant Zimmerman [mailto:BryantZ at zktech.com]
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 12:48 PM
To: Asterisk Users Mailing List - Non-Commercial Discussion
Subject: Re: [asterisk-users] Becoming a CLEC

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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