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For Immediate Release
11/01/07
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Joe Brenckle - Republican Press Office 202-224-3991
Brian Eaton w/Stevens 202-224-0445
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Stevens Praises FCC for Easing Number Portability
FCC Order Follows Commerce Committee Lead to Help Consumers Keep Their Numbers When Switching Communication Services |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Commerce Committee Vice Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) today praised the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its order to help consumers keep the same phone number when switching to a new telephone company, specifically including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) providers. The FCC’s order is similar to legislation sponsored by Vice Chairman Stevens and approved this summer by the Commerce Committee to expand number portability rules. The Same Number Act of 2007 (S. 1769) would assist consumers who seek to keep the same phone number when switching between voice service providers including VoIP services. S.1769 would also expedite the number portability process and limit the amount of personal data required in order to help consumers take advantage of less expensive and innovative choices.
“I commend the FCC for protecting consumer choice when it comes to switching communications services,” said Senator Stevens. “Working together, the FCC and Congress can ensure that consumers are not hampered by delays or protracted procedures when switching to new providers.”
The Same Number Act of 2007 (S. 1769) would specifically:
- extend porting requirements to VoIP services;
- direct the FCC to establish porting timelines for different classes of number portability [there are some technical differences depending on the type of provider (wireline vs. wireless) and how many services (voice, data, and video) are being ported];
- establish data exchange requirements for each class of number portability; and
- require annual reports for the first five years from providers so that any needed changes or adjustments can be made.
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FCC Commissioners to Testify at Commerce Committee Oversight Hearing
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Full Committee oversight hearing on the Federal Communication Commission (FCC).
At this hearing, the Committee Members will hear from the five FCC commissioners on current proceedings involving media and telecommunications policy.
Federal Communications Commission Oversight Hearing
Full Comm...
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Inouye Pushes Senate to Move Broadband Mapping Bill
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Commerce Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) today urged the United States Senate to adopt a bill that would improve the quality of federal and state broadband data collection. The Broadband Data Improvement Act (S. 1492) would also encourage initiatives that promote broadband deployment.
“For America to keep pace with the rest of the world in the di...
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Climate Scientists, President’s Science Advisor to Testify at Climate Change Research Hearing
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announced today the witnesses for a Full Committee hearing titled A Time for Change: Improving the Federal Climate Change Research and Information Program. The witnesses are listed below.
The hearing will focus on the need to improve the U.S. Global Change Research Program, which is responsible for coordina...
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Inouye: FCC Should Not Rush to Judgment on New Media Ownership Rules
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement today at a Commerce Committee hearing on Localism, Diversity, and Media Ownership:
“The media is a tremendous force. It can inform, educate, and entertain, as well as nourish our democratic dialogue. Yet is also has less ...
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Commerce Committee to Explore Ways to Improve Federal Climate Change Research Program
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Full Committee hearing titled A Time for Change: Improving the Federal Climate Change Research and Information Program.
The hearing will focus on the need to improve the U.S. Global Change Research Program, which is responsible for coordinating and directing Federal climate change research. It wi...
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Science Subcommittee to Discuss Effects of Space Shuttle Retirement
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Space, Aeronautics, and Related Sciences Subcommittee hearing on Issues Facing the U.S. Space Program after Retirement of the Space Shuttle.
The Subcommittee hearing will address issues related to the retirement of the Space Shuttle, its remaining missions, the National Aeronautics and Space Adm...
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Industry, Non-Profits, and Academia to Testify at Media Ownership Hearing
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announced today the witnesses for a Full Committee hearing on Localism, Diversity, and Media Ownership. The witnesses are listed below.
This hearing will focus on issues related to media consolidation, pending proposals to change the Federal Communications Commission’s media ownership rules, and govern...
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Witnesses Announced for Carbon Sequestration Hearing
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announced today the witnesses for a Science, Technology, and Innovation Subcommittee hearing on Carbon Sequestration Technologies. The witnesses are listed below.
Carbon dioxide capture and sequestration is a widely discussed solution to decreasing atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide. At this heari...
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Commerce Committee to Examine Media Ownership Rules
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Full Committee hearing on Localism, Diversity, and Media Ownership.
This hearing will focus on issues related to media consolidation, pending proposals to change the Federal Communications Commission’s media ownership rules, and government efforts to promote localism and diversity the medi...
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Commerce Subcommittee to Hold Carbon Capture Hearing
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Science, Technology, and Innovation Subcommittee hearing on Carbon Sequestration Technologies.
Carbon dioxide capture and sequestration is a widely discussed solution to decreasing atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide. At this hearing, the subcommittee will discuss research and developme...
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