2000 Common Carrier Bureau
News_Release
FCC/DA#Title/DescriptionReleased DateRelated Links
DOC-208578FCC RELEASES 1999 INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC DATA.12/26/2000 DOC-208578A1.doc  DOC-208578A1.pdf  DOC-208578A1.txt   
DOC-208480FCC RELEASES STUDY ON TELEPHONE TRENDS. News Media contact Mike Balmoris 202-418-0253, Industry Analysis 418-094012/21/2000 DOC-208480A1.doc  DOC-208480A1.pdf  DOC-208480A1.txt   
DOC-208511FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ANN0UNCES YEAR 2000 COMMON CARRIER-RELATED ENFORCEMENT ACTION TOTALS. SBC's $6.1 Million Payment to U.S. Treasury Brings Common Carrier-Related Enforcement Actions to Mor12/21/2000 DOC-208511A1.doc  DOC-208511A2.doc  DOC-208511A1.pdf  DOC-208511A2.pdf  DOC-208511A1.txt  DOC-208511A2.txt   
DOC-208412BILL DEVER NAMED ASSISTANT DIVISION CHIEF, POLICY AND PROGRAM PLANNING DIVISION, COMMON CARRIER BUREAU.12/20/2000 DOC-208412A1.doc  DOC-208412A1.pdf  DOC-208412A1.txt   
DOC-208138FCC RELEASES NEW TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERSHIP REPORT.12/11/2000 
DOC-208058FCC TAKES ADDITIONAL STEPS TO SAFEGUARD THE NATION'S TELEPHONE NUMBERING SYSTEM. "Anti-Hoarding" Utilization Standards Set for Carriers. News Media contact Michael Balmoris 202-418-12/07/2000 DOC-208058A1.doc  DOC-208058A1.pdf  DOC-208058A1.txt   
DOC-207873FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RELEASES DATA ON LOCAL TELEPHONE COMPETITION. Total CLEC Lines Climbed to Nearly 13 Million - a 53% Growth During First Six Months of This Year12/04/2000 DOC-207873A1.doc  DOC-207873A1.pdf  DOC-207873A1.txt   
DOC-207807FCC MAKES SPECTRUM AVAILABLE FOR NEW FIXED SATELLITE SERVICES AT KU-BAND; SEEKS COMMENT ON LICENSING NEW FIXED SERVICE AT 12 GHZ. News Media contact Geraldine Matise 202-418-2322; OET contact Tom Derenge 418-2451; IB contact Jenni11/30/2000 DOC-207807A1.doc  DOC-207807A1.pdf  DOC-207807A1.txt   
DOC-207804BRENT OLSON NAMED DEPUTY CHIEF, POLICY AND PROGRAM PLANNING DIVISION, COMMON CARRIER BUREAU. News Media contact Michael Balmoris 202-418-025311/29/2000 DOC-207804A1.doc  DOC-207804A1.pdf  DOC-207804A1.txt   
DOC-207672FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION'S REVISED TELEPHONE "SLAMMING" RULES NOW IN EFFECT.11/28/2000 DOC-207672A1.doc  DOC-207672A1.pdf  DOC-207672A1.txt   
DOC-207220FEDERAL STATE JOINT BOARD STAFF RELEASES MONITORING REPORT.11/09/2000 DOC-207220A1.doc  DOC-207220A1.pdf  DOC-207220A1.txt   
DOC-207223FCC PRIVATIZES STANDARD-SETTING AND CERTIFICATION PROCESS FOR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT. News Release by R&O, FCC 00-40011/09/2000 DOC-207223A1.doc  DOC-207223A1.pdf  DOC-207223A1.txt   
DOC-207269FCC SEEKS TO REVAMP REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL PHONE COMPANIES. By Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 00-399)11/09/2000 DOC-207269A1.doc  DOC-207269A1.pdf  DOC-207269A1.txt   
DOC-206895FCC RELEASES DATA ON HIGH-SPEED SERVICES FOR INTERNET ACCESS.10/31/2000 DOC-206895A1.doc  DOC-206895A1.pdf  DOC-206895A1.txt   
DOC-206715FCC RELEASES REPORT ON INFRASTRUCTURE. 10/23/2000 DOC-206715A1.doc  DOC-206715A1.pdf  DOC-206715A1.txt   
DOC-206716FCC RELEASES CARRIER LOCATOR REPORT.10/23/2000 DOC-206716A1.doc  DOC-206716A1.pdf  DOC-206716A1.txt   
DOC-206493FCC SEEKS TO REDUCE ACCOUNTING RULES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL PHONE COMPANIES. Comprehenisve Accounting Reform is Part of Commission's Biennial Regulatory Review Process to Repeat10/13/2000 DOC-206493A1.doc  DOC-206493A1.pdf  DOC-206493A1.txt   
DOC-206387OPEN PROCEEDINGS. .10/10/2000 DOC-206387A1.doc  DOC-206387A1.pdf  DOC-206387A1.txt   
DOC-206310STATISTICS OF COMMUNICATIONS COMMON CARRIERS 60TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION NOW AVAILABLE FROM THE U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. 10/05/2000 
DOC-206242FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION LAUNCHES INQUIRY REGARDING HIGH-SPEED INTERNET SERVICE. Proceeding Seeks to Create National Policy Framework for High-Speed Services Inquiry Underscores Goa09/28/2000 DOC-206242A1.doc  DOC-206242A1.pdf  DOC-206242A1.txt   
DOC-206068FCC RELEASES ANNUAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY REVENUE REPORT. Michael Balmoris (202) 418-0253 09/25/2000 DOC-206068A1.doc  DOC-206068A1.pdf  DOC-206068A1.txt   
DOC-206005CHAIRMAN KENNARD HONORED BY EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY THINK TANK. .09/19/2000 DOC-206005A1.doc  DOC-206005A1.pdf  DOC-206005A1.txt   
DOC-205640FCC'S COMMON CARRIER BUREAU ANNOUNCES PERSONNEL PROMOTIONS. Schroder appointed Chief of Accounting Policy Division, Seifert named Deputy Division Chief and Webb09/07/2000 DOC-205640A1.doc  DOC-205640A1.pdf  DOC-205640A1.txt   
DOC-205642FCC'S COMMON CARRIER BUREAU ANNOUNCES PERSONNEL PROMOTIONS. Reynolds named as Associate Chief and Dygert named as Assistant Chief of Common Carrier Bureau 09/07/2000 DOC-205642A1.doc  DOC-205642A1.pdf  DOC-205642A1.txt   
DOC-205540FCC RELEASES LOCAL TELEPHONE COMPETITION REPORT.08/31/2000 DOC-205540A1.doc  DOC-205540A1.pdf  DOC-205540A1.txt   
DOC-205388ADDITIONAL TELEPHONE TRUTH-IN-BILLING REQUIREMENTS BECOME EFFECTIVE. .08/25/2000 DOC-205388A1.doc  DOC-205388A1.pdf  DOC-205388A1.txt   
DOC-204952FCC RELEASES STATISTICS OF COMMUNICATIONS COMMON CARRIERS. .08/11/2000 DOC-204952A1.doc  DOC-204952A1.pdf  DOC-204952A1.txt   
DOC-204923CHAIRMAN KENNARD ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF EMILY HOFFNAR TO SERVE AS THE FCC LIAISON TO THE LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE.. . 08/10/2000 DOC-204923A1.doc  DOC-204923A1.pdf  DOC-204923A1.txt   
DOC-204924FCC STRENGTHENS RULES DESIGNED TO GIVE COMPETITORS ACCESS TO INCUMBENT PHONE COMPANIES' NETWORKS.. (FCC No. 00-297) 08/10/2000 DOC-204924A1.doc  DOC-204924A1.pdf  DOC-204924A1.txt   
DOC-204726FCC ISSUES REPORT ON THE AVAILABILITY OF HIGH-SPEED AND ADVANCED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. by 2nd Report. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: August 3, 2000. (FCC No. 00-290).08/03/2000 DOC-204726A1.doc  DOC-204726A1.pdf  DOC-204726A1.txt   
DOC-204588MARY BETH RICHARDS, NAMED DEPUTY CHIEF, COMMON CARRIER BUREAU.08/01/2000 DOC-204588A1.doc  DOC-204588A1.pdf  DOC-204588A1.txt   
DOC-204336FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RESOLVES SEVERAL PENDING TELEPHONE SLAMMING ISSUES. (FCC No. 00-255)07/24/2000 DOC-204336A1.doc  DOC-204336A2.doc  DOC-204336A1.pdf  DOC-204336A2.pdf  DOC-204336A1.txt  DOC-204336A2.txt   
DOC-204337FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ASSIGNS EASY TO USE PHONE NUMBERS FOR COMMUNITY & REFERRAL SERVICE INFORMATION AND TRAVEL & TRANSPORATION-RELATED INFORMATION. (FCC No. 00-256/00-257) News Media Contact: 07/24/2000 DOC-204337A1.doc  DOC-204337A2.doc  DOC-204337A1.pdf  DOC-204337A2.pdf  DOC-204337A1.txt  DOC-204337A2.txt   
DOC-204338FCC MANDATES NATIONWIDE IMPLEMENTATION OF 711 ACCESS TO THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS). (FCC No. 00-257)07/24/2000 DOC-204338A1.doc  DOC-204338A1.pdf  DOC-204338A1.txt   
DOC-204248COMMON CARRIER GRANTS SEVERAL STATES AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO CONSERVE TELEPHONE NUMBERS. Action by: Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: July 20, 2000. (DA No. 00-1616). CCB.07/20/2000 
DOC-204020DOROTHY ATTWOOD TO BE NAMED CHIEF OF COMMON CARRIER BUREAU; ANNA GOMEZ NAMED CHAIRMAN'S SENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR.07/10/2000 DOC-204020A1.doc  DOC-204020A1.pdf  DOC-204020A1.txt   
DOC-203859FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AUTHORIZES SBC COMMUNICATIONS TO PROVIDE LONG DISTANCE SERVICE IN TEXAS. Local Phone Application to Provide Long Distance Service In-Region is First that is Supported by All06/30/2000 DOC-203859A1.doc  DOC-203859A1.pdf  DOC-203859A1.txt   
DOC-203686FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ISSUES FINAL APPROVAL OF QWEST-US WEST MERGER. Divestiture of Qwest's Prohibited Long Distance Businesses to Touch America, Inc. is Approved. The06/26/2000 DOC-203686A1.doc  DOC-203686A1.pdf  DOC-203686A1.txt   
DOC-203560FCC RELEASES NEW TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERSHIP REPORT.06/22/2000 
DOC-203334FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPROVES BELL ATLANTIC-GTE MERGER WITH CONDITIONS. Required spin-off of GTE's Internet Assets Increases Incentives for Bell Atlantic to Swiftly Open it06/16/2000 DOC-203334A1.doc  DOC-203334A1.pdf  DOC-203334A1.txt   
DOC-203168FCC TAKES STEPS TO PROMOTE ACCESS TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS ON TRIBAL LANDS. Actions to lower prices for phone service for individuals on Tribal lands. Policy Statement. (FCC 006/08/2000 DOC-203168A1.doc  DOC-203168A1.pdf  DOC-203168A1.txt   
DOC-203037FCC AND STATES JOINTLY DEVELOP A NATIONWIDE DATABASE OF BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES.06/06/2000 DOC-203037A1.doc  DOC-203037A1.pdf  DOC-203037A1.txt   
DOC-203058FCC GRANTS CONDITIONED APPROVAL OF AT&T AND MEDIAONE MERGER; DIVESTITURES ORDERED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH FCC 30% SUBSCRIBER CAP. (FCC No. 00-202) 06/05/2000 DOC-203058A1.doc  DOC-203058A1.pdf  DOC-203058A1.txt   
DOC-202943FCC REDUCES ACCESS CHARGES BY $3.2 BILLION; REDUCTIONS TOTAL $6.4 BILLION SINCE 1996 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT. (FCC No. 00-193) 05/31/2000 DOC-202943A1.doc  DOC-202943A1.pdf  DOC-202943A1.txt   
DOC-202572FCC PROPOSES STREAMLINING TECHNICAL RULES FOR CUSTOMER TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT. Proposed rules highlight FCC's biennial regulatory review to eliminate unnecessary regulations as co05/15/2000 DOC-202572A1.doc  DOC-202572A1.pdf  DOC-202572A1.txt   
DOC-202277ROBERT ATKINSON, COMMON CARRIER BUREAU'S DEPUTY CHIEF, TO JOIN COLUMBIA INSTITUTE FOR TELE-INFORMATION. . 05/03/2000 DOC-202277A1.doc  DOC-202277A1.pdf  DOC-202277A1.txt   
DOC-202156FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TAKES ACTION TO CLARIFY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS OF INCUMBENT LOCAL TELEPHONE CARRIERS. CCB (CC 96-237)04/27/2000 DOC-202156A1.doc  DOC-202156A1.pdf  DOC-202156A1.txt   
DOC-201918FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TAKES FURTHER STEPS TO TAKE PROFIT OUT OF THE ILLEGAL PRACTICE OF TELEPHONE "SLAMMING". The FCC adopted tougher rules to combat the illegal practice of slamming By 1st Order on Reconsidera04/13/2000 DOC-201918A1.doc  DOC-201918A1.pdf  DOC-201918A1.txt   
DOC-201839K. MICHELE WALTERS NAMED ASSOCIATE DIVISION CHIEF, ACCOUNTING POLICY DIVISION, COMMON CARRIER BUREAU.. .04/11/2000 DOC-201839A1.doc  DOC-201839A1.pdf  DOC-201839A1.txt   
DA-00-806FCC RELEASES OMB-APPROVED LOCAL COMPETITION AND BROADBAND AND REPORTING FORM - FCC FORM 477. 04/11/2000 DOC-201852A1.doc  DOC-201852A1.pdf  DOC-201852A1.txt   
DOC-201688FCC RELEASES NEW TELEPHONE PENETRATION REPORT. .03/30/2000 
DOC-201689FCC'S COMMON CARRIER BUREAU ANNOUNCES PERSONNEL PROMOTIONS. Harmon and Pies named as Deputy Division Chiefs, Cooke named as Assistant Division Chief for Network03/30/2000 
DOC-201532FCC ADOPTS DATA COLLECTION PROGRAM TO ASSESS LOCAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPETITION AND BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT. Information to Assist Commission's Efforts to Further Deregulate Telecommunications Markets and Dete03/24/2000 
DOC-201230FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TAKES A MAJOR INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE U.S. TELEPHONE NUMBER USAGE. New Rules Confront Issue of Rapid Telephone Number Consumption by Allocating Telephone Numbers More03/20/2000 
DOC-201233FCC RELEASES STUDY ON TELEPHONE TRENDS. . 03/20/2000 
DOC-201292FCC RELEASES STUDY ON TELEPHONE TRENDS. . 03/20/2000 
DOC-201026FCC APPROVES QWEST/US WEST MERGER. RE: FCC 00-9103/10/2000 
FCC-00-56FCC REVISES TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES RULES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO TELEPHONE SERVICE FOR PEOPLE WITH HEARING AND SPEECH DISABILITIES. The FCC amended its rules governing the delivery of Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) to expand03/06/2000 DOC-187529A1.doc  DOC-187529A1.pdf  DOC-187529A1.txt   
DOC-188263STATISTICS OF COMMUNICATIONS COMMON CARRIERS NOW AVAILABLE FROM THE U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.02/28/2000nrcc0015.doc nrcc0015.txt  
DOC-187780MICHELLE CAREY APPOINTED CHIEF, POLICY AND PROGRAM PLANNING DIVISION, COMMON CARRIER BUREAU.02/24/2000 DOC-187780A1.doc  DOC-187780A1.pdf  DOC-187780A1.txt   
FCC-00-57FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) ISSUES INQUIRY FOR ITS SECOND REPORT ON ADVANCED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITY NOTICE OF INQUIRY SEEKS DATA TO DETERMINE RATE OF DEPLOYMENT ESPECIALLY TO RURAL AND INNER CITY AREAS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. Th02/18/2000 DOC-187500A1.doc  DOC-187500A1.pdf  DOC-187500A1.txt   
FCC-00-26FCC SETS CRITERIA FOR LIMITED MODIFICATIONS TO LOCAL TELEPHONE BOUNDARIES TO OFFER ADVANCED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted criteria by which the Bell Operating Companies (02/15/2000 DOC-187285A1.pdf  DOC-187285A1.txt   
DOC-186807JOINT ANNOUNCEMENT OF FEDERAL AND STATE MEMBERS OF THE FEDERAL-STATE JOINT CONFERENCE ON ADVANCED SERVICES. Field Hearing Schedule, contact Michael Balmoris 202-418-0253, Common Carrier Bureau contact Emily H02/11/2000 DOC-186807A1.doc  DOC-186807A1.pdf  DOC-186807A1.txt   
DOC-186598JOINT BOARD STAFF RELEASES COMPREHENSIVE MONITORING REPORT ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE.02/09/2000 DOC-186598A1.doc  DOC-186598A1.pdf  DOC-186598A1.txt   
DOC-186483CAROL MATTEY APPOINTED DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE COMMON CARRIER BUREAU.02/07/2000nrcc0006.doc nrcc0006.txt  
DOC-185650FCC RELEASES NEW TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERSHIP REPORT.01/31/2000nrcc0005.doc nrcc0005.txt  
DOC-185654FCC RELEASES 1998 INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC DATA.01/31/2000nrcc0003.doc nrcc0003.txt  
DOC-185737FCC RELEASES CARRIER LOCATOR REPORT.01/31/2000nrcc0004.doc nrcc0004.txt  
DOC-185141FCC RELEASES REPORT ON STATE-BY-STATE TELEPHONE REVENUE AND UNIVERSAL SERVICE DATA.01/20/2000nrcc0002.doc nrcc0002.pdf nrcc0002.txt  
DOC-184303FEDERAL COMMUNIUCATIONS COMMISSION ADOPTS QUALITY WIRING STANDARD FOR CONNECTING TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT TO THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK. New Standard Needed to Ensure that Consumers Have the Best Quality Telephone Wiring for the Delivery01/10/2000nrcc0001.doc nrcc0001.txt