ARMIS
was initiated in 1987 for collecting financial and operational
data from the largest carriers. Additional ARMIS reports were
added in 1991 to collect service quality and network infrastructure
information from local exchange carriers subject to price cap
regulations, in 1992 for the collection of statistical data formerly
included in Form M, and in 1995 for monitoring video dial tone
investment, expense and revenue data. (The video dial tone reporting
requirement was eliminated by the Telecommunications Act of 1996.)
ARMIS filing requirements were reduced significantly for 2008
data by Commission forbearance orders. More information on the
impact of the forbearance orders is available on the
Significant
Changes to ARMIS Reporting Instructions.