12_02 |
VON asks Missouri regulators not to impose rules that are technologically impractical, and legally impermissible The VON
Coalition filed comments with the Missouri PSC opposing the extension of its TRS fees to Interconnected VoIP providers because it makes rules
technologically impractical, and legally impermissible. |
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11_26 |
High tech leaders ask for programatic reform to accelerate a broadband world The VON Coalition was joined by other high
tech leaders including CCIA, ITI, NetCoalition, TechNet, and TIA in requesting the FCC to adopt comprehensive intercarrier compensation and universal
service reforms that bring these regulatory regimes into the broadband world. By implementing the changes to the FCC’s various proposals supported
herein, the Commission will encourage innovative communications services and applications and continue to foster more rapid deployment of broadband
networks to unleash the benefits of evolving technologies for all Americans. |
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11_11 |
VON urges Connecticut regulators to embrace VoIP opportunities In response to a Connecticut proceeding asking whether
service quality regulations should be imposed on Internet voice technologies, VoIP leaders indicated that applications of such rules is premature,
unwarranted, and counterproductive to enabling consumer to take advantage of new and better forms of communication technologies. |
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10_28 |
VoIP Leaders Identify The 8 Key Components for Unleashing Consumer Benefits in Comprehensive Reform In comments to the
FCC, the VON Coalition outlines the eight essential elements it believes are necessary to help unleash vast new consumer benefits, but without which
could stall, stifle or stop consumers from benefiting from innovative new Internet communication technologies. |
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10_26 |
VoIP leaders express deep concerns with efforts to eliminate a highly successful cornerstone of information services policy
The VON Coalition expresses concern that altering today’s system by imposing telephone carrier economic regulation on information service providers
would put at risk innovative broadband applications, and deployment, and is completely antithetical to the progress needed today. |
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10_14 |
VON strongly opposes Frontier's backwards-looking innovation-stifling proposal to extend the broken access charge subsidy mechansim
to Internet originated calls The VON Coalition urged the Commission to reject Fronteir's poorly considered forbearance petition and instead
encouraged a forward looking approach to achieveing broadband benefits through comprehensive compensation reform. |
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10_02 |
VON urges FCC to adopt comprehensive reforms that promote consumer VoIP benefits and encourage increasing use and deployment of
broadband networks The VON Coalition urges the FCC to adopt intercarrier compensation reforms that eliminate inefficiency, empower consumers
to structure their communications as they see fit, and enable innovators to deploy new services in response to consumer demand. |
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09_25 |
VON urges support for broad reform instead of broadband stifling petition The VON Coalition urges the FCC to remain focused
on policies that will help spur broadband enabled communication and benefits by achieving the goal of comprehensive intercarrier compensation reform this
year. However, the Coalition believes that piecemeal proposals to apply access charges to VoIP are contrary to the law; harmful to innovation and
consumers; and detrimental to the broader goal of comprehensive reform of a broken system. Therefore, the Commission should reject proposals to apply
per minute charges to Internet communication absent comprehensive reform. |
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09_23 |
VON urges Congress to set national broadband goals The VON Coalition, together with other high-tech and union leaders,
urged Congressional leaders to advance legislation which would set a national next generation broadband goal of 100 megabits per second by 2015. |
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09_09 |
VON asks FCC to help fully implement the NET 911 Act in order to remove the barriers that can make vital public safety
technologies available in more regions and in more ways The Coalition urges the FCC to expeditiously focus on full and timely implementation
of the NET 911 Act by providing direct access to the 9-1-1 network and accelerating life saving solutions for broadband voice users. |
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09_08 |
VON calls on FCC to clarify that recent InterCall decision does not expand precedent or cover information services with a
functionally integrated voice function VON calls upon the Commission to clarify that decision in the following two ways. First, the
Commission should confirm that this decision applied existing precedent, and did not adopt a new test for what constitutes an integrated information
service. Second, the Commission should clarify the reach of the InterCall decision to make clear it does not cover information services that include
a functionally integrated voice communications function. |
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09_05 |
VoIP leaders tell Tennessee regulators not to apply telephone rules to a broad class of Internet technologies because it would
be technologically impossible to comply, and is legally impermissible The coalition responded to a proposed new set of rules that treat all
Internet voice communications like telephone communication in order to charge new fees. The coalition expressed concern that the proposal is not
only technologically impossible, and legally impermissible, but forcing innovative service like voice enabled blogs and voice enabled video games to
have monthly phone bills is impracticle and counterproductive. |
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07_23 |
VoIP Leaders Applaud New Law Unlocking Future 911 Capabilities Today, President Bush signed into law the “New and
Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008” (H.R. 3403.) The legislation will help accelerate VoIP 911 solutions by providing direct access
to the 911 network, enabling equivalent liability relief for call-takers, and requiring the creation of a national plan for a next generation 911
system that uses VoIP to provide breakthrough advances in emergency communications. |
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07_10 |
High-tech leaders support single national framework for VoIP Today six major high-tech associations collectively representing
the growth engines of the economy (generating billions of economic activity every year, employing millions of workers, and representing thousands of
companies) filed a friend of the court brief in support of the FCC’s decision to provide a single national policy framework for VoIP. The groups include
the Voice on the Net Coalition, (“VON Coalition”), the Computer & Communications Industry Association (“CCIA”), the Telecommunications Industry
Association (“TIA”), the Information Technology Industry Council (“ITI”), the Information Technology Association of America (“ITAA”), and the
Fiber-to-the-Home Council. |
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07_08 |
VON files with court in support of FCC decision to promote competition by preventing retention marketing by incumbents VON
Coalition opposes Verizon's request for a stay of the FCC's pro-competition decision. |
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06_19 |
The VON Coalition and the VON Europe Coalition submit joint comments in the Australian Emergency access consultation The
coalitions advance a positive and progressive framework for improving consumer awareness and advancing new emergency capabilities. |
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06_16 |
VON Coalition Praises Senate Leaders For Helping Unlock 9-1-1 Solutions for VoIP VON Coalition releases statement pariaisng
the Senate's unanimous consent approval of an amended version of H.R. 3403, the “New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008.” The bill is
important to public safety and the VoIP industry alike. |
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06_13 |
VON asks India's regulators to further open its market to VoIP opportunity By further opening its market to VoIP, consumers
throughout India will be able to use VoIP to do things never thought possible, businesses may increase efficiency and productivity and transform the way
they operate, and broadband enabled communications can help economies to become engines for innovation and the creation of higher-paying Information
Age jobs. |
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06_09 |
VON replies to Vermont Telecom petition The VON Coalitions tells the FCC that VTels has mis-stated the situation, and
therefore the Commission should either deny or dismiss its petition. |
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06_02 |
VON calls for a fundamental transformation of our universal service polcies from focusing on narrowband to broadband The
VON Coalition files commenst with the FCC in support of a fundamental transformation of our Universal Service support mechanisms to encourage investment
in and deployment of broadband to areas that might otherwise miss out on this revolution. This requires a fundamental shift in the federal Universal
Service program from supporting analog narrowband communications to supporting digital broadband communications. Specifically, the VON Coalition believes
that the Commission should create a Broadband Fund and transition the Universal Service Fund from analog to digital over the next five years by date
certain. |
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05_23 |
VON writes in support of New York A.B. 11008 Bill would prevent undue regulation of VoIP, foster VoIP driven benefits and
improve the way people communicate. |
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05_01 |
VON highlights the extraordinary progress, capabilities, and breakthrough advantages that VoIP technology is already enabling to
improve the ways that people with disabilities can communicate VON tells House leaders that it’s now clear that VoIP technology has the potential
to radically improve communications for people with disabilities. Coalition shares whitepaper demonstrating the diverse and exciting accessibility
technologies that have been enabled by VoIP. They have become indispensible for many communities. But there is some concern that, given the diversity of
VoIP tools and the diversity of types of disabilities, that a one-size-fits-all approach may not always be the best way to advance these technologies. |
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05_01 |
VON supports New York legislation to advance VoIP opportunity VON Coalition encourages New York Senators to support SB 7664
to foster VoIP driven benefits and improve the way New Yorkers communicate. |
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04_29 |
VON opposes restrictive change to FCC number porting rules The Coalition filed an opposition to the South Dakota
Telecommunications Association’s request for clarification and/or reconsideration of the Commission’s interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol LNP
Order. The VON Coalition believes that limiting VoIP providers to a single type of carrier is counter to the Commission’s stated number portability goal
to facilitate greater competition among telephony providers. |
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04_23 |
VON testifies in Senate of Phantom Traffic Group suggestes Congress proceed cautiously to avoid unintended consequences. |
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04_21 |
VON submits reply comments regarding telephone number portability and additional N11 requirements for IP-enabled services
providers VON reiterates its strong support for the Commission’s goal of enabling voice competition by streamlining and speeding the telephone
number porting process. However it argues that changes to or adoption of additional number porting and N11 number requirements for Interconnected VoIP
providers at this time is neither necessary nor justified. |
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04_14 |
Joint comments to open up Oman's market to VoIP The VON Coalition and the VON Coalition Europe jointly share their view in
Oman's public consultation on VoIP services on policies to help enable consumers and businesses in Oman to enjoy the full promise and potential of
Internet communications. |
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04_08 |
VON seeks changes to Missouri H.B. 1779 in order to ensure that consumers can take full advantage of the power and potential that
Internet communication can deliver However, this bill as written could have the effect of preventing Missouri consumers from benefiting from the
lower prices and robust services promised by Voice over Internet Protocol technologies. Rather than stifling Internet communication options, we encourage
the Missouri legislature to take this opportunity to ensure that any legislative initiatives nurture the powerful potential that Internet based
communication can deliver to consumers. |
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04_07 |
VON seeks changes in California bill AB 1977 While AB 1977 seeks to address laudable goals regarding law enforcement access
to customer information about 911 callers in an emergency, these goals are already being appropriately addressed at the federal level for VoIP consumers.
However, covering such a vast array of Internet communication technologies in the measure is counterproductive, could hinder future life saving advances,
stifle VoIP innovation while also violating federal rules. As a result, these Internet leaders are writing to seek critical changes in AB 1977 in order
to ensure that California consumers can continue to take full advantage of the vast benefits that Internet based communication can deliver. |
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03_24 |
VON submits comments regarding telephone number portability and additional N11 requirements for IP-enabled services Providers
While the VON Coalition strongly supports the Commission’s goal of enabling voice competition by streamlining and speeding the telephone number porting
process, it argues that changes to or adoption of additional number porting and N11 number requirements for Interconnected VoIP providers at this time
is neither necessary nor justified. |
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03_14 |
VON strongly opposes Embarq's proposal to stifle innovation by extending access charges to IP-to-PSTN voice calls
No description. |
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03_14 |
VON asks FCC to ensure consumers can obtain and use the content, applications, and devices they choose in order to unlock the vast
potential of the Internet
VON files commets regarding peer to peer traffic asking the Commission to make clear that anti-consumer degradation of VoIP traffic is a violation of the
Commission’s Internet Policy Statement, enforce its Policy Statement on a case-by-case basis, and ensure that consumers receive meaningful information about
the capabilities and limitations of their broadband access in their terms of service. |
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03_07 |
VON Coalition Announces New Leadership The VON Coalition announced that is has elected Caitlin Clark-Zigmond of New Global
Telecom as its Chair of the Board, Angela Simpson of Covad as its President, Kathleen Ham of T-Mobile as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Staci Pies
of Skype as Vice President of State Affairs, and Paul Kenefick of Earthlink as Treasurer. The Coalition also re-elected Jamie Hedlund of Yahoo! as
Vice President of Legislative Affairs; and Kevin Minsky of Microsoft as Vice President of International Affairs. |
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02_29 |
VON suggests important changes be made to Minnesota legislation The VON Coalition writes to Minnesota House and Senate leaders
to recommend important changes be made to S.F. 2935 and companion H.F. 3201 in order to ensure that Minnesota consumers continue to benefit from VoIP's
vast potential. |
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02_28 |
VON highlights concerns about Tennessee bills The VON Colaition wrote Tennessee House and Senate leaders to seek changes in
HB 4180 and its companion SB 4126 in order to ensure Tenneessee consumers can benefit from VoIP's vast benefits. |
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02_21 |
VON writes to Maryland delegates in opposition to H.B. 1062 which while well intentioned – could undermine federal E9-1-1 rules and
put consumer safety at risk No description. |
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02_20 |
VON writes to Washington state Senators to seek changes in SB 6884 to harmonize definitions with federal definitions of VoIP in order
to ensure that Washington consumers can continue to take advantage of the benefits that Internet based communication can deliver No description. |
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02_20 |
VON writes to Washington state representatives to seek changes in HB 3347 to harmonize definitions with federal definitions of VoIP
in order to ensure that Washington consumers can continue to take advantage of the benefits that Internet based communication can deliver No
description. |
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02_08 |
VON writes to Colorado representatives to request that H.B. 1227 be amended to remove references to VoIP from the bill H.B.
1277 would extend Colorado’s high-cost service mechanism rules to Internet communications – in violation of federal rules. |
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02_05 |
VON writes to Missouri representatives to express serious concerns regarding HB1779 The bill would significantly alter
the regulatory landscape for Voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) services in ways harmful to both competition and consumers in Missouri. Enacting
HB1779 would be inequitable, run counter to federal communications policy, and would harm to competition, innovation, and consumer welfare far more
than the potential benefits of this proposed regulation. |
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02_04 |
VON writes to Washington D.C. councilmembers in support of B17-0332 to prevent help foster VoIP driven benefits and improve the way
D.C. residents communicate No description. |
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02_04 |
VON writes to Pennsylvania legislators in support of SB 1000 to prevent state regulation of VoIp and help foster VoIP driven benefits
and improve the way Pennsylvanian’s communicate No description. |
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01_07 |
VON files comments on hearing aid compatibility No description. |
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