INFORMATION AND FILINGS

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2010
DATE TITLE/DESCRIPTION FORMAT VIEW
12_17 VON files comments with the U.S. Trade Representative discussing countries that restrict VoIP VON files comments with the United States Trade Representative discussing countries that restrict the availability of Voice over IP, in violation of trade agreements with the United States. PDF VIEW
11_22 Comments filed with the FCC re: the implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 VON Coalition files comments with the FCC concerning the implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, which will ensure that individuals with disabilities can take advantage of emerging communications technologies. VON noted that the Act provides the FCC with the flexibility to implement the specific provisions in a manner that will not deter investment or impede development, but that can foster innovation and meet accessibility goals. PDF VIEW
10_28 VON Coalition members meet with FCC to discuss regulatory framework for VoIP VON Coalition members meet with FCC Chairman's wireline legal advisor, FCC General Counsel and key staff from the Wireline Competition Bureau to discuss a regulatory framework for VoIP that will best encourage continued investment and innovation, including preemption of state regulation, a bill and keep regime for intercarrier compensation, universal service fund support for the development of broadband networks and eligible end users subscribing to broadband services and 911 policies for new VoIP applications and services that reflect current technology, market conditions and end user expectations. PDF VIEW
10_21 VON Petition to Intervene in Wisconsin VON Coalition files a petition to intervene with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin in its new proceeding investing the appropriate level of regulation for fixed, interconnected VoIP services. PDF VIEW
10_14 VON Ex Parte Letter The VON Coalition files letter with FCC reiterating its opposition to a proposal that nomadic, interconnected VoIP providers contribute to state universal service funds and recommending that if the proposal is adopted, that it be affirmatively applied prospectively only and that VoIP providers have at least 90 days to comply. PDF VIEW
09_22 VON Ex Parte Letter The VON Coalition files letter with FCC reiterating its opposition to a proposal that nomadic, interconnected VoIP providers contribute to state universal service funds and recommending that if the proposal is adopted, that it be affirmatively applied prospectively only and that VoIP providers have at least 90 days to comply. PDF VIEW
08_30 VON Comments re: Maine Rural Phone Companies to Interconect with Competitors The VON Coalition files comments supporting a petition for preemption that would require rural phone companies in Maine to interconnect with competitors seeking to provide telecommunications services to VoIP providers. Without this relief, consumers served by these rural phone companies will be denied the benefits of competition. PDF VIEW
08_16 VON Senate Letter re: Inflight VoIP Ban VON asks Senators Rockefeller and Hutchison not to ban VoIP on airplanes as part of FAA reauthorization legislation. PDF VIEW
08_06 VON Ex Parte Letter VON members meet with Chairman's office and FCC General Counsel to express concerns about grant of Nebraska/Kansas petition that would allow states to require VoIP providers to contribute to state universal service funds. PDF VIEW
08_06 VON and VoIP Provider Letter to FCC re: Contributing to State Universal Funds VON, VoIP Providers and other technology trade associations ask FCC to proceed cautiously as it considers Nebraska/Kansas petition to allow states to require VoIP providers to contribute to state universal service funds. PDF VIEW
08_03 VON Ex Parte Filing VON Coalition members meet with FCC legal advisors to express concerns about grant of Nebraska/Kansas petition that would allow states to require VoIP providers to contribute to state universal service funds. PDF VIEW
08_02 VON Comments re: Outage Reporting Requirements VON Coalition files comments with FCC opposing a requirement that interconnected VoIP providers notify the FCC when there are service outages and recommends that, if a requirement is adopted, that the FCC recognize that many outages are not caused by the VoIP provider. PDF VIEW
06_22 VON Comments re: Meeting One Request VON Coalition files comments asking FCC to confirm that any service that includes a bundle of collaborative features that are information services should remain exempt from USF, even if the service allows PSTN users to join a collaboration conferencing session. PDF VIEW
06_08 VON Maine PUC Comments VON Coalition files comments with Maine Public Utilities Commission opposing classification of VoIP as a telephone service under it's state law. PDF VIEW
05_27 VON Maine Intervention Filing VON Coalition files request to intervene in Maine PUC VoIP proceeding. PDF VIEW
05_26 VON Letter re: Colorado Legislation VON Coalition sends a letter to Colorado governor supporting legislation that would deregulate VoIP. PDF VIEW
05_20 VON Ex Parte Filing VON Coalition members meet with key FCC staff. PDF VIEW
05_20 Press Release VON Coalition announces new board members and officers. PDF VIEW
05_04 VON Letter to Illinois Governor VON Coalition sends letter to Illinois governor opposing registration requirements for interconnected VoIP providers. PDF VIEW
04_02 VON Comments re: FCC Docket 10-60 VON Coalition comments supporting Global NAPS petition asking FCC to declare that intrastate access charges do not apply to VoIP. PDF VIEW
04_02 VON Comments re: FCC Docket 10-60 FINAL VON Coalition comments supporting Global NAPS petition asking FCC to declare that intrastate access charges do not apply to VoIP. PDF VIEW
03_16 VON Press Release re: NPB VON Coalition statement concerning FCC release of National Broadband Plan. PDF VIEW
03_04 VON Iowa Legislation Letter VON Coalition sends letter to Iowa State Senate asking to amend telecom legislation to harmonize proposed VoIP definition with FCC definition. PDF VIEW
02_26 VON Letter re: Kentucky Legislation VON Coalition sends letter to Kentucky representative asking to amend telecom legislation to harmonize proposed VoIP definition with FCC definition. PDF VIEW
02_22 VON Letter re: Massachusettes Legislation VON Coalition files letter with Massachusetees state senators supportin legislation deregulating VoIP. PDF VIEW
02_19 VON Letter re: Ohio Legislation VON Coalition letter to Ohio legislators asking to oppose legislation opening door to state regulation of VoIP. PDF VIEW
02_19 VON Letter re: Wisconsin Legislation VON Coalition letter to Wisconsin legislators supporting deregualtion of VoIP but opposing application of intrastate access or universal service obligations. PDF VIEW
01_08 VON Press Release re: NPB Delay VON Coalition statement supporting FCC delay in release of National Broadband Plan. PDF VIEW