2012

DATE	TITLE/DESCRIPTION	FORMAT	VIEW
11_20	VON members meet with FCC staff to discuss issues critical for the continued success of the IP-enabled services industry.	PDF	VIEW
11_14	VON files additional comments with FCC concerning over-the-top SMS providers routing messages to 911.	PDF	VIEW
10_30	VON files comments with the Federal Aviation Administration opposing any in-flight ban of voice communication if the FAA permits expanded use of portable electronic devices.	PDF	VIEW
10_23	VON files brief with 10th Circuit showing FCC failed to give notice before adopting new rule prohibiting VoiP providers from blocking calls. VON Coalition files brief with 10th Circuit showing that the FCC failed to give proper notice before adopting a new rule prohibiting VoIP providers from blocking calls and that the rule was not supported by the record in the proceeding.	PDF	VIEW
09_28	VON files comments with the Colorado PUC opposing state regulation of VoIP.	PDF	VIEW
06_14	VON files comments with FCC supporting petition waiving certain requirements for accessing video game products and services. VON files comments with FCC supporting the petition filed by the Entertainment Software Association for a waiver of certain access requirements for three classes of video game products and services.	PDF	VIEW
06_08	VON letter to the California Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee supporting SB 1161. VON letter to Chairman of the California Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee supporting SB 1161, which would require legislative action before the California PUC could regulate IP communications services.	PDF	VIEW
05_04	VON members meet with key FCC staff to discuss ongoing proceedings impacting the IP communications industry.	PDF	VIEW
05_02	VON announces new Board of Directors and Officers for 2012-2013.	PDF	VIEW
04_26	VON letter to Connecticut Speaker of the House supporting legislation (SB 447) that would limit potential state regulation of VoIP.	PDF	VIEW
04_23	VON testifies before the Wyoming Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Interim Committee supporting legislation that would prohibit the state public service commission from regulating IP-enabled services, including VoIP.	PDF	VIEW
03_20	VON testifies about the history of VoIP regulation at the California Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications. VON testifies about the history of VoIP regulation at the California Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications Informational Hearing on Apps, Internet Services and the 21st Century Global Telecommunications Network.	PDF	VIEW
03_19	VON testifies before CO Senate Committee on Business, Labor and Technology supporting HB 157, which classifies IP-enabled services as not subject to regulation by the state utilities. VON testifies before Colorado Senate Committee on Business, Labor and Technology supporting HB 157, which classifies IP-enabled services, including VoIP, as not subject to regulation by the state Public Utilities Commission.	PDF	VIEW
03_14	VON files letter with FCC asserting that originating access charges for non-local PSTN-VoIP traffic should be subject to interstate and not intrastate access rates.	PDF	VIEW
03_08	VON sends letter to NH House Science, Energy and Technology Committee urging passage of SB 48, which would confirm that VoIP services are not subject to regulation. VON sends letter to New Hampshire House Science, Energy and Technology Committee urging passage of SB 48, which would confirm that Voice over IP and IP-enabled services are not subject to regulation by the New Hampshire PUC.	PDF	VIEW
03_06	VON sends letter to California State Senator Alex Padilla expressing support for SB 1161, which requires legislative action before the California PUC can regulate IP-enabled services.	PDF	VIEW
02_24	VON files comments recommending that the FCC immediately eliminate originating access charges and implement a bill-and-keep framework. VON files comments recommending that the FCC immediately eliminate originating access charges and implement a bill-and-keep framework; or, in the alternative, mirror the six year transition established for terminating access rates.	PDF	VIEW
02_20	VON sends letter to Utah State Senator Bramble supporting legislation that would prohibit state regulation of IP-enabled services, including VoIP.	PDF	VIEW
02_13	VON files comments with the FCC concerning the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act urging provisions to promote innovation and accessibility. VON files comments concerning the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act urging the FCC to implement provisions that will promote innovation and allow for flexibility in complying with accessibility requirements.	PDF	VIEW
02_09	VON files reply comments urging the FCC to take a measured approach with respect to standards for Next Generation 911. VON files reply comments urging the FCC to take a measured approach with respect to standards for Next Generation 911, suggesting that regulator-imposed deadlines will not expedite a process best left to industry experts. VON recommended that the FCC instead focus on PSAP readiness for NG 911 deployment.	PDF	VIEW
01_25	VON files comments with FCC supporting the right of interconnected VoIP providers to have direct access to telephone numbers.	PDF	VIEW