11_20 |
VON members meet with FCC staff to discuss issues critical for the continued success of the IP-enabled services industry. |
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11_14 |
VON files additional comments with FCC concerning over-the-top SMS providers routing messages to 911. |
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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. |
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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. |
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09_28 |
VON files comments with the Colorado PUC opposing state regulation of VoIP.
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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. |
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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. |
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05_04 |
VON members meet with key FCC staff to discuss ongoing proceedings impacting the IP communications industry.
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05_02 |
VON announces new Board of Directors and Officers for 2012-2013.
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04_26 |
VON letter to Connecticut Speaker of the House supporting legislation (SB 447) that would limit potential
state regulation of VoIP.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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02_20 |
VON sends letter to Utah State Senator Bramble supporting legislation that would prohibit state regulation
of IP-enabled services, including VoIP.
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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.
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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.
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01_25 |
VON files comments with FCC supporting the right of interconnected VoIP providers to have direct
access to telephone numbers.
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