<trixter@0xdecafbad.com> wrote:
>
> On Mon, 2008-03-17 at 16:45 -0400, Adam Moffett wrote:
> > Hi. We've been offering VoIP service with our internet service and as I
> > understand that's ok because the FCC classified VoIP as an internet
> > service and so you didn't have to go through any regulatory procedure.
> > Correct me if I'm wrong on that please.
> >
>
> Yes no, they basically did a power grab and while its not 100% yet they
> are trying to get it so that only they can regulate it.
>
> They have since passed a few policies which applies to all
> "interconnected voip providers" which is defined somewhere in the CFR
> (if you do bi-directional telephone via voip to end users you probably
> qualify)
>
> 1. You must provide 911 service
> 2. You must have support for CALEA (wiretap) stuff
> 3. You must contribute to USF (I think that your contribution has to
> exceed $10k annually or you are exempt, but not 100%)
>
> #3 requires a 499 form, which will of course get you a 499 number. I am
> also not 100% but I think you can just do the 499A (annual) and not
> bother with the 499Q (quarterly).
>
> So there are still some regulatory things that you have to do, but its
> all mandated by the FCC, which is what they want.
>
>
>
> > But where does the line get drawn?
> >
>
> Generally it gets drawn if you are a customer or a peer. States have
> their own BPU/PUC which regulates traditional telephone companies. If
> you want to be a CLEC then you would have to go through the BPU/PUC (and
> the feds a bit, you have to do 499 filings, and a few other things). If
> you want to switch across LATAs then you would apply for IXC status
> generally.
>
>
>
> > I can lease T1's pretty cheaply, so if I lease a T1 to someone's
> > premises, plug their end into their PBX, and plug my end into my
> > asterisk box, am I now breaking the law?
> >
> Technically no, the circuit would be a fixed non-switched line. I dont
> think the states care that much since you are effectively a customer of
> all the other phone companies.
>
> This of course depends on the specific state in question, since they would
> be regulating that. I am sure somewhere there is a state that would have
> issues with that, if for no other reason than they could tax you differently.
>
>
>
> --
> Trixter http://www.0xdecafbad.com
Bret McDanel
> Belfast +44 28 9099 6461 US +1 516 687 5200
>
http://www.trxtel.com the phone company that pays you!
>
Probably all the states shortly (maybe CA first) since all the coffers
are drying up and the one thing they really like to do is spend.
Getting OT, but I also expect internet sales tax to be across the
board too in a year or so. What a mess that will be.
Thanks,
Steve Totaro
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