FCCProposed Rule
Wireline Competition Bureau Seeks to Refresh Record on Telephone Access Charges
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Summary
The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing and updating rules about the fees that phone companies charge each other to connect calls. The agency wants to gather current information about these access charges to make sure they still make sense and serve the public interest.
Key Points
- 1The FCC is collecting updated information about telephone access charges—fees that phone companies pay to use each other's networks to complete calls
- 2This is a 'refresh' of existing rules, meaning regulators want current data to decide if today's fees are fair and appropriate
- 3Phone companies and telecommunications providers will need to submit information during the public comment period, which closes on August 22, 2025
- 4Changes to these charges could eventually affect how much consumers and businesses pay for phone service
- 5The FCC is seeking public input before making any decisions about whether the current fee structure should be modified
Key Dates
Published
July 7, 2025
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