[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 219 (Monday, November 15, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 65598]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-25287]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[IB Docket No. 04-398; FCC 04-247]


The Effect of Foreign Mobile Termination Rates on U.S. Customers

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: This document is a summary of the Notice of Inquiry that was 
adopted by the Commission on October 14, 2004. The Notice of Inquiry 
seeks to develop a record on foreign mobile termination rates and 
inquires whether U.S. customers have adequate information and 
alternatives with regard to foreign mobile termination rates and 
surcharges, and whether such charges raise consumer concerns.

DATES: Comments are due January 14, 2005, and reply comments are due by 
February 14, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Reitzel or Francis Gutierrez, 
Policy Division, International Bureau, (202) 418-1460.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Notice 
of Inquiry in IB Docket No. 04-398, FCC 04-247, which was adopted on 
October 14, 2004. The full text of this Commission decision is 
available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in 
the FCC Reference Center (Room CY-A257), 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554. The document may also be downloaded from the 
Commission's Web site at http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-04-247A1.pdf. The complete text may also be purchased 
from the Commission's copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., in 
person at 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, via 
telephone at (202) 488-5300, via facsimile at (202) 488-5563, or via e-
mail at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#62242121222021322b3527204c212d2f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d3959090939190839a849691fd909c9e">[email protected]</span></a>.

Summary of the Notice of Inquiry

    On October 14, 2004, the Commission adopted a Notice of Inquiry on 
the Effect of Foreign Mobile Termination Rates on U.S. Customers. By 
this Notice of Inquiry, the Commission seeks to develop a record on 
foreign mobile termination rates that will enable the Commission to 
assess properly the effects of foreign mobile termination rates on U.S. 
customers and competition in the U.S.-international services market.
    In the Notice of Inquiry, the Commission seeks comment on foreign 
mobile termination rate payment flows and the relevant regulatory 
regimes. The Commission seeks input, analyses, and comments on the 
concerns raised by parties in the ISP Reform Order, FCC 04-53, 69 FR 
23151, April 28, 2004, and on actions taken by foreign national 
regulatory authorities to address mobile termination rates within their 
respective jurisdictions. In addition, the Commission asks for factual 
information and data on foreign mobile termination rates. Finally, the 
Commission seeks comment on the appropriate framework by which the 
Commission can analyze whether foreign mobile termination rates are 
unreasonably high.
    The Commission encourages all interested parties to respond to the 
questions and requests set forth in the Notice of Inquiry.

Ordering Clauses

    Pursuant to the authority contained in 47 U.S.C. Sections 151, 
4(i), 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 211, 218, 303(r), 403 this Notice of 
Inquiry is adopted.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 04-25287 Filed 11-12-04; 8:45 am]
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