The Common Carrier Bureau is responsible for administering the FCC's policies concerning telephone companies that provide long distance and local service to consumers. The Common Carrier Bureau ensures that all consumers have rapid, efficient, nationwide, and worldwide access to these services at reasonable rates. As competition grows and new technologies are introduced into the marketplace, the Bureau seeks to eliminate unnecessary regulatory burdens on carriers while protecting the interests of consumers. April 27 Commission begins re-examination of all currently regulated forms of intercarrier compensation. April 23 Bureau seeks comment on Verizon application to provide long distance service in Connecticut.
Commission resolves intercarrier compensation rules for internet-bound traffic.
April 16 Commission authorizes Verizon to provide long distance service in Massachusetts. April 6 Commission releases report on universal service support and telephone revenue by state . Accounting Safeguards Division - develops and administers accounting, auditing, and reporting programs to provide the Commission with information about communications common carriers. Competitive Pricing Division - develops and implements policies governing the tariffing and pricing of common carrier telecommunications services. Industry Analysis Division - collects, analyzes, and distributes data on the telecommunications industry.