Technology · 03/12/1997

FCC Modifies Structural Separation Requirement for Local Exchange Carriers to Ensure Broadband CMRS Provision

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules requiring all incumbent local exchange carriers to provide in-region broadband commercial mobile radio services (CMRS) through a CMRS affiliate, subject to accounting and affiliate transactions rules, in an effort to address concerns about the recent developments in the CMRS market.