Technology · 08/12/1999Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FCC Lifting Stay on Unbundled Network Element Rate Zones

Summary

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has lifted the stay on its rule requiring each state to establish at least three geographic rate zones for unbundled network elements and interconnection, as mandated by the Telecommunications Act of 1996.

Original source language: Federal Register — Federal Communications CommissionOpen original release →

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