Technology · 12/04/2000Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

1998 Biennial Regulatory Review: Review of Depreciation Requirements for Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers

Summary

The Federal Communications Commission aims to determine if eliminating depreciation requirements for price-cap carriers could serve the public interest, while protecting consumers from potential rate impacts and maintaining competition.

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

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