Technology · 06/05/2011Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FCC Adopts Rule Requiring Data Roaming Arrangements for Commercial Mobile Data Providers

Summary

The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a rule requiring facilities-based providers of commercial mobile data services to offer data roaming arrangements to other providers on commercially reasonable terms and conditions, aiming to ensure all Americans have access to competitive broadband mobile data services.

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

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