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Regulatory & Compliance Issues Flashcards

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  1. What is 'intercarrier compensation' in U.S. telecommunications regulation?

    Answer: The system of payments between carriers for originating, transporting, and terminating calls on each other's networks

    Intercarrier compensation refers to the rates carriers pay each other for exchanging traffic, including access charges and reciprocal compensation.

  2. A wireless carrier is applying for a new spectrum license. Which federal environmental review process may be triggered before the FCC can grant the license?

    Answer: NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) review

    FCC spectrum licensing actions that may have significant environmental impact require NEPA review, including assessment of potential effects on historic properties under Section 106 of the NHPA.

  3. Under FCC rules, what disclosure must a carrier make annually to demonstrate compliance with CPNI requirements?

    Answer: File a CPNI compliance certification with the FCC

    Carriers must file an annual CPNI compliance certification with the FCC affirming that their CPNI practices comply with the agency's rules.

  4. In telecom regulatory compliance, what does 'forbearance' mean?

    Answer: The FCC's authority to refrain from applying statutory requirements where enforcement is not necessary in the public interest

    Under Section 10 of the Communications Act, the FCC may forbear from applying any statute or rule if enforcement is unnecessary to protect consumers or competition.

  5. Which requirement applies to telecommunications carriers under Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996?

    Answer: Manufacturers and service providers must make their products and services accessible to people with disabilities

    Section 255 requires that telecommunications equipment and services be designed to be accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, where readily achievable.

  6. What is the primary regulatory significance of the 'dominant carrier' designation in U.S. telecommunications?

    Answer: Dominant carriers face stricter regulatory oversight and must comply with additional reporting and pricing requirements

    Carriers classified as dominant (typically those with market power) face heightened FCC oversight, including tariff filing requirements and stricter conduct rules.

  7. A telecommunications company is audited and found to be contributing to the Universal Service Fund at an incorrect rate. What is the most likely consequence?

    Answer: Required payment of back contributions plus interest and potential forfeiture penalties

    Carriers that under-contribute to the USF are required to pay back assessments with interest, and the FCC may impose additional forfeitures for willful violations.