House passed ‘2% carrier’ bill that would ease regulation of ILEC...
House passed “2% carrier” bill that would ease regulation of ILECs that controlled less than 2% of nation’s access lines. HR- 496, sponsored by Rep. Cubin (R-Wyo.), was passed Wed. in voice vote on suspension calendar, a deregulatory measure…
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House Commerce Committee Chmn. Tauzin (R-La.) recently described as “indicative of future action on telecommunications reform” (CD March 1 p3). House Commerce Telecom Subcommittee Chmn. Upton said bill would provide small to midsize carriers with “common sense regulatory relief” from price regulation, reporting requirements, lengthy merger reviews.