FCC Wireless Bureau Asks if Messaging Services Should Be Deemed Subject to Common Carrier Rules
The FCC Wireless Bureau sought comment Tuesday on a petition by “cloud-based developer-platform company” Twilio asking the agency to clarify that messaging services fall under Title II of the Communications Act. “Twilio asserts that wireless providers engage in a variety…
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of discriminatory and anti-competitive practices that cannot be adequately addressed absent a declaratory ruling classifying messaging services under Title II,” the bureau said. Comments are due Nov. 20, replies Dec. 21. The FCC sought comment on a similar petition in 2008, but didn't take action, the bureau said. The notice doesn't mention the agency’s February net neutrality rules but says that “marketplace and legal developments since” 2008 justify a record refresh.