FCC Defers Action on Planned 1-800-Collect License Transfers to 18 C
The FCC slowed its review of 18C's planned takeover 1-800-Collect licenses after DOJ, backed by DOD and the Department of Homeland Security, sent a letter asking the commission to defer action while they review related national security, law enforcement and…
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public safety issues. "Final action on this application should be expected after the Commission has received notification from the Agencies that the evaluation has been completed, but not later than 180 days from public notice that the application was accepted for filing," said a Wireline Bureau public notice Thursday in docket 16-275. A September PN said 1-800-Collect is a wireline long-distance service provider of mostly collect calling, and 18C, a newly created entity, is controlled by WiMacTel, which provides long-distance service and is a VoIP and wireless reseller in the U.S. and Canada.