Washington UTC Telecom News http://www.wutc.wa.gov/telecom/news News regarding the telecommunications industry from the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (beta) en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Lotus Domino 6.5 webmaster@wutc.wa.gov webmaster@wutc.wa.gov Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:01 PST Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:14:46 PST 30 SaturdaySunday http://www.wutc.wa.gov/redesign2005/images/logo_wutc_rss.gif Washington UTC Telecom News http://www.wutc.wa.gov/telecom/news 9244 Commission declines to reconsider order in dispute between Pac-West Telecomm and Qwesthttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/D3BBFA12C3EAFE3588257023007241A5Pac-West asks UTC to resolve compensation issue for virtual NXX calling. Docket 053036Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:14:46 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/D3BBFA12C3EAFE3588257023007241A5 UTC sets a procedural schedule on a joint application of Qwest and CenturyTel for approval of indirect transfer of controlhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/68BA069A68CFA9128825772700525530Joint application of Qwest Communications International Inc. and CenturyTel, Inc. for indirect transfer of control. 100820Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:50:06 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/68BA069A68CFA9128825772700525530 State invites public to comment on proposed CenturyLink-Qwest telephone mergerhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/954FDC6A4CB4044C8825780D007179EAMedia AdvisoryTue, 15 Mar 2011 16:30:04 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/954FDC6A4CB4044C8825780D007179EA State approves CenturyLink-Qwest telephone mergerhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/D3DDB0C3A0D7FD318825785300730102Combined company will serve 1.5 million telephone lines in WashingtonMon, 14 Mar 2011 14:08:00 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/D3DDB0C3A0D7FD318825785300730102 UTC seeks revocation of the registrations of telecommunications companies that have failed to pay regulatory fees and failed to file annual report.http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/CDC3577037371C75882577F40066CB00UTC opens a complaint for revocation of the registrations of telecommunications companies that have failed to pay regulatory fees and failed to file an annual report. 101620Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:54:15 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/CDC3577037371C75882577F40066CB00 State staff propose numerous conditions on CenturyLink’s purchase of Qwest telephone lineshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/8CD7D773C6F75521882577AB007F1437Local phone rates won’t change; Internet service to expandMon, 03 Jan 2011 12:51:39 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/8CD7D773C6F75521882577AB007F1437 UTC issues its report on State Telecommunications Policies on Universal Service.http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/C1E877D6121FA21E882577050077209CReview of State Universal Service Policies. 100562Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:27:43 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/C1E877D6121FA21E882577050077209C UTC enters final order on a complaint filed by Qwest complaint against McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, Inc. d/b/a PAETEC Business Serviceshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/DB375A2B22B9DAC5882575ED00640B39Formal complaint filed by Qwest against McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, Inc. 090892Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:16:46 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/DB375A2B22B9DAC5882575ED00640B39 Can’t Pay Your Phone Bill?http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/7CD06C866FCB8A8588257798004FFBFBTelephone Assistance Program Helps You “Stay Connected” Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:40:01 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/7CD06C866FCB8A8588257798004FFBFB Regulatory staff recommend Qwest be penalized for consumer protection violationshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/5DC700076D1B7B6C8825771B006E7C46Company faces stiff fine for repeatedly disobeying state rules Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:43:33 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/5DC700076D1B7B6C8825771B006E7C46 UTC extends date to issue Arbitrator's Report and Decision on a request for arbitration between North County Communications Corporation of Washington and Qwest Corporation.http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/4C757AA29CCD9CCA8825760F00537432UTC to arbitrate interconnection agreement between North County Communications Corporation of Washington and Qwest Corporation. Docket UT-093035Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:05:44 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/4C757AA29CCD9CCA8825760F00537432 State regulators approve Verizon sale to Frontier Communications with numerous conditionshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/BD97957114A730D4882577070078F3D2Internet service to expand and local phone rates to remain the same at least three yearsTue, 24 Aug 2010 10:42:50 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/BD97957114A730D4882577070078F3D2 UTC files adoption order to amend rule to implement additional consumer protection disclosures in WAC 480-120-264, Prepaid calling services.http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/C8684D45F2A9D0F9882576CF00643BD4UTC amends rule to implement additional consumer protection disclosures regarding prepaid calling card services. Docket UT-100148Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:08:57 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/C8684D45F2A9D0F9882576CF00643BD4 UTC sets a prehearing conference on a complaint against Qwest Corporationhttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/FF693ABA7321F7AB8825771C00566675UTC opens a complaint against Qwest Corporation for 69 violations of commission rules. 091870Thu, 27 May 2010 13:56:28 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/FF693ABA7321F7AB8825771C00566675 UTC sets a deadline for filing settlement agreement on a petition of TracFone Wireless, Inc. for designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/F084239FA5525F9A882576EF00602D84Petition of TracFone Wireless, Inc. for designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier. Docket UT-093012Fri, 07 May 2010 14:16:10 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/F084239FA5525F9A882576EF00602D84 UTC enters final order approving and adopting, subject to conditions, five multiparty settlement agreements, on a Joint Application of Verizon Communications Inc. and Frontier Communications Corporation for Transfer of Property.http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/21DD42C2BAA7ECEC882575D8006F41D2Joint Application of Verizon Communications Inc. and Frontier Communications Corporation For Transfer of Property. 090842Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:19:56 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/21DD42C2BAA7ECEC882575D8006F41D2 Regulatory staff propose settlement in Frontier’s acquisition of Verizon telephone lineshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/F377B9D1FE1357B288257696007C093DPhone rates won’t change; Internet service to be expandedThu, 15 Apr 2010 06:52:55 PDThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/F377B9D1FE1357B288257696007C093D UTC enters final order on a complaint for revocation of registrations of Telecommunications companies that have failed to pay regulatory fees and failed to file an annual report.http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/2FDC23068F0572D68825769C006F4AB9UTC opens a complaint for revocation of registration for failure to pay regulatory fees and file annual report. 091666Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:25:25 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/2FDC23068F0572D68825769C006F4AB9 Commission staff recommends rejecting Verizon’s phone line sale to Frontier http://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/EBE13A59F7C8BC5188257664000077CEThu, 24 Dec 2009 14:54:09 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/EBE13A59F7C8BC5188257664000077CE Utilities serving customers below the Hanson Dam in the Green River Valley to discuss flood-preparation planshttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/98E317588395F0708825764E004CE520Media AdvisoryMon, 21 Dec 2009 08:12:39 PSThttp://www.wutc.wa.gov/webimage.nsf/0/98E317588395F0708825764E004CE520