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Advancements in Competition and Universal Service: FCC Strategies 2002-2003

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This report outlines the Federal Communications Commission’s strategic goals from 2002 to 2003, focusing on promoting competition, enhancing universal service, and addressing the challenges of a dynamic telecommunications market. Key achievements include improved broadband policy, increased levels of telephone penetration and internet access in schools, and measures for better consumer transparency regarding universal service contributions. The document also evaluates regulatory updates such as the Triennial Review and the importance of performance measures in fostering competition and ensuring service continuity.

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  1. Wireline Competition Bureau2002-2003 Competition and Universal Service in a Dynamic Marketplace

  2. Strategic Goals • Broadband Policy • Competition Policy and Universal Service • Homeland Security • Modernize the FCC

  3. Broadband Initiatives • Next Generation Networks • Statutory Definition • Dominance/Non-Dominance • Monitoring Performance: The 2002 Section 706 Report

  4. Competition Promoted • Triennial Review Comprehensive review of rules governing unbundled network elements Resolution of questions about unbundling left open by years of litigation and industry conflict • Performance Measures Clear special access and unbundled network element requirements mean clear standards for enforcement • Virginia Arbitration WCB role in state interconnection proceedings • Numbering Reform

  5. Competition Promoted The Section 271 Process January 15, 2002: • 9 states approved • 28.5% of RBOC access lines January 15, 2003: • 35 states approved • 75% of RBOC access lines • Markets are Opening, Competition is Increasing

  6. Universal Service Advanced • Revised Framework for Contribution Methodology Developed interim measures to maintain the viability of universal service support in a dynamic market Increased consumer billing transparency for universal service contributions passed through by carriers • A New Framework for Portability of Support Referred to Joint Board review of high-cost rules in order to ensure that universal service is advanced and competition is promoted • Coordinated with Joint Board State Staff

  7. Universal Service Advanced • Highest-Ever Level of Telephone Penetration in Households: 95.5% • Highest-Ever Level of Internet Access in Public Schools: 99% • Highest-Ever Level of Funding to Rural Hospitals: 72% Increase

  8. Partnering with the States • Performance Measures Workshops: Dallas and Chicago • Contribution Methodology En Banc Hearing • Federal-State Joint Conference on Accounting Issues • Regular Consultation with States on Section 271 Proceedings • Regular Universal Service and Separations Joint Board Coordination • Triennial Review Discussion of Facilities-Based Competition: Detroit

  9. Homeland Security • CALEA Activities • Participate in HSPC • Coordination with NYC Restoration Planning Efforts • Service Continuity

  10. Service Continuity Maintained • Challenge from Economy 55 Transfers of Control; 26 Due to Bankruptcies 83 Requests for Discontinuance; 32 Due to Bankruptcies Industry-Wide Guidance on Security Deposits • Coordinated FCC/WCB Response Carriers Know Obligations End-Users Informed • Customers Protected

  11. Modernize the FCC:WCB 2002 Accomplishments • Promoted Competition Released 135 Orders & NPRMs • Advanced Universal Service Released 515 Orders & NPRMs Including 450 Schools Orders • Protected Service Continuity Processed 138 Section 214 Applications • Monitored a Dynamic Market Released 15 Statistical Reports

  12. Modernize the FCC:2002 Caseload Improvement • Resolved Payphone Compensation Issues • Reduced Pending E-Rate Appeals by 19% • Reduced Pending E-Rate Waivers by 27%

  13. Staff Decreased 43 Fewer Attorneys, Economists, and Technical and Administrative Assistants (18% Decrease) Production Increased 36% More Orders & NPRMs 14% More E-Rate Appeals 9% More Congressional Responses 75% More Section 214 Applications Processed 338 Orders & NPRMs 450 E-Rate Appeals 270 Congressional Letters 138 Section 214 Applications Processed 1634 Tariffs Filed 3 Study Area Waivers 7 Agenda Items 15 Statistical Reports 1 Report to Congress Modernize the FCC:Doing More with Fewer

  14. Critical Steps for Telecom Sector Recovery • Protect Service Continuity • Root Out Corporate Fraud • Restoring Financial Health-Clean up Balance Sheets • Prudent Industry Restructuring • New Revenue Through New Services • Reform Foundations

  15. Challenges and Opportunities for 2003 and Beyond • Intercarrier Compensation • TELRIC • Universal Service Support Portability • VoIP