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FCC | RIN: 3060-AI61 | Publication ID: Spring 2015 |
Title: Consumer Information and Disclosure and Truth in Billing and Billing Format | |
Abstract:
In 1999, the Commission adopted truth-in-billing rules to address concerns that there is consumer confusion relating to billing for telecommunications services. On March 18, 2005, the Commission released an Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) to further facilitate the ability of telephone consumers to make informed choices among competitive service offerings. On August 28, 2009, the Commission released a Notice of Inquiry that asks questions about information available to consumers at all stages of the purchasing process for all communications services, including: (1) choosing a provider; (2) choosing a service plan; (3) managing use of the service plan; and (4) deciding whether and when to switch an existing provider or plan. On October 14, 2010, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing rules that would require mobile service providers to provide usage alerts and information that will assist consumers in avoiding unexpected charges on their bills. On July 12, 2011, the Commission released an NPRM proposing rules that would assist consumers in detecting and preventing the placement of unauthorized charges on their telephone bills, an unlawful and fraudulent practice, commonly referred to as "cramming." On April 27, 2012, the Commission adopted rules to address "cramming" on wireline telephone bills and released an FNPRM seeking comment on additional measures to protect wireline and wireless consumers from unauthorized charges. |
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Agency: Federal Communications Commission(FCC) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 64.2400 and 64.2401 | |
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 201 47 U.S.C. 258 |
Legal Deadline:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Information URL: www.fcc.gov/cgb/policy/truthinbill.html | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes | |
Related RINs: Related to 3060-AJ51 | |
Agency Contact: Richard D. Smith Special Counsel, Consumer Policy Division Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554 Phone:717 338-2797 Fax:717 338-2574 Email: richard.smith@fcc.gov |