What Telecommunications Act of 1996 requires
The US Telecommunications Act of 1996 mandates the opening of local telecommunications markets to competition by requiring incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) to interconnect with competitors under Section 251, and establishes the universal service principle under Section 254 to ensure affordable, quality services for all Americans, including those in rural and high-cost areas.
Pillar: Telecoms & Digital Infrastructure · Authority: United States Congress / Federal Communications Commission (FCC) · Version: 1.0.0 · Last updated:
Primary source: https://www.fcc.gov/telecommunications-act-1996
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- Telecommunications Act of 1996, Section 251 - Interconnection
- Telecommunications Act of 1996, Section 252 - Procedures for negotiation, arbitration, and approval of agreements
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