New Jersey and Pennsylvania saw action on VoIP preemption bills. ...
New Jersey and Pennsylvania saw action on VoIP preemption bills. The New Jersey legislature passed a bill to prohibit the Board of Public Utilities or any other state agency from regulating VoIP or any other IP-enabled telephone service, except…
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in 4 very limited areas. If enacted, HB-4339 would limit state VoIP jurisdiction to 911 fees, telecom relay service fees, universal service fund contributions and intercarrier compensation. The bill makes clear that VoIP preemption wouldn’t affect the state’s authority over cable TV franchises. A similar VoIP preemption bill was introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate. SB-1000 would prohibit the Public Utility Commission or any other state agency from regulating VoIP except with respect to 911 fees, telecom relay service fees, universal service fees and intercarrier compensation. Supporters said VoIP needs a free playing field to encourage investment and promote growth. The FCC preempted state regulation of VoIP-to-VoIP calls but hasn’t yet ruled on VoIP-to-wireline calls.