The FCC wants comment on an application by VCI Company to end fla...
The FCC wants comment on an application by VCI Company to end flat rate, basic local exchange service in 12 states. VCI intends to exit the telecom industry because of the economic recession, the FCC said, and it currently…
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serves no customers in the affected states. However, in a recent comment to the FCC, the Wyoming Public Service Commission highlighted “several discrepancies” in VCI filings, the FCC said. VCI told the PSC that it had no customers, deposits, prepayments, or outstanding service or financial obligations in Wyoming. But VCI, meanwhile, claimed local exchange revenue in a Q3 2008 report to the Wyoming Universal Service Fund, the PSC said. Also, the Universal Service Administrative Co. was “unaware” of VCI’s intent to discontinue service in Wyoming and relinquish its eligible telecommunications carrier designation, the PSC said. Comments are due Jan. 28.