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Neutral Tandem-Texas, LLC Files Access Tariff Revision with Public Utility Commission of Texas

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On August 2, 2022, Neutral Tandem-Texas, LLC submitted a filing to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) to revise their Access Tariff under PUCT Tariff No. 2. The filing, which includes eight revised pages, aims to update certain switched access rates in compliance with the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Report and Order, FCC 20-143, on 8YY Access Charge Reform in WC Docket No. 18-156. The proposed changes are effective as of August 2, 2022.

Key Takeaways:

  • Neutral Tandem-Texas, LLC has filed a revised Access Tariff under PUCT Tariff No. 2 to update switched access rates.
  • The filing aims to comply with the FCC's Report and Order, FCC 20-143, on 8YY Access Charge Reform in WC Docket No. 18-156.
  • The revised tariff includes changes to the company's rates for various services, including Tandem Switching, Tandem Switched Transport, and Carrier Common Line.
  • The proposed changes are effective as of August 2, 2022, and are subject to review and approval by the PUCT.
  • The revised tariff includes rates for different service areas, including AT&T, Verizon, Embarq, and Other ILEC areas.
  • The filing includes a note referencing the company's Access Services Tariff FCC No. 2, which can be accessed at a specific link.
  • The revised tariff includes rates for services such as Usage Charge, Tandem Switching, and Local Switching.
  • The filing was submitted by Richard L. Monto, Executive Vice President of Regulatory and Public Policy at Neutral Tandem-Texas, LLC.
  • The proposed changes suggest a decrease in rates for some services, while increases are noted for other services.

Statistics:

  • The revised tariff includes 8 revised pages, which cancel previous revisions.
  • The filing includes rates for different service areas, including AT&T, Verizon, Embarq, and Other ILEC areas.
  • The usage charge for Tandem Switching per minute of use is $0.0015740 for AT&T areas, $0.0003620 for Embarq Areas, and $0.0012210 for Other ILEC areas.
  • The usage charge for Tandem Switched Transport - Termination per minute of use is $0.0000000 for Verizon areas, $0.0002350 for Embarq Areas, and $0.0005130 for Other ILEC areas.
  • The revised tariff includes rates for services such as Common Transport Multiplexing (DS3/DS1), Common Trunk Port, and Local Switching.

Sources:

  • Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) document: EbAS* Filing Receipt Received - 2022-08-02 10:02:57 AM Control Number - 42242 ItemNumber - 1363.
  • Neutral Tandem-Texas, LLC PUCT Tariff No. 2, Ninth Revised Page 1.
  • Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Report and Order, FCC 20-143, on 8YY Access Charge Reform in WC Docket No. 18-156.
  • Neutral Tandem-Texas, LLC PUCT Tariff No. 2, Eighth Revised Page 71.

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