USTelecom Backs, Incompas Has Concerns on Unbundling and Resale Rulemaking

USTelecom and Incompas held separate meetings last week with FCC officials about a draft NPRM in docket 19-308 for updating unbundling and resale rules for competitive LEC access to parts of an ILEC's facilities-based network at regulated prices. USTelecom CEO Jonathan Spalter spoke with FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Tuesday, plus Commissioner Geoffrey Starks, supporting the NPRM and "ongoing efforts to modernize outdated regulations," said a filing posted Friday. Incompas CEO Chip Pickering with Granite Telecommunications, Sonic and other member companies met Tuesday with Pai and each of the commissioners, plus Wireline Bureau staff, said a Friday posting opposing the NPRM. "Customers are clamoring for more competition," Incompas said. Commissioners are scheduled to vote Friday (see 1910300010).