IXC - Interexchange Carriers, PPC - Prepaid Calling Cards
Other Uncertificated Non-dominant Telecommunications Carriers
Overview
When the FCC deregulated the local exchange market in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, it allowed states to require Interexchange Carriers, PrePaid Calling Card Providers, and other uncertificated non-dominant Telecommunications Carriers to register (PURA Chapter 54, Subchapter C; except as noted in PURA §51.002(10)) (relating to Definitions). The registration is done to identify, monitor, and protect the public interest against telecommunications entities providing unregistered telecommunications services.
Who Should File: Any entity that is described by the Substantive Rule 26.5(140)(Non-dominant Carrier); (A.) An interexchange telecommunications carrier (including a reseller of interexchange telecommunications services); (B.) Any of the following that is not a dominant carrier: (i) a specialized communications common carrier; (ii) any other reseller of communications; (iii) any other communications carrier that conveys, transmits, or receives communications in whole or in part over a telephone system; (iv) a provider of operator services that is not also a subscriber.
When to File: Before an entity begins service, they are required to register with the Commission. The entity is also required to file Annual Reports updating its registration information. See Substantive Rules 26.107 and 26.89 below.
How to File: Send 4 copies to:
Central Records
Public Utility Commission of Texas
1701 N. Congress Ave.
PO Box 13326
Austin, TX 78711-3326
Forms - Applications
IXC and PPC and Other Uncertificated Non-dominant Carrier Registration Format
Reporting Requirements
To revise or update any contacts, addresses, phones numbers or email addresses use the Annual Report Form listed below and submit it within 30 days of the change:
Annual Report - IXC, PPC, and Other Uncertificated Nondominant Telecommunications Carriers Reporting Requirements - Login Required
To obtain a Login and Password, email kenneth.ford@puc.texas.gov (w/company name)
The filing deadline begins January 1st running through April 30th of each year.
Tariffs and Price Sheets
An IXC shall file either a Tariff or Price Sheet before service begins. There is no approval process and there is no required format. Tariffs and Price Sheets are for "Informational Purposes" only. The Tariff or Price Sheet becomes active the day it is filed with Central Records. The Tariffs or Price Sheets shall be filed in Control Number 42242.
Registered Companies
Interexchange Carriers - ixc.csv
Corrections to these lists: Please update your company contact information using the PUC Portal and either "IXC Annual Report" or "Company Contacts", if later than annual report due date. Both are available in PUC Applications.
Rules - Statutes - Orders
Substantive Rule §26.89 - Information Regarding Rates and Services of Nondominant Carriers
Substantive Rule §26.107 - Telephone Prepaid Calling Services
Questions and Answers
Technical - Kenneth Ford at 512-936-7151 - kenneth.ford@puc.texas.gov
Tariffs/Price Sheets - Stephen Mendoza at 512-936-7394 - stephen.mendoza@puc.texas.gov
Central Records at 512-936-7180