There’s a “pressing need” for the FCC to...

There’s a “pressing need” for the FCC to quickly clarify the Communications Act Section 214(a) process, Public Knowledge told agency officials including General Counsel Jon Sallet Tuesday, said an ex parte filing in docket 13-5 (http://bit.ly/1kueofw). The traditional 214(a) process “is simply not suited to the situation where a carrier wishes to discontinue an existing service still in high demand in the service territory and replace it with another service,” PK said. The commission must make clear what is necessary to meet the “impairment” standard -- that is, what is required so replacement of TDM with a new service doesn’t “reduce” or “impair” service, PK said.