FCC VoIP Direct Numbering Order Published; Effective Date of Rules Nov. 30

An FCC order giving VoIP providers direct access to phone numbers was published in the Federal Register Thursday, triggering a Nov. 30 effective date. The order, which was approved by a 5-0 vote June 18, allows interconnected VoIP providers to obtain phone numbers directly from numbering administrators, rather than going through telco intermediaries (see 1506180060 and 1506220032).