Calm Before The Storm

A note from Tom Smith, editor of the Independent Report:

The telecommunications industry is preparing for the December 18 FCC public meeting when the Commissioners may take up intercarrier compensation and universal service reform. Industry representatives have been busy behind the scenes preparing comments, reply comments, and meeting with FCC staff. On the other hand, the U.S. Congress is out of session and may not return to work this year to do anything but adjourn. In the meantime, speculation continues to build over President-elect Barack Obama’s FCC appointments. (See this week's Independent Report for more.)