56-1.3 - Regulation of Voice-over-Internet protocol service. - Virginia Statutes

§ 56-1.3. Regulation of Voice-over-Internet protocol service.

Notwithstanding any provision of law, except §§ 56-484.12:1 and 58.1-3813.1,to the contrary:

1. "Telecommunications service" and "telephone service" shall not includethe provision of Voice-over-Internet protocol service for purposes ofregulation by the Commission.

2. The Commission shall not have jurisdiction with respect to the regulationof Voice-over-Internet protocol service, including but not limited to theimposition of regulatory fees, certification requirements, and the filing orapproval of tariffs.

3. Nothing herein shall be construed to either mandate or prohibit thepayment of switched network access rates or other intercarrier compensation,if any, related to Voice-over-Internet protocol service, as may be determinedby the Commission.

(2006, c. 691.)