Section 484.72. Definitions.  


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  • Rule 2. (1) As used in these rules:

    (a) “Act” means 1991 PA 179, MCL 484.2101 to 484.2701.

    (b)     “Federal act” means the telecommunications act of 1996, 101 stat. 101 (1996).

    (c)     "Incumbent local exchange carrier" or “ILEC” means that term as defined in 47 USC 251(h) and required to comply with the additional obligations in 47 USC 251(c).

    (d)     “Interconnection agreement” means an agreement between 2 or more providers entered into under sections 251 and 252 of the federal act.

    (e)       “Provider” means a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity that provides basic local exchange service as defined by section 102(b) of the act.

    (2)     A term defined in the act has the same meaning when used in these rules.

History: 2010 AACS; 2013 AACS; 2016 MR 8, Eff. April 19, 2016.