House Subcommittee Examines Rural Call Completion

The House Communications and Technology Subcommittee, chaired by Rep Greg Walden (R-OR), held a hearing examining the Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act (H.R. 2566), introduced by Rep David Young (R-IA). Members examined the persistent problems many Americans living in rural areas have when it comes to receiving long distance or wireless calls on their landline telephones. Despite attempts made by the Federal Communications Commission to address the lingering issues problems still persist. H.R. 2566 would require intermediate providers to register with the FCC and comply with the service quality standards set by the agency.