FCC 64.2003 Revised as of October 1, 2006
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Sec. 64.2003 Definitions.
Terms in this subpart have the following meanings:
(a) Affiliate. The term “affiliate” has the same meaning given such term in
section 3(1) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C.
153(1).
(b) Communications-related services. The term “communications-related
services” means telecommunications services, information services typically
provided by telecommunications carriers, and services related to the
provision or maintenance of customer premises equipment.
(c) Customer. A customer of a telecommunications carrier is a person or
entity to which the telecommunications carrier is currently providing
service.
(d) Customer proprietary network information (CPNI). The term “customer
proprietary network information (CPNI)” has the same meaning given to such
term in section 222(h)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47
U.S.C. 222(h)(1).
(e) Customer premises equipment (CPE). The term “customer premises equipment
(CPE)” has the same meaning given to such term in section 3(14) of the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 153(14).
(f) Information services typically provided by telecommunications carriers.
The phrase “information services typically provided by telecommunications
carriers” means only those information services (as defined in section 3(20)
of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 153(2)) that are
typically provided by telecommunications carriers, such as Internet access
or voice mail services. Such phrase “information services typically provided
by telecommunications carriers,” as used in this subpart, shall not include
retail consumer services provided using Internet websites (such as travel
reservation services or mortgage lending services), whether or not such
services may otherwise be considered to be information services.
(g) Local exchange carrier (LEC). The term “local exchange carrier (LEC)”
has the same meaning given to such term in section 3(26) of the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 153(26).
(h) Opt-in approval. The term “opt-in approval” refers to a method for
obtaining customer consent to use, disclose, or permit access to the
customer's CPNI. This approval method requires that the carrier obtain from
the customer affirmative, express consent allowing the requested CPNI usage,
disclosure, or access after the customer is provided appropriate
notification of the carrier's request consistent with the requirements set
forth in this subpart.
(i) Opt-out approval. The term “opt-out approval” refers to a method for
obtaining customer consent to use, disclose, or permit access to the
customer's CPNI. Under this approval method, a customer is deemed to have
consented to the use, disclosure, or access to the customer's CPNI if the
customer has failed to object thereto within the waiting period described in
Sec. 64.2009(d)(1) after the customer is provided appropriate notification of
the carrier's request for consent consistent with the rules in this subpart.
(j) Subscriber list information (SLI). The term “subscriber list information
(SLI)” has the same meaning given to such term in section 222(h)(3) of the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 222(h)(3).
(k) Telecommunications carrier or carrier. The terms “telecommunications
carrier” or “carrier” shall have the same meaning as set forth in section
3(44) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 153(44).
(l) Telecommunications service. The term “telecommunications service” has
the same meaning given to such term in section 3(46) of the Communications
Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 153(46).
[ 67 FR 59211 , Sept. 20, 2002]
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