On August 25, 2022, the California Public Utilities Commission (Commission) initiated the Order Instituting Rulemaking (R.) 22-08-008 to consider changes to address the license status of interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) carriers in California that, pursuant to Public Utilities Code section 285, obtained a utility identification number under this Commission’s previously used Informal VoIP Registration Process. The Order Instituting Rulemaking also will consider other ongoing obligations for interconnected VoIP carriers and ministerial licensing reforms.

Relevant California Law: Public Utilities Code Section 285

R.22-08-008 Proceeding Information

Schedule of Events

  • Prehearing Conference (Telephone conference only)
  • Date and Time: January 24, 2023 at 10:00AM (PST)
  • Telephone Conference Line: 877-937-0696
  • Participant Code: 7032008

Additional Information About Proceeding:

All filings related to this proceeding, including documents, rulings, decisions, and public comments are available here.

Additional Information:

Information for Telecommunications Applicants and Registrants in California is available here.