TELECOMMUNICATIONS
2005
Direct Testimony
In the Matter of Joint Petition of United Telephone
Company of New Jersey, Inc. d/b/a Sprint and LTD Holding Company for Approval
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 48:2-51.1 and N.J.S.A. 48:3-10 of a change in Ownership
and Control, BPU Docket No. TM05080739, November 29, 2005. ![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
The
New Jersey Advocate - Fall 2005 Edition
Ratepayer
Advocate Whitepaper on Using Electric Power Lines for Delivery of Broadband
Communication for Consumers October 28, 2005 ![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
The
New
Jersey Division of the Ratepayer
Advocate Annual Conference 2005 “
New Jersey’s Future: Emerging Challenges in Telecommunications
and Water” ![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
Comments
in the Matterof Comprehensive Review of Universal
Service Fund Management, Administration, and Oversight. Before the Federal
Communications Commission, WC Docket No. 05-195 October 18, 2005
The
New Jersey Advocate - Summer 2005 Edition![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
The
New Jersey Advocate - Spring 2005 Edition![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
Comments
In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service Before
the Federal Communications Commission, CC Docket No. 96-45. September
30, 2005.![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
Public Hearing
I/M/O the Joint Petition
of Verizon Communications Inc. and MCI, Inc. for Approval of Merger. BPU
Docket No. TM05030189. Somerset County Administration Building. September
13, 2005.![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
Ratepayer
Advocate to deliver lastest energy, water, telecommunications and consumer
education news via E-mail June 3, 2005
Comments
of the Division of the Ratepayer
Advocate In the Matter of Verizon Communications, Inc. and MCI, Inc. Applications
for Approval of Transfer of Control before the Federal Communications
Commission, WC Docket No. 05-75 May
9, 2005 ![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
Declaration
of Susan M. Baldwin and Sarah M. Bosley On Behalf of the New Jersey Division
of the Ratepayer Advocate In the Matter of Verizon Communications Inc.
and MCI Inc. Applications for Approval of Transfer of Control, Redacted
for Public Inspection before the Federal Communications Commission WC
Docket No. 05-75 May 9, 2005 ![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
Acting
Govenor Codey enlists N.J. Residents' Help in Protecting The State's "Do
Not Call" Program January 24, 2005
The
New Jersey Advocate - Winter 2005 Edition ![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
2004
Acting
Govenor
Codey Urges FCC to Reject Attempts to Gut New Jersey's Do Not Call Law
November 24, 2004
Petition
for Declaratory Ruling on Preemption Ruling on Preemption of New Jersey
Telemarketing Rules filed by American Teleservices Assocation, Inc. CG
Docket No. 02-278 November 18, 2004 ![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
I/M/O
The Board’s Investigation as to Whether Ratepayers Should Share
in the Proceeds Arising From the Sale and conveyance of Real Property
by Verizon New Jersey, Inc. BPU Docket No. TX04080749
October 5, 2004 ![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
Verizon NJ - Properties Sold or for Sale![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
NJ Ratepayer Advocate Seema M. Singh Files Initial Comments With FCC In
Response to Notice of Proposed Rule Making Regarding USTA II Remand.
October 4, 2004![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
Give
Cable TV Subscribers Freedom of Choice September 29, 2004
In
the Matter of the Board's Review of Unbundled Network Elements Rates,
Terms and Conditions of Bell-Atlantic-New Jersey, Inc. September 7,
2004![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
The
New Jersey Advocate - Summer
2004 Edition
NJ
Ratepayer Advocate files reply comments to the FCC in further support
of cable a la carte offerings urging adoption of an optional a la carte
option. August
18, 2004
The
New Jersey Ratepayer Advocate filed comments today, Tuesday, August 3,
2004, asking the FCC to deny Verizon's petition regarding fast packet
service offerings. The Ratepayer Advocate opposes Verizon's request for
elimination of the restrictions the FCC previously imposed as a condition
of Verizon's prior waiver request. In addition, Verizon's alternative
request for forbearance fails to establish a prima facie showing and should,
therefore, be dismissed. August 3, 2004![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
New
Jersey Ratepayer Advocate Seema M. Singh, in comments filed with the FCC,
opposed Bellsouth's attempts to restrict state commission authority under
Section 271 of the Telecommunications Act. The Ratepayer Advocate is advocate
that the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has the authority to set
271 rates for network elements. July
30, 2004 ![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
New
Jersey Ratepayer Advocate Seema M. Singh files comments with the FCC opposing
Verizon's request to have its fiber-to-the-premises service offering be
regulated in the same manner as cable modem services are currently regulated.
July 20, 2004 ![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
In
the Matter of A La Carte and Themed Tier Programming and Pricing Options
For Programming Distribution On Cable Television And Direct Broadcast
Satellite Systems MB Docket No. 04-207 July 19, 2004
Comments
of Ratepayer Advocate in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
issued by the Federal Communications Commission relating to services and
applications using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
June 4, 2004
The
FCC Got It Wrong on Cable TV Competition in New Jersey June
4, 2004
National
Roll Out of Local Number Portability: What Consumers Need To Know: Frequently
Asked Questions. May 24, 2004
The
New Jersey Advocate
- Spring 2004 Edition ![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
Opening
Remarks by Ratepayer Advocate on Consumer Education Presentation.
Metuchen Borough Hall May 12, 2004
Statement
by Ratepayer Advocate Seema M. Singh on the BPU’s decision to increase
the wholesale rate Verizon can charge its competitors to lease its network.
April 2, 2004
I/M/O
Regulations of Extensions of Service
Proposed Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:3-1.1 and 6.2; 14:18-3.2, 6.2 and 11.2;
Proposed Repeals and New Rules: N.J.A.C. 14:3-8; 14:5-4; 14:10-3;
Proposed Repeals: N.J.A.C. 14:10-1.1 and 4
BPU Docket No. AX03120973
Proposal Number PRN 2004-34 March
19, 2004![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
Ratepayer
Advocate Issues Consumer Alert To Telephone Customers Who Dial Up To The
Internet March 10, 2004
Initial
Brief of the Ratepayer Advocate I/M/O The Review Of Unbundled Network
Elements Rates, Terms And Conditions. BPU Docket NO. TO00060356 March
3, 2004 ![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
Remarks
Of Ratepayer Advocate Regarding Broadband Telecommunications And Multi-Channel
Video Programming Competition In New Jersey. Public Hearing Board of Public
Utilities Newark, N.J. February 26, 2004
Testimony
Of Ratepayer Advocate Regarding Assembly Bill, No. 516 before Assembly
Telecommunications & Utilities Committee February 26, 2004
2003
2004:
The Year of Telecommunications December 29, 2003
Consumer
Advisory - “To Port or Not to Port” Why Consumers Need to
Take Precautionary Measures Better Performance Is Needed by Wireless Carriers
on Number Portability. December 29, 2003
Remarks
Of The Ratepayer Advocate - New Jersey Business And Industry Association
Meeting Forsgate Country Club Jamesburg, N.J. December 16, 2003
Ratepayer
Advocate Seema M. Singh Launches Statewide Energy Conservation and Municipal
Aggregation Effort at 11/14/03 Conference To Help Ratepayers Conserve
Energy and Cut Utility Bills. December 08, 2003
The
New Jersey Division of the Ratepayer Advocate proudly presents "Consumer
Conservation Handbook"
The
Ratepayer Advocate’s comments filed on June 5 Regarding Petition For Declaratory
Ruling Concerning The Bundling Of Local Telephone Service With Long Distance,
CG Docket No. 03-84 5 June 23, 2003
The
Ratepayer Advocate’s Reply Comments Filed on June 20 Regarding Petition
For Declaratory Ruling Concerning The Bundling of Local Telephone Services
With Long Distance Service, CG Docket No. 03-84 20 June
23, 2003
Telephone
Edition - Telephone Services Update Spring 2003
AARP
"Affordable Utilities" Seminar at the War Memorial in Trenton
March 24, 2003
The
New Jersey Division of the Ratepayer Advocate Annual Report January- December
31, 2002 January 2003![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
2002
Cable
Television Edition - Informed Consumers Make Smart Decisions
- Fall/Winter 2002
Telephone
Edition - Telephone Services Update
Winter 2002
Consumer
Assistance Handbook: A Guide from the New Jersey Division of the Ratepayer
Advocate for Natural Gas, Water, Electric, Telephone and Cable Television
Customers - September 2002
Comments
on Behalf of the New Jersey Division of the Ratepayer Advocate on Supplemental
Filing of Verizon New Jersey April 17, 2002
Executive
Summary of Reply Brief on Behalf of the Ratepayer Advocate in Verizon-NJ’s
Approval for Alternative Form of Regulation and Reclassification of Business
Services as Competitive Services ("PAR II") January 25,
2002
Reply
Brief on Behalf of the Ratepayer Advocate In the Matter of the Application
of : Verizon New Jersey Inc. For Approval (i) of a New Plan for an Alternative
Form of Regulation and (ii) to Reclassify Multiline Rate Regulated Business
Service as Competitive Services, and Compliance Filing BPU Docket No.
TO01020095. January 23, 2002
Executive
Summary of Comments on Behalf of the Ratepayer Advocate in Opposition
to Verizon_NJ’s 271 Application Before the FCC January 17, 2002
Comments
on Behalf of the Ratepayer Advocate in Opposition to the Application
of Verizon New Jersey for Authorization to Provide In-region, Interlata
Services in New Jersey. January 15, 2002
Declaration
of Lee L. Selwyn on Behalf of the Ratepayer Advocate in Opposition to
the Application of Verizon New Jersey for Authorization to Provide In-Region,
Interlata Services in New Jersey. January 15, 2002 ![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
Declaration
of Blossom A. Peretz, Esq., Ratepayer Advocate in Opposition to the Application
of Verizon New Jersey for Authorization to Provide In-Region, Interlata
Services in New Jersey. January 15, 2002 ![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
Reply
Brief of the Division of the Ratepayer Advocate I/M/O the Petition of
Atlantic City Electric Company, And Conectiv Communications, Inc. and
New RC, Inc. for Approval under N.J.S.A. 48:2-51.1 and N.J.S.A.
48:3-10 of a Change in Ownership and Control.
OAL Docket No: PUC-04036-01; BPU Docket No: EM01050308 January 14,
2002
Executive
Summary of Initial Brief on Behalf of the Ratepayer Advocate in Verizon-NJ's
Approval for Alternative Form of Regulation and Reclassification of Business
Services as Competitive Services January 9, 2002
Initial
Brief on Behalf of the Ratepayer Advocate in the Matter of the Application
of Verizon New Jersey Inc. for Approval (i) of a New Plan for an Alternative
Form of Regulation and (ii) to Reclassify Multi-line Rate Regulated Business
Service as Competitive Services, and Compliance Filing. BPU Docket No.
TO01020095 January 9, 2002 ![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
2001
Executive
Summary of the Ratepayer Advocate's Reply Brief in Verizon-N.J.'s 271
Proceeding Before the BPU, Docket No. TO0190541 December 17, 2001
Reply
Brief on Behalf of the New Jersey Division of the Ratepayer Advocate I/M/O
the Consultative Report on the Application of Verizon New Jersey, Inc.,
for FCC Authorization to Provide In-Region, InterLATA Service in New Jersey.
BPU Docket No. TO01090541 December 17, 2001 ![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
Executive
Summary of the Ratepayer Advocate's Initial Brief in Verizon-NJ Section
271 Proceeding Before the BPU. BPU Docket No. TO0190541 December 10,
2001
Initial
Brief on Behalf of the Ratepayer Advocate Regarding I/M/O the Consultative
Report on the Application of Verizon New Jersey, Inc., for FCC Authorization
to Provide In-Region, InterLATA Service in New Jersey. BPU Docket No.
TO01090541. December 10, 2001![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
The
New Jersey Division of the Ratepayer Advocate Progress Report January
- November 30, 2001 - December 6, 2001 ![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
Statement
of The Ratepayer Advocate Before The Board of Public Utilities Public
Hearing on The Petition of Atlantic City Electric Company, Conectiv Communications,
Inc. And New Rc, Inc. For Approval of a Change in Ownership And Control.
November 27, 2001
Consumer
Chat - The Newsletter of the Ratepayer Advocate - Fall/Winter 2001/2002 ![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
Statement
of The Ratepayer Advocate Before The Board of Public Utilities Evidentiary
Hearing on Verizon-new Jersey’s Application for FCC Authorization to Provide
In-region InterLATA Service in New Jersey. November 5, 2001
Remarks
of Ratepayer Advocate "Why Isn’t Local Competition Taking Hold In
Telecommunications?" Before Institute of Public Utilities’ 33rd Annual
Public Policy Conference Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, VA October
29, 2001
Legal
Standards for Motion to Dismiss In the Matter of the Consultative Report
on the Application of Verizon New Jersey Inc. for FCC Authorization
to Provide In-Region, InterLATA Services in New Jersey Docket No. TO01090541.
October 23, 2001
Executive
Summary of The Declaration of Lee L. Selwyn, Witness for the Ratepayer
Advocate in the Matter of the Application of Verizon New Jersey, Inc.
for FCC Authorization to Provide In-region, InterLATA Service in New Jersey
Docket No. TO01090541 October 23, 2001
Declaration
of Lee L. Selwyn, Witness for the Ratepayer Advocate in the Matter of
the Application of Verizon New Jersey, Inc. for FCC Authorization to Provide
In-region, InterLATA Service in New Jersey Docket No. TO01090541 October
23, 2001
Statement
of The Ratepayer Advocate Before The Board of Public Utilities Public
Hearing on Verizon- New Jersey’s Proposed Plan of Alternative Regulation
And Reclassification of All Multi-line Business Services Millville, New
Jersey, 6:00 P.M. October 1, 2001
Executive
Summary of Direct Testimony of Andrea C. Crane on behalf of the Ratepayer
Advocate I/M/O Comcast Cablevision of Long Beach Island Form 1240, Comcast
Cablevision of Toms River (Cedar Bonne) Form 1240, and Comcast Cablevision
Consolidated Form 1205 September 18, 2001
In
the Matter of Comcast Cablevision of
Long Beach Island Form 1240, Comcast
Cablevision of Toms River (Cedar Bonnet)
Form 1240, Comcast Cablevision Consolidated Form 1205
Docket Nos. CR01030149, CR01050285, CR01030150
September 18, 2001
Remarks
of The Ratepayer Advocate I/M/O RCN Service Quality Hearings Regarding
RCN Telecom Services of NJ, INC. DOCKET NO. CX0170460. September 6,
2001
Statement
of The Ratepayer Advocate Before the Board of Public Utilities Public
Hearing on Verizon- New Jersey’s Proposed Plan of Alternative Regulation
and Reclassification of All Multi-line Business Services Newark, New Jersey.
August 13, 2001
Executive
Summary of the Direct Testimony of Lee L. Selwyn. BPU Docket No. TO01020095.
August 3, 2001
Witness
for the Division of the Ratepayer Advocate Direct Testimony on Structural
Separation of Lee L. Selwyn. In the Matter of the Application of Verizon
New Jersey, Inc. For Approval (i) of a New Plan for an Alternative Form
of Regulation and (ii) to eclassify Multi-Line Rate Regulated Business
Service as Competitive Services, and Compliance Filing. August
3, 2001
Executive
Summary of Direct Testimony of Scott Hempling. BPU Docket No. TO01020095.
August 3, 2001
On
Behalf of the Division of the Ratepayer Advocate Direct Testimony on Structural
Separation of Scott Hempling. In the Matter of the Application of : Verizon
New Jersey Inc. For Approval (i) of a New Plan for an Alternative Form
of Regulation and (ii) to Reclassify Multi line Rate Regulated Business
Service as Competitive Services, and Compliance Filing. August
3, 2001
Opening
Statement of Blossom A. Peretz, Esq. Director, Division of the Ratepayer
Advocate Before the Board of Public Utilities Evidentiary Hearing on Verizon-
New Jersey’s Proposed Plan of Alternative Regulation and Reclassification
of All Multi-line Business Services. Newark, New Jersey. July 30,
2001
Special
Local Telephone Service Update - What Consumers Need to Know About Verizon
New Jersey’s Plan for Local Telephone Service. July 27, 2001![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
Consumer
Alert-Long Distance Phone Companies Required to Provide Customers with
Detailed Rate Information July 18, 2001
Executive
Summary of the Reply Brief on Behalf of the Ratepayer Advocate in the
Matter of the Board’s Review of Unbundled Network Elements Rates, Terms
and Conditions of Bell Atlantic-New Jersey. BPU Docket No. TO00060356.
July 13, 2001
Reply
Brief on Behalf of the Ratepayer Advocate Regarding I/M/O the Board's
Review of Unbundled Network Elements Rates, Terms And Conditions of Bell
Atlantic-New Jersey. BPU Docket No. TO00060356 July 13, 2001
Initial Brief of the Ratepayer Advocate I/m/o
the Board's Review of Unbundled Network Elements Rates, Terms And: Conditions
of Bell Atlantic-New Jersey
June 18, 2001
Comments
of Ratepayer Advocate in Support of bill A-3185 Before the New Jersey
Legislature Assembly Telecommunications & Utilities Committee, Sate
House Annex, Committee Room 1 Trenton.
June 4, 2001
Comments
of Ratepayer Advocate in Support of bill A-2579 Before the New Jersey
Legislature Assembly Telecommunications & Utilities Committee, Sate
House Annex, Committee Room 1 Trenton.
June 4, 2001
Comments of Ratepayer Advocate in Support of bill
AR-92 before the New Jersey Legislature Assembly Telecommunications &
Utilities Committee, Sate House Annex, Committee Room 1 Trenton.
June 4, 2001
Ratepayer Advocate’s Comments in Support of Bills
A-2842 and S-1358 Presented by Michelle Giles, Legislative Liaison Before
the New Jersey Legislature Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
State House Annex, Trenton N.J. May
17, 2001
In the
Matter of the
Application of Verizon New Jersey Inc.
For Approval (i) of a New Plan for an Alternative Form
of Regulation and (ii) to Reclassify Multiline Rate Regulated Business
Service as Competitive Services, and Compliance
Filing. - BPU Docket No. TO01020095
May 16, 2001
Consumer Chat - The Newsletter of the Ratepayer
Advocate - Spring
2001 ![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
Ratepayer
Advocate submits comments on I/M/O Petition of Verizon New Jersey Inc.
For Approval of Municipal and County Consent Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 48:2-14
BPU Docket Nos. TE00100718 through TE00100741 January
19, 2001
2000
I/M/O Application of Bell Atlantic-New Jersey,
Inc. for Approval of a Modified Plan for an Alternative Form of Regulation
and to Reclassify All Rate Regulated Services. BPU Docket No. TO99120934.
December 11, 2000
Evidentiary
Hearing on the Boards Review of Unbundled Network Element Rates,
Terms and Conditions of Verizon-New Jersey. Remarks
of Blossom A. Peretz, Esq. Director, Division of the Ratepayer Advocate.
November 28, 2000
The Ratepayer Advocate Filed
a Motion to Dismiss Verizon's Petition November 14, 2000
Consumer
Chat - The Newsletter of the Ratepayer Advocate -
Fall/Winter 2001 ![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
Public
Hearing on The Verizon Alternate Plan Regulation. September
25, 2000
Verizon Public
Hearing Testimony. September 19, 2000
Verizon Hearings Opening
Statement September 18, 2000
Consumer Chat
- The Newsletter of the Ratepayer Advocate - Summer
Edition 2000
Ratepayer
Advocate Telecommunications Update - The Ratepayer Advocate Represents
Consumers in Current Telecommunications Proceedings at the Board of Public
Utilities.
August 2000
I/M/O Application
of Bell Atlantic-New Jersey, Inc. for Approval of a Modified Plan for
an Alternative Form of Regulation and to Reclassify All Rate Regulated
Services
BPU Docket No. TO99120934. August 9, 2000 ![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
I/M/O of the Boards
Review of Unbundled Network Elements Rates, Terms and Conditions of Bell
Atlantic - New Jersey, Inc. June 8, 2000
Negotiating
Cable Franchise Renewals May 2000
Network
Options For Local Government In The Information Age.
May 2000
Ratepayer Advocate's Comments Regarding
Proposed Revisions to the Outage Credit Rule applicable to Cable Television
Systems. BPU Docket No CX0010019 PRN 2000-153. May
16, 2000
State Universal Service
Fund : Telecommunications - Connecting
New Jersey's Schools and Libraries to the Information Superhighway
April 2000
Consumer Chat The
Newsletter of the Ratepayer Advocate - Spring Edition
2000 April 2000
Consumer Chat The
Newsletter of the Ratepayer Advocate - Winter Edition
2000 January![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
Competition Must Thrive
If Consumers are to Benefit from Energy and Local Telephone Deregulation
June 1998![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
State Universal Service
Fund : Telecommunications - Connecting
New Jersey's Schools and Libraries to the Information Superhighway.
April 2000
Area Code
Relief for the 201, 973, 732 and 908 area codes.
Remarks of the Ratepayer Advocate before New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.
December 7, 1999
Telecommunications
Competition in New Jersey. Remarks of the Ratepayer
Advocate before the New Jersey Technology Council. November 30,
1999
Consumer Assistance
Handbook: A Guide from the New Jersey Division of the Ratepayer Advocate
for Natural Gas, Water, Electric, Telephone and Cable Television Customers
- November 1999
Remarks of the Ratepayer
Advocate on Proposed Legislation to Establish "Local Telephone Support
System Fund" before the New Jersey
State Legislature Senate Commerce Committee. November
12, 1999
On the Status of
Local Exchange Competition in New Jersey. Remarks
of the Ratepayer Advocate before the New Jersey State Legislature
Senate Commerce Committee, September 27, 1999
Special
Area Code Relief Edition - A Consumer Update on Area Code
Relief News for Consumers June 1999![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
New
Rules of the New Jersey Power Game For Customers, Suppliers & Utilities.
Remarks of the Ratepayer Advocate. June 28, 1999
The
Bill Of Rights For Utility Consumers - In The Era of
Utility Competition July 1998![](images/acrobatnew.jpg)
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