andyr@inmos.com (Andy Rabagliati) (03/17/91)
Having got burned again on a COCOT in Colorado Springs, (it took my 50 cents for 411 then returned busy), I decided to call the PUC in Denver to find out the state regulations regarding COCOTs. I found that COCOTs were specifically exempted from PUC regulation. They suggested there might be an FCC docket that covered COCOTs, since the state had nothing to say. I called the FCC [long phone chase deleted] and eventually got a very helpful lady who said yes, there were some FCC regulations regarding alternative operator services, but things like 411, 911 were local issues, and FCC did not concern themselves with these. She would mail me what they had. I called Denver again, and asked - what about 911? Hmm ... let me conference you in with our legal counsel. No rules at all. I pressed them on this, and they suggested that I call Colorado Springs city council to see if they had local regulations. I have not called them yet - but I very much doubt that they cover issues like the name, address or phone number of the service provider, 411, etc. Having followed the discussion here on California laws, I was very surprised to find that Colorado COCOTs are exempt from PUC regulation. Is this common? Any suggestions for a course of action? (I am not a voter - as I am a UK citizen). Cheers, Andy