47 CFR § 51.713 - Bill-and-keep arrangements.

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title: "47 CFR § 51.713 - Bill-and-keep arrangements."
title_number: 47
title_name: "Telecommunication"
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section_name: "Bill-and-keep arrangements."
chapter_name: "FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION"
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subchapter_name: "COMMON CARRIER SERVICES"
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# 51.713 Bill-and-keep arrangements.

Bill-and-keep arrangements are those in which carriers exchanging telecommunications traffic do not charge each other for specific transport and/or termination functions or services.

[76 FR 73856, Nov. 29, 2011]