Robin P. Ancona, Director

The Telecommunications Division is responsible for providing the Commission with technical assistance and policy recommendations on telecommunications issues impacting Michigan and its citizens.  The division fulfills its responsibilities by supporting the Commission in all activities relating to the regulation of basic local telephone service, Emergency 9-1-1 service, telephone service for the speech and hearing impaired and all other state regulatory requirements as defined by the Michigan Telecommunications Act of 1996 (MTA), 1991 PA 179, MCL 484.2101, et seq., and the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996.  In addition, the division is responsible for administering the Michigan Children’s Protection Registry Act, 2004 PA 241, MCL 752.1061, et seq. (Act 241), and the Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Act, 2006 PA 480, MCL 484.3301, et seq. (Act 480).  The division is comprised of three sections:  Licensing & Competitive Issues, Operations & Tariffs, and Rates & Financial Analysis.

Contact the Telecommunications Division @ 517-241-6240
Fax: @ 517-241-6217