CFR > Title 47 - Telecommunication > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER B—COMMON CARRIER SERVICES (Parts 20–69) > PART 53—SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING BELL OPERATING COMPANIES > SUBPART A—General Information (§53.1 to §53.3) > 53.1—Basis and purpose.

53.1—Basis and purpose.

(a) Basis. The rules in this part are issued pursuant to the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
(b) Purpose. The purpose of the rules in this part is to implement sections 271 and 272 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 271 and 272.