CT HB06401

Prohibits state departments, agencies, and political subdivisions from enacting or enforcing regulations that control the entry, rates, terms, or conditions of interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service or Internet Protocol-enabled service, effective July 1, 2013.

Defines "interconnected VoIP service" as real-time, two-way voice communications using Internet protocol that can connect to and from the public-switched telephone network, and "Internet protocol-enabled service" as any other service using Internet protocol for voice, data, or video communications.

Preserves the Connecticut Attorney General's authority to enforce the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act and other consumer protection laws of general applicability.

Maintains state authority to assess enhanced 9-1-1 fees, telecommunications relay service fees, and lifeline service fees on VoIP services, and preserves the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority's existing powers.

Does not affect federal telecommunications obligations under 47 USC 251 and 47 USC 252, local exchange carrier interconnection requirements, intercarrier compensation rates, or video and cable service regulations under Connecticut law.