# 47 CFR § 51.1: Basis and purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-51.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 47 CFR § 51.1
- **Heading:** Basis and purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 47—Telecommunication > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER B—COMMON CARRIER SERVICES > PART 51—INTERCONNECTION > Subpart A—General Information

## Text

(a) Basis. These rules are issued pursuant to the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
(b) Purpose. The purpose of these rules is to implement sections 251 and 252 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 251 and 252.

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