On November 21, 2005 , Governor Jennifer M. Granholm signed into law 2005 PA 235, which amends 1991 PA 179 entitled “Michigan Telecommunications Act”, MCL 484.2102 et seq. Among other things, Section 304(9) of that legislation provides, in part that a workgroup be established for the purpose of resolving issues surrounding virtual NXX (VNXX). On November 22, 2005 the Commission issued an order in Case No. U-14683 commencing the workgroup proceeding to study VNXX issues and potential recommendations for legislation.
Below are documents submitted by workgroup participants for consideration by its members. They appear in chronological order by meeting date. Also included are FCC Orders and Orders issued by the Michigan Commission and Commissions from other states dealing with VNXX issues.