Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 47 - Telecommunication last revised: Feb 05, 2026
§ 3.42 - Location of processing facility.

Settlement of maritime mobile and maritime mobile-satellite service accounts must be performed within the United States by all accounting authorities possessing the “US” prefix. Other accounting authorities approved by the Commission may settle accounts either in the U.S. or elsewhere. See also §§ 3.11 and 3.21(b).

authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 154(j) and 303(r)
source: 61 FR 20165, May 6, 1996, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 47 CFR 3.42