Submit your own filings to the state authorities and supply Level3 with your registration numbers and waivers validating to them that you report on your own...you will of course adopt the burden of doing your own filings which in itself is a pain and has its own cost [cid:image001.png at 01CE9504.E2920030] From: VoiceOps [mailto:voiceops-bounces at voiceops.org] On Behalf Of Shripal Daphtary Sent: Friday, August 09, 2013 12:34 PM To: VoiceOps at voiceops.org Subject: [VoiceOps] level 3 taxes, fees and surcharges quick question to those of you who have Level3 direct contracts for SIP interconnection. i'm just wondering if there is a way to NOT pay or become exempt from State and Local 911 fees.. it is becoming larger and larger every month and now is about 8% of our bill. these are just fees not e911 charges . thanks!