§ 14.3   Exemption for Customized Equipment or Services.

   (a)  The rules in this part shall not apply to customized equipment or
   services that are not offered directly to the public, or to such classes of
   users as to be effectively available directly to the public, regardless of
   the facilities used.

   (b)  A provider of advanced communications services or manufacturer of
   equipment used for advanced communications services may claim the exemption
   in paragraph (a) of this section as a defense in an enforcement proceeding
   pursuant to subpart D of this part, but is not otherwise required to seek
   such an affirmative determination from the Commission.

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