Ala. Admin. Code r. 585-X-4-.05

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 585-X-4-.05 - Lifeline Service Collection Of 9-1-1 Service Charge

(1) Any telecommunications carrier that has been designated and certified as an Eligible Telecommunication Carrier (ETC) by the F.C.C. and the Universal Services Administrative Co. (USAC) to offer Lifeline service shall collect from any Lifeline subscriber, the monthly 9-1-1 service charge and remit the monthly collections to the Board pursuant to Sections 37-2A-7 or 11-98-5, Code of Ala. 1975.

(2) A CMRS provider which has been designated as an ETC shall collect from any Lifeline subscriber, the monthly 9-1-1 service charge and remit the monthly collections to the Board pursuant to Section 11-98-5(a), Code of Ala. 1975.

(3) "Lifeline Subscriber" means a customer who meets the income eligibility tests and requirements established by the Alabama Public Service Commission and USAC and receives telecommunication services wherein the customer is capable of receiving voice communication service that is technically capable of accessing a 9-1-1 system.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 585-X-4-.05

New Rule: Filed November 26, 2013; effective December 31, 2013.

Author: James T. Sasser

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 11-98-4.1, as amended.