A public utility may provide a discounted service or a reduced rate for essential local exchange telecommunication services to individuals who receive benefits from a means test social services assistance program administered by the state or federal government. The commission may not require a utility to provide a discounted service or reduced rate or to incur uncompensated costs or administrative burdens for services provided under this section.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 42. Public Utilities and Carriers and Energy Programs
Chapter 05. Alaska Public Utilities Regulatory Act
Article 3. Services and Facilities.
Sec. 42.05.291. Standards of service and facilities.
Sec. 42.05.296. Telecommunications services for certain disabled subscribers.
Sec. 42.05.301. Discrimination in service.
Sec. 42.05.306. Discounted service and reduced rate.
Sec. 42.05.311. Joint use and interconnection of facilities.
Sec. 42.05.321. Failure to agree upon joint use or interconnection.
Sec. 42.05.331. Standards for measurement.