A local exchange company may not charge a residential customer or single line business for basic local exchange service based on the duration of a call or on the time of day that a call is made; provided, however, that such restriction shall not apply in any case where a customer or business requests charges based on the duration of a call or on the time of day that a call is made. This Code section does not prohibit a local exchange company from offering discounts based on the time of day that a call is made if the company also offers basic local exchange service at a rate permitted under Code Section 46-5-166.
History. Code 1981, § 46-5-171 , enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 886, § 2.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation
Article 4 - Telecommunications and Competition Development
§ 46-5-161. Legislative Findings; Intent
§ 46-5-163. Certificates of Authority
§ 46-5-164. Interconnection Among Certificated Local Exchange Companies
§ 46-5-165. Alternative Regulation of Rates, Terms, and Conditions
§ 46-5-166. Rates for Switched Access
§ 46-5-167. Universal Access Fund
§ 46-5-168. Jurisdiction and Authority of Commission
§ 46-5-169. Company Obligations Associated With Alternative Regulation
§ 46-5-170. Access to Local Telephone Numbering Resources and Assignments
§ 46-5-171. Local Call Charges Based on Duration or Time of Call Prohibited
§ 46-5-172. Annual Report of Tier 1 Company’s Investment Commitment