Sec. 12. (a) This section applies to a provider that holds a certificate of territorial authority to provide local exchange service in Indiana. If a provider:
(1) decides to cease serving all or part of the provider's defined service area; or
(2) plans to file for bankruptcy;
the provider shall provide at least sixty (60) days advance notice to the commission and each affected customer and wholesale provider.
(b) A notice described in subsection (a) must:
(1) be submitted in the form and manner prescribed by the commission; and
(2) include at least one (1) toll free customer service telephone number maintained by the provider to facilitate the continuation of service and the transition of customers to other providers.
(c) The exiting provider is liable for all charges owed to other providers and is responsible for any provider change charges.
As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.54.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 8. Utilities and Transportation
Article 1. Utilities Generally
Chapter 32.4. Telecommunications Providers of Last Resort
8-1-32.4-1. Application of Definitions
8-1-32.4-2. "Approved Alternative Technology"
8-1-32.4-3. "Basic Telecommunications Service"
8-1-32.4-3.2. "Communications Service Provider"
8-1-32.4-4. "Exiting Provider"
8-1-32.4-5. "Facilities Based Local Exchange Carrier"
8-1-32.4-6. "Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier"
8-1-32.4-7. "Local Exchange Carrier"
8-1-32.4-8. "Local Exchange Service"
8-1-32.4-9. "Provider of Last Resort"
8-1-32.4-16. Exclusive Service Arrangements; Relief From Provider of Last Resort Obligations