Section 480-120-259. Washington telephone assistance program.  


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  • (1) The commission will set by order the telephone assistance rate to be paid by program participants for local service. Every wireline eligible telecommunications company (ETC) must offer the telephone assistance rates and discounts in accordance with RCW 80.36.410 through 80.36.470.
    (2) No change of service charge shall be charged to an eligible subscriber for the establishment of service under the telephone assistance program.
    (3) Local exchange companies shall maintain their accounting records so that expenses associated with the telephone assistance program can be separately identified.
    [Statutory Authority: Chapter 19.122 RCW, RCW 19.122.053, 80.01.040, and 80.04.160. WSR 15-08-043 (Docket UT-140680, General Order R-580), § 480-120-259, filed 3/26/15, effective 4/26/15.]
Chapter 19.122 RCW, RCW 19.122.053, 80.01.040, and 80.04.160. WSR 15-08-043 (Docket UT-140680, General Order R-580), § 480-120-259, filed 3/26/15, effective 4/26/15.