North Carolina Administrative Code
Title 04 - COMMERCE
Chapter 11 - UTILITIES COMMISSION
Chapter 11 R14A - SHARING AND/OR RESALE OF TELEPHONE SERVICE BY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PURSUANT TO G.S. 62-110(e)
Section 11 R14A-05 - CONTRACT
Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 6, September 16, 2024
A provider shall file with the Commission a copy of its standard contract with residential end-users when it applies for a certificate. A provider shall have a written contract with each end-user which shall contain the following provisions:
(a) A statement of the terms and conditions of service including current rates and termination charges, if any;
(b) A statement that the user may obtain service directly from the local telephone company;
(c) The name and telephone number of a representative of the provider to whom complaints should be addressed;
(d) A statement that a user may submit unresolved complaints about quality of service to the Utilities Commission;
(e) A statement that at least thirty days written notice will be given prior to any rate increase (except that if a provider receives less than thirty days' notice of a rate increase to the provider, it shall give notice of any resulting rate increase to its end-users as soon as practicable);
(f) A statement that the contract shall be voidable at the option of the end-user and without further liability to the end-user if the contract is breached by the reseller or sharer;
(g) A statement specifying when rates may be changed and the amount of increase that may be imposed during the contract period;
(h) A statement that rates, charges, payment arrangements, rules on disconnection and deposit requirements are not regulated by the North Carolina Utilities Commission;
(i) A statement specifying (1) the limitations of E911 emergency service regarding proper identification of the caller and the caller's location whenever a call is placed from a telephone station and (2) the limitations on portability or reuse of the assigned telephone number upon a move or transfer of service and (3) the limitations regarding intercept service provided by the local exchange company for direct inward dial (DID) numbers; and
(j) A statement that a copy of this Chapter of the Rules and Regulations is available for inspection during business hours at the telephone offices of the provider and that a copy will be provided, free of charge, upon request of the end-user.
NCUC Docket No. P-100, Sub 97, 11/14/89.
