Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 860 - PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
Division 33 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE PROTECTION FUND (RSPF)
Section 860-033-0010 - Oregon Telephone Assistance Program (OTAP) and Lifeline Applicability

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 860-033-0010

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) The Oregon Telephone Assistance Program (OTAP) is designed to provide a reduced rate or discount for an Eligible Telecommunications Provider's broadband internet access service, basic service, or both, whether sold separately or in combination with other services, to low-income customers who meet eligibility requirements.

(2) An Eligible Telecommunications Provider must offer to all low-income customers who meet eligibility requirements OTAP discounts with all service offerings that include broadband internet access service or basic telephone service. Reduced rates or discounts apply to the single line, or service that is functionally equivalent to a single line, serving the eligible customer's principal residence in Oregon. An Eligible Telecommunications Provider may not decline to provide the OTAP and the Lifeline discount to an eligible customer for wireless service on the basis the customer has an out-of-state telephone number.

(3) Eligible Telecommunications Providers and the Commission must treat OTAP and Lifeline data as confidential information, to the extent allowed by law, and OTAP and Lifeline data may be used only for OTAP and Lifeline purposes.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, ORS 756, ORS 759 & 1987 OL Ch. 290

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 756.040, ORS 759.036 & 1987 OL Ch. 290

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