D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 15, § 2802
District of Columbia Universal Services
Authority: Sections 34-802, 2-505, and 34-2003 of the District of Columbia Code, D.C. Official Code § 34-802 (2012 Repl.); D.C. Official Code § 2-505 (2012 Repl.); and D.C. Official Code § 34-912(b) (2012 Repl.). Source: Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 8198 (October 3, 2003); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 8585, 8586 (October 7, 2011); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 12141 (October 19, 2012); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 14856 (December 2, 2016).District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary
2802.1 District of Columbia Universal Services shall consist of the following services:
- (a) Voice grade access to the public switched network, with the ability to place and receive calls;
- (b) Dual Tone Multifrequency ("DTMF") signaling or its functional equivalent;
- (c) Single-party service;
- (d) Access to emergency services, including in some instances, access to 911 and enhanced 911 ("E911") services;
- (e) Access to operator services;
- (f) Access to interexchange services;
- (g) Access to directory assistance;
- (h) Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS"); and
- (i) Toll limitation services for qualifying low-income consumers.
2802.2 The Commission may expand universal services to be supported by the District of Columbia Universal Service Trust Fund ("DC USTF" or "Fund") after notice and comment.
SOURCE: Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 8198 (October 3, 2003).