2802

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSAL SERVICES

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, 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); as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 8585, 8586 (October 7, 2011).