(a) Each ETC providing service on Tribal Land and receiving High Cost Support on Tribal lands, pursuant to 47 CFR Part 54, Subpart D, shall file informational tariffs that offer a Link-up assistance program. This program shall offer:
- (1) For an eligible resident living on Tribal Land, a reduction consistent with 47 CFR § 54.413(a)(1). The charge from which the reduction is made shall not exceed the customary charge for commencing telecommunications service for a single telecommunications connection by customers initiating non-Lifeline service with the ETC.
- (2) A deferred payment schedule consistent with 47 CFR § 54.413(a)(2). The charge assessed for initiating service may include any charges that the ETC customarily assesses to connect end-users, but may not include any security deposit requirements.
- (b) A qualifying low-income end-user who resides on Tribal land may choose one or both of the programs set forth in (a)(1) and (a)(2) above of this Section.
- (c) An ETC that is receiving federal High-cost support on Tribal land, pursuant to 47 CFR Part 54, Subpart D, shall allow an end-user to receive the benefit of the Link-up program for a second or subsequent time only for service billed at a principal place of residence with an address different from the residence address at which the Link-up assistance was provided previously.
- (d) An ETC shall publicize the availability of Link-up support throughout its designated service area, in a manner reasonably designed to reach those likely to qualify for the support.
- (e) The end-user qualification criteria for Link-up shall be the same as the criteria established for Lifeline in accordance with 47 C.F.R. § 54.409.
Added at 21 Ok Reg 2101, eff 7-1-04
Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1565, eff 7-11-13
Amended at 31 Ok Reg 1082, eff 9-12-14
Amended at 32 Ok Reg 828, eff 8-27-15
Amended at 34 Ok Reg 989, eff 9-11-17