(1) Before determining the need for or the sources of a subsidy to telecommunications providers, the Commission shall investigate and hold hearings. The Commission shall consider:
- (a) The need to secure and maintain high-quality universal telecommunications service at just and reasonable rates for all customer classes;
- (b) The need to encourage innovation through a balanced program of regulation and competition; and
- (c) The effect of changing technology on pricing methods.
- (2) Any person may petition the Commission to require telecommunications providers to subsidize services provided by a telecommunications utility.
- (3) The Commission shall, by order, identify the revenue source of any fund needed to provide the subsidy and prescribe the manner of collection and distribution of the fund.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 183, 756 & 759
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 756.040, 759.015 & 759.030
History
PUC 9-2001, f. & cert. ef. 3-21-01
PUC 4-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-9-00
PUC 10-1998, f. & cert. ef. 4-28-98
PUC 16-1986, f. & ef. 11-17-86 (Order No. 86-1159)
PUC 27-1985(Temp), f. & ef. 12-19-85 (Order No. 85-1203)