Pub. Util. Code, § 876 · Article 8. Universal Telephone Service
Pub. Util. Code, § 876
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The commission shall require every telephone corporation providing telephone service within a service area to file a schedule of rates and charges providing a class of lifeline telephone service. Every telephone corporation providing service within a service area shall inform all eligible subscribers of the availability of lifeline telephone service, and how they may qualify for and obtain service, and shall accept applications for lifeline telephone service according to procedures specified by the commission.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 354, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1993.
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