Vt. Public Service Board began investigation into availability of...
Vt. Public Service Board began investigation into availability of Lifeline services for CLEC customers. Board will outline issues and set procedural schedule for Case 6657 at prehearing conference April 12. Move came after Vt. Dept. of Public Service (DPS),…
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acting as utility consumer advocate, said it appeared no CLEC in state offered Lifeline discounts to low-income residents, while all 10 incumbents offered Lifeline programs that waived federal subscriber line charge and up to $7 of monthly local service charge. DPS said lack of CLEC Lifeline service forced Lifeline-eligible customers to “decide between the benefits of receiving Lifeline credits and the benefits of competition.” DPS wants requirement that all CLECs provide Lifeline subsidies for eligible customers and state universal service fund be amended to that end.