The Florida Public Service Commission adopted a proposal to cance...
The Florida Public Service Commission adopted a proposal to cancel Vilaire Communications’ state local exchange certificate, rescind its universal service subsidy eligibility status and require it to refund E-911 fee overcharges to customers. The company was accused of charging…
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a 75 cent fee when state law caps E-911 fees at 50 cents (Case 08-0065-TX). Vilaire also was accused of double- dipping in the state universal service fund, obtaining $1.3 million in improper subsidies. The PSC said Vilaire’s customers will be shifted to AT&T while they decide on another provider. The PSC concluded Vilaire lacks the technical, managerial and financial competence to operate in the state. Vilaire has a pending state and federal court appeal challenging the PSC’s authority over this matter but hasn’t won judicial stays.