Section 3 AAC 52.381 - Interexchange carrier of last resort(a) The incumbent interexchange carrier is the carrier of last resort unless the commission by order changes the carrier's responsibilities in whole or in part in accordance with 3 AAC 52.381 - 3 AAC 52.385.(b) Unless directed by commission order, an interexchange carrier of last resort shall(1) provide and maintain adequate, efficient, and safe essential interexchange service of reasonable quality throughout its carrier of last resort area at rates that comply with 3 AAC 52.370 and 3 AAC 52.372, either through its own facilities or other reasonable arrangement, until relieved of that duty by order of the commission; and(2) notify the commission as soon as reasonably possible of the inability to provide essential interexchange service of reasonable quality in its carrier of last resort area.(d) The commission may, for good cause and after notice and an opportunity for hearing, investigate an interexchange carrier of last resort's ability to meet its carrier of last resort obligations.Eff. 8/1/2015, Register 215, October 2015; am 11/22/2017,Register 224, January 2018Authority:AS 42.05.141
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