PSC 160.062 Note Note: An example under subd. 2. is a video relay service.

PSC 160.062 Note Note: Subd. 2. does not require a provider to offer internet access service. If provider offers a service needed under subd. 2., or bills for such a service provided by an affiliate, the provider applies the lifeline adjustment to the price of that service and collects some of the payment from the customer and some from the USF.

PSC 160.062(1r)(b) (b) An ETC taking an application for the lifeline program shall do the following:

PSC 160.062(1r)(b)1. 1. Unless the ETC uses a state or federal duplication prevention database, ask the applicant if he or she is currently receiving a lifeline adjustment on any other line.

PSC 160.062(1r)(b)2. 2. Require the applicant to certify that he or she is not currently receiving a lifeline adjustment on any other line or from any other provider.

PSC 160.062(1r)(b)3. 3. Only offer and apply the lifeline adjustment on one line.

PSC 160.062(1r)(b)4. 4. Ensure that any federal requirements about lifeline are met.

PSC 160.062 Note Note: For example, see 47 CFR 54.410 regarding use of state databases for eligibility verification.

PSC 160.062(1r)(c) (c) A customer may not request a lifeline adjustment on more than one line. An ETC shall not apply the lifeline adjustment unless the customer has certified under par. (b) that the customer is not receiving a lifeline adjustment on another line or from any other provider.

PSC 160.062(1r)(d) (d) If an ETC becomes aware that a customer is receiving a lifeline adjustment on more than one line or from more than one provider, the ETC shall provide notice and take action under sub. (4) to ensure that the customer receives a lifeline adjustment on only one line.

PSC 160.062(2) (2) Lifeline base rate. The lifeline base rate is one of the following:

PSC 160.062(2)(a) (a) For an eligible telecommunications carrier offering local service on a stand-alone basis, the sum of:

PSC 160.062(2)(a)1. 1. The in-state charges and fees for stand-alone single-party residential service with touch-tone, including, as applicable, all of the following:

PSC 160.062(2)(a)1.a. a. Police and fire protection fee.

PSC 160.062(2)(a)1.b. b. State universal service fund assessment.

PSC 160.062(2)(a)1.c. c. Remainder assessment.

PSC 160.062(2)(a)1.d. d. Telecommunications utility trade practices assessment.

PSC 160.062(2)(a)2. 2. Any 911 charges billed on the telephone bill.

PSC 160.062(2)(a)3. 3. The federal subscriber line charge.

PSC 160.062(2)(a)4. 4. The access recovery charge.

PSC 160.062(2)(a)5. 5. The charge for 120 local calls, excluding extended community calling calls.

PSC 160.062(2)(a)6. 6. Other charges as approved by the commission.

PSC 160.062(2)(b) (b) $25, if the eligible telecommunications carrier does not offer local service on a stand-alone basis, and only offers it as part of a service package.

PSC 160.062(2)(c) (c) The commission may authorize a different lifeline base rate based on the particular facts and circumstances concerning an eligible telecommunications carrier’s local service or internet access charges.

PSC 160.062(2g) (2g) Lifeline adjustment.

PSC 160.062(2g)(a) (a) Except as provided in par. (b) and sub. (2r):

PSC 160.062(2g)(a)1. 1. If the lifeline base rate is $25 or less, the lifeline adjustment shall be $10.

PSC 160.062(2g)(a)2. 2. If the lifeline base rate is greater than $25, the lifeline adjustment shall be the lesser of the following:

PSC 160.062(2g)(a)2.a. a. The amount necessary to reduce the lifeline monthly rate to $15.