- Introduced -

SB 1069 - This act allows telecommunications companies to file with the Public Service Commission a rate change provided they notify the Commission within twenty days, state the changes proposed, the time such change will go into effect, and by filing new schedules that are to be kept open to public inspection. The Commission may allow a change in rates without requiring the twenty days notice, under good cause and conditions as it may prescribe.

This act adds the definition of "central office based broadband service" to Section 386.020, RSMo. This act provides the opportunity for regulated, incumbent local exchange telecommunications companies to make up to six annual adjustments to access and local rates. This act creates a new Section 392.405, that provides for competitive classification of all services in an exchange when the large incumbent company has made a broadband commitment and demonstrates that three or more competitors are providing service within the exchange.

MEGAN CRAIN