Idaho State Statutes - Idaho Attorney Directory

(1)
A telecommunications service assistance program is hereby established within
the department of health and welfare to provide eligible recipients with a
reduction in costs of telecommunications services to promote universal
service. The program shall be administered by the department of health and
welfare in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and rules and
regulations promulgated in compliance with chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code,
to administer the program. The telecommunications service assistance program
adopted shall maximize federal "lifeline" and "link-up" contributions to
Idaho's low-income customers.
(2) For the purposes of this chapter, a "telecommunications carrier"
means a telephone corporation providing telecommunication services for
compensation within this state, and shall include municipal, cooperative, or
mutual nonprofit telephone companies, and telecommunication corporations
providing wireless, cellular, personal communications services and mobile
radio services for compensation.

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