OAR 860-033-0035
OTAP and Lifeline Benefits

(1) A residential customer qualifying for the OTAP and Lifeline benefit pays a reduced monthly rate, as established by the Commission, for broadband internet access service or basic service, or both, whether sold separately or in combination with other services, provided by an Eligible Telecommunications Provider. The monthly OTAP benefit includes:

(a) The federal Lifeline program support in accordance with 47 C.F.R. §54.403, if available; and

(b) For a customer paying a monthly rate, the State of Oregon support of up to $12.00. The customer may not receive a monthly OTAP benefit in excess of the customer’s monthly rate; or

(c) For a customer that receives the OTAP supported service at no charge, the State of Oregon support of $12.00. If an Eligible Telecommunications Provider that offers OTAP supported service at no charge to the low-income customer demonstrates to the Commission that it provides unlimited voice minutes for basic service and unlimited data for any broadband internet access service provided to the customer, the Commission may authorize a State of Oregon support amount up to $12.00.

(d) The Commission may reduce the State of Oregon support by order of the Commission when sufficient funding is not available to sustain the current level of support.

(2) OTAP and Lifeline benefits become effective on the date the Commission notifies the Eligible Telecommunications Provider of approval unless otherwise specified in the notice of approval.

(3)

An Eligible Telecommunications Provider that offers OTAP or Lifeline supported service at no charge to the low-income customer must require the customer to call the Eligible Telecommunications Provider to activate the OTAP or Lifeline supported service. The Eligible Telecommunications Provider must require the low-income customer to provide the last four digits of his or her social security number or Tribal identification number before activating the OTAP or Lifeline supported service.

Source: Rule 860-033-0035 — OTAP and Lifeline Benefits, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=860-033-0035.

860‑033‑0001
Applicability 860‑033‑0005
Definitions 860‑033‑0006
Monthly RSPF Surcharge 860‑033‑0007
Late Reports and Failure to Remit Surcharge 860‑033‑0008
Commission Audit 860‑033‑0009
Notice of Proposed Assessment, Hearing, and Order 860‑033‑0010
Oregon Telephone Assistance Program (OTAP) and Lifeline Applicability 860‑033‑0021
Eligible Telecommunications Provider Requirements 860‑033‑0030
OTAP and Lifeline Eligibility 860‑033‑0035
OTAP and Lifeline Benefits 860‑033‑0045
OTAP Compensable Expenses 860‑033‑0046
OTAP and Lifeline Accounting, Reporting and Auditing 860‑033‑0050
Tribal Lifeline and Tribal Link-Up 860‑033‑0100
Toll Limitation Service and Prohibited Charges 860‑033‑0110
Advertising, Marketing and Outreach 860‑033‑0505
Telecommunication Devices Access Program (TDAP) Definitions 860‑033‑0530
TDAP Eligibility and Distribution of Assistive Telecommunication Devices or Adaptive Equipment 860‑033‑0535
Ownership Conditions and Liability 860‑033‑0537
Notice of Proposed Assessment, Hearing, and Order

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OAR 860-033-0035 OTAP and Lifeline Benefits

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OAR 860-033-0035
OTAP and Lifeline Benefits