Utah Admin. Code R746-350-2 - Definitions

Terms -- The meaning of the terms used in this rule shall be consistent with their general usage in the telecommunications industry, Title 54 of the Utah Code or as defined below:

A. "Basic Telecommunications Service" means the telecommunications services defined as Basic Telecommunications Service in Rule 746-360-2.C.

B. "Commission" means the Public Service Commission of Utah.

C. "Division" means the Division of Public Utilities.

D. "Exiting Provider" means a telecommunications corporation that seeks to stop or eliminate providing Basic Telecommunications Service to subscribed customers in a service area, or portion thereof, located in Utah. It does not include a telecommunications corporation that discontinues telecommunications service as a result of the customer's request or pursuant to the provisions of other rules or orders of the Commission. It does not include a temporary change in the provision of service that may arise from maintenance, repair or failure of a telecommunications corporation's equipment or facilities.

E. "Intended Date of Discontinuance" means the date upon which an Exiting Provider intends to discontinue providing Basic Telecommunications Service pursuant to this rule.

F. "Replacement Provider" means a telecommunications corporation that undertakes providing Basic Telecommunications Service to customers of the Exiting Provider after the Exiting Provider is permitted to discontinue service.

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Utah Admin. Code R746-350-2