Section 3.52.370. Retail rates.

	(a)  The retail rates for message telephone service of each interexchange carrier must be geographically averaged. If rates vary by the distance over which calls are placed, the rate for each mileage band must be equal to or greater than the rate for the next shorter mileage band. Discounts, if offered, must be available at all locations in the state where the carrier offers service.  
	(b)  A certificated carrier shall maintain a current tariff of retail rates and all special contracts for retail rates on file with the commission. The certificated carrier may modify retail rates, offer new or repackaged services, and implement special contracts for retail service without approval of the commission after 30 days' notice to the commission of a tariff filing submitted in accordance with 3 AAC 48.220, 3 AAC 48.240, and 3 AAC 48.270. A tariff filing by a registered entity must comply with 3 AAC 52.367 unless it is a special contract. A special contract filed by a registered entity must be submitted in accordance with 3 AAC 48.220, 3 AAC 48.240, and 3 AAC 48.270. A modification in retail rates must be consistent with (a) of this section.  
	(c)  Repealed 9/16/2005.  
	(d)  Notwithstanding (b) of this section, the commission will disapprove and require modification of rates that are not just and reasonable or that grant an unreasonable preference or advantage to any customer or subject a customer to an unreasonable prejudice or disadvantage.  
	(e)  Repealed 10/6/2013.  

Authorities

42.05.141;42.05.151;42.05.221;42.05.241;42.05.431;42.05.711;42.05.990

Notes

Reference

3 AAC 48.315
3 AAC 52.376
3 AAC 52.381

Authority

AS 42.05.141 AS 42.05.151 AS 42.05.221 AS 42.05.241 AS 42.05.431 AS 42.05.711 AS 42.05.990

History

Eff. 3/16/91, Register 117; am 7/8/93, Register 127; am 9/1/2002, Register 163; am 5/18/2003, Register 166; am 9/16/2005, Register 175; am 10/6/2013, Register 208