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...[Comment: For dates of references to a section of either the United States Code or a regulation in the code of federal regulations see rule 4901:1-3-02 of the Administrative Code.] (A) Rates, terms, and conditions for nondiscriminatory access to poles, ducts, conduits, and right-of-way of a telephone company or electric light company by an entity that is not a public utility are established through t...

...[Comment: For dates of references to a section of either the United States Code (U.S.C.) or a regulation in the code of federal regulations (C.F.R.) see rule 4901:1-3-02 of the Administrative Code.] (A) Rates, terms, and conditions for nondiscriminatory access to poles, ducts, conduits, and right-of-way of a telephone company or electric light company by an entity that is not a public utility are est...

...Any attaching entity may file a complaint against a public utility pursuant to section 4905.26 or 4927.21 of the Revised Code, as applicable, to address claims that it has been denied access to a public utility pole, duct, conduit, or right-of-way in violation of section 4905.51 of the Revised Code or 47 U.S.C. 224, as effective in paragraph (A) of rule 4901:1-3-02 of the Administrative Code; and/or that a rate, term...

...[Comment: For dates of references to a section of either the United States Code or a regulation in the code of federal regulations see rule 4901:1-3-02 of the Administrative Code.] (A) Any attaching entity may file a complaint against a public utility pursuant to section 4905.26 or 4927.21 of the Revised Code, as applicable, to address claims that it has been denied access to a public utility pole, d...

...[Comment: For dates of references to a section of either the United States Code or a regulation in the code of federal regulations see rule 4901:1-3-02 of the Administrative Code.] (A) Any attaching entity may file a complaint against a public utility pursuant to section 4905.26 or 4927.21 of the Revised Code, as applicable, to address claims that it has been denied access to a public utility pole, d...

...[Comment: For dates of references to a section of either the United States Code (U.S.C.) or a regulation in the code of federal regulations (C.F.R.) see rule 4901:1-3-02 of the Administrative Code.] (A) Any attaching entity may file a complaint against a public utility pursuant to section 4905.26 or 4927.21 of the Revised Code, as applicable, to address claims that it has been denied access to a public utility pole,...

...All public utilities have the duty to provide nondiscriminatory access to poles, ducts, conduits, and rights-of-way consistent with paragraph (A)(1) of rule 4901:1-3-03 of the Administrative Code. If parties are unable to reach an agreement on rates, terms, or conditions regarding access to poles, ducts, conduits, and rights-of-way, either party may petition the commission to mediate or arbitrate such agreement accor...

...(A) All public utilities have the duty to provide nondiscriminatory access to poles, ducts, conduits, and rights-of-way consistent with paragraph (A)(1) of rule 4901:1-3-03 of the Administrative Code. At any time, if parties are unable to reach an agreement on rates, terms, or conditions regarding access to poles, ducts, conduits, and rights-of-way, including situations that result in delays in ap...

...As used within this chapter, these terms denote the following: (A) "Alternative operator services (AOS)" means any intrastate operator-assisted services, other than inmate operator services (IOS), in which the customer and the end user are totally separate entities. The AOS provider contracts with the customer to provide the AOS; however, the AOS provider does not directly contract with the billed ...

...As used within this chapter, these terms denote the following: (A) "Alternative operator services (AOS)" means any intrastate operator-assisted services, other than inmate operator services (IOS), in which the customer and the end user are totally separate entities. The AOS provider contracts with the customer to provide the AOS; however, the AOS provider does not directly contract with the billed ...

...(A) The rules set forth in Chapter 4901:1-6 of the Administrative Code, apply to all incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs), competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs), and other providers of telecommunication services, unless otherwise specified in this chapter or commission order. (B) A wireless service provider and a reseller of wireless service are exempt from all rules in Chapter 4901:1-6 of the Administrat...

...[Comment: For dates of references to a section of either the United States Code or a regulation in the code of federal regulations see rule 4901:1-6-02 of the Administrative Code.] (A) The rules set forth in Chapter 4901:1-6 of the Administrative Code, apply to all incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs), competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs), and other providers of telecommunication services, unless otherwi...

...(A) Unless otherwise provided in law, the commission, legal director, deputy legal director, or attorney examiner may impose a full or partial suspension of any automatic approval process, notice filing, or tariff approved pursuant to this chapter, if such filing is contrary to law or the rules of the commission. (B) Under this rule, if a tariff filing is contrary to law or the rules of the commi...

...(A) Except for notices for abandonment or withdrawal of telecommunications service pursuant to rules 4901:1-6-26 and 4901:1-6-25 of the Administrative Code, respectively, and upward alterations of basic local exchange service (BLES) rates pursuant to rule 4901:1-6-14 of the Administrative Code, a telephone company shall provide at least fifteen days advance notice to its affected customers, of any...

...(A) Except for notices for abandonment or withdrawal of telecommunications service pursuant to rules 4901:1-6-26 and 4901:1-6-25 of the Administrative Code, respectively, and upward alterations of basic local exchange service (BLES) rates pursuant to rule 4901:1-6-14 of the Administrative Code, a customer notice is to be provided consistent with the requirements of division (A) of section 4927.17 ...

...(A) Any telephone company desiring to offer telecommunication services in Ohio shall file an application for certification (ACE) with the commission using the most up-to-date telecommunications filing form available from the commission's web site. The telecommunications filing form shall be signed by counsel for the applicant, an officer of the applicant, or an authorized agent of the applicant ...

...(A) Any telephone company desiring to offer telecommunication services in Ohio shall file an application for certification (ACE) with the commission using the most up-to-date telecommunications filing form available from the commission's web site. The form serves to identify the specific types of telecommunication services the applicant wishes to offer, and to verify the applicant's commitment to ...

...(A) An applicant seeking authority as a competitive emergency services telecommunications carrier (CESTC) in the state of Ohio, must submit an application for certification (ACE) with the items set forth in paragraph (E) of rule 4901:1-6-08 of the Administrative Code and any additional items requested by commission staff. A competitive local exchange carrier, or an incumbent local exchange carrier...

...(A) No person may be authorized as a competitive emergency services telecommunications carrier (CESTC) in the state of Ohio, unless it submits an application for certification (ACE) with the items set forth in paragraph (E) of rule 4901:1-6-08 of the Administrative Code and any additional items requested by commission staff. No competitive local exchange carrier or incumbent local exchange carrier...

...(A) Services required to be tariffed (1) The rates, terms, and conditions for 9-1-1 service provided in this state by a telephone company or a telecommunications carrier, and for each of the following provided by a telephone company, shall be approved and tariffed by the commission and shall be subject to all applicable laws, including rules or regulations adopted and orders issued by the com...

...(A) Services required to be tariffed (1) The rates, terms, and conditions for 9-1-1 service provided in this state by a telephone company or a telecommunications carrier, and for each of the following provided by a telephone company, shall be tariffed and approved by the commission and be subject to all applicable laws, including rules or regulations adopted and orders issued by the commissio...

...(A) A local exchange carrier (LEC) providing basic local exchange service (BLES) shall conduct its operations so as to ensure that the service is available, adequate, and reliable consistent with sections 4927.07, 4927.10 and 4927.11 of the Revised Code. (B) The fact that a LEC providing BLES fails to comply with any provision(s) within this chapter, or with other applicable federal or state tele...

...(A) Rates for basic local exchange service (BLES) offered by a local exchange company (LEC) shall be subject to the tariff requirements and pricing constraints set forth in this rule. (B) BLES regulatory framework (1) BLES shall only be offered by LECs pursuant to approved tariffs on file with the commission. A LEC offering BLES shall maintain a complete, up-to-date tariff on file at the ...

...(A) Rates for basic local exchange service (BLES) offered by a local exchange company (LEC) are subject to the tariff requirements and pricing constraints set forth in this rule. (B) BLES regulatory framework (1) BLES can only be offered by LECs pursuant to approved tariffs on file with the commission. A LEC offering BLES shall maintain a complete, up-to-date tariff on file at the office...

...[Comment: For dates of references to a section of either the United States Code or a regulation in the code of federal regulations see rule 4901:1-6-02 of the Administrative Code.] (A) Any communication by a telephone company, including but not limited, to solicitations, offers, contract terms and conditions, or customer agreements, as well as any other communications whether written or oral, shall b...