Mo. PSC opened docket to ascertain status of local exchange compe...
Mo. PSC opened docket to ascertain status of local exchange competition in Southwestern Bell Telephone (SBT) service territory. Investigation is required under 1996 Mo. telecom competition law that mandated PSC review of competition’s status in 5th year after first…
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competitor was authorized. Agency authorized first CLEC in Dec. 1996. Currently, more than 70 CLECs are authorized to operate in SBT exchanges. PSC will look at state of competition in each exchange where CLECs have been authorized. If it finds effective competition exists, law allows SBT to petition for greater regulatory flexibility within price cap regulation program. Intervenors must apply by April 2. Rest of procedural schedule will be set later.