Section 709.6 Of Article 1. Generally From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 1. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 1.
709.6
. Not later than January 1, 2000, the commission shall
commence a proceeding to consider whether to establish a new
regulatory framework that does all of the following:
(a) Ensures that the public has universally available access to
basic local exchange service.
(b) Applies appropriate rules to all telecommunications service
providers.
(c) Encourages the provision of advanced, high-speed digital
telecommunications services to the public.