(1) If a local exchange provider does not have interconnection with an interexchange provider, the commission may order any provider of interexchange service in the state to interconnect with the local exchange provider. Nothing in this subsection (1) shall require a rural telecommunications provider to provide interexchange telecommunications service.
All providers of interexchange voice grade telecommunications service shall averagetheir interexchange voice grade rates on a statewide basis. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit volume discounts or other discounts in promotional offerings.
The commission may provide for just and equitable compensation upon applicationof an interexchange provider subject to subsection (1) or (2) of this section.
Source: L. 87: Entire article R&RE, p. 1480, § 1, effective July 2. L. 2000: (1) amended, p. 47, § 3, effective March 10.