last resort; satisfaction of obligations using any available technology Sec. 11. Except as provided in: (1) IC 8-1-32.6-8; (2) section 13 of this chapter; (3) section 16 of this chapter; or (4) section 17 of this chapter; an incumbent local exchange carrier has the obligations of the provider of last resort. An incumbent local exchange carrier may meet the carrier's obligations under this section using any available technology. As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.54. Amended by P.L.8-2012, SEC.6.
IC 8-1-32.4-12 Exiting provider; advance notice required; liability for charges owed to other providers Sec. 12. (a) This section applies to a provider that holds a certificate of territorial authority to provide local exchange service in Indiana. If a provider: (1) decides to cease serving all or part of the provider's defined service area; or (2) plans to file for bankruptcy; the provider shall provide at least sixty (60) days advance notice to the commission and each affected customer and wholesale provider. (b) A notice described in subsection (a) must: (1) be submitted in the form and manner prescribed by the commission; and (2) include at least one (1) toll free customer service telephone number maintained by the provider to facilitate the continuation of service and the transition of customers to other providers. (c) The exiting provider is liable for all charges owed to other providers and is responsible for any provider change charges. As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.54.