Rule 1.01. Jurisdiction

The Commission has the authority and responsibility pursuant to Act 77 of 1997 and Act 385 of 2007 to assess a universal service fee upon all providers of telecommunications services, as defined by the rules of the Commission to support State universal service objectives.

Rule 1.02. Application of Rules

These Rules shall apply to telecommunications providers who offer telecommunications services within the State of Arkansas.

Rule 1.03. Relief from Rules

Whenever compliance with any requirement of these Rules would result in unreasonable hardship upon or excessive expense to a party or parties subject to these Rules, the Commission may, upon application and for good cause shown, waive or modify the requirements of these Rules. The Commission may grant temporary relief pending a hearing.