Wyoming § 37-15-502 Universal service fund eligibility and
distribution to carriers

Wyoming Statutes

§ 37-15-502 — Universal service fund eligibility and distribution to carriers

Wyoming § 37-15-502

Title 37Public Utilities

Ch. 15TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Art. 5UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND

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Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 37-15-502 (2026).

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(a)Telecommunications companies which use cellular, radio spectrum or other wireless technology to provide essential services to customers who are otherwise eligible to receive universal service support pursuant to W.S. 37-15-501, may establish eligibility to receive universal service fund distributions in an amount to be determined by the commission, provided that:

(i)The telecommunications company will offer and advertise all services supported by the universal service fund throughout the entire local exchange area;

(ii)The telecommunications company will provide unlimited local calling throughout an entire local exchange area for a flat fee;

(iii)The telecommunications company's bill to the customer reflects a credit for the amount of distribution the company receives from the state

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(a) Telecommunications companies which use cellular, radio
spectrum or other wireless technology to provide essential
services to customers who are otherwise eligible to receive
universal service support pursuant to W.S. 37-15-501, may
establish eligibility to receive universal service fund
distributions in an amount to be determined by the commission,
provided that:
(i) The telecommunications company will offer and
advertise all services supported by the universal service fund
throughout the entire local exchange area;
(ii) The telecommunications company will provide
unlimited local calling throughout an entire local exchange area
for a flat fee;
(iii) The telecommunications company's bill to the
customer reflects a credit for the amount of distribution the
company receives from the state universal service fund for
providing services supported by the universal service fund to
that customer; and
(iv) The company and services meet such additional
criteria, if any, the commission, after notice and opportunity
for hearing, determines are necessary. During its consideration
and determination, the commission shall consider technological
and competitive neutrality.