Can increased population growth result in a change (up or down) to the EAS rate?
Modification in the EAS rates can only occur if the telephone company agrees to make the change and the change is approved by the Public Utility Commission. At no time is a telephone company obligated to make changes in the rates as a result of growth or passage of time. 9. Can the EAS monthly fees be waived if a resident has multiple phone lines? Due to the recent agreement approved by the Frisco City Council, you can opt out of EAS for any phone lines, including fax or data-only lines. 10. What are the advantages of being in a Mandatory EAS exchange area? Advantages of being in a Mandatory EAS exchange include: (1) unlimited two-way calling with the Dallas Metropolitan Exchange (for example, a larger area than was originally included in the Frisco Exchange local calling area), and (2) Mandatory EAS rates are lower than Optional EAS rates. 11. What role did the City play in establishing Mandatory EAS? The only role a City played in establishing the current Mandatory EAS is to join in
