Is Missouri State Discount Telephone providing basic local telecommunications service in BPSs service area?
BPS: Yes. MSDT provides basic local telecommunications service in BPS’s service area in accordance with the definition of basic local telecommunications service found in Section 386.020(4), RSMo 2000. Staff: No. MSDT is not providing the minimum standards for basic local telecommunications service established in Commission Rule 4 CSR 240‑32.100. Section 386.020(4) only provides a general outline of what constitutes basic local telecommunications service The statute defers to the Commission to determine such things as local calling scope, and whether or not touch tone, access to operator services, as well as other features are included as part of basic local telecommunications service. Public Counsel: No. MSDT, as a prepaid provider, does not provide many of the services that are defined as basic local service. 2. Would the type or level of competition that MSDT provides BPS be a relevant consideration in determining whether BPS is subject to price cap regulation? BPS: No. Section 392.2
