Assembly Bill 399 aims to repeal the requirement for certain telecommunications providers, specifically incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs), to offer basic voice service to all residential customers within their local exchange areas. This provision, originally enacted in 2011, has been rendered ineffective since its sunset date of April 30, 2013. The bill also amends existing statutes related to alternative telecommunications utilities, specifically removing references to the now-repealed section 196.503, while maintaining other regulatory provisions.

The bill modifies sections 196.203 and 196.50 to reflect these changes, ensuring that alternative telecommunications utilities are subject to specific regulations while exempting them from the repealed requirements. The amendments clarify the conditions under which these utilities can be recertified and the regulatory framework that applies to them, particularly concerning wholesale telecommunications services. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline regulations for telecommunications providers in Wisconsin by eliminating outdated requirements.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 196.203(1g)(b), 196.203, 196.50(2)(j)1.b, 196.50, 196.503