§ 23-16-402 - Definitions.

23-16-402. Definitions.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Eligible telecommunications carrier" has the same meaning as provided in 23-17-403;

(2) "Lifeline Assistance Program" means the federally mandated Lifeline Assistance Program that provides certain discounts on monthly service for qualified telephone subscribers; and

(3) "Link Up America" means the federally mandated Link Up America program through the Federal Communications Commission that helps qualified low-income consumers to connect or hook up to the telephone network.