California SB1191 maintains and amends the California High-Cost Fund-A and -B programs to support small independent telephone corporations.

California SB1191 amends the Public Utilities Code to maintain the California High-Cost Fund-A Administrative Committee Fund program (CHCF-A) and establish the California High-Cost Fund-B Administrative Committee Fund program (CHCF-B). These programs provide universal service rate support to small independent telephone corporations, ensuring they can meet revenue requirements through rate-of-return regulation. The programs aim to maintain affordable and reliable telephone services in rural areas, comparable to urban areas, and support the deployment of broadband-capable facilities.

California SB1191 maintains and amends the California High-Cost Fund-A and -B programs to support small independent telephone corporations.

California SB1191 amends the Public Utilities Code to maintain the California High-Cost Fund-A Administrative Committee Fund program (CHCF-A) and establish the California High-Cost Fund-B Administrative Committee Fund program (CHCF-B). These programs provide universal service rate support to small independent telephone corporations, ensuring they can meet revenue requirements through rate-of-return regulation. The programs aim to maintain affordable and reliable telephone services in rural areas, comparable to urban areas, and support the deployment of broadband-capable facilities.