Hawaii SB1371 aims to reactivate the Universal Service Program to provide essential telecommunications services to various groups.

Hawaii SB1371 seeks to clarify the authority of the public utilities commission to implement the Universal Service Program. The bill establishes the program to ensure affordable access to essential telecommunications services for low-income customers, individuals with disabilities, and those in underserved or rural areas. It also aims to provide free telephonic access to time-sensitive information for individuals with print disabilities. The commission is tasked with managing the Universal Service Fund, which will be used to support these services.

Hawaii SB1371 aims to reactivate the Universal Service Program to provide essential telecommunications services to various groups.

Hawaii SB1371 seeks to clarify the authority of the public utilities commission to implement the Universal Service Program. The bill establishes the program to ensure affordable access to essential telecommunications services for low-income customers, individuals with disabilities, and those in underserved or rural areas. It also aims to provide free telephonic access to time-sensitive information for individuals with print disabilities. The commission is tasked with managing the Universal Service Fund, which will be used to support these services.