Prohibits telephone corporations from charging increased rates for calls without prior notification.

This bill amends the public service law to prohibit telephone corporations from charging increased rates, charges, or fees for long-distance or other calls without first notifying the caller. The notification must occur at the beginning of the call. The bill takes effect 60 days after becoming law, with necessary rules and regulations authorized to be completed by that date.

Prohibits telephone corporations from charging increased rates for calls without prior notification.

This bill amends the public service law to prohibit telephone corporations from charging increased rates, charges, or fees for long-distance or other calls without first notifying the caller. The notification must occur at the beginning of the call. The bill takes effect 60 days after becoming law, with necessary rules and regulations authorized to be completed by that date.