Minnesota telecommunications rules require carrier security and customer price notices

A telecommunications carrier operating in Minnesota must keep its equipment, facilities, and services capable of supporting lawful interception and access to call-identifying information by authorized law enforcement agencies. The requirement covers telecommunications carriers operating in Minnesota and authorized law enforcement agencies acting lawfully. The capability must follow the federal standards identified in the text.

A telephone company must tell each residential customer the prices for all service options available to that customer. The notice covers residential customers when they first request service, request a service change, or ask for the information. The company may provide the notice electronically only if the customer opts in, the information is clear and accessible, and the customer can request a free paper copy. The notice is required when service is first requested, when a customer requests a service change, and whenever the customer asks for it.

The measure repeals the listed telephone regulations and related provisions, including rules on certain pricing plans, rate cases, service classifications, alternative regulation plans, and local service disclosures. The repeal applies to the Minnesota Statutes sections and subdivisions specifically listed in the repealer. The supplied text does not explain how the repeal interacts with existing plans, pending proceedings, or other laws.