As such, the argument that the proposed rules are overly restrictive and limiting is without support, given that current similar language provides Sprint the flexibility to establish its own method of determining creditworthiness using its best business judgment. The SSTF position is that an annual mailing should not be required. The OUCC maintains that the information must be provided on an annual basis, but may be transmitted electronically, or maintained in an annual directory. The STFF concern that such information may even create customer confusion, if the customer has not requested that such information be sent is more than counter balanced by the Commission s public policy objective that telephone consumers be kept informed of their rights, how they will be protected, as well as being informed of technical standards. The OUCC does not agree with Sprint s position regarding Bills for Utility Service .
Sprint disagrees that it is necessary to include the rate for measured service calls.
The OUCC submits that including the rate for measured service calls would provide customers with critical information necessary to make comparative decisions in a competitive environment. The argument that all customers are able to derive the necessary information if provided all the elements needed to calculate the rate being charged recognizes this information is valuable. Additionally, the argument against explicitly providing this information is both self-serving and unconvincing. The OUCC supports the Commission s goal of ensuring all telephone consumers are being adequately protected and provided the information they will need to make informed decisions as the marketplace for telecommunications services matures. The OUCC strongly opposes such an alteration.