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FACT SHEET
ACCESS CHARGES AND UNIVERSAL SERVICE REFORM

Consumer Benefits
The adoption of access charges and universal service reform, known as the CALLS proposal, will bring many specific benefits to consumers. Additionally, the reform of access charges and universal service will encourage a competitive telecommunications markets. Specifically, the Order:

Consumer Savings
The adoption of the CALLS proposal will amount to immediate and significant savings for consumers starting July 1, 2000.

Brief Timeline of Access Charges
Since 1983, the Commission has issued a series of decisions that have led to continued decreases in long-distance rates.