Section 757.110  Link Up Publicity

Eligible telecommunications carriers shall publicize the Link Up Program in all exchanges.

a)         On an ongoing basis, at least once each calendar quarter, each eligible telecommunications carrier will advertise its Link Up Program.  These advertisements may appear in press releases, brochures, bill inserts, the telecommunications carrier's publications, newspapers, radio, television and/or any other suitable means in the eligible telecommunications carrier's service territory.

b)         Each eligible telecommunications carrier's directory shall include an explanation of its Link Up Program.

c)         Each eligible telecommunications carrier will provide written notification of the Link Up Program to the directors of municipal, State, and federal government agencies within the eligible telecommunications carrier's service territory whose clientele is likely to benefit from the program.  Such notification shall be provided within 30 days after the inception of the program or a change in benefits under the program.  Information to be provided shall include, as a minimum, the program offered, descriptions of the intended recipients of the program, the terms under which the program is available, and directions on how and where to apply.

d)         Eligible telecommunications carriers may at any time be required to provide proof of their advertising practices to the Commission.

(Source:  Amended at 22 Ill. Reg. 8810, effective May 9, 1998)