Public Utilities Code § 709.6

Not later than January 1, 2000, the commission shall commence a proceeding to consider whether to establish a new regulatory framework that does all of the following:

(a) Ensures that the public has universally available access to basic local exchange service.

(b) Applies appropriate rules to all telecommunications service providers.

(c) Encourages the provision of advanced, high-speed digital telecommunications services to the public.