Illinois § 13-209
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 13-209, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-209.
"Competitive Telecommunications Service" means a telecommunications service, its functional equivalent or a substitute service, which, for some identifiable class or group of customers in an exchange, group of exchanges, or some other clearly defined geographical area, is reasonably available from more than one provider, whether or not such provider is a telecommunications carrier subject to regulation under this Act. A telecommunications service may be competitive for the entire state, some geographical area therein, including an exchange or set of exchanges, or for a specific customer or class or group of customers, but only to the extent consistent with this definition. (Source: P.A. 100-20, eff. 7-1-17.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 13-209
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 13-209 cover?
Section 13-209 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 13-209?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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