Arkansas Code Title 23. Public Utilities and Regulated Industries § 23-17-406. Electing companies

(c)(1) Upon such a filing, all rates, terms, and conditions for the services provided by that incumbent local exchange carrier contained in the tariffs and end-user contracts that were in effect on the date twelve (12) months prior to the date of election under this section shall be deemed just and reasonable.

(2) However, nothing herein shall restrict any customer's right to complain to the commission regarding quality of service or the commission's right to enforce any quality of service rules and standards which are equally imposed on all telecommunications providers.

(d)(1) A rural telephone company, excluding tier one companies, which elects to be regulated pursuant to this section may terminate that election by filing a notice with the commission.

(2) Upon terminating that election, the rural telephone company for a period of five (5) years from the date of the termination notice under this subsection may not elect thereafter to be regulated under this section.