Access Charges in the intrastate jurisdiction began as a result of the divestiture of the Bell Operating Companies (BOC’s). The commission in Cause U-85-23, et al., established intrastate access charges as a nondiscriminatory way to originate and terminate toll (long distance) traffic within the state of Washington. The rules and procedures governing intrastate access charges have evolved over time (similar to interstate access charges). For more information regarding intrastate access charges you may contact Tim Zawislak at 360-664-1294, or review the document links below.

Links to rules compiled and maintained by the state Office of the Code Reviser:

WAC 480-120-352 - Washington Exchange Carrier Association (WECA)

WAC 480-120-399 - Access charge and universal service reporting

WAC 480-120-540 - Terminating access charges

A link to the commission’s 1997 access charge reform proceeding and order establishing rules:

UT-970325 (R-450) - Order Adopting Rules Permanently