U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025
No common carrier shall disconnect or interrupt in any manner, or order the disconnection or interruption of, a telephone subscriber's local exchange or long distance telephone service as a result of that subscriber's failure to pay:
(a) Charges for interstate pay-per-call service;
(b) Charges for interstate information services provided pursuant to a presubscription or comparable arrangement; or
(c) Charges for interstate information services provided on a collect basis which have been disputed by the subscriber.