MI HB5499

Removes requirement for Michigan Public Service Commission to maintain publicly available database of telecommunications providers licensed to provide toll and local exchange service in the state.

Modifies local calling area definitions to allow providers to determine call classifications based on their tariff or service guide rather than strict geographic proximity requirements.

Establishes intrastate switched toll access rate restructuring mechanism funded by mandatory monthly contributions from retail intrastate telecommunication service providers and commercial mobile service providers, with eligible providers receiving monthly disbursements for up to 12 years.

Changes operator service provider and payphone service provider registration requirements from effective-upon-filing to 1-year renewable terms requiring annual $100 fees.

Clarifies service discontinuance rules allowing providers to discontinue basic local exchange or toll service only when alternative comparable voice service providers are available, and modifies dispute resolution procedures to prevent disconnection before dispute resolution is completed.