Relating to: requirement for certain telecommunications providers to provide basic voice service.

SB 395 creates a new process for certified alternative telecommunications providers to request reduced regulatory requirements. These providers can ask the commission to exempt them from most state telecom regulations, keeping only specific provisions like basic service requirements (e.g., Section 196.503) and certain wholesale service rules. The bill repeals Section 196.503 entirely and modifies recertification procedures to allow providers to choose which regulations apply. This directly affects alternative telecom utilities seeking a streamlined regulatory framework under current law.