{"data":{"id":"us-hi/haw.-rev.-stat.-269-35","jurisdiction":"us-hi","citation":"Haw. Rev. Stat. § 269-35","heading":"Universal service.","body":"The commission shall preserve and advance universal service by:\n\n(1) Maintaining affordable, just, and reasonable rates for basic residential service;\n\n(2) Assisting individuals or entities who cannot afford the cost of or otherwise require assistance in obtaining or maintaining their basic service or equipment as determined by the commission; and\n\n(3) Ensuring that consumers are given the information necessary to make informed choices among the alternative telecommunications providers and services.","path":["HI Code","Division 1","Title 15","Chapter 269"],"source_url":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0269/HRS_0269-0035.htm","current_through":"2026-08-14","vintage":"open-us-law v2026.08, retrieved 2026-09-14","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T18:32:11Z","sha256":"a2d21facc3411447d4503fd43ff883cc00e0e44f3569d23dfcc3d7a2ff4f1cdb","source_id":"us-hi","stale":false,"prev":"us-hi/haw.-rev.-stat.-269-34","next":"us-hi/haw.-rev.-stat.-269-36"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}