Amend CSSB 1783 as follows: On page 9, between lines 19 and 20, insert the following: Sec. 55.4055. STUDY REGARDING COMPETITION IN ADVANCED SERVICES MARKET. (a) In conjunction with fulfilling the strategic planning objectives in Section 55.405, the commission shall study and report to the legislature on the status of the development and vitality of competition in the market for providing advanced services, including the related impact on the competitive provision of local exchange telephone service, both in the rural areas of the state as well as the urban areas of the state. (b) The report required by subsection (a) shall include recommendations for legislation the commission determines appropriate to promote the development and vitality of competition in the market for providing advanced services, as well as providing local exchange telephone service, in rural and urban areas of the state. (c) The report required by subsection (a) shall include an evaluation of and recommendations for legislation the commission determines appropriate regarding the impact of long distance charges and their inputs on rural citizens who pay long distance charges to connect with their chosen Internet service provider. (d) The report required by subsection (a) shall include an evaluation of and recommendations for legislation the commission determines appropriate regarding the availability and cost of high-speed transport service and the related impact on the provision of advanced services in rural areas. (e) The commission shall file the report with the legislature not later than January 15, 2003.