In 1987, the Oregon Legislature passed a law that all Oregonians have access to adequate and affordable telephone service. In 2019, the Oregon Legislature amended the law to include high-speed internet service. The Oregon Public Utility Commission established four programs as a result. These programs are funded by a surcharge of $0.08 effective January 1, 2024, which is applied to the monthly bill of each subscriber who has telephone, cellular, or interconnected voice over internet protocol service with access to Oregon Relay (711).