(1) To determine if any of the alternatives to rate setting listed in part (2) of this rule are appropriate, the commission shall consider the factor listed in 69-3-807(3) (a) -(e) , MCA.

(2) If the commission determines that an alternative to rate setting is appropriate for the telecommunications service the commission may act as allowed in 69-3-807(2) (a) -(e) , MCA.

(3) Twenty days prior to offering the service at a rate not set by this commission, the telecommunications provider shall inform current customers that the service will no longer be tariffed.