The Robert F. Manifold Award is the highest honor of the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates, recognizing a lifetime of public service. It was awarded to Bruce Weston for "Dedication and Meritorious Service to the People of Ohio and to NASUCA."
Many Ohioans, especially those in rural areas, rely on traditional wireline telephone service. The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC) advocates to protect consumers’ access to basic landline telephone service that is reliable and reasonably priced.
Can provide income-eligible consumers a discount on telephone service.
There are laws and rules governing telemarketing, which protect you from getting unwanted calls.
Common utility-related scams, how to avoid being scammed, and where to report it.
Learn about your rights when your land-line telephone is disconnected.
Information to consider when deciding whether to purchase a utility line warranty.
You receive and pay your telephone bill every month, but do you know what the charges on your bill mean?
Technology has created more communication options available.