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September 7, 2012
Ms. Jean D. Jewell
Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0074
Dear Ms. Jewell:
Enclosed is the application of CenturyTel of Gem States, Inc. for the broadband tax credit
for year ending December 31, 2011. This application is being submitted for Commission
determination that the broadband equipment installed for 2011 meets the definition of
qualified broadband equipment as found in Idaho Code 63-30291.
1.Name and address of the applicant:
CenturyTel of Gem States, Inc.
100 CenturyLink Drive
Monroe, LA 71203
Contact person:
Jon Robinson, Vice-President Tax
Email [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
CenturyTel of Gem States, Inc. is a telecommunications carrier.
2.Identify the area or location where the equipment is installed in Idaho.
Please refer to Exhibit 1.
3.Type of broadband service offered to the public in Idaho.
Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
4.Network transmission rate:
The transmission rate of DSL equipment installed in Idaho ranges from 1M13PS to
a subscriber and 125 KBPS from a subscriber.
5.Provide a specific list of the equipment types that the application is
requesting the Commission to determine is "qualified broadband
equipment" as defined in Idaho Code 63-30291. Include brand,
manufacturer, model numbers, and or, other distinguishing features of the
installed equipment. Please refer to Exhibit 1.
6.Installation dates: Please refer to Exhibit 1.
7.Written description with basic schematic drawings of relevant broadband
Network including a description of how the installed equipment is an
"integral part" of the broadband network. Please refer to Exhibit 2.
8.Percentage and number of potential subscribers:
2011 Idaho- 1,216 customers, or 72%; Non-Idaho: 0 customers or 0%.
9.Certified statement from applicant:
Please refer to Exhibit 3.
If you have any questions concerning this filing, please contact me at (3 18) 330-6261.
Sincerely,
Jon Robinson
Vice-President Tax
Grandview Area
Broadband Exhibit No. 2
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Centurylel of Gem States, Inc. (T148)
Qualified Broadband Equipment Exhibit No I
Deployed January 1-December 31, 2011
Install Part Equipment
Exchange Location Date Number Details Cost WO#
Grandview Grandview 3/23/2011 Calix Add Gig-E Uplink 29,305.00 E.238358
100-00926 Gigabit Ethernet, 2 Ports
Grandview Grandview 3/30/2011 FC968ISFEI Fujitsu FW4I00ES 52,401.00 E.236241
FC9681EL81 FW4100ES OC-48 Base Unit
Richfield Richfield 5/6/2011 014-00042 Calix DSLAM 37,877.00 E.245352
DSLAM (DS3 Uplink) Package
Grasmere Riddle Riddle 11/7/2011 Fiber Cable .1 Mile Fiber Cable 13,576.00 E.262778
Grasmere Riddle Riddle 11/16/2011 10130-0108 Tellabs OC3c, ADSL2+ $ 23,427.00 E.261540
Total Qualified Broadband Expenditures for Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2011 $ 156,586.00
Broadband Tax Credit Rate 0.03
Total Broadband Tax Credit for Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2011 $ 4,697.58
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Idaho Broadband Certification
Exhibit 3
I hereby certify that representatives of CenturyTel of Gem States, Inc. (the applicant)
have read the application statutes for broadband investment income tax credit and the
applicant believes that the subject broadband equipment qualifies for the tax credit under
Idaho Code 63-30291.
on Robinson
Vice-President Tax