20230606Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM 1
DECISION MEMORANDUM

TO: COMMISSIONER ANDERSON
COMMISSIONER HAMMOND
COMMISSIONER LODGE
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL

FROM: MICHAEL DUVAL
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

DATE: JUNE 6, 2023

SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF DISH WIRELESS L.L.C.
FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
CARRIER IN THE STATE OF IDAHO FOR THE LIMITED PURPOSE OF
OFFERING LIFELINE SERVICE TO QUALIFIED HOUSEHOLDS; CASE
NO. DWL-T-23-01.

On March 2, 2023, Dish Wireless L.L.C. (“Company”) applied to the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission (“Commission”) for designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (“ETC”)
in the State of Idaho. The Company seeks designation as an ETC in Idaho “for the limited purpose
of providing Lifeline service under the brand name ‘Gen Mobile’ to qualifying Idaho consumers,
including those on federally recognized Tribal lands.” Application at 1-2. The Company also
requests authorization to be reimbursed from the Idaho Telephone Service Assistance Program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Commission issue a Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure establishing a 21-day public comment deadline and a 28-day Company reply deadline.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to issue a Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure establishing a 21-day public comment deadline and a 28-day Company reply deadline?

_____________________________
Michael Duval
Deputy Attorney General

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