20150728press release.pdf

Case No. FMU-T-15-01, Order No. 33341
Contact: Gene Fadness [phone], 890-2712
www.puc.idaho.gov

Fruitland telecom company seeks certificate to operate

BOISE (July 27, 2015) – Fruitland-based Farmers Mutual Telecom, Inc. is asking the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission to grant it a certificate to provide telephone service as a competitive local
exchange carrier in CenturyLink’s service area throughout Idaho.

Farmers Mutual is a full-service telecommunications company proposing to offer dialtone,
local- and long-distance calling and cellular services, among other services, in Idaho. The
application lists Reece M. Hrizuk of Fruitland as the registered agent.

In order to provide the service throughout CenturyLink’s service area, Farmers Mutual will need
to enter into an interconnection agreement with CenturyLink. When that agreement is
executed, CenturyLink will file it with the commission for approval.

The commission is taking comments on the application through Aug. 12. Comments are
accepted via e-mail by accessing the commission’s Website at www.puc.idaho.gov and clicking
on "Case Comment Form,” under the “Consumers” heading. Fill in the case number (FMU-T-15-
01) and enter your comments. Comments can also be mailed to P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID
83720-0074 or faxed to [phone].

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