HomeMy WebLinkAbout20200515Annual Report 2019 Redacted.pdfANNUAL REPOR
FOR THE
OF
YEAR ENDED: 2019
ADDRESS
IDAHO PUBLIC
UTILITIES COMMISSION
FREMONT TELCOM CO.
1221 N. RUSSELL ST. MISSOULA, MT 59808
NAME
TO THE
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IDAHO PUBLIC
UTILITIES COMMISSION
FRE-T
ANNUAL REPORT OF SMALL TELEPHONE COMPANIES T
THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
FOR THE YEAR ENDING December 31, 201
COMPANY INFORMATION
Exact name of utility: Fremont Telcom Co.
Address of principal office: 1221 N Russell St, Missoula, MT 59808
Telephone Number 406-541-5000
Cities or towns served: Saint Anthony, Ashton, Teton, and Island Park, ID
Name and title of officer having custody of the general corporate books of account: Marilee Klaudt, Exec. Admin./Paralegal
Address of office where corporate books are kept and phone number: 406-541-5111
1221 N Russell St., Missoula, MT 59808
Organized under the laws of the State of: Idaho
Date of organization: March 9, 1994
Form of organization (proprietorship, association, corporation): Corporation
If a Subchapter S Corporation, please specify:
Name and address of controlling company, if any:
Names of affiliated companies. Give address and description of business: Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
BTC Holdings, Blackfoot Communications, Inc., TeleSphere Software, Inc., collectively doing business as Blackfoot.
OFFICERS
Report below the title, name and office address of each general officer of the utility at the end of the
year. If there were any changes during the year, show the name, title, and address of the previous
officer and the date of change.
Title Name Address
Chief Executive Officer Jason Williams 1221 N. Russell St., Missoula, MT 59808
Assistant Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer Stacey Mueller 1221 N. Russell St., Missoula, MT 59808
Assistant Secretary Stacey Mueller 1221 N. Russell St., Missoula, MT 59808
Vice President - HR & Community Relations Laura Marshall 1221 N. Russell St., Missoula, MT 59808
Vice President - Stretegic Planning Joe Fanguy 1221 N. Russell St., Missoula, MT 59808
Chief Technology Officer Dave Martin 1221 N. Russell St., Missoula, MT 59808
Vice President - Sales & Marketing J.P. Violette 1221 N. Russell St., Missoula, MT 59808
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DIRECTORS
List the name of each person who was a member of the Board of Directors at any given time during the
year: (Fees related to meetings only.)
Term Expired
or Current Term Meetings Attended Fees Paid
Will Expire This year During Year
Name Address
Tom Eggensperger, President PO Box 219, Thompson Falls, MT 59873 5/22 12 19,300.00
Geoffrey Wilson, Vice President 2704 Southside Road, Superior, MT 59872 5/21 12 16,150.00
Cindy Lewis, Secretary/Treasurer PO Box 529, Seeley Lake, MT 59868 5/21 12 19,750.00
Jim Blush PO Box 158, St. Ignatius, MT 59865 5/21 12 16,600.00
Ross Friede PO Box 184, Hall, MT 59837 5/21 12 12,950.00
Les Iverson 31580 Potomac Rd., Potomac, MT 59823 5/22 12 18,400.00
Stuart Morton PO Box 396, St. Ignatius, MT 59865 5/22 12 17,950.00
Jim Newberg 1971 South Couture Loop, Arlee, MT 59821 5/21 12 17,050.00
John Teague 8945 Teague Ranch Rd., Clinton, MT 59825 5/21 12 20,650.00
Name of Chairman of the Board: President - Tom Eggensperger
Name of Secretary (or Clerk) of Board: Secretary - Cindy Lewis
Number of Meetings of the Board during the year: 12
MANAGERS
List the name of each person who performed management duties for the Company during the year, and
the total wages and bonuses paid to those persons: (Do not include Director fees in these amounts.)
Name Wages and Bonuses Pa
N/A
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Please provide important information such as changes in accounting or depreciation practices,
extensions or additions to the system; disposal of any substantial portion of the property of the utility;
reorganization, mergers, or consolidations with other companies; leases executed; other contracts
or agreements entered into; changes made in articles of incorporation or amendments; the
occurrence of contingency losses or gains.
None
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BALANCE SHEET
Assets and Other Debit
Balance Balance Increase
Beginning at End o
Title of Accoun of Yea of Year 2019 (Decrease) Current Asset
1120 Cash and Equivalent 2,468,23 2,967,971 499,733
1130 Cash
1140 Special Cash Deposit
1150 Working Cash Advances
1160 Temporary Investments
1180 Telecommunications Accts. Receivabl 104,218 16,589 (87,629)
1181 Accts. Rec. Allow. -Telecommunication
1190 Other Accounts Receivabl 188,734 202,335 13,601 1191 Accounts Receivable Allow. - Othe
1200 Notes Receivable
1201 Notes Receivable Allowanc
1210 Interest & Dividends Receivabl
1220 Material and Supplie 236,726 300,046 63,320
1280 Prepayment
1290 Prepaid Rents 12,547 17,807 5,260
1300 Prepaid Taxes
1310 Prepaid Insuranc1320 Prepaid Directory Expense
1330 Other Prepayment
1350 Other Current Asset
Noncurrent Asset
1401 Investment in Affiliated Companie
1402 Investment in Nonaffiliated Companie 40,200 42,788 2,588
1406 Nonregulated Investment1407 Unamortized Debt Issuance Expens
1408 Sinking Funds
1410 Other Noncurrent Asset 1,973,80 - (1,973,800
1438 Deferred Maintenance & Retirement
1439 Deferred Charges - 107,674 107,674
1500 Other Jurisdiction Assets - Ne
Property, Plant and Equipmen
2001 Telecommunications Plants in Servic 39,562,37 42,128,76 2,566,38
2002 Prop. Held for Future Telecom. Us2003 Telecom. Plant under Constr. - Short Term 91,403 185,828 94,425
2004 Telecom. Plant under Constr. - Long Ter
2005 Telecom. Plant Adjustmen
2006 Nonoperating Plan
2007 Goodwill 384,975 384,975 -
Depreciation and Amortization Account
3100 Accumulated Depreciated (29,846,182) (30,205,677) (359,495) 3200 Accum. Depre. - Held for Future Us
3300 Accumulated Depreciation - Nonoperatin
3400 Accumulated Amortization - Tangibl
3410 Accum. Amort. - Capitalized Lease
3420 Accum. Amort. - Leasehold Improvement
3500 Accumulated Amortization - Intangibl (1,745,328 (2,065,794 (320,466)
3600 Accumulated Amortization - Othe
TOTAL ASSET 13,471,70 14,083,30 611,595
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Balance Balance Increase
Beginning at End o
Title of Account of Year of Year 2019 (Decrease)
Current Liabilities
4010 Accounts Payable 402,518 171,425 (231,093)
4020 Notes Payable
4030 Advance Billings and Payments
4040 Customer Deposits
4050 Current Maturities - Long -Term Debt 32,873 44,435 11,562
4060 Current Maturities - Capital leases
4070 Income Taxes - Accrued
4080 Other Taxes - Accrued - 31,094 31,094
4100 Net Current Defer. Oper. Income Taxes
4110 Net Current Defer. Nonoper. Income Taxes
4120 Other Accrued Liabilities
4130 Other Current Liabilities
Long-Term Debt
4210 Funded Debt 295,923 263,466 (32,457)
4220 Premium on Long-Term Debt
4230 Discount on Long-Term Debt
4240 Reacquired Debt
4250 Obligations Under Capital Leases
4260 Advances from Affiliated Companies
4270 Othe erm Debt
Other Liabilities & Deferred Credits
4310 Other Long-Term Liabilities 11,981 1,562 (10,419)
4320 Unamort. Oper. Invest. Tax Credits - Net
4330 Unamort. Nonoper. Invest. Tax Credits - Net
4340 Net Noncurrent Defer. Oper. Income Taxes 130,749 573,166 442,417
4350 Net Noncur. Defer. Nonoper. Income Taxes
4360 Other Deferred Credits 1,397 - (1,397)
4370 Other Juris. Liab. & Def. Credits - Net
Stockholders' Equity
4510 Capital Stock 5,016,399 5,016,399 -
4520 Additional Paid-In Capital 5,822,588 5,822,588 -
4530 Treasury Stock
4540 Other Capital
4550 Retained Earnings 1,757,279 2,159,167 401,888
TOTAL LIAB. & OTHER CREDITS 13,471,707 14,083,302 611,595
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BALANCE SHEE
Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity
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Balance Plant Transfers Balance
Beginning Additions Retired and End
of Year During year or Sold Adjustments of Year 2019
Analysis of Telecommunications Plant in Service
2111 Land 39,421 29,366 68,787
2112 Motor Vehicles 574,038 35,644 (71,062) 538,620
2113 Aircraft - -
2114 Special Purpose Vehicles - -
2115 Garage Work Equipment - -
2116 Other Work Equipment 358,875 23,424 382,299
2121 Buildings 1,297,392 58,021 1,355,413
2122 Furniture 23,713 23,713
2123 Office Equipment 10,965 8,136 19,101
2124 General Purpose Computers 143,656 143,656
2124 Computer Software 3,800 3,800
2211 Analog Electronic Switching - -
2212 Digital Electronic Switching 1,224,330 (28,648) 1,195,682
2212 Digital Switching Software 34,867 34,867
2220 Operator Systems - -
2231 Radio Systems 336,200 336,200
2232 Circuit Equipment 8,946,784 554,664 (156,381) 9,345,067
2311 Station Apparatus 107,193 9,036 116,229
2321 Customer Premises Wiring - -
2341 Large Private Branch Exchanges - -
2351 Public Telephone Terminal Equipment 47,676 47,676
2362 Other Terminal Equipment - -
2411 Poles 134,428 134,428
2421 Aerial Cable 341,827 341,827
2422 Underground Cable 2,516,672 2,516,672
2423 Buried Cable 16,876,280 666,125 (1,509) (2,318) 17,538,578
2424 Submarine Cable - -
2426 Intrabuilding Network Cable - -
2431 Aerial Wire 2,570 2,570
2441 Conduit Systems 527,375 8,014 535,389
2681 Capital Leases - -
2682 Leasehold Improvements - -
2690 Intangibles (includes Goodwill) 2,358,775 2,358,775
TOTAL PLANT ACCOUNTS 35,906,837 1,392,430 (257,600) (2,318) 37,039,349
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ANALYSIS OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLANT IN SERVICE
TOTAL Company Basis
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ANALYSIS OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLANT ACCOUNT
IDAHO Operations Onl
Balance Plant Transfers Balance
Beginning Additions Retired and End
of Year During Yea or Sold Adjustments of Januar
Analysis of Telecommunications Plant in Servic
2111 Land Same as Total Company
2112 Motor Vehicles
2113 ircraft
2114 Special Purpose Vehicle
2115 Garage Work Equipment
2116 Other Work Equipment
2121 Buildings
2122 Furniture
2123 Office Equipment
2124 General Purpose Computers
2211 nalog Electronic Switching
2212 Digital Electronic Switching
2215 Electro-Mechanical Switching
2220 Operator Systems
2231 Radio Systems
2232 Circuit Equipment
2311 Station Apparatus
2321 Customer Premises Wiring
2341 Large Private Branch Exchanges
2351 Public Telephone Terminal Equipmen
2362 Other Terminal Equipment
2411 Poles
2421 erial Cable
2422 Underground Cable
2423 Buried Cable
2424 Submarine Cable
2426 Intrabuilding Network Cable
2431 erial Wire
2441 Conduit Systems
2681 Capital Leases
2682 Leasehold Improvements
2690 Intangibles
TOTAL PLANT ACCOUNT
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ANALYSIS OF ENTRIES IN ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATIO
Account 310
TOTAL Company Basi
Balance Credits Retirements Balance
Beginning Depreciation During and End
of Yea Rate* Yea Adjustment of Year 2019
Analysis of Entries in Accumulated Depreciatio
2112 Motor Vehicles 513,758 14.29% 51,004 (71,062) 493,700
2113 Aircraft
2114 Special Purpose Vehicles
2115 Garage Work Equipment
2116 Other Work Equipment 255,490 8.33% 9,186 264,676
2121 Buildings 899,826 10.00% 67,021 966,847
2122 Furniture 165 12.50% 1,976 2,141
2123 Office Equipment 10,091 12.50% 1,562 11,653
2124 General Purpose Computers 143,656 8.33% 143,656
2124 Computer Software 3,800 14.29% 3,800
2211 Analog Electronic Switching
2212 Digital Electronic Switching 1,224,331 14.29% - (28,648) 1,195,683
2215 Electro-Mechanical Switching - -
2220 Operator Systems
2231 Radio Systems 336,200 2.86% 336,200
2232 Circuit Equipment 7,663,154 8.33% 200,773 (145,094) 7,718,833
2311 Station Apparatus 87,127 14.29% 29,135 (272) 115,990
2321 Customer Premises Wiring
2341 Large Private Branch Exchanges
2351 Public Telephone Terminal Equipment 47,676 20.00% 47,676
2362 Other Terminal Equipment
2411 Poles 134,428 20.00% 134,428
2421 Aerial Cable 297,683 14.29% 297,683
2421 Aerial Fiber 14,584 14.29% 2,597 17,181
2422 Underground Cable 202,170 14.29% 202,170
2422 Underground Fiber 2,314,502 14.29% 2,314,502
2423 Buried Cable 13,964,743 14.29% 50,832 (1,605) 14,013,970
2423 Buried Fiber 1,182,842 14.29% 164,316 (1,678) 1,345,480
2423 Buried Cable - Line Extensions - -
2431 Aerial Wire 2,570 6.67% 2,570
2441 Conduit Systems 444,000 5.00% 29,451 473,451
2504 Customer List Amortization 1,668,329 14.29% 281,971 1,950,300
2505 Goodwill 76,994 20.00% 38,497 115,491
2721 Internet Equipment 103,383 5.00% 103,383
TOTA 31,591,502 928,321 (248,359) 32,271,464
*Please list individual depreciation rate for each account.
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ANALYSIS OF ENTRIES IN ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATIO
Account 310
IDAHO O erations Onl
Balance Credits Retirements Balance
Beginning Depreciation During and End
of Yea Rate*ea Adjustments of Januar
Analysis of Entries in Accumulated Depreciatio
2112 Motor Vehicles Same as Total Compan ____________________________________
2113 Aircraft ______________________________________________
2114 Special Purpose Vehicle ______________________________________________
2115 Garage Work Equipmen ______________________________________________
2116 Other Work Equipmen ______________________________________________
2121 Buildings ______________________________________________
2122 Furniture ______________________________________________
2123 Office Equipmen ______________________________________________
2124 General Purpose Computer ______________________________________________
2211 Analog Electronic Switchin ______________________________________________
2212 Digital Electronic Switching ______________________________________________
2215 Electro-Mechanical Switching ______________________________________________
2220 Operator System ______________________________________________
2231 Radio Systems ______________________________________________
2232 Circuit Equipmen ______________________________________________
2311 Station Apparatu ______________________________________________
2321 Customer Premises Wiring ______________________________________________
2341 Large Private Branch Exchange ______________________________________________
2351 Public Telephone Terminal Equipmen ______________________________________________
2362 Other Terminal Equipmen ______________________________________________
2411 Poles ______________________________________________
2421 Aerial Cable ______________________________________________
2422 Underground Cabl ______________________________________________
2423 Buried Cable ______________________________________________
2424 Submarine Cable ______________________________________________
2426 Intrabuilding Network Cabl ______________________________________________
2431 Aerial Wire ______________________________________________
2441 Conduit System ______________________________________________
2721 Internet Equipmen ______________________________________________
TOTA _______________________________________________
*Please list individual depreciation rate for each account
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INVESTMENTS
Report below the investments in Accounts 1401, 1402 and 1406. Identify each investment as to the
account in which included. Minor amounts in Account 1406 may be grouped by classes.
Book Cost o Book Cost o
Investments Investments
Disposed o Held at
Description Date Acquired This yea End of Januar
Capital Credits Various 42,788
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Totals _____________ _________________ 42,788
RECEIVABLE
Itemize amounts show in Accounts 1180, 1190 and 1200. For notes receivable list each note separately and
include the maturity date and interest rate. Minor amounts in Account 1210 may be combined.
Amount at End of yea
Notes Accounts
Name of Compan Receivable Receivable
Customers _________________ 16,589
CABS _________________ 23,897
_________________ 173,736
Misc _________________ 4,702
Totals 218,923
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USAC
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NOTES PAYABL
For Notes Payable, list each note separately and include the maturity date and interest rate.
Interest
Name of Creditor Date of Note Rate Due Date Face Amoun
Idahome Farms 1/26/2017 3.50% 12/31/2026 297,489$
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ACCOUNTS PAYABL
Report below all Accounts Payable amounting to more than $100.00
Name of Creditor Amoun
A/P Trade 140,749
Idaho Sales Tax 204
Idaho 911 (County)7,982
Federal USF 2,483
Idaho USF 2,025
A/P Affiliates 17,984
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Totals 171,425
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LONG - TERM DEBT
Accounts 4210, 4240, 4250, 4260, 4270 and 4310
List the required data for each obligation included in these accounts, grouping them by account number and showing totals for each account.
If any obligations mature serially or otherwise at various dates, give particulars in a note.
Date Date Fact Premium/Discount
Class & Series of of Amount Outstanding ear Interest for yea
of Obligation Issue Maturit Authorized ear-End Total Amortized Rate Amount
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CAPITAL STOC
Report below the particulars called for concerning common and preferred stock at end of year,
designating separate series of any general class. Show totals separately for common and
preferred.
For each class of preferred stock, show the dividend rate and whether dividends are cumulative or
noncumulative.
Show details in a footnote of capital stock sold during the year. Include number of shares,
consideration received, premium or discount, and expenses incurred.
Number Outstanding per
of Shares Par Value Balance Sheet
Class & Series of Stoc Authorized per Share Shares Amoun
Common 100,000 0 5,016 5,016,399
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Item Total Company Idaho Only
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Total Operating Income (from page 15) 4,112,995 Same as
Total Operating Expenses (from page 17) 4,317,595 Total Company
7100 Other Operating Income and Expense ____________
7210 Operating Investment Tax Credits-Net ____________
7220 Operating Federal Income Taxes 27,586 ____________
7230 Operating State and Local Income Taxes 8,218 ____________
7240 Operating Other Taxes 71,080 ____________
7250 Provision for Deferred Operating Income Taxes-Net 414,303 ____________
7200 Operating Taxes (Total) 521,187 ____________
7310 Dividend Income ____________
7320 Interest Income ____________
7330 Income from Sinking and Other Funds ____________
7340 Allowance for Funds Used During Construction ____________
7350 Gains/Losses from the Disposition of Certain Property ____________
7360 Other Nonoperating Income (15) ____________
7370 Special Charges 92,052 ____________
7300 Nonoperating Income and Expense 92,037 ___________
7410 Nonoperating Investment Tax Credits-Net ____________
7420 Nonoperating Federal Income Taxes ____________
7430 Nonoperating State and Local Income Taxes ____________
7440 Nonoperating Other Taxes ____________
7450 Provision for Deferred Nonoperating Income Taxes-Net ____________
7400 Nonoperating Taxes ____________
7510 Interest on Funded Debt 10,412 ____________
7520 Interest Expense-Capital Leases ____________
7530 Amortization of Debt Issuance Expense ____________
7540 Other Interest Deductions
7500 Interest and Related Items 10,412 ____________
7610 Extraordinary Income Credits ____________
7620 Extraordinary Income Charges ____________
7630 Current Income Tax Effect of Extraordinary Items-Net ____________
7640 Provision for Deferred Income Tax Effect of ____________
Extraordinary Items-Net ____________
7600 Extraordinary Items ____________
7910 Income Effect of Jurisdictional Ratemaking ____________
Differences-Net ____________
7990 Nonregulated Net Income (includes GAAP adj) (1,137,933) ____________
AMOUNT TRANSFERRED TO RETAINED EARNINGS 309,697 __________
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INCOME & RETAINED EARNINGS STATEMENT
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Item Total Company Idaho Only
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Local Network Services Revenues
5001 Basic Area Revenue 1,007,719 Same as Total Company
5002 Optional Extended Area Revenue __________________
5003 Cellular Mobile Revenue __________________
5004 Other Mobile Services Revenue __________________
5010 Public Telephone Revenue __________________
5040 Local Private Line Revenue __________________
5050 Customer Premises Revenue __________________
5060 Other Local Exchange Revenue __________________
5069 Other Local Exchange Settlements __________________
Network Access Services Revenues
5081 End User Revenue (SLC) __________________
5082 Switched Access Revenue (Interstate) 2,297,554 __________________
5083 Special Access Revenue 296,824 __________________
5084 State Access Revenue (Intrastate) 95,159 __________________
5100 Long Distance Message Revenue - All __________________
Miscellaneous Revenues
5230 Directory Revenue 4,331 __________________
5240 Rent Revenue 408,331 __________________
5250 Corporate Operations Revenue __________________
5261 Special Billing Arrangements Revenue __________________
5262 Customer Operations Revenue __________________
5263 Plant Operations Revenue __________________
5264 Other Incidental Regulated Revenue __________________
5269 Other Revenue Settlements 34,677 __________________
5270 Carrier Billing & Collection Revenue __________________
Uncollectible Revenues
5301 Uncollectible Revenue - Telecommunications __________________
5302 Uncollectible Revenue - Other (31,600) __________________
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES 4,112,995 __________________
Please identify the following revenues:
Federal USF 2,085,915$ To what account were they booked? 5082 & 5083
State USF 57,258$ To what account were they booked? 5084
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OPERATING REVENUES
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Plant Specific Operations Expense
6110 Network Support Expenses Same as Total Company
6112 Motor Vehicle Expense 15,078 _______________
6113 Aircraft Expense _______________
6114 Special Purpose Vehicles Expense _______________
6115 Garage Work Equipment Expense _______________
6116 Other Work Equipment Expense _______________
6120 General Support Expenses _______________
6121 Land and Building Expenses 31,002 _______________
6122 Furniture and Artworks Expense _______________
6123 Office Equipment Expense _______________
6124 General Purpose Computers Expense 15,038 _______________
6210 Central Office Switching Expenses _______________
6211 Analog Electronic Expense _______________
6212 Digital Electronic Expense 179,695 _______________
6215 Electro-Mechanical Expense _______________
6220 Operators System Expense _______________
6230 Central Office Transmission Expenses 265 _______________
6231 Radio Systems Expense _______________
6232 Circuit Equipment Expense 265,016 _______________
6310 Information Origination/Termination Expense _______________
6311 Station Apparatus Expense _______________
6341 Large Private Branch Exchange Expense _______________
6351 Public Telephone Terminal Equipment Expense _______________
6362 Other Terminal Equipment Expense _______________
6410 Cable and Wire Facilities Expenses _______________
6411 Pole Expense _______________
6421 Aerial Cable Expense 96,637 _______________
6422 Underground Cable Expense _______________
6423 Buried Cable Expense 837,923 _______________
6424 Submarine Cable Expense _______________
6425 Deep Sea Cable Expense _______________
6426 Intrabuilding Network Cable Expense _______________
6431 Aerial Wire Expense _______________
6441 Conduit Systems Expense _______________
TOTAL PLANT SPECIFIC OPERATIONS EXPENSE 1,440,654 _______________
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Plant Nonspecific Operations Expense
6510 Other Property/Plant/Equipment Expenses Same as Total Company
6511 Property Held for Future Telecomm. Use Expenses ____________________
6512 Provisioning Expense 100,817 ____________________
6530 Network Operations Expense ____________________
6531 Power Expense ____________________
6532 Network Administration Expense 223,877 ____________________
6533 Testing Expense 69,082 ____________________
6534 Plant Operations Administration Expense 3,237 ____________________
6535 Engineering Expense 225,123 ____________________
6540 Access Expense 30,719 ____________________
6560 Depreciation and Amortization Expenses ____________________
6561 Depreciation Expense-Telecom. Plant in Service 1,147,782 ____________________
6562 Depreciation Expense-Property Held for Future Use ____________________
6563 Amortization Expense - Tangible ____________________
6564 Amortization Expense - Intangible 320,469 ____________________
6565 Amortization Expense - Other ____________________
Total Plant Nonspecific Operations Expenses 2,121,106 ____________________
Customer Operations Expense
6610 Marketing ____________________
6611 Product Management 162,099 ____________________
6612 Sales ____________________
6613 Product Advertising ____________________
6620 Services ____________________
6621 Call Completion Services ____________________
6622 Number Services ____________________
6623 Customer Services 429,169 ____________________
Total Customer Operations Expense 591,268 ____________________
Corporate Operations Expense
6710 Executive and Planning ____________________
6711 Executive ____________________
6712 Planning ____________________
6720 General and Administrative ____________________
6721 Accounting and Finance 46,969 ____________________
6722 External Relations 12,739 ____________________
6723 Human Resources ____________________
6724 Information Management ____________________
6725 Legal ____________________
6726 Procurement ____________________
6727 Research and Development ____________________
6728 Other General and Administrative 104,859 ____________________
6790 Provision for Uncollectible Notes Receivable ____________________
Total Corporate Operations Expense 164,567 ____________________
____________________
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 4,317,595 ___________________
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CENTRAL OFFICE DAT
as of December 31, 2019 (unless otherwise indicated
Name of Central Office:_________Saint Anthony, ID
Prefix (es)(208) 624, 458, 558, 652
Central Office Switch Type: Meta Switch Gateway
Check all that apply: Check one: Check one:
Stand Alone X Digital___X Electronic___X
Host Analog___ Electro-Mechanical___
Remote Other:______________________
Access Line Capacit Access Lines in Us
Meta Switch Gateway Customer Lines:1,986
(Include Centrex, PAL, Semi-Pub.)
Installed/Equipped: 7/2013
Public Telephone Lines 75
Company Official Lines *
Company Test Lines:*
Classification of Customer Acces
Residence Business
Multi-Multi- Total
Line Multi- Subtotal Centrex Line Multi- Subtotal Residence
1-Party 1-Party Party Residence N.A.R. 1-Party 1-Party Party Business & Business
Beginning of Year - 1,465 - 1,465 80 459 267 - 806 2,271
New Connects - *- ** * * - * *
Disconnects - *- ** * * - * *
End of Year - 1,316 - 1,316 106 354 210 - 670 1,986
Foreign Exchange: Directory Listings:
Dial Tone from this C.O.:_______ Number of Customers with Nonpublished or Nonlisted: 41
Dial Tone from another C.O.:_______
Custom Calling:
Number of customers with at least one feature *
Total number of features subscribed to: 3,202
* Not separately tracked in the normal course of business.
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NUMBER OF CALLS COMPLETED BY CUSTOMERS DURING (2019)
Average # Local Calls Toll Calls Originated (Total of all Carriers)
of Customer Number Avg./ Avg./
Local Exchange Lines in Use (1000s) Line Intrastate Interstate Total Line
1 Teton - 458 64 Not Available ___________ 52,407 79,447 131,854 2,060
2 Island Park - 558 961 Not Available ___________ 50,595 259,936 310,531 323
3 Saint Anthony - 624 510 Not Available ___________ 273,588 382,824 656,412 1,288
4 Ashton - 652 428 Not Available ___________ 113,293 250,187 363,480 850
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR SMALL TELEPHONE COMPANIE
ear ended 12/31/19
CUSTOMER RELATIONS RULES COMPLIANCE
Rule IDAPA 31.21.01.603
Rule IDAPA 31.41.01.105
Please provide copies of:
Summary of Customer Relations Rules for Telephone Corporations
Idaho Telephone Solicitation Act Notification
Method of Notification:
Mailed separately to customers Yes No X
Included in directory Yes X No
Date of notification November 2019 (2,840 publications)
Alternate method of notification None
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Rule IDAPA 31.41.01.403.02
Record of Complaints:
Number received by Company 0
Category of complaints (if known):
Deposit Disputes 0
Charges on Bill 0
Denial/Termination 0
Quality or Availability 0
of Service
Carrier Selection/Assignment 0
Miscellaneous 0
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CERTIFICATE
State of Montana )
) ss
County of Missoula )
WE, the undersigned Chief Financial Officer
of the Fremont Telcom utility,
on our oath do severally say that the foregoing return has been prepared under our direction, from
the original books, papers, and records of said utility; that we have carefully examined same, and
declare the same to be a correct statement of the business affairs of said utility for the period
covered by the return in respect to each and every matter and thing therein set forth, to the best of
our knowledge, information and belief.
___________________________________________
Stacey Mueller
Chief Financial Officer
Subscribed and Sworn to Before Me this 15th day of May, 2020.
Notary Public
My Commission expires ______________________ , (Year) __________.
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