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Section 1: Eligible Telecommunication Carrier Information
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Date of ETC Annual Report: June 22, 2012
Company Name: Rural Telephone Company
Address: 892 W. Madison Avenue
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
Company Contact Personrritle: Susan Case, HR Manager
Telephone Number: [phone]
Email Address: susan .caseruraftel.orig
Service Area Code (SAC): 472233
Number of Idaho Telephone Service Assistance Program (ITSAP) recipients:
(Use number from last report submitted to the ITSAP Administrator)
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• ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER (ETC) ANNUAL
RE-CERTIFICATION
CONTENTS
Section 1: ETC Information
Section 2: Description of Carner's Local Usage Plan
Section 3: Detailed Outage Information
Section 4: Unfulfilled Service Requests
Section 5: Customer Complaints
Section 6: Service Quality and Consumer Protection Certification
Section 7: Ability to Remain Functional in an Emergency
Section 8: Federal USF High-Cost Support Certification
Section 9: Two-Year Network Improvement Plan and Progress Report
Section 10: ETC References and Reporting Instructions
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Section 2: Description of Carrier's Local Usage Plan—
Competitive Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (CETC) Only
ETC applicants must demonstrate that their usage plan is comparable to the ILEC(s) in the service areas for which it seeks
designation. C.FR. § 54.202(a)(4). Local Usage Plan maybe a descriptive narrative of the carrier's basic usage plan or it may be
a copy of ILEC(s) tariff sheets as filed with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
Description:
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Section 3: Detailed Outage Information §54.209(a)(2)
Provide detailed information on any outage, as that term is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 4.5, of at least thirty (30) minutes in duration for
each service area in which an ETC is designated for any facilities it owns, operates, leases or otherwise uses that potentially
affect (a) at least ten percent of the end users served in a designated service area; or (b) a 9-1-1 special facility, as defined in 47
C.F.R. § 4.5(e). Specifically, the annual report must include information detailing: (a) the date and time of onset of the outage; (b)
a brief description of the outage and its resolution; (c) the steps taken to prevent a similar situation in the future; and (0 the
number of customers affected. Reporting period is July 1, 201 1—June 30, 2012. See Order No. 29841, page 18.
Number of outages: 7
Additional outage information: See attached EXHIBIT A
Section 4: Unfulfilled Service Requests §54202(a)(1)(A)
Provide the number of requests for service from potential customers within the ETC'S service area (s) that were unfulfilled in the
previous year (July 1, 2011—June 30, 2012). The ETC shall also detail how it attempted to provide service to those potential
customers. See Order No. 29841, page 19.
The number of unfulfilled service requests from potential customers within the ETC's service area:
2
Additional information: See attached EXHIBIT B
Section 5: Customer Complaints §54.209(a)(4)
Provide the number of complaints per 1,000 handsets or lines for the previous year (July 1, 201 1—June 30, 2012).
The number of customer complaints per 1,000 handset or working access lines:
Additional information:
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EXHIBIT A -2011 Outage Report
ETC Report P1 2011
ONSET DATE /TIME AREA DESCRIPTION SERVICE AFFECTED RESOLUTION #CUSTOMERS. END DATE
Atlanta, ID
1/17/2011 0625 208-864 snow/ice covering repeater, local/long distance & DSL snow/ice removed 55, J./18/2011,1630
Three Creek, ID
3/16/11 0730 208-857 Switch down local & long distance/DSL routing to switch 150 3118/11, 1700
corrected.
5/2/11.0739 Jarbidge, NV/Three Crk, ID
775-488, 208-857 Switch down local & long distancefDSL power outage 150 5/3/11, 1230
From power outage replaced all batteries.
In backup generator
5/24/111205 Atlanta, ID
208-864
8/21110645 North Fork, NV
775-758
8/17/111143 Shoup, ID
208-394
8/25/110900 Shoup, ID
microwave covered local & long distance/DSL cleared dish
with snow & ice
switch down local & long distance replaced card
cut main cable local & long distance spliced cable
cut main cable local & long distance spliced cable
65 6/3/11, 1700
80 8/3/11, 1355
25 8/17/11, 1745
25 8/25/11, 1800
ETC Report FY 2011
480-123-170 (3) Report on failure to provide service.
Shoup, ID - 208-394, one unfulfilled service request. Individual requested service in and area that was
accessible only by boat. Our main cable runs on the opposite side of the Salmon River. This service area
is in the Wild and Scenic River corridor, therefore there could be no aerial cable crossing the river.
Informed individual about satellite phones or satellite Internet.
North Fork, NV - 775-758. One unfulfilled service request. Individual requested service in a private
subdivision that has no main cable near it and no telecommunication cable in the subdivision. In the
future we should be able to provide the individual service as we are plowing conduit for fiber near the
location of the subdivision in 2012.
Section 6: Service Quality and Consumer Protection Certification §54.202(a)(3)
Provide certification that the carrier is complying with applicable service quality standards and consumer protection rules.
Section 7: Ability to Remain Functional in Emergencies Certification §54.201(a)(2)
ETCs must demonstrate that it has a reasonable amount of back-up power to ensure functionality without an external power
source, is able to re-route traffic around damaged facilities, and is capable of managing traffic spikes resulting from emergency
situations.
Section 8: Federal USF High-Cost Support Certification §54.313, §54.314
Pursuant to FCC regulations, in order for ETCs to continue to receive federal USF, the Commission "must file an annual
certification with the USA and the IFCCJ stating that all federal high-cost support provided to such carriers within that State will
be used only for the provision, maintenance, and upgrading of facilities and services for which the support is intended."
NOTE: See "Example A" Affidavit of Business or Corporate Officer for the above certification requirements.
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State ofIdaho ) CERTIFICATION BY ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER
)ss OF COMPLIANCE WITH SERVICE QUALITY AND CUSTOMER
County ofElmore ) 'PROTECTION, ABILITY TO REMAIN FUNCTIONAL IN EMERGENCIES,
AND USE OF FEDERAL HIGH-COST SUPPORT.
AFFIDAVIT OF BUSINESS OR CORPORATE OFFICER
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission Order No. 29841 requires that Eligible Telecommunications Carriers certify that it is
compliant with applicable service quality standards and consumer protection rules; and ETCs must demonstrate the ability to
remain functional in emergencies. In addition, the Commission must tile an annual certification with the USAC and the FCC that
all federal high-cost support provided to ETCs within the State of Idaho will be used only for the provision, maintenance, and
upgrading of facilities and services for which the support is intended. Accordingly, the undersigned states and verifies under oath
the following:
1.I am an officer of Rural Telephone Company , an eligible telecommunications carrier for receiving federal universal
service support under section 214(e) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 in the state of Idaho.
2.I am familiar with the Company's day-to-day operations in the state of Idaho and with the State's service quality standards
and consumer protection rules as set forth in Commission Order No. 29841.
3.Rural Telephone Company Js complying with applicable service quality standards and consumer protection
rules of the Federal Communications Commission and the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
4.I certify to the Commission that the Company is able to remain functional in emergencies as set forth in Commission
Order No. 29841 and in 47 C.F.R. § 54.201(a)(2).
5.I also certify that all federal universal service support funds received by Rural Telephone Company during the current
calendar year will be used in a manner consistent with section 254(e); that is, for the provision, maintenance, and
upgrading of facilities and services for which the support is intended. The company will continue to comply for the period
of January 1, 2012 ,through December 31, 2013 , to be eligible for federal universal service fund support.
6.This verification and affidavit is provided to be the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to enable the IPUC to certify to the
FCC that federal universal service support received by the eligible carriers in th sta I be used in manner consistent
With Section 254(e) of the Telecommunications Act.
Mic ell, Vice President
June 22, 2012
Date
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 22 day of June 2012
Notary Public for h&7_ re ding at
My Commission expires
THERESA
Notary Public
State of Idaho
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Section 9: Two-Year Network Improvement Plan and Progress Report
The annual report must include a progress report on the carrier's two-year service quality improvement plan, including maps
detailing its progress toward meeting the plan targets, an explanation of how much universal service support was received and
how it was used to improve signal quality, coverage, or capacity, and an explanation regarding any network improvement targets
that have not been fulfilled. This information shall be submitted at the wire center level. The annual report must also include an
updated two-year network improvement plan indicating plans for future investment.
Two-Year Network Improvement Plan Format
Year 1: July 1, 2012—June 30, 2013*
Wire center
Description of project improvement
Status
Project start date
Project completion date
Estimated cost of project
Additional comments
Year 1: July 1, 2012—June 30, 2013*
Wire center
Description of project improvement
Status
Project start date
Project completion date
Estimated cost of project
Additional comments
Glenns Feny, Three Creek
Exchange cut-over to MetaSwitch in Glenns Ferry
Working with professional services
October 2013
December 2013
Unknown
Glenns Ferry
New fiber route from Glenns Feny CO to 1-84 Bridge
Re-engineering for new route that is less expensive
Mid year 2013
Mid year 2013
$100,000
Year 1: July 1, 2012—June 30, 2013*
Wire center
Description of project improvement
Status
Project start date
Project completion date
Estimated cost of project
Additional comments
Boise River
Fiber construction to Fort Running Bear
Permitting and engineering in process
May 2013
June 2013
$150,000
Year 1: July 1, 2012—June 30, 2013*
Wire center
Description of project improvement
Status
Project start date
Project completion date
Estimated cost of project
Additional comments
Boise River
DLC cabinet install to upgrade svc to digital and provide ADSL
Pending construction on Fort Running Bear Project
June 2013
July 2013
$20,000
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Year 1: July 1, 2012—June 30, 2013*
Wire center
Description of project improvement
Status
Project start date
Project completion date
Estimated cost of project
Additional comments
Year 1: July 1, 2012—June 30, 2013*
Wire center
Description of project improvement
Status
Project start date
Project completion date
Estimated cost of project
Additional comments
Year 2: July 1,2013-June 30, 2014*
Wire center
Description of project improvement
Status
Project start date
Project completion date
Estimated cost of project
Additional comments
Year 2: July 1, 2013—June 30, 2014*
Wire center
Description of project improvement
Status
Project start date
Project completion date
Estimated cost of project
Additional comments
Tipanuk
Fiber to cell tower
Engineering
July 2013
August 2013
$40,000
Boise River, Prairie, Fairfield, Tipanuk, Mountain Home
Replace Whiterock Transport equip with Calix orAdtran
Engineering
Fall 2013
Fall 2013
$275,000
Boise River
Plow fiber to Fall Creek
Post Engineering
Unknown but should fall within Year 2 parameters
Unknown but should fall within Year 2 parameters
$100,000
Boise River
DLC cabinet install to upgrade to digital and provide ADSL
Pending Construction of preceding project
Unknown but should fall within Year 2 parameters
Unknown but should fall within Year 2 parameters
$20,000
*This report is intended to be a forward-looking view of a carrier's network improvement plan. Please do not
provide information for any months earlier than those listed above.
Note: The ETC may wish to submit the Two-Year Network Improvement Plan as 'confidential information." If
so, please follow the IPUC Rules of Procedure for Information Exempt From Public Review—Definitions-
Form—Procedures. See IDAPA 31.01.01, Rule 67
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Section 10: ETC References and Reporting Instructions
ETC Designation, Reporting, and Certification Requirements.
Statutory Designation Requirements:
1.Common Carrier—ETC applicant must be a "common carrier" as defined in 47 U.S.C. § 153(10).
2.Provide the Universal Services set forth in 47 C.F.R. § 54.101(a).
3.Lifeline Advertisement. See 47 U.S.C. § 214(e)(1)(B).
4.Public Interest. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.202(c).
5.Tribal Notification. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.202(d).
Additional Eligibility Requirements (Commission Order No. 29841):
1.The Commitment and Ability to Provide Supported Services.
2.The Ability to Remain Functional in Emergencies.
3.A Commitment to Consumer Protection and Service. Wireline companies must follow Idaho
Customer Relation Rules IDAPA 31.41.01. Wireless companies must agree and comply with the
Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Associations Consumer Code for Wireless Service (CTIA
Code).
4.Description of a local usage plan comparable to that of the Incumbent local exchange carrier.
Reporting Requirements (Commission Order No. 29841):
1.Two-Year Network Improvement Plan & Progress Report (July 1, 2012—June 30, 2014)
2.Outages
3.Unfulfilled Service Requests
4.Customer Complaints
5.Service Quality and Consumer Protection certification
6.Ability to remain functional in an emergency certification
Use of Federal High .Cost Fund Certification Requirement
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References and Filing Instructions
Links:
FCC Report and Order 05-46
Idaho Commission Order No. 29841
Idaho Telephone Customer Relations Rules: IDAPA 31.41.01
IPUC Rules of Procedure: Information Exempt From Public Review—Definitions—Form--Procedures.
Instructions: Company documents and forms may be attached to comply with any of the reporting
sections.
To comply with the certification requirements, the company may use the sample affidavit
attached as "Example A" or one of its own. The affidavit must certify the company's: 1)
appropriate use of federal universal support funds, 2) compliance with service quality and
customer protection provisions, and, 3) ability to remain functional in an emergency.
Due Date: September 1 of each year. The 2010 report is due by 5PM, MDT on September 3, 2012.
Submit one (1) copy to: Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Commission Secretary
472 W. Washington
P0 Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0074
Or email to: iean.iewe11(dpuc.idaho.gov
Questions/Comments: Grace Seaman
IPUC Utilities Analyst
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: grace. seaman(ii),nue.idaho.gov
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Idaho Statesman
The Newspaper of the Troo*,rS Valley
I '"OS TATESMA N.COM
P0 Box 40, Boise, ID 83707-0040
LEGAL PROOF OF PUBLICATION
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Attention: Kelley Rodgers JANICE HILDRETH, being duly
RTI : sworn, deposes and says: That
she is the Principal Clerk of The
892 W MADISON AVE Idaho Statesman, a daily
newspaper printed and, GLENNS FERRY ID 83623 published at Boise, Ada County,
State of Idaho, and having a
: general circulation therein, and
LEGAL NOTICE which said newspaper has been
Service Rates continuously and uninterruptedly
published in said -County during
a period of twelve consecutive RTI is a quality teleconimunicatioris services provider who provides bar , months prior to the first
sic enhanced services at reasonable rates within its service territory. Ba- publication of the notice, a copy
sic services are offered at the following rates for Atlanta & Three Creek ' of which is attached hereto: that
Areas: : said notice was published in The
Residential & Business Rates : Idaho Statesman, In conformity
Local Residence S 25.76 with Section 60-108, Idaho
Local Business S 42.00 : Code, as amended, for:
Fed. Subscriber Una (FCC Access I line) &50 2 Insertions • Fed, Subscriber Line (FCC Access Multi Line) $ 9.20
Idaho Universal Service Fund Surcharge (IUSF) $ .12 Re&
Idaho Universal Service Fund Surcharge (IUSF) S .20 BusS : Beg inning issue of: 0911412011
State of Idaho Assistance program S .06 Ending issue of: 09(2112011
The above charges will have federal and local taxes added on.
Touch Tone service is orovided as a part of local service.
Toll Blocking is available at no charge for low income customers
who qualify. (Legals Cleik).
Emergency 911 Services - Exchanres with charges in Idaho are:
394, 65•3 I 868, and 798 -there is a $10 per line charge. STATE OF IDAHO)
Low income individuals eligible for LfeIine and Link-Up telephone : .55
assisteance programs may be eligible for discounts frorn these basic k COUNTY OF ADA)
cal service charges throu -h state specified teleohone assistance plans.
' Please contact your local1eaIth and Welfare office. On this 21 day of September in " Basic services are offered to all consumers in the Rh service territories the year of 2011 before me, a • at the rates terms, and conditions specified in Rfl's tariffs and/or once Notary Public, personally
lists. If you have any questions regardin RTls services, please rail u.s at appeared before me Janice
Hildreth known or identified to j 1-888-66-7821 or visit our business oi9ce at 892 W Madison Avenue, roe to be the person whose Glenns Ferry, ID E3623 for further information regarding services. name subscribed to the within
instrument, and being by first
Pub, Sept. 14,21, 2011 duly sworn, declared that the
0000568387-01 , statements therein are true, and
acknowledged to me that she
executed the same.
Notary Public for Idaho
Residing at: Boise, Idaho
My Commission expires:
Idaho Statesman
The of the T.aoro Volley
I DAHOSTATESMAt1.OM
P0 Box 40, Boise, ID 83707-0040
LEGAL PROOF OF PUBLICATION
ACCQUnI# Ad Number ldentiticatlon 1po I Amount I Cols Lines
112511 0000568388 LEGAL NOTICE I EEOE $72.00 1 1 1 29
Attention: Kelley Rodgers JANICE HILORETh, being duly
RTI sworn, deposes and says: That
she is the Principal Clerk of The
892 W MADISON AVE : Idaho Statesman, a daily
GLENNS FERRY ID 83623 County,
State of Idaho, and having a
general circulation therein, and
LEGAL NOTICE • which said newspaper has been : continuously and uninterruptedly An Equal Opportunity Employer published in said County during
a period of twelve consecutive
RTJ with its main office located at months prior to the first
publication of the notice, a copy
892 W. Madison Avenue, Glenns of which is attached hereto. that
Ferry, ID 83623 complies and ad- said notice was published In The : Idaho Statesman, in conformity
heres to the following statements with Section 60-108, Idaho
under the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Code, as amended, for:
guidelines. : 2 insertions
In accordance with Federal law
and the U.S. Dept of Agriculture's : Beginning issue of, 0911412011
policy, this Institution is prohibited Ending issue of. 09/21/2011 Nom discriminating on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, re-
ligion age, or disability tNot all
prohibited bases apply to all pro- (Legals Clerk)
grams). STATE OF IDAHO)
To file a complaint of discrirniria- .ss
tion, write USDA, Director, Office COUNTY OF ADA)
of Civil Rights, Roam 32&W, Whit- On this 21 day of September in
ten Building,, 1400 Independence
the year of 2011 before me, a
Notary Public, personally
Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-
niii pej appeared before me Janice
Hildreth known or identified to
or ca me to be the person whose • name subscribed to the within
(voice or TDD). USDA is an equal instrumentj and being by first
opportunity provider and employ-
duly swom, declared that the
er. executed the same.
[phone]
Notary Public for Idaho
Residing at: Boise, Idaho
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My Commission expires:
Pub. Sept. 14,21, 2011
000058388-01
Idaho Statesman
The Newspaper of the Treaeure Valley
I DAllaS AThSMAN.COM
PG Box 40, Boise, ID 83707-0040
LEGAL PROOF OF PUBLICATION
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112511 0000568389 LEGAL NOTICE LIFELINE $73.50 2 14
Attention: Kelley Rodgers
RTI
892 W MADISON AVE
GLENNS FERRY ID 83623
LEGAL NOTICE
DID YOU KNOW...
Telephone Assistance Programs are available to low-income individuaIs
To qLIairy for Lif eflnfLink-Up Services,,
( please contact your local Health and Welfare Office
LifeFine/Link-Up Services are programs designed to assist low income
households afford local telephone seDuce. Lifeline assists with monthly
phone bills and Link-Up assists with connection and installation charges.
Please contact your local Health & Welfare Office
or
L_. Call Toil Free 1-888-386-7821
RTI.
Pub. Sept. 14,21, 2011
0000558389-01
JANICE HILDRETH, being duly
sworn, deposes and says: That
she is the Principal Clerk of The
Idaho Statesman, a daily
newspaper printed and
published at BoIse, Ada County,
State of Idaho, and having a
general circulation therein, and
which said newspaper has been
continuously and uninterruptedly
published in said County during
a period of twelve consecutive
months priorto the first
publication of the notice, a copy
of which Is attached hereto: that
said notice was published in The
Idaho Statesman, in conformity
with Section 60-108, Idaho
Code, as amended, for:
-2 Insertions
Beginning issue of: 0911412011
Ending issue of: 09121/2011
(Iegals Clerk)
STATE OF IDAHO)
.SS
COUNTY OF ADA
On this 21 day of September in
the year of 2011 before me, a
Notary Public, personally
appeared before me Janice
Hildreth known or identified to
me to be the person whose
name subscribed to the within
Instrument, and being by first
duly sworn, declared that the
statements therein are true, and
acknowledged to me that she
executed the same.
Notary Public for Idaho
Residing at: Boise, Idaho
My Commission expires:
Affidavit of Publication
STATE OF IDAHO ) COUNTY OF TWIN FALLS) SS.
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I, Ruby Aufderheide, being first duly sworn upon oath, depose and say that I am Legal Clerk of the
TTMES-NEWS,pubimed daily at, Twins Falls, Idaho, and do solemnly swear that a copy of the notice
of advertisement, as per clipping attached, was published in the regular and entire issue of said newspaper,
and not in any supplement thereof, for two consecutive JjjJJj , commencing with the Lt.tuc
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dated 15th day of Senternber. 2011 and ending with the issue dated 22nd day of September, 2011
RTI is a consolidation, effective February 16, 1942, of the Idaho Evening Times, SEMT- rSservices provider Who '# the Twin Pails News. Published theretofore daily except Monday, both of which ecI services at reasonable rates vithin its 11iched under said names in said city andcountY continuously and uninterruptedly services are offered at the ioilowLng rates
months, and said IIMBSNEWS, since such consolidation, has been published reek Areas
. s ', 197, at which time said newspaper began daily publication under said Rates 25.76 31, -
a 60-108 Idaho Code, Thursday of each week has been designated as the day

- court of competuijjijjrjjctio within the state of Idaho to be issuedthereof '?
legal will be published.
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Income cusipmers
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name subscribed to the within instrument, and being by me first duly
-.e, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same.
for Idaho
in Falls, Idaho.
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Service Rates . . .•
4T1 is a quality telecommunications services provider who provides basic eithanced services County of Elmore is
rates within its service territory. Basic services are offered at the following rates State of Idaho
'forAtlanta& Three CreekAreas:
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Residential& Btisim ssR5tCS .' . . .1, Colleen W. Swenson, do solemnly swear
Local Residence $2.76 •. that I am the Publisher of the: Local Buimess . : $4200
Fed. Subscriber Line (FCC Access, 1 line) 650 .
Fed. Subscriber Line (FCC Access, Multi Lute) •. $ 9.20. Mountain Home News Idaho Universal Service Fund Surcharge (11.1SF) .. .$ .12 (Res)
Idaho Universal Service Fund Surcharge (IUSF) ....... $ 20 (Bus)
State of Idaho Assistance Program A weekly newspaper of general circulation,
The above charges will have federal and local taxes added on.•. . . . published once a week, in Mountain Home,
Idaho, that the notice attached hereto which is

Touch Tone service is provided as a part of local service. •. .. . . . a part of publication thereof -,was published in
Toll Blocking is available at no charge for low income customers who qualify. . .... ... said newspaper for consecutive weeks,
Emergency 911 Services - Exchanges with charges in Idaho are: . •.• the first publicatipn having been made on the

394,653,868,864, and 796 There is a $1.00 per line charge. . . . I Ltth day of 2011, and the last
Low income individuals eligible for Lifeline and Link-Up telephone assistance prgrams may publication having 1 leen made on the
beeligiblàfor•discounts from these basic local service 1óharges thrdugh atxe specified tclphont. 1S-k day of .4o__ 2011; every
assistance plans. Please contact your local Health and Welfare office.. . . •. :. Wednesday issue of the paper duringthe Basic services are offered to all consumers in the RTI service territories atthe.rates, terms, and
conditions specified in the RU tariffs and/or price lists. If you have any questions regardiag the .. period and time of publication and that the
RTI's services, please call us at l-88&-366-7821, or visit our business office at 192 W. Madison. notice was published in the paper proper and Ave. Gleans Ferry, ID 83623 for further information regarding services. .. .. ... ... . not in a supplement thereof.
RTI . . . . ... . . ... ...

An Equal Opportunity Employer . .. .
......................And I further swear that the said Mountain
RTI with its main office located at 892W. Madison Avenue, Gtenns Ferry, ID 83623,complles Home News has been continuously and
and adheres to the following statements under the U.S.. Department of Agriculture guidelines.
In accordance with Federal law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's policy, tlris.institu uninterruptedly published in said Elmore
tion is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race,eolor, national origin, sex, religion, County during the period of 78 consecutive
age, or disability (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).. ........: 1 i- fl, f ica o To file a complaint of discrimination, Write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rigljts,..Room wee s prior o e first pu n 0 e
.326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, -SW, Washington,DC .20250-9410, or attached notice.
call [phone] (voice orTDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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-Telephone Assistance Programs are available to low-income indivrduals.
To qualify for Lifeline/Link-Up Services, please contact your local Health and Welfare
Offt LifelinelLink-Up Services are programs designed to assist low income households afford
local telephone service. Lifeline assists with monthly telephone bills and Link-Up assists with .1
connection and installation charges Notary Pgsffc

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RTI SERVICE RATES
RTI is a quality telecommunications services provider who provides basic enhancea
services at reasonable rates within its Service-territory. Basic services are offered at the
following rates for Atlanta & Three Creek Areas: -
s1diitiaLaeates
Local Residence .............................................................................$25.76
Local Business .............. .............- .............................. ....................................$42.00.
Fed. Subscriber Line (FCC Access, I line)........................................................$6.50
Fed. Subscriber Line (FCC Access, Multi line) ....................................................$9:20
Idaho Universal Service Fund Surcharge(IUSF)...................................$12 (Rds
Idaho Universal Service Fund Surdharge(IUSF).......................... ........ ........$20
State of Idaho Assistance Program.............................................................$.06.
-The above charges will have federal and local taxes added on.
• Touch Tone service is provided as a part of Ideal service.
Toll Blocking is available at no charge, for low income customeis who quality.
Low income individuals eligible4& Lifeline and Link-Up telephone aistance pro
grams may be eligIble for discounts froit'll hose basic local service charges M. roug
state specified telephone assitance pins. Please contact your local 'Health and Wél
fare. .. :.
Basic services are offered to all consUmers In the Rh service territories.at the rates,.
terms, and conditions specified in the RTIs tariffs and/dr pilco lists. If you have any
questions regarding Rh's services, please call us at 148&366-7, or visit our busi-
ness office at 892 W. Madison Ave. Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 for further, thlbrmation re-
.garding services.
RTI An Equal Opportunity Employer
RTI with its main office located at 892W. Madison Avenue, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623.;'
compiles and adheres to the following statements under the. U.S. 1Department of Agçl4
culture guidelines:
Affidavit of Publication
STATE OF IDAHO
ss.
County of Lemhi
RICKY G. HODGES being first duly sw u,—dses and says he is one of thtb,jshers
(printers) of The Recorder Herald, 3.nspaper published weekly at Salmon, Lemhi Cont
Idaho, and of general cireu1atip4erein. That the SERVICE RATES, a true printed copy o
which is attached to the mag'in hereof, has been and was correctly printed and published in
the regular and entire isstl'e of every number of said newspaper and not in any supplement
thereof or thereto for ONE (1) consecutive issue(s), commencing with the issue dated 3-
10-2011 and ending with the issue dated 3-10-2011. -'
STATE OF IDAHO
County of Lemhi
On this 11th day of March in this year of 2011 before me, A Notary Public, personally
appeared RICKY U. HODGES known or identified to me to be the person whose name
subscribed to the within instrument, and being by me first duly sworn, declared that the
statements therein are true, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same.
vldéY.andempIoyOr .i,'::..'........ .
DidYouKflow
TelephoneAsslstance Programs are vaiIabe to 10-Income individuals To'quellfy for
Lifeline,'Link Up Serviøes please Contact your local Health nd Welfare OfflcQ NZ
hne Linic Up Services are proran1s designed to assist low Income households afford.
local telephone service Lifeline assists with monthly telOphone bills and Link-Up as-.
slats with connection Slid installation tharges Please contact your local Heaith_&
Welfare OMce or Calit011 free 1-888466 7821 , 3 10 'Ito'
Notary l$lic for Idaho
Residing At Salmon, Idaho
My Commission expires; 01-16-2013
QTA
Publication Fee $114.24 \
OF
Affidavit of Publication
STATE OF IDAHO )
COUNTY OF TWIN FALLS) SS.
I, Ruby Aufderhejde, being first duly sworn upon oath, depose and say that I am Legal Clerk of the
TIMES-NEWS,publjshed daily at, Twins Falls, Idaho, and do solemnly swear that a copy of the notice
of advertisement, as per clipping attached, was published in the regular and entire issue of said newspaper,
and not in any supplement thereof, for two consecutive , commencing with the
issue dated 10th day of March, 2011 and ending with the issue dated 17th day of March, 2011
A I A
tewspaper is a consolidation, effective February 16, 1942, of the Idaho Evening Times,
'ay, and the Twin Falls News, published theretoflie daily except Monday, both of which
jeen published under said names in said city and county continuously and uninterruptedly
isecutive months, and said TIMES-NEWS, since such consolidation, hm been published
S 11fil July 31, 1978, at which time said newspaper began daily publication under said
and uninterrupted.
.ection 60-108 Idaho Code, Thursday of each week has been designated as the thy
any court of competent jurisdiction within the state of Idaho to be issued thereof
h said legal will be published
Rby A,
L\
4ose name subscribed to the within instrument, and being by me first duly
true, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same.
!,lic for Idaho
- Twin Fails, Idaho.
Ion expires:
tier and employer. -
10 and 17 __
Idaho Statesman
The Newspaper OF the Treasure Valley
1 DAI$OS TAT LSMAN.COM
P0 Box 40, Boise, ID 83707-0040
LEGAL PROOF OF PUBLICATION
Aount# Ad Number Idetitlficaflon IPO I Axnount I cols Lines
112511 0000542674 LEGAL NOTICE LIFELINE $93.75 2 1 15
Attention: Kelley Rodgers JANICE HILDRETH, being duly
RTI sworn, deposes and says: That
she is the Principal Clerk of The
892 W MADISON AVE Idaho Statesman, a daily
GLENNS FERRY ID 83623 newspaper printed and
published at Boise, Ada County,
State of Idaho, and having a
- ... . ..-...---- --S. - - ................................... general circulation therein, and
LEGAL NOTICE . which said newspaper has been
DID YOU KNOW.... continuously and uninterruptedly
published in said County during
Telephone Assistance Programs are available to low-'income indWiduals. a period of twelve consecutive
months prior to the first To qualify for Lii alirt/Llnk-Up Services,
local Health Welfare Office 91
please contact your and : publication of the notice, a copy
: of which Is attached hereto: that Ufeline/Link-Up Services are programs designed to assist low income said notice was published In The households afford local telephone service. Lifeline assists with monthly .,Y phone bills and assists with connecon and charges. Idaho Statesman, in conformity
Link-tip installation with Section 60-108, Idaho
r, Please contact your local Health & Welfare Office Code, as amended, for:
or
Call Toll Free 1-888-366-7821 2 Insertions
Rural Telephone Company
Beginning issue of: 03108/2011
: Ending issue of 0311512011 T11.

Pub. Mar. 8,15 2011 (Legato Clerk)
0000542674-01
STATE OF IDAHO)
.SS.
COUNTY OF ADA
On this 15 day of March in the
year of 2011 before me, a Notary
Public, personally appeared
before me Janice Hildreth known
or Identified to me to be the
person whose name subscribed
to the within instrument, and
being by first duly sworn,
declared that the statements
therein are true, and
acknowledged to me that she
executed the same.
Notary Public for Idaho
Residing at Boise, Idaho
My Commission expires:
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Idaho Statesman
The N.wspepe ., of the Teeev.Vail"lI
10 AU0STATESMAIt.COM
P0 Box 40, Boise, 1D 83707-0040
LEGAL PROOF OF PUBLICATION
Account# I Ad Number I lder}lificaUori 1po Amount I Coin Lines
112511 0000542675 LEGAL NOTICE EEOE $74.40 1 1 1 27
Attention: Kelley Rodgers JANICE HILDRETH, being duly
RTI sworn, deposes and says: That
she Is the Principal Clerk of The
892 W MADISON AVE Idaho Statesman, a daily
newspaper printed and GLENNS FERRY JD 83623 ' published at Boise, Ada County,
State of Idaho, and having a
general circulation therein, and
which said newspaper has been

LEGAL N OTI CE continuously and uninterruptedly
An Equal -Opportunity Employer published In said County dudng
a period of twelve consecutive
months prior to the first
publication of the notice, a copy

RTI .:ith its main office located at of which is attached hereto: that
892 W. Madison Avenue, Glenns Fer- said notice was pubtahedThe
Idaho Statesman, In conformity ry, ID 8.3623, complies and adheres with Section 60-108, Idaho
to the following statements. under Code, as amended, for:
the U.S. Dent. of Agriculture guide- 2 Insertions
lines:. Beginning issue of: 0310812011 In accordance with Federal law and
the U.S. Dept. of Agncultures poll- Ending Issue of:
cy, this institution is prohibited from '1 discriminating on the basis of race, I /4j., clyJjU/L
color, national origin, sex, religion,
age, or disability, Not all prohibited STATE OF IDAHO)
bases apply to all programs). .ss
To file a co.iiplaint of discrimination CO1JNTYOFADA)
write USDA, )irector, Office of Civil On this 15 day of March in the
Rights,, R-oom 32 6-iN, Whitten Build— year of 2011 before me, a Notary
• Public, personally appeared
in g, 1400 Independence Ave. SW before me Janice Hiidreth known
or Identified to me to be the Whingthn DC 20250-9410,, or call I person whose name subscdbed
202-720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA to the within instrument, and
is an equal opportunity provider arid declared nts
employer.
: therein are true, and
acknowledged to me that she
executed the same.
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Notary Public for Idaho
Residing at: Boise, Idaho
My Commission expires:

iU.%LL1 .•5••• #—---------------- ,5e .141. Pub. Mar., 8,15, 2011 M/ 0tARYV'

0D0O42675-01 1 1
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Idaho Statesman
rb Nowspepo or the Tree.o VeIty
I DAlI OSTATESMAN.COM
P0 Box 40, Boise, ID 83707-0040
LEGAL PROOF OF PUBLICATION
Aceount# I M Number I identification P0 Arnotrnt I Co Lines
112511 0000542676 LEGAL NOTICE Rates $139.00 1 2 1 31
Attention: Kelley Rodgers
RT1
892 W MADISON AVE
GLENNS FERRY ID 83623
LEGAL NOTICE Service Rates
JANICE HILDRETH, being duly
sworn, deposes and says: That
she Is the Principal Clerk of The
Idaho Statesman, a daily
newspaper printed and
• published at Boise, Ada County.
State of Idaho, and having a
general circulation therein, and
which said newspaper has been
continuously and uninterruptedly
published in said County during • . RTI is a quaIi1j telecommunications services proVider who provides basic '" mon this prior to the first L,) enhanced services at reasonable rates within its service territory.Basic; serv- publication of the notice, a copy Ices are offered at the following rates for Atlanta & Three Creek kem of which is attached hereto: that Residential & Business Rates
Local Residence $25.76 said notice was published in The
Idaho Statesman, in conformity
,. Local Business $ 42,00 • with Section 60-108, Idaho
'
Fed. Subscriber Line (FCC Access, 1 line) 650 Code, as amended, for:
Fed. Subscriber Line (FCC Access Multi Line) 9.20
Idaho Universal Service Fund Surcharge (IUSF) $ .12(Res) 2 Insertions
Idaho Uniti'ersal Service Fund Surcharge (IUSF) .20(us)
State of Idaho Assistance program .06 Beginning issue of: 0310812011
The above charges will have federal and local taxes added Oft. Ending issue of 0311512011 Touch Tone service is provided as a part of local service.
Toll Blocking is available at no charge for low income customers who )
ciali.
(ALMJiW merency 911 SerVices - Exchanges with charges in Idaho are:
57 & 864 -There is a $1.0 per line charge. ci.slsCiek

Low income indtvlduals eligible for Lifeilne and Link-Up telephone
(Le gals

programs may be eligible f discounts from these basic local (TATE OF IDAHO)
Lz service charges through state specified telephone assistance: plans. Please .ss
j contact your local Health and Welfare office. COUNTY OF ADA Basic services are offered to all consumers in the RTI service territories at

4? the rates terms, and conditions specified in Rirs tariffs and/or price lists. If On this IS day of March In the

N -you -have any q,uestions rerdlng RTts services please call u at 1-888- : year of 2011 before rne,a Notary • 66-7821 or visit our business office at 892 W Madison Avenue, Glenns : Public, personally appeared
Ferry, 1D U3623 for further itormation-regarding services, before me Janice Hildreth known
• Pub. Mar. 815, 2011 or identified-to metobethe

0000542676-03. person whose name subsculbed
to the within instrument, and
being by first duly sworn,
i declared that the statements
therein are true, and
acknowledged to me that she
executed the same.
ci
Notary Public for Idaho
Resjding at: Boise, Idaho
My Commission expires:
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RATE FLOOR DATA COLLECTION OMB Control Number 3060-0986
I FORMAT OF
ROW # DATA ELEMENT REQUESTED RESPONSE
DATA
1 :i Carrier Study Area Code 6 numeic digits 472233
2 :i Carrier Study Area Name aloha characters RURAL TELEPHONE COMPANY ID
3 .1 Service Provider Identification Number 9 numeric digits 143002523
4 L Residential Local Service Charge Effective Date mm/cldfyy 06/01/2012
5 L Contact Name : alpha characters Arrington, Beverly A
8 Contact Telephone Number (include area code) 9 numeric cflofts 208-366-2614 •
7 - .1 Sheet Number numeric diq!t(S)

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Service Charge
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RURAL TELECOM 892 W. Madison Ave. C,Ignns Ferry, ID 8523
Inters1ate Common jLine UppOrt (ICLS)
2012-2013
Date June 6, 2012
To: Office of Secretary
Federal Communications
Commission 445 - 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20554
Karen Majcher
Vice President - High Cost and Low Income Division
Universal Service Administrative Company
2000 L Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
Hccertsusac.org
Re: CC Docket No. 96-45
Interstate Common Line Support - ICLS
Annual Certification Filing
This is to certify that Rural Telephone Company
will use its INTERSTATE COMMON LINE SUPPORT - ICLS only for the provision,
maintenance and upgrading of facilities and services for which the support is intended
I am authorized to make this certification on behalf of the company naThê, above. This certification is for the
study area(s) listed below. (Please enteryoür Company Name, State and Study Area Code)
ICLS
Area Code
I Rural Teler,hoiae Cômnanv -- -- 1 Nevada I 552233 I
(If necessary, attach a separate list of additional study areas and check this box.)
S y _
June 5, 2012
Date:
[Signature of Authorized Representative]
Mark R. Martell
[Printed Name of Authorized Representative]
Administrative Manager
[Title of Authorized Representative]
PHONE: [phone] Date Received
(For official use only)
USAC
TIM
RURAL TELECOM 892 W. Madison Ave, Grenns Ferry, 10 83623
Interstatë common Lrne SUpport (ICES)
2O122O13
Date June 5, 2012 1 C I S
To: Office of Secretary
Federal Communications
Commission 445 - 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20554
Karen Majcher
Vice President - High Cost and Low Income Division
Universal Service Administrative Company
2000 L Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
Hccertsusac.orq
Re: CC Docket No. 96-45
Interstate Common Line Support - ICLS
Annual Certification Filing
This is to certify that Rural Telephone Company
will use its INTERSTATE COMMON LINE SUPPORT - ICLS only for the prOvisiçn,
maintenance and upgrading of facilities and services for which the support is intended
I am authorized to make this certification on behalf of the This certification is for the
study area(s) listed below. (Please enter your Company Name, State andStudy Area Code)
Name State Study Area Code
lRuira1Te1enhone Conmanv I Nevada I 552233 I
(If necessary, attach a separate list of additional study areas and check this box.)
941!1neWd
Date:
June 5,2012
[Signature of Authorized Representative]
Mark R. Mattel
[Printed Name of Authorized Representative]
Administrative Manager
[Title of Authorized Representative]
PHONE: [phone] Date Received
(For official use only)