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June 29, 2012 .• .
Ms. Jean Jewell ,.. - -
Commission Secretary 'V F' I
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 West Washington Street
Boise, ID 83720
RE: State Certification of Custer Telephone Cooperative, Inc. in Idaho for Federal Universal
Service Support including Federal Rule 54.313(a)(2)—(a)(6), (h) reporting requirements
Dear Ms. Jewell,
Custer Telephone cooperative, Inc. ("the Company" or "Custer") hereby requests certification by Idaho
Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") to the Federal Communications commission ("FCC") and
the Universal Service Administrative corporation USAC") for universal service support, in accordance
with 47 U.S.C. 254e. Custer, Study Area Code 472218, is a rural incumbent local exchange carrier
(LEC) as designated by the FCC, and is eligible to receive federal universal service high-cost support
pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations "cFR"), Title 47, Sections 54.301, 54.305, and Part 36, sub-,
part F.
In accordance with the PUC's order No. 29841 in case No. WST-T-05-1 and case No. GNR-T-12-06
Custer submits the following information in support of this request.
Section 1: Eligible Telecommunication Carrier Information
Company Name: Custer Telephone cooperative, Inc.
Address: 1101 East Main Ave.
Challis, ID 83226
Contact Person: Dennis Thomock, General Manager
Telephone Number: 208.879.2281
Email Address: gmcusterteI . net
Service Area code (SAC): 472218
Number of Idaho Telephone Service Assistance Program (ITSAP) recipients: 105
Section 2: Description of Carrier's Local Usage Plan—
Description of the Applicants Local Usage Plan and That of the ILEC
A carrier seeking ETC re-certification must demonstrate that it offers a local usage plan comparable to the
one offered by the incumbent LEC in the service areas for which the carrier seeks designation. Since
Custer is the incumbent LEC in its service territory, this requirement is inapplicable.
Section 3: Detailed Outage Information
Number of outages: I
Outage Detail Information: Custer's Central switching equipment develO...d a short on the chassis
backplane causing nightly redundant switching issues. On June 8th1 a planned Outage was scheduled to
replace the chassis. On June gth, at 12:10 pm the Meta-Switch 2510 was powered down for a complete
chassis change-out. At 12:46 pm, 36 minutes later dial tone and all switching functionality were restored.
1622 customers with service to 2355 access lines were affected. Cause of fault in backplane is not known
therefore no preventive measures taken Service to Custer's entire certificated service area was affected
Section 4: Unfulfilled Service Requests
The number of unfulfilled service requests from potential customers in the previous year (2011 through
June 30, 2012) within the ETC's service area: 0
Section 5: Customer Complaints
The number of customer complaints per 1,000 handset or working access lines: 2
Section 6: Service Quality and Consi:m€r Protection Certification
Custer certifies that it i.sdn compliance with the applicable service quality standards and consumer
protection rules of the FCC and the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. Please see the attached Affidavit of
Corporate Officer. Custer as devoted to providing high-quality service to our customers, including prompt,
responsive, and thorough customer service.
Section 7: Ability to Remain Functional in Emergencies Cerificatian
Custer is well suited toreiiain functional during emergencies, or in response to damaged facilities, or
spikes in network traffic. Custer has taken significant steps to ensure that its network will remain functional
without an external power source. Custer has a backup power generator at each of its central offices.
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SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN ti
My Commission expires r_
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State of Idaho_______ CERTIFICATION BY ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER
)Ss OF COMPLIANCE WITH SERVICE QUALITY AND CUSTOMER
County of 11Y ) PROTECTION, ABILITY TO REMAIN FUNCTIONAL IN
EMERGENCIES
AFFIDAVIT OF BUSINESS OR CORPORATE OFFICER
THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION ORDER NO. 29841 REQUIRES THAT ELIGIBLE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER 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 FILE 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, 1 A AN OFFICER OF CUSTER TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE, INC. 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.LAM FAMILIAR WITH THE COMPANY'S DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS IN THE STATE OF IDAHO WITH THE STATE'S
SERVICE QUALITY STANDARDS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION RULES AS SET FORTH IN COMMISSION ORDER NO
29841.
3.I CERTIFY THAT CUSTER TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE, INC. IS 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 § 54202(A) (2)
S. 1 ALSO CERTIFY THAT ALL FEDERAL UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT FUNDS RECEIVED BY CUSTER TELEPHONE
cOOPERATIVE,INC. 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, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER $1, 2013,10 BE ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND
SUPPORT.
6 THIS VERIFICATION AND AFFIDAVIT IS PROVIDED TO THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ENABLE THE
1PUC TO CERTIFY TO THE FCC THAT FEDERAL UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT RECEIVED BY THE ELIGIBLE CARRIERS
IN THE STATE WILL BE USED IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 254(E) OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ACT.
Two Year Network improvement plan and Progress Report
The receipt of USF funding helps ensure that Custer's customers will continue to receive reliable, high-
quality, state-of-the-art service. From July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2014, Custer will continue to utilize USF
funds to maintain, upgrade, and improve its network and cover its operating expenses as necessary to
permit it to offer a high level of service to its customers. The following is a description of how USF funds
have been and will be employed for each of Custer's four wire centers:
1.Challis
For the period of 2011 through June 2012, Custer's operating expenses were $4,889,900. During
that same period, Custers investments and capital expenditures were $265,856. These amounts include
,investments in the following prolects that were intended to improve the signal quality, coverage and
capacity in the Challis exchange: (I) replaced ATM and SONET equipment; (2) add capacity and expand
DSL availability; (3) line extension to new homes. The projects mentioned above cannot he specifically
linked to particular funding sources. However, high-cost support from the universal service fund of
$2,351,075 in 2011 provi ded critical funding that, when combined with other funding sources, allowed
Custer to pursue these investments in the Challis exchange.
In order to continue providing high-quality, reliable, state-of-the-art telecommunications services
to customers in the Challis exchange, Custer will incur ongoing operating expenses, maintenance expenses,
and expenses related to system upgrades and improvements. Custer's total operating expenses from July 1,
2012 through June 30, 2014 are projected to be approximately $6,492,763 These expenses include the
amounts necessary to maintain the facilities in the Challis exchange, as well as the administrative and other
operating expenses required to provide service to customers in the Challis exchange Custer's operating
expenses cannot be specifically linked to particular funding sources. However, high-cost support from the
USF will provide critical funding that, when combined with other funding sources, will cover Custer's
operating expenses incurred in providing service to the Challis exchange.
In addition to these operating expenses, Custer expects to invest approximately $644,000 from July
1, 2012 through June 30, 2014 to improve and expand its network. These amounts include investments in
the following projects in the Challis exchange: (1) replace old copper facilities with FTTH (fiber to the
home) using PON (passive optical network) broadband loop carrier electronic equipment; (2) add capacity
and expand DSL availability; (3) line extensions to new homes; (4) replace two microwave radio systems
with Ethernet capable radios. The projects mentioned above cannot be specifically linked to particular
funding sources. However, high cost support from the USF will provide critical funding that, when
combined with other funding sources, will allow Custer to pursue these investments in the Challis
exchange.
Each of the aforementioned expenses and investments will be incurred to maintain and provide
telecommunications services to any customer or prospective customer making a reasonable request for
service within Custer's Challis exchange. These expenses and investments are designed to bring high-
quality, reliable voice services to customers. However, given the nature of modern telecommunications
facilities, the operating expenses and investment in Custer's network also facilitate customers' access to
broadband. Custer's anticipated operating expenses and investments from July 1, 2012 through June 30,
2014 will allow Custer's customers to continue to benefit from high-quality, reliable, state-of-the-art
services to customers, including those in the Challis exchange
2.Clayton
For the period of 2011 through June 2012, Custer's operating expenses were $1,640,028. During
ie period, Custer's investments and capital expenditures were $34,984 These amounts include
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investments in the following projects that were intended to improve the signal quality, coverage and
capacity in the Clayton exchange (1) add capacity and expand DSL availability, (2) line extensions
utilizing FTI'H (fiber to the home) using PON (passive optical network); (3) consolidated switching to one
central switch in the Challis CO. The projects mentioned above cannot be specifically linked to particular
funding sources. However, high-cost support from the universal service fund of $788,529 in 2011 provided
critical funding that, when combined with other funding sources, allowed Custer to pursue these
investments in the Clayton exchange.
In order to continue Pid:U8 high-quality, reliable, state-of-the-art telecommunications services
to customers in the-..Clayton exchange, Custer will incur ongoing operating expenses, maintenance
expenses, and expenses related to system upgrades and improvements Custer's total operating expenses
from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014 are projected to be approximately $2,177,614 These expenses
include the amounts necessary to maintain the facilities in the Clayton exchange, as well as the
Administrative and other operating expenses required to provide service to customers in the Clayton
exchange. Custer's operating expenses cannot be specifically linked to particular funding sources.
However, high-cost support from the US? will provide critical funding that, when combined with other
funding sources, will cover Custer's operating expenses incurred in providing service to the Clayton
exchange.
In addition to these operating expenses, Custer expects to invest approximately $233,750 from July
1, 2012 through June 30, 2014 to improve and expand its network. These amounts include investments in
the following projects in the Clayton exchange: (1) add capacity and expand DSL availability by replacing
old carrier equipment with new Broadband loop carrier; (2) replace bid copper facilities with FTTH (fiber
to the home) using PON (passive optical network); (3) install sensitive electronic fire suppression system to
central switching areas, (4) line extensions utilizing FTH (fiber to the home) using PON (passive optical
network). The projects mentioned above cannot be specifically linked to particular funding sources.
However, high-cost support from the USE will provide critical funding that, when combined with other
funding sources, will allow Custer to pursue these investments in the Clayton exchange.
Each of the aforementioned expenses and investments will be incurred to maintain and provide
telecommunications services to any customer or prospective customer making a reasonable request for
service within Custer's Clayton exchange. These expenses and investments are designed to bring high-
quality, reliable voice services to customers. However, given the nature of modem telecommunications
facilities, the operating expenses and investment in Custer's network also facilitate customers' access to
broadband Custer's anticipated operating expenses and investments from July 1, 2012 through June 30,
2014 will allow Custer's customers to continue to benefit from high-quality, reliable, state-of-the-art
services to customers, including those in the Clayton exchange.
MEM
For the period of 2011 through June 2012, Custer's operating expenses were $449,415. During that
same period. Custer's investments and capital expenditures were $594,927. These amounts include
investments in the following projects that were intended to improve the signal quality, coverage and
capacity in the May exchange: (1) consolidated switching to one central switch in the Challis CO; (2)
replace old copper facilities with FTfH (fiber to the home) using PON (passive optical network). The
projects mentioned above cannot be specifically linked to particular funding sources However, high-cost
support from the universal service fij::.: of$21 6,080 in 2011 provided critical funding that, when combined
with other funding sources, allowed Custer to pursue these investments in the May exchange.
In order to continue providing high-quality, reliable, state-of-the-art telecommunications services
to customers in the May exchange, Custer will incur ongoing operating expenses, maintenance expenses,
and expenses related to system upgrades and improvements. Custer's total operating expenses from July 1,
2012 through June 30, 2014 are projected to be approximately $596,729. These expenses include the
amounts necessary to maintain the facilities in the May exchange, as well as the administrative and other
operating expenses required to provide service to customers m the May exchange Custer's operating
expenses cannot be specifically linked to particular funding sources. However, high-cost support from the
USF will provide critical funding that, when combined with other funding sources, will cover Custer's
operating expenses incurred in providing service to the May exchange.
In addition to these operating expenses, Custer expects to invest approximately $28,750 from July
throuak June 30 2014 to improve and expand its network These amounts include investments in
nroiects in the May exchanne: (i) install sensitive electronic fire suDDre$siOU svstc:..:n to
central switching areas; (2) line extensions utilizing FTFH (fiber to the.hC.me) using:PQN ..([i.e opti(
network). The projects mentioned above cannot be specifically linked to particular fundmg sources
However, high-cost support from the USF will provide critical funding that, when combined with other
funding sources, will allow Custer to pursue these investments in the May exchange.
Each of the aforementioned expenses and investments will be incurred to maintain and provide
telecommunications services to any customer or prospective customer making a reasonable request for
service within Custer's May exchange. These expenses and investments are designed to bring high-qua
reliable voice services to customers. However, given the nature of modem telecommunications facilitli
the operating expenses and investment in Custer's network also facilitate customers' access to broadbam
Custer's anticipated operating expenses and investments from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014 will
allow Custer's customers to continue to benefit from high-quality, reliable,: state-of-the-art services to
customers, including those in the May exchange.
1. Elk Bend
For the period of 2011 through June 2012, Custer's operating expenses were $687,537. During that
same period, Custer's investments and capital expenditures were $392,367. These amounts include
investments in the following projects that were intended to improve the signal quality, coverage and
capacity in the Elk Bend exchange: (1) replace old copper facilities with FITH (fiber to the home) using
PON (passive optical network) and broadband loop carrier electronic equipment; (2) line extensions to new
homes (3) add capacity and expand DSL availability; (4) consolidatedswitching to one central switch in
the Challis CO. The projects mentioned above cannot be specifically linked to particular funding sources
However, high-cost support from the universal service fund of $330 1569 in 2011 provided critical funding
that, when combined with other funding sources, allowed Custer to pursue these investments in the Elk
Bend exchange.
In order to continue state-of-the-art telecommunications services
to customers oing operating expenses, maintenance
expenses, and expenses related to system upgrades and improvements. Custer's total operating expenses
from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014 are projected to be approximately $912,905 These expenses
include the amounts necessary to maintain the facilities in the Elk Bend exchange, as well as the
administrative and other operating expenses required to provide service to customers in the Elk Bend
exchange. custer's operating expenses cannot be specifically linked to particular funding sources.
However, high-cost support from the US? will provide critical funding that, when combined with other
funding sources, will cover Custer's operating expenses incurred in providing service to the Elk Bend
exchange
In addition to these operating expenses, Custer expects to invest approximately $53,750 from July
1, 2012 through June 30 W44 to improve and expand its network These amounts include investments an
the following projects in the Elk Bend exchange (1) line extensions utilizing FFFH (fiber to the home)
using PON (passive optical network); (2) install sensitive electronic fire suppression system to central
However, high-cost support from the US? will provide critical funding that, when combir
funding sources, will allow Custer to pursue these investments in the Elk Bend exchange.
Each of the aforementioned expenses and investment will be incurred to maintain and provide
telecommunications services to any customer or prospective customer making a reasonable request for
service within Custer's Elk Bend exchange. These expenses and investments are designed to bring high-
quality, reliable voice services to customers. However, given the nature of modern telecommunications
facilities, the operating expenses and investment in Custer's network also facilitate customers' access to
broadband. custer's anticipated operating expenses and investments from July 1, 2012 through June 30.
2014 will allow custer's customers to continue to benefit from high-quality, reliable, state-of-the-art
services to customers, including those in the Elk Bend exchange.
Commitment to Provide Service
As shown in the past, Custer remains committed to providing high-quality service in the years to come.
Custer certifies that it will:
1.Provide service on a timely basis to requesting customers within Custer's service area
where Custer's network already passes the potential customer's premises.
2.Provide service within a reasonable period of time, if the potential customer is within
Custer's licensed service area but outside its existing network coverage, if service can be
provided at reasonable cost, and in accordance with Custer's policies. Service will be
extended to these potential customers using the technological mechanisms that are most
appropriate given the type of service that Custer is providing, and in light of the features of
Custer's existing network.
3.Advertise the availability of its service offerings using media of general distribution. [See
enclosure.]
Public Interest Determination
For over 57 years, Custer has provided high-quality telecommunications service that promotes the public
interest, convenience, and necessity. Custer is dedicated to meeting its customers' needs for reliable, state-
of-the-art telecommunications services. Custer will continue to direct resources to maintaining the high
quality of service provided by its existing network, and by its existing processes In light of Custer's
longstanding record of outstanding past service, and its plans to continue upgrading, improving, and
maintaining its network for the benefit of its customers, there is no doubt that Custer's status as an ETC is
consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity.
Tribal Notification
Custer service territory does not include tribal lands, as such, this requirement is inapplicable.
Equal Access
Custer is one of 3 ETCs in its service territory, and provides equal access to i00% of its customers so they
have access to several long distance service providers.
The federal high-cost support Custer will received in 2012 through 2014 will continue to be used "only for
the provision, maintenance and upgrading of facilities and services for which such support is intended" as
outlined in 47 USC 254(e). Enclosed is an affidavit regarding Custer's use of universal service support
funds.
2012 Local Rate Floor
Custer's local fiat rate for residential local service, as well
and rates below the local urban rate floor as well as the nun
in54.318. [See enclosure.]
Any questions or notifications of action taken on this matter should be directed to Dennis Thornock at
NON PUBLIC DOCUMENT . COHTAIHS TRADE SECRET DATA
USF Certiriration for-1412
Attachment 10 AIfidasit
Custer Telephone ('O:)t-erall.e.
2.286
Year 2011 Federal L'nisen;il Service Receipts Subject To Certilicatiun.
High cost Loop Support 3.356349
ICLS Support I
SaMy McI Additive -
Sth'V.1ue.Additive -
Loccl Switching Support --
TOTAL -- 3.686.253
Expenditures For Provision. Malnlucaance. a.il Upgrading or FacUities and
Services Supported By Federal Ilniveesal Ser,ke Funding
for eiuhtecn months ending for twelve months eudiru For twelve moadsccdmg
June 30. 2012 June 30.2013 June 30, 2014
Plant Specific Operations Expenses
Network support AccIs. 6110-16) 17.662 12.188 12.554
General support (.kec. 6120-24) 143.988 99361 102.3-12
Central affice switching (Accts. 621042121) 562.067 387.864 399.500
Central office transmission(Ac&s. 62.30a) 267,655 184,699 190.240
Cable and wire facilities (Accts. 64104441) 1.131.755 180,985 $04d415
Network operations (A. 6530-35) 22,194 15.316 15.715
Depreciation and acortI Acc:s. 6563-65) 3.754.370 2.314.718 2,M4,517
Customer operations penaes
Customer services Acc1s. 6620-23) 413.598 299.204 308.180
Corporate operations expenses
Executive and planning(Accts. 6710J $78.693 399,337 411.317
General and administrative(Accts, 6720 754,909 530.937 536.565
Ocher corporate (root included elsewhere) - - -
Total Supported Eaperiditures,
Before Return On investment 7,66M40 5,1114,608 5,165,404
Additions
Switching Acct 2210. Column c 84.058 86.250 -
TransmSion (Aect. 2230. Column C) 327,043 436,500 327,500
Cable and wire (AccL24lO.ColurnnC) 811.034 60,000 50.000
TOTAL 1,2811,135 582.750 37'),.500
Total Supported Expenditures,
Before Return On investment 8.955,015 5,597,358 5,542,904
NON PUBLIC DOCUMENT .CONTAINS:TRADE SECRET DATA
1SF Certilication For 2012
Attachment to Affidavit
CuuerT4cphoneCbq"r3t4e. Inc
.cct'ss I..inc Exchange CLLI Cuile :011 USF Support
1,45. Challis CI1.SIDXcDS2
Expenditures For Provision, Maintenance, and Upgrading Of Facilities and
Services Supported By Federal Universal Service Funding
For eighteen months ending For twelve months ending F.r twelve months ending
June 30, 3012 1inc 30. 2Q13 iu:c 30.2014
Plant Specific Operations Ezpens
tworksupport(Accg. 611016) 11.265 7,774 8,007
c.ri1auppon (Acls. 6120-24) 91.835 63,312 65-173
62IG.62122 358,484 24778 254.799
Cml office bnsins'on (A cm 6230a) 170,709 117,803 12034
C.ble andise wcilicies(Accs. 64104441) 721.828 498.109 5:3.052
eiworkopexatiosss Accts. 6530-35) 14.155 10,061
psecia01 44arniiza6on (Act. 656-65) 2.394,519 1.476.316 11520,933
Crneroflona cxpenen
uatoinerservkca Acct 6620-21) 276.540 190.831 196.556
orpotc ra epees
lxecuteandphivsing(AeetL6'U3J 369.068 254.695 262.336
Gcneri1 and knhüstseve (Accis. 67211) 481.477 332.251 342.219
Other rorpotice (roe schoded elsewhmt) - - -
Total Sopparind Eiptures.
Before Return NO*tmenc 4,8890900 3,198,293 3,24,470
Additions
Switching (Acct. 2210. Column C) 953 - -
Tr3nsmission (Acct. 2230. Column C) 239,185 424.000 170.000
ableandwire Acct. 22410, o lumri 1 25,719 30.000 _20.000
TOTAl. 265,856 454,0110 1I,00O
Total Supported Expenditures.
Before Return On investment 5,155,756 3,652,293 3,484,4711
NON PUBLIC DOCUMENT . CONTAINS TRADE SECRET DATA
USV Certification :for lOIl2
Attachment to Affidavit
Custer Telcohone clive.in.
IeCc IAnm Exchange LLI Code 2011 LSF SuppOrt
489 Ciizni CYTNIDXCRSI 78,529
Expenditures For Provision, Maintenance, and Upgrading Of Facilities and
Services Supported By Federal Universal Service Funding _______________________________________________________________
Fur eighteen months ndin:: For twelve morobsefiffing For tVdi%e months ending
June 313 • 2012 June 30. 21)13 June30 2014
Plant Spedf Operalionu Expenses
N,twoet enppoi (Accts. 6110-16) 3.778 2,607 2.685
GeMialsuppctt(AccIs. 6120-24) 30.901 21.254 2L8')2
CennaIofflccawitching(A.oct 62104212.2) 120.232 82.968 85.457
Cesseni office nmisaion (Accts. 6230a 57.254 39,509 40.694
Ci*)s and wire !beilifles(Accta. 3l0-6441) 242.095 167.061 172.073
Netwotit Operations (Mets. 6530-35) 4.748 3,276 3.374
Depreciation and amortization (Accts.6560-65) 803.100 49$143 510.074
Customer operailSal expenses
Customer seai Mets. 60.23) 92.749 64.003 65,923
Corporate epseaUnen expenses
Exccivedp4annng(Acls. 67111) 123.789 85.422 87.985
General and adinloistralive (Accls. 6720) 161.483 111.434 114.777
Other cospora not ir.luded clsewhcrel - -
Total SupporM Eapendiluces.
Before Return OuIn'vtmSIIt 1,640,028 1,072,679 1,104,935
Additions
Switching(Acct 2210. column C) 27.702 28.750 -
Transmission (AcI. 2230. Column C) 3,774 lO.00O 13.000
Cable and wire (Acct 2410. Column C) 3.508 20.000
TOTAL 34,984 58,750 l75.O
Total Supported Expenditures,
Before Return On Investment 1,675.013 1,131,429 1,279,935
NONPUBLIC DOCUMENT - CONTAINS TRADE SECRET DATA
USF Certification for 2012
Attachment 10 Affidavit
(sterTde.liune Coo perati'.c. Inc.
Access Lines:,Exchange CLII Code 21111 USFSuppnrt
205 Li Band BNIOX(RI 330.569
Expenditures For Provialon, 2i I.iintCn:ine, and Upgrading Of Facilkles sad
Services Supported Dy Fetlerol Universal Service Funding
For eighteen months enJIT14 For twelve months ending For twelve months ending
June 30. 2012 June 30, 2013 June 30. 2014
PJaO Speelfic Operatiun l.spenseo
Nreksuppfl(Ats. 6) 10-161 1.5114 1093 1.126
Gencralsupç,oii Acct.s. 6120-24) 12.912 81910 9.178
Centr.sioc switching (Accts. 62106212.2) 50.404 34.782 35.826
Central office transmission (Acets. 6230s) 24,002 16.563 17,060
Cable and wire facilities (Accts, 6410-6441) 101.492 70.036 72,137
Network opeations (Accts. 6530-35) 1.990 1.373 10115
Depreciation and amortization fAccis. 6560.65) 336.678 207.575 213.535
Customer operations expenses
Cusiorneisrvices fAcets. 6620-23 38.883 26.832 27.636
Cei rpon operaosa etesaes
FecnIive ad pIeningAtrcts. 6710) SI .595 35.1111 36.515
General and admisIislive (Accet. 6720) 67.697 46.716 48.111
Total Supported EzpesdKuree
Before Return On Investuletat 687,537 449,491 463.214
Additions
Switchine(A:L. 2210, Colwnrr C) 27.702 25,750 -
I ransmtssion (Acct, 2230. column C) 25.652 2.500 2.500
Cable and wire cAcL 2410. CDIWWt C) 339.014 1900 10.000
TOTM. 392.367 0250 12,500
Total Supported Espeuditures,
BeFore Return On Invedetent 1,079,905 441 415.714
NON PUBLIC DOCUMENT- COP4TASNS TRADE SECRET DATA
I'SF Certification for 2012
Attachment to Affidavit
Custer Telenisone Cooperative. Inc.
Access Lines Exchange CLLI Code 2011 1SF Support
134 MAYlDXCRl 216,0
Expenditures For Proision. Maintenance, and Upgrading OF Facilities and
Services Supported by Federal Universal Service Funding ________________
For eighteen months ending For twelve months ending For twelve months endurtg
June 30. 2012 June 30.2013 June 30. 2014
Plant Specific Operations Expenses
Network support Aatte. 61 IIJ-16l 1.035 714 736
General support (Recta. 6120-24) 8.440 5.s:'4 5.999
Central of iciwitch(ACte. 6210-6212.2) 32.947 2L736 23.418
Central ollico aimiat Aecs. 6230s) 15.689 10.827 11.151
Cable and wire facIkaAccts. 64104441) 66.341 45.730 47,153
Networkoperatio'ccta.6530-35) 1.301 893 925
Depreciation and amorilzac Accts. 6560.65) 220.012 135.633 139.775
Customer operations exps
Customer services (Mets. 6620-23j 25.416 17.539 18.065
Corporate operatiQl3
Executive idpI.nni Accte. 6710) 33.922 23.408 24,110
Gcner and edmisepve (A 710) 6
Other corporate (not ineludsd
44.251 30,536 31,452
Total Supported Enpe'nditur,
Before Return On Investment 449,415 293,943 302,784
Additions
Switching (Met. 2210, Column C) 27.702 28.750 -
Transmission (Acct. 220, Column C) 58,432 -
Cable and wire (Reel. 2410, Column C) 508.793 - -
TOTAL 594,927 28,150 -
Total Supported F.npenditures,
Before Return On Investment 1,044,342 322,695 302.784
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' My commission exnires:
NOTICE
Custer Telephone Cooperative, lnc.:.is. a quail T..eeo:.mnunications service providerwho
provides basic and enhanced Services at reasOnable rates within its service territory
Basic services are offered at the following rates:
Monthly One-Time
Rates Non-Recurring
Charges
Sin.... Party Residence Service ................. $ 9.83 $ 18.00 $.ngkrty Business Service .....................$ 13.7 $ 25.00
Single Party Universal Life Line Servicc .........$ 2.91 Per Case Basis
Jr. addition to the above monthly ratft a $16.50 Federal Subscriber Line Charge applies to
business and residential single party lines and $9 20 for a businesr with more than one iine
tis:.Cbrge is paid entirely by the F rat I e:Line Program for universal Life Line Service for
qWpihers who qualify.
* sLow income individuals may be eligible for the Life Line Telephone Assistance Program.
This is a State and Federally funded progrim, which provides discounted service to low-income
residential customers who meet the eligibility rules established by the Idaho Public Utilities
and free Toll-Blocking are made: avaliabEer those that qualify for Universal Life Line Service.
The above rates include the following:
• Local Calling
• Touch Tone Capability
• Access to Oper...?Sàrsrices
• Directory Assistance and Inter-Change Service Providers
• Voice Grade Access to the Public Switched Network
• Free Access to 800 and 800-like Toll Free Services
• One Free Directory Listing
• Free Access to a Business Office and Free Access to the Idaho Relay
Service by Dialing 711
Emergency 911 Service .................. ..SucFe for 911 services
are assessed according to
Government assessments
Custer Telephone Cooperative Inc ofFers basic services to all customers in the fohlewtng
exchanges:
838-Clayton f 8n-Challis. / 876-May f 894-Elk send
For additional detail on any of these servi=k.please contact our business office at 20879 2281 ottoll-free at 8(6,879.228j.
OF cirxo
tate of Idaho, County of Custer, as
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representing
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1j]j)jed at Challis, Idaho ) do solemnly swear
at the notice hereto attached and-made a part
fjjtif, was published in the regular and entire
issue of the ChaiS ifessenger for I
cousecfliLv.O weeks, commencing with tbb issue
dated ._/ )1 201L and ending wtb. the
issue dated _'4 f ( ° 20 I
441 4 ..
PUBLICATION
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}tate of Idaho, Co of Custer, Ss_'
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prohibits d1*0mination in all its
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gii d$bllity,
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mbhslied at Challis, Idaho do solemnly swear fIu5JLai n
hat the notice hereto attached and made a part, status e1to1l
b polit jereol, was published in the regular and entire*tion
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inform _01%. rePi1s1
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onsecUt1V.e we&S, commencing with the issue LS°
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day oL4'' in (S panish Fed! le
On this oc1LL., before me, a ilotary Pub c, the year f
personallY appeaXød shed: Ap 19.2012
known or idenfie4 to me to be the person whose
ñarxië subscribed to the within instrument, and.-
being by me first duly sworn, declared that the
statements therein a?e Irue, and acknowledged to
Me that be executed the same.
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day of April ini this year of 2012 before me, A Notary Public, personally
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the within instrument, and being by me first duly sworn, declared that the
rein are true, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same.
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at reasonable rateS wrthth tser1ce e
offered at the following rates -
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nx RICKY 0 HODGES being first duly sworn de one of the publishers Rates (printers) of The Recorder Herald a i sper published weekly a SaIm cmlii County
Single Party Reside - OF and of general circulatioi ercin. That the NOTICE OF RATES, a true ted copy
- of which is attached to the argin hereof has been and was correctly printed and p ltshcd Single Party BusirtsSrv jI3 in the regular and enhlre)ie of every number of said newspaper and not in any supp ment iHarty thereof or thereto rOrANE (1) consecutive Issue(s) commencing with the issue d in 4
RATE FLOOR DATA COLLECTION 0MB Control Number 3060O986
-i - T FORMAT OF
ROt DATA ELEMENT I REQUESTED RESPONSE
DATA
1 ELudy 6 nqmft dffft 472218
2 Carrier Study Area Nam CUSTER TEL. cOOPERATIVE INC.
3 Service Provide( identification Number 9aifl$Cfs 143002512
4 Residential Local Service Charge Effective Date ,ntm4y 0610112012
5 Contact Name alpha arars Thornock. Dennis L
6 Contjne Nuñier dir:uSa codes A 9 2087228J:
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Service Charge
3.28 CCC 0.00 0.00 39
10 833 0.w 0.12 0.00 3
I ii 9.83 CCC 1 012 1 0.00 1 1,351
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Certification of Officer as to the Accuracy of the Data Reported for the Rate Floor Data