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June 27 ,2014
Ms. Jean Jewell, Secretary
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472W. Washington St.
Boise, lD 83702
RE: FCC Form 481
Dear Ms. Jewell:
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Enclosed please find: 1) a copy of Fremont Telcom Co.' ("Fremont") 2014 FCC Form
481, submitted to the Universal Service Administration Corporation and the Federal
Communications Commission pursuant to 47 CFR 554.313 and 554.422; and 2)
Fremont's Affidavit supporting its designation as an Eligible Telecommunications
Carrier.
As part of its FCC Form 481, Fremont is submitting its five-year network build-out plan
as well as detailed financial data. These items are trade secrets and proprietary
pursuant to ldaho Code S 9-340D and are exempt from public disclosure. Accordingly,
Fremont has sealed these in the enclosed envelope and printed them on yellow paper.
Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this filing.
Sincerely,
(/5son B. Williams
Vice President - General Counsel
1221 North Russell Street, Missoulo, MT 5g8og 866-541-5000 www.blockfoot.com
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OF COMPLIANCE WITH SERVICE QUALITY AND CUSTOMER
PROTECTION, ABILITY TO REMAIN FUNCTIONAL IN EMERGENCIES,
AND USE OF FEDERAL HIGH-COST SUPPORT.
AFFIDAVIT OF BUSINESS OR CORPORATE OFFICER
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The ldaho Public Utilities Commission Order No. 29841requires 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. ln addition, the Commission must file an annual
certification with the USAC and the FCC that allfederal high-cost support provided to ETCs within the State of
ldaho 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:
I am an officer of Fremont Telcom Co., an eligible telecommunications carrier for receiving federal
universal service support under section 214(e) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 in the state of
ldaho.
I am familiar with the Company's dayto-day operations in the state of ldaho and with the State's service
quality standards and consumer protection rules as set forth in Commission Order No. 29841.
Fremont Telcom Co. is complying with applicable service quality standards and consumer protection rules
of the Federal Communications Commission and the ldaho Public Utilities Commission.
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. $ 5a.201(a)(2).
I also certify that all federal universal service support funds received by Fremont Telcom Co. 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 , 2015, through December 31 , 2015, to be eligible for
federal universal service fund support.
This verification and affidavit is provided to be the ldaho Public Utilities Commission to enable the IPUC to
certify to the FCC that federal universal service support received by the carriers in the state will be
used in a manner consistent with Section 254(e\ of the Telecom Act.
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<O15> Studv Area Name Ftemont Tel-ecom - RoR
<O2O> ProEram Year 2 015
<030> Contact Name - Person USAC should contact recardinc this data MichelLe Norbeck
<035> contactTelephoneNumber-Numberofpersonidentifiedindataline<030> 4065415131 ext.
<039> ContactEmailAddress-EmailAddressofoersonidentifiedindataline<030> morbeckoblackfdoi oom
TO BE COMPTETED BY THE REPORTING CARRIER, IF THE REPORTING CARRIER IS FILING ANNUAT REPORTING ON ITS OWN BEHAIF:
Certification of Officer as to the Accuracy of the Data Reported for the Annual Reporting for CAF or Ll Recipients
certlfy that I am an olficer of the reportlng carrle[ my rsponslblllties lnalude ensurlng the accuracy ofthe annual reportlng requi]ements for unlveBal seruice support
ecipients; and, to the best of my knowledte, the lnformation reported on this lorm and ln any attachments is accurate.
lameofReDortinqcarrier. Fremont relecom - RoR
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,rinted name of Authorized officer: Michel 1e Norbeck
'itle or position of Authorized Offlcer: carrier & ReguLatory specialist
tlephone number of Authorized officer' 4065415131 ext
;tudvArea Code of Reporting Carrier: 413333 FilinE Due Date for this form' 05/30/2014
Persn5 willfully meking false statements on this form 6n be punished by fine o. forfuiture under the Communications Act of 1934, 47 U.S.C. 95 502, 503(b), or fine or impri$nment
under Title 1t ofthe United States Code, 18 U.S.C 5 1001.
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Unfulfilled Broadband Service Requests Resolution
June 2,2014
Mike Suderman
Manager - OSP Engineer/Construction
Blackfoot Telecommunications Group
This document provides a high level description of the measures in place to resolve
customer requests for broadband service that were unfulfilled in the prior calendar year.
Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative, lnc. (482235,483308) and Fremont Telecom Co. dba
Fremont Communications (472222) routinely replace digital loop carriers that are not
capable of providing a minimum of 4 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload to new loop
carriers and provide Ethernet transport, where appropriate. Additionally, the companies
deploy broadband accelerators in line that extend DSL or increase the speed to
customers whose requests would otherwise be unfulfilled.
Service Quality Standards & Consumer Protection Rules
Complia nce
June 3,2014
Michelle Norbeck
Carrier & Regulatory Specialist
Blackfoot Telecommunications Group
Blackfoot Telecommunications Group comprised of Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative, lnc. (SAC
482235 and 483308) and Fremont Telcom Co. (SAC 4722221has implemented a variety of
service quality standards and consumer protection policies and procedures. This document
provides a high level description of the measures in place to.
Service Qualitv
The companies comply with service quality standards by meeting all requirements in the
Administrative Rules of Montana 38.5.3371and ldaho Administrative Code l.D.A.P.A.
31.41.01.500, as wellas, all applicable federal consumer protection rules.
Consumer Protection
The companies comply with consumer protection obligations by meeting requirements in
Administrative Code l.D.A.P.A. 31.41.01, applicable consumer protection regulation in the state
of Montana, as well as, all federal consumer protection rules. The companies general practice
is to treat all information as if it were private, in addition CPNI and Red Flag policies and
procedures are observed and trained on annually. CALEA obligations and processes are strictly
adhered to. Noticing is undertaken annually in relation to do not call and call before you dig.
Noticing of rate changes is provided to educate customers about changes appearing on their
bills regardless of the jurisdiction or regulated nature of the service.
Functionality in Emergency Situations
June 3, 2014
Frank Creasia
VP Network Operations
Blackfoot Telecommunications Group
This document provides a high level description of the measures in place to provide
functionality in Emergency situations in the 482235, 483308 and 472222 study areas.
Central Offices in all 3 study areas are equipped with backup generators in the event of
commercial AC power failures. Fuel supplies for these generators are adequate for 24-
36 hours of operation and back up batteries located in each central office provide an
additional 6-8 hours of backup power.
All remote subscriber carrier locations are equipped with backup batteries that are
capable of providin g 8-12 hours of DC power in the event of a commercial AC power
failure. We also maintain a pool of portable generators that are used to recharge these
batteries if the AC power is not restored prior to the batteries being fully discharged.
Where practical, fiber optic cable routes that provide connectivity to a remote central
office back to the host central office have diverse routes to insure uninterrupted
operation in the event of a cable cut or failure. lf diverse routes are not practical the
remote central office is equipped with a "stand alone" function that insures uninterrupted
operation within the remoter central office service area.
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June 3, 2014
Theodore P. Otis
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Blackfoot Telecommunications Group
For the Program year 2015, the average urban rate for local service is $20.46. Per
USAC's 481 User guide two deviations above the $20.46 is $46.96. As indicated in line
700 worksheet none of the Fremont rates are two deviations above $20.46.
Study Area Code:472222
Financial Statements - Subject to protection under rule or order not available for public inspection.
Blackfo of Telecommunications
Group
2013 Audit Exit Memo
MOSSANAMS,,,
Certified Pubtic Accountants I Eusiness Consu{:fants
Communication with Those Charged with Corporate Governance Under
US Auditing Standards (AU-C Sections 26O and26s)
Our responsibility under US Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
Our responsibility, as described by professional standards, is to express an opinion about whether
the financial statements prepared by management with your oversight are fairly presented, in all
material respects, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Our audit of the
financial statements does not relieve you or management of your responsibilities.
Sensitive accounting estimates
. Rates and allocation bases on affiliate transactions and intercompany cost allocations
. Depreciation
. Part 64 adjustments
. Valuation of acquisitions
Difficulties in performing the audit
None
Corrected and uncorrected misstatements
Lists provided to management.
Disagreements with management
None
Management representations
We have requested certain representations from management that are included in the management
representation letter dated as ofthe report date.
Management consultations with other independent accountants
None
Other findings or issues
None
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