20150629Gold Star Communications Form 481.pdf

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Michelle Motzkus
Legal & Regulatory Administrator
ph: 307-883-6690
email: [e-mail]
PO Box 226
Freedom, WY 83120
www.silverstar.com
SILVER
STAR
COMMUNICATICY
June 29, 2015
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Jean Jewell, Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 W. Washington
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Re: 2015 Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) Annual Report Filing; Docket No. GNR-T-15-01
Gold Star Communications (479011)
Dear Ms. Jewell:
Gold Star Communications, LLC (dba Silver Star Communications, "Gold Star") hereby files with the
Commission the 2015 ETC Annual Report Filing, as follows:
A copy of the Gold Star Communications, LLC-479011 FCC Form 481 — Carrier Annual Reporting
Collection Form, completed pursuant to 47 CFR §§ 54.313 and 54.422, as applicable, redacted for public
viewing to protect confidential and proprietary financial information, along with the Officer Affidavit per
Commission Order 29841.
The non-redacted, confidential information is submitted to the Commission separately via express delivery, pursuant
to Rule 67 of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission Rules of Procedure and Idaho Code § 9-340D(1).
Request is hereby made that the Commission notify the Federal Communications Commission and the
Universal Service Administration Company, prior to October 1, 2015, that Gold Star is eligible to receive federal high-
cost support for the year 2016.
Questions regarding this filing should be directed to my attention as shown below.
Enclosures
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FCC Form 481FCC Form 481 - Carrier Annual Reporting OMB Control No. 3060-0986/OMB Control No. 3060-0819
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<010>Study Area Code
<015>Study Area Name
<020>Program Year
<030>Contact Name: Person USAC should contact

<035>Contact Telephone Number:
<039>Contact Email Address:
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<100>Service Quality Improvement Reporting
<200>Outage Reporting (voice)
<210><-- check box if no outages to report

<300>Unfulfilled Service Requests (voice)
<310>Detail on Attempts (voice)
<320>Unfulfilled Service Requests (broadband)
<330>Detail on Attempts (broadband)
<400>Number of Complaints per 1,000 customers (voice)
<410>Fixed
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<430>Number of Complaints per 1,000 customers (broadband)
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<500>Service Quality Standards & Consumer Protection Rules Compliance
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<600>Functionality in Emergency Situations
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<700>Company Price Offerings (voice)
<710>Company Price Offerings (broadband)
<800>Operating Companies and Affiliates
<900>Tribal Land Offerings (Y/N)?
<1000>Voice Services Rate Comparability Certification
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<1200>Terms and Condition for Lifeline Customers
Price Cap Carriers, Proceed to Price Cap Additional Documentation Worksheet
Including Rate-of-Return Carriers affiliated with Price Cap Local Exchange Carriers
<2000>
<2005>
Rate of Return Carriers, Proceed to ROR Additional Documentation Worksheet
<3000>
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ANNUAL REPORTING FOR ALL CARRIERS
(if yes, complete attached worksheet)
(if not, check to indicate certification)
(complete attached worksheet)
(attached descriptive document)
(complete attached worksheet)
(complete attached worksheet)
(check to indicate certification)
(attached descriptive document)
(attach descriptive document)

(complete attached worksheet)
(complete attached worksheet)
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report, on line <112> delineating the status of your company's existing §
<112>Attach Five-Year Service Quality Improvement Plan or, in subsequent years,
your annual progress report filed pursuant to 47 C.F.R. § 54.313(a)(1). If your company is a
CETC which only receives frozen support, your progress report is only
<113>Maps detailing progress towards meeting plan targets
<114>Report how much universal service (USF) support was received
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(100) Service Quality Improvement Reporting FCC Form 481
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<030>Contact Name - Person USAC should contact regarding this data
<035>Contact Telephone Number - Number of person identified in data line <030>
<039>Contact Email Address - Email Address of person identified in data line <030>
<701>Residential Local Service Charge Effective Date
<702>Single State-wide Residential Local Service Charge

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Total per line Rates and Fees
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<030>Contact Name - Person USAC should contact regarding this data
<035>Contact Telephone Number - Number of person identified in data line <030>
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(800) Operating Companies FCC Form 481
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<030>Contact Name - Person USAC should contact regarding this data
<035>Contact Telephone Number - Number of person identified in data line <030>
<039>Contact Email Address - Email Address of person identified in data line <030>
<810>Reporting Carrier
<811>
<812>

<813>

Doing Business As Company or Brand Designation
<a1>
Affiliates
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SAC
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Doing Business As Company or Brand Designation
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(1200) Terms and Condition for Lifeline Customers
Lifeline OMB Control No. 3060-0986/OMB Control No. 3060-0819Data Collection Form July 2013

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<015>Study Area Name
<020>Program Year
<030>Contact Name - Person USAC should contact regarding this data
<035>Contact Telephone Number - Number of person identified in data line <030>
<039>Contact Email Address - Email Address of person identified in data line <030>
<1210>Terms & Conditions of Voice Telephony Lifeline Plans
<1221>
<1222>
<1223>
<1220>Link to Public Website HTTP
telephony service plans offered to Lifeline subscribers,
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(2000) Price Cap Carrier Additional Documentation FCC Form 481
Data Collection Form OMB Control No. 3060-0986/OMB Control No. 3060-0819
Including Rate-of-Return Carriers affiliated with Price Cap Local Exchange Carriers July 2013
<010>Study Area Code
<015>Study Area Name
<020>Program Year
<030>Contact Name - Person USAC should contact regarding this data
<035>Contact Telephone Number - Number of person identified in data line <030>
<039>Contact Email Address - Email Address of person identified in data line <030>
Incremental Connect America Phase I reporting
<2010>2nd Year Certification {47 CFR § 54.313(b)(1)i}
<2011a>3rd Year Certification {47 CFR § 54.313(b)(1)ii}
Price Cap Carrier Receiving Frozen Support Certification {47 CFR § 54.312(a)}
<2012>2013 Frozen Support Calculation {47 CFR § 54.313(c)(1)}
<2013>2014 Frozen Support Calculation {47 CFR § 54.313(c)(2)}
<2014>2015 Frozen Support Calculation {47 CFR § 54.313(c)(3)}
<2015>2016 and future Frozen Support Calculation {47 CFR § 54.313(c)(4)}
Price Cap Carrier Connect America ICC Support {47 CFR § 54.313(d)}
<2016>Certification Support Used to Build Broadband

Connect America Phase II Reporting {47 CFR § 54.313(e)}<2017>3rd year Broadband Service Certification<2018>5th year Broadband Service Certification<2019>Interim Progress Certification
<2021>Interim Progress Community Anchor Institutions
<2020>
Select the appropriate responses below (Yes, No, Not Applicable) to note compliance as a recipient of Incremental Connect America Phase I support, frozen High Cost support, High Cost support to offset access charge reductions, and
Connect America Phase II support as set forth in 47 CFR § 54.313(b),(c),(d),(e). The information reported on this form and in the documents attached below is accurate.

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(3000) Rate Of Return Carrier Additional Documentation FCC Form 481
Data Collection Form OMB Control No. 3060-0986/OMB Control No. 3060-0819
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<010>Study Area Code
<015>Study Area Name
<020>Program Year
<030>Contact Name - Person USAC should contact regarding this data
<035>Contact Telephone Number - Number of person identified in data line <030>
<039>Contact Email Address - Email Address of person identified in data line <030>

Progress Report on 5 Year Plan(3010)
§ 54.313(f)(1)(i)}
(3012)Community Anchor Institutions {47 CFR § 54.313(f)(1)(ii)}
Name of Attached Document Listing Required Information
(3017)
Name of Attached Document Listing Required Information
If the response is yes on line 3018, please check the boxes below to

If the response is no on line 3018, please check the boxes below
(3022)
(3023)
(3025)
(3015)
(3016)
(3019)
(3020)
(3021)
independent certified public accountant; or 2) a financial report in a
format comparable to RUS Operating Report for Telecommunications
Either a copy of their audited financial statement; or (2) a financial report

(3011)
CHECK the boxes below to note compliance on its five year service quality plan (pursuant to 47 CFR § 54.202(a)) and, for privately held carriers, ensuring compliance with the financial reporting requirements set forth in 47

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(3000) Rate Of Return Carrier Additional Documentation (Continued)FCC Form 481
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Financial Data Summary
(3027) Revenue
(3028) Operating Expenses
(3029) Net Income
(3030) Telephone Plant In Service(TPIS)
(3031) Total Assets
(3032) Total Debt
(3033) Total Equity
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Certification - Reporting Carrier FCC Form 481
Data Collection Form OMB Control No. 3060-0986/OMB Control No. 3060-0819
July 2013
<010>Study Area Code
<015>Study Area Name
<020>Program Year
<030>Contact Name - Person USAC should contact regarding this data
<035>Contact Telephone Number - Number of person identified in data line <030>
<039>Contact Email Address - Email Address of person identified in data line <030>
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE REPORTING CARRIER, IF THE REPORTING CARRIER IS FILING ANNUAL REPORTING ON ITS OWN BEHALF:
Printed name of Authorized Officer:
Certification of Officer as to the Accuracy of the Data Reported for the Annual Reporting for CAF or LI Recipients
Name of Reporting Carrier:
Signature of Authorized Officer:Date
I certify that I am an officer of the reporting carrier; my responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy of the annual reporting requirements for universal service support
recipients; and, to the best of my knowledge, the information reported on this form and in any attachments is accurate.
Title or position of Authorized Officer:
Telephone number of Authorized Officer:
Study Area Code of Reporting Carrier:Filing Due Date for this form:

Persons willfully making false statements on this form can be punished by fine or forfeiture under the Communications Act of 1934, 47 U.S.C. §§ 502, 503(b), or fine or imprisonment under Title 18 of the United States Code, 18 U.S.C. § 1001.

CERTIFIED ONLINE
07/01/2015
3078836675 ext.
Michelle Motzkus
Jefferson England
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Gold Star Communications LLC
Chief Financial Officer
Gold Star Communications LLC
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<015>Study Area Name
<020>Program Year
<030>Contact Name - Person USAC should contact regarding this data
<035>Contact Telephone Number - Number of person identified in data line <030>
<039>Contact Email Address - Email Address of person identified in data line <030>

Certification of Agent Authorized to File Annual Reports for CAF or LI Recipients on Behalf of Reporting Carrier
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Telephone number of Authorized Agent or Employee of Agent:
Signature of Authorized Agent or Employee of Agent:
Name of Authorized Agent or Employee of Agent:
I, as agent for the reporting carrier, certify that I am authorized to submit the annual reports for universal service support recipients on behalf of the reporting carrier; I have provided
the data reported herein based on data provided by the reporting carrier; and, to the best of my knowledge, the information reported herein is accurate.
Date:
Printed name of Authorized Agent or Employee of Agent:
Title or position of Authorized Agent or Employee of Agent
Name of Reporting Carrier:
Study Area Code of Reporting Carrier:Filing Due Date for this form:
Printed name of Authorized Officer:
Name of Reporting Carrier:
Study Area Code of Reporting Carrier:
Title or position of Authorized Officer:
Telephone number of Authorized Officer:
Filing Due Date for this form:
Certification of Officer to Authorize an Agent to File Annual Reports for CAF or LI Recipients on Behalf of Reporting Carrier
I certify that (Name of Agent)_______________________________________________________ is authorized to submit the information reported on behalf of the reporting carrier. I
also certify that I am an officer of the reporting carrier; my responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy of the annual data reporting requirements provided to the authorized
agent; and, to the best of my knowledge, the reports and data provided to the authorized agent is accurate.
Date:
Name of Authorized Agent:
Signature of Authorized Officer:

Persons willfully making false statements on this form can be punished by fine or forfeiture under the Communications Act of 1934, 47 U.S.C. §§ 502, 503(b), or fine or imprisonment under Title 18 of the United States Code, 18 U.S.C. § 1001.
Persons willfully making false statements on this form can be punished by fine or forfeiture under the Communications Act of 1934, 47 U.S.C. §§ 502, 503(b), or fine or imprisonment under Title
18 of the United States Code, 18 U.S.C. § 1001.

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dba Silver Star Communications (“Silver Star”)
Line 200 (54.313(a)(2) Compliance)
(FCC Form 481)

This section, consisting of one (1) page, is redacted in its entirety.

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Gold Star Communications, LLC
dba Silver Star Communications (“Silver Star”)
Service Quality Standards & Consumer Protection Rules
Statement of Compliance
(FCC Form 481 – Line 510)

Silver Star has established operating procedures designed to facilitate compliance with applicable
consumer protection rules; including rules regarding verification of orders for telecommunications
service as required of submitting carriers (i.e., Slamming) {Section 64.1100}, compliance with the FCC’s
Truth-in-Billing Requirements {64.2400}, compliance with the FCC’s customer proprietary network
information (CPNI) Requirements {64.2009}, consumer protection and service quality rules pursuant to
the CTIA Code of Conduct, and all other customer protection rules including employee training and
policy manual development as applicable.

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Functionality in Emergency Situations
Statement of Compliance
(FCC Form 481 – Line 610)

Silver Star has established operating procedures designed to facilitate compliance with
applicable service quality standards, which may include customer remedies and
improvement plans. Specifically Silver Star maintains its entire plant and system in such
condition as to enable it to furnish safe and continuous service and it inspect its system
and facilities in such manner and with such frequency as may be necessary to obtain
knowledge of their current condition and adequacy. Silver Star is capable of functioning
in emergency situations, by maintaining both battery and generator back-up power,
which ensure reasonable functionality of voice services without an external power
source. Additionally, voice traffic can be routed around damaged facilities, and Silver
Star is capable of managing traffic spikes resulting from emergency situations.

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<020>Program Year
<030>Contact Name - Person USAC should contact regarding this data
<035>Contact Telephone Number - Number of person identified in data line <030>
<039>Contact Email Address - Email Address of person identified in data line <030>
<701>Residential Local Service Charge Effective Date
<702>Single State-wide Residential Local Service Charge
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Gold Star Communications, LLC
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Silver Star Communications
Silver Star Communications
2016
Silver Star Communications
Silver Star Communications
Silver Star Communications
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Gold Star Communications. LLC
Gold Star Communications LLC
3078832411 ext.6099
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Gold Star Communications, LLC
Silver Star Telephone Company, Inc.
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Gold Star Communications, LLC
dba Silver Star Communications (“Silver Star”)
(54.313(a)(1) Compliance)
(FCC Form 481 – Line 1010)

Not Applicable to Filer, as it is a wireless provider and no voice
comparability benchmark has been set for wireless providers.

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Gold Star Communications, LLC
dba Silver Star Communications (“Silver Star”)
Low-Income Telephone Assistance Program Terms & Conditions
(FCC Form 481 - Line 1210)

Silver Star offers a variety of local usage calling plans, ranging from local and/or
low usage plans to plans providing essentially unlimited usage. Lifeline-eligible
residential customer accounts are discounted by the federally authorized amount
of $9.25, and state telephone assistance discounts, where applicable. Silver Star’s
lifeline-discounted monthly telephone service provides access to emergency,
operator, interexchange, and directory assistance services. The service does not
include enhanced calling features such as voice mail, caller ID, call forwarding,
internet or long distance telephone service. Toll Limitation service is provided at
no charge for lifeline customers, upon customer request and pursuant to FCC
guidelines.

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State of Wyoming CERTIFICATION BY ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER
: ss. OF COMPLIANCE WITH SERVICE QUALITY AND CUSTOMER
County of Lincoln 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 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. I am an officer of Gold Star Communications, LLC (dba Silver Star Communications) 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. Gold Star Communications, LLC 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. § 54.201(a)(2).
5. I also certify that all federal universal service support funds received by Gold Star Communications, LLC
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, 2016, through December 31, 2016, 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 the state will be
used in a manner consistent with Section 254(e) of the Telecommunications Act.
on B. McCue
Chief Operations Officer
Date
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 01 of June, 2015.
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Notary Public for Wyoming, residing at Lincoln County
My Commission expires—/S —/7
MICHELLE MOTZKUS Notary Public
State of Wyoming
County of Lincoln
My Commission Expires
March 15. 2017