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Regulatory Affairs Director - ldaho and Utah
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Office: 801 -238-0240
[e-mail]
June 21,2017
Diane Hanian, Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472West Washington
Boise, ID 83702-5983
P.O. Box 305
Boise,ID 83450-0305
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RE: Docket GNR-T-I7-01
CenturyTel of the Gem State (dtbla CenturyLink)
2017 Federal ETC Filing
Dear Ms. Hanian:
On November 18, 2011 the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") released its USF/ICC
Transformation Order in WC DocketNo. 10-90 et al. With that Order, the FCC began a
transition to a national framework for certification of Eligible Telecommunications Carriers
("ETCs") and set forth a standard set of information that all ETCs must file with the FCC by July
l't of each year, however for 2017 this date has been extended to July 3'd. The Order also
required ETCs to provide the same information to the respective state commissions.
The annual ETC reporting requirements are containedin4T C.F.R. $ 54.313 of the FCC's rules.
For the reporting of the data and certifications required by 47 C.F.R. $ 54.313 and 54.422,the
FCC has developed a reporting template, Form 481, to be utilized by ETCs.
Included in the Form 481 information and for administrative ease in reporting Connect America
Fund Phase 1 Incremental Support Program Round 2 information, USAC requested a cumulative
filing depicting the full program enablement to be reported in year three.
CenturyLink uploaded its 2015 and2016 Connect America Fund Phase II location information to
the new Universal Service Administrative Company ("USAC") High Cost Universal Broadband
("HUBB") reporting portal. USAC is also developing this portal to allow reports to be generated
by State Commissions and any interested party. USAC has not identified when that capability
will be available, but is working to have it available prior to this year's October I ETC
certification fi ling deadline.
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June2l,2017
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Attached is the public version of the Form 481 for CenturyTel of the Gem State as filed by
CenturyLink with the FCC on or before July 3, 2017. The confidential version will be sent via
overnight mail under separate cover. The outage information and certain Tribal engagement
information that is customer or company proprietary information provided in response to
$ 54.313 (a) (2) and (9) in the Form 481 is confidential. The detailed broadband speed
availability information at the exchange level provided in response to $ 54.313(aX7) is also
confidential. Centurylink filed the outage, Tribal engagement and broadband speed availability
information as confidential with the FCC and requests this information be treated as confidential
by the Commission.
Consistent with past years, we request that you certiff to the FCC pursuant to 47 C.F.R $ 54.314
by October 1,2017 in order for CenturyTel of the Gem State to continue receiving Federal high
cost support in Idaho.
Please contact me via the above contact information if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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<010> Studv Area Code 4722
<015> Studv Area Name CEMY-GEM STAM.ID
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TO BE COMPLETED BY THE REPORTING CARRIER, ]F THE REPORTING CARRIER 1S FILING ANNUAT REPORTING ON lTS OWN BEHALF:
Certification of Officer as to the Accuracy of the Data Reported for the Annual Reportint for CAF or Ll Recipients
certity ttat I am an officer olth€ rcporting canler; my responslbllltles lnclude ensuilnt the accuracy otthr annual reponht requhements ior unlversal serlce support
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iisnature of Authorired officer: CERTTFTED oNLTNB Date 06/06/20L7
,rinted name of Authorized Officer: David cole
Iitle or position ofAuthorized otficer: controller
telephone number of Authorized Off icer. 3183 889000 ext. 9003
;tudv Area Code of Reoortin( Carier: 472223 FilinE Due Date forthisform' 01 / 03 / 20L7
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underTitle 18 ofthe United States Code. 18 [J.S.C. 5 1001.
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AFFIDAVIT CERTIFYING COMPLIANCE
WITH 47 C.F.R. 5s4.313(aXs), Ssa313(a)(6), 554.313(a)(10), and 5sa.313(aX12)
Section (500) - Service Quality and Consumer Protection Certification
Section (600) - Emergency Functionality Certification
Section (1000)-Voice and Broadband Service Rate Comparabitity Certifications; and
Accurary of Annual Reporting of CAF Recipients Certification
For the CenturyLink ETCs as listed in Appendix A, l, David D. Cole, being of lawful age and duly sworn, on my
oath and under penalty of perjury, state that I am the Executive Vice President for Operations Support and
Controller of CenturyLink, lnc. ("Company'') and that I am authorized to execute this affidavit on behalf of the
Company.
The Company hereby certifies pursuant to the requirements under 47 C.F.R. 554.313(aX5), $54313(a)(6),
5s4.313(aX10), and 5sa313(aX12) that:
1) CenturyLink has established operational procedures designed to facilitate compliance with applicable
consumer protection rules,2l CenturyLink has established operational procedures designed to facilitate compliance with service
quality standards which may include customer remedies and improvement plans. CenturyLink also
reports service quality metrics to State Commissions as applicable,
3) CenturyLink is able to remain functional in emergency situations as set forth in 55a.202(a)(2),4l The pricing of voice services provided by CenturyLink ETCs listed in Appendix A is no more than two
standard deviatlons above the national average urban rate for voice service,
5) The pricing of broadband services provided by CenturyLink ETCs listed in Appendix 4 that meet the
Commisslon's broadband public interest obligation is no more than the most recent applicable
benchmark rates announced by the Wireline Competition Bureau, and5) To the best of my knowledge and belief, the information reported on this form including attachments is
accurate.
FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT
J DArED tnis L*q or Ae"l I zorz
David D. Cole
EVP - Operations Support and Controller
Centurylink
100 CenturyLink Drive
Monroe, Louisiana 7t2O3
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO me th
Notary Public:
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My Commission Expires:
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Appendix A
Listing of Centurvlink Eligible Telecommunications Carriers
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COMPANY NAME DBA NAME
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Code
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CenturyTel of Alabama, LLC (Northern)CenturyLink 259789 AL
CenturyTel of Alabama, LLC (Southern)CenturyLink 2s9788 AL
Gulf Telephone Company, LLC CenturyLink 250298 AL
CenturyTel of Arkansas, lnc CenturyLink 401705 AR
CenturyTel of Central Arkansas, LLC CenturyLink 401144 AR
CenturyTel of Mountain Home, lnc.CenturyLink 4017LL AR
CenturyTel of Redfield, lnc CenturyLink 407720 AR
CenturyTel of South Arkansas, lnc.CenturyLink 40L727 AR, LA
CenturyTel of Northwest Arkansas, LLC
(Russellville)CenturyLink 40LL42
AR, MO,
OK
CenturyTel of Northwest Arkansas, LLC
(Siloam Springs)CenturyLink 40LL43 AR, OK
Qwest Corporation (Arizona )CenturyLink QC 455101 AZ
CenturyTel of Colorado, lnc CenturyLink 462208 co
Qwest Corporation (Colorado)CenturyLink QC 4651O2 co
The El Paso County Telephone Company None 462187 co
CenturyTel of Eagle, lnc CenturyLink 462185 CO, UT
Embarq Florida, lnc.CenturyLink 2LO341 FL
Coastal Utilities, lnc CenturyLink 2203s6 GA
Qwest Corporation (lowa)Centurylink QC 355141 IA
CenturyTel of Postville, lnc.CenturyLink 35L274 IA
CenturyTel of Chester, lnc.CenturyLink 351.L26 IA, MN
CenturyTel of ldaho, lnc.CenturyLink 472225 ID
CenturyTel of the Gem State, lnc. (ldaho)CenturyLink 472223 ID
Qwest Corporation (Northern ldaho)Centurylink QC 475162 ID
Qwest Corporation (Southern ldaho)CenturyLink QC 475103 ID
Gallatin River Communications L.L.C.CenturyLink GRC 347057 IL
CenturyTel of Central lndiana, lnc CenturyLink 320747 IN
CenturyTel of Odon, lnc.CenturyLink 32080L IN
United Telephone Company of lndiana, lnc.CenturyLink 320832 IN, OH
United Telephone Company of Eastern
Kansas CenturyLink 4!L317 KS
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United Telephone Company of Kansas None 4LL$42 KS
United Telephone Company of Southcentral
Kansas CenturyLink 4tL3L7 KS
Embarq Missouri, lnc. (Kansas)CenturyLink 4',J.Lg57 KS
CenturyTel of Central Louisiana, LLC CenturyLink 270423 LA
CenturyTel of Chatham, LLC CenturyLink 270427 LA
CenturyTel of East Louisiana, LLC CenturyLink 270440 LA
CenturyTel of Evangeline, LLC CenturyLink 270434 LA
CenturyTel of North Louisiana, LLC CenturyLink 270436 LA
CenturyTel of Ringgold, LLC CenturyLink 270439 LA
CenturyTel of Southeast Louisiana, LLC CenturyLink 270424 LA
CenturyTel of Southwest Louisiana, LLC CenturyLink 270442 LA
CenturyTel of Northwest Louisiana, lnc.CenturyLink 27043L LA, AR, TX
CenturyTel Midwest - Michigan, lnc.CenturyLink 3LO67t MI
CenturyTel of Michigan, lnc.CenturyLink 3LO702 MI
CenturyTel of Northern Michigan, lnc.CenturyLink 310705 MI
CenturyTel of Upper Michigan, lnc.CenturyLink 310689 MI
CenturyTel of Minnesota, lnc.CenturyLink 367445 MN
Embarq Minnesota, lnc.CenturyLink 361456 MN
Qwest Corporation ( M innesota)CenturyLink QC 365L42 MN
CenturyTel of Missouri, LLC (Belle-Herman)CenturyLink 429785 MO
CenturyTel of Missouri, LLC (Central)CenturyLink 429784 MO
CenturyTel of Missouri, LLC (Southern)CenturyLink 429786 MO
CenturyTel of Missouri, LLC (Southwest)CenturyLink 429787 MO
Spectra Communications Group, LLC CenturyLink 42Lt5L MO
Embarq Missouri, lnc. (Missouri)CenturyLink 42t957 MO, lA
CenturyTel of North Mississippi, lnc.None 280458 MS
CenturyTel of Montana, lnc.CenturyLink 482249 MT
Qwest Corporation (Montana)Centurylink QC 485104 MT
Central Telephone Company (North Carolina)CenturyLink 23047L NC
Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Company,
LLC CenturyLink 230470 NC
Mebtel, lnc.CenturyLink 230485 NC
Qwest Corporation (North Dakota)CenturyLink QC 385144 ND
Qwest Corporation (Nebraska)CenturyLink QC 375L43 NE
United Telephone Company of the West
(Nebraska)CenturyLink 371595 NE
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United Telephone Company of New Jersey,
lnc.CenturyLink 160138 NJ
CenturyTel of the Southwest, lnc.CenturyLink 492274 NM
Qwest Corporation (New Mexico)CenturyLink QC 495105 NM
Central Telephone Company (Nevada)CenturyLink 552348 NV
CenturyTel ofthe Gem State, lnc. (Nevada)CenturyLink 552223 NV
CenturyTel of Ohio, lnc.CenturyLink 300630 OH
United Telephone Company of Ohio CenturyLink 300661 OH
CenturyTel of Oregon, lnc.CenturyLink s32361 OR
Qwest Corporation (Oregon)CenturyLink QC 535163 OR
United Telephone Company of the Northwest
(Oregon)CenturyLink 532400 OR
CenturyTel of Eastern Oregon, lnc.CenturyLink 532361 OR, CA
United Telephone Company of Pennsylvania
LLC, ThC CenturyLink !70209 PA
United Telephone Company of the Carolinas,
LLC Centurylink of the Carolinas 240506 sc
Qwest Corporation (South Dakota)CenturyLink QC 395145 SD
CenturyTel of Claiborne, lnc CenturyLink Claiborne 290557 TN
CenturyTel of Ooltewah-Collegedale, lnc.
CenturyLink Ooltewah-
Collegedale 290574 TN
United Telephone Southeast, LLC (Tennessee)CenturyLink 290s67 TN
CenturyTel of Adamsville, lnc.Centu rylink Adamsvil le 2905s2 TN, MS
Central Telephone Company of Texas, lnc.CenturyLink 442LL4 TX
CenturyTel of Lake Dallas, lnc.CenturyLink 442tOt TX
CenturyTel of Port Aransas, lnc CenturyLink 4421L7 TX
CenturyTel of San Marcos, lnc CenturyLink 442140 TX
United Telephone Company of Texas, lnc CenturyLink 442084 TX
Qwest Corporation (Utah)Centurylink QC 505107 UT
United Telephone Southeast, LLC (Vireinia)CenturyLink L90567 VA
Central Telephone Company of Virginia CenturyLink 190254 VA, NC
CenturyTel of Inter-lsland, lnc.CenturyLink 522408 WA
CenturyTel of Washington, lnc CenturyLink s22408 WA
Qwest Corporation (Washington)CenturyLink QC s25t6L WA
United Telephone Company of the Northwest
(Washington)CenturyLink 522400 WA
CenturyTel of Cowiche, lnc.CenturyLink 522470 WA
CenturyTel of Central Wisconsin, LLC CenturyLink 331159 WI
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CenturyTel of Fairwater-Brandon-Alto, LLC CenturyLink 330877 WI
CenturyTel of Forestville, LLC CenturyLink 330884 WI
CenturyTel of Larsen-Readfield, LLC CenturyLink 330898 WI
CenturyTel of Monroe County, LLC CenturyLink 3309L3 WI
CenturvTel of Northern Wisconsin, LLC CenturyLink 330955 WI
CenturyTel of Southern Wisconsin, LLC CenturyLink 330931 WI
CenturyTel of the Midwest-Kendall, LLC CenturyLink 330924 WI
CenturyTel of the Midwest-Wisconsin, LLC
(Casco)CenturyLink 330857 WI
CenturyTel of the Midwest-Wisconsin, LLC
(Cencom)CenturyLink 330841 WI
CenturyTel of the Midwest-Wisconsin, LLC
(Northwest)CenturyLink 330922 WI
CenturyTel of the Midwest-Wisconsin, LLC
(Platteville)CenturyLink 330934 WI
CenturyTel of the Midwest-Wisconsin, LLC
(Thorp)CenturyLink 330959 WI
CentuiyTel of the Midwest-Wisconsin, LLC
(Wayside)CenturyLink 330970 WI
CenturyTel of Wisconsin, LLC CenturyLink 330895 WI
Telephone USA of Wisconsin, LLC CenturyLink 331155 WI
CenturyTel of Northwest Wisconsin, LLC CenturyLink 330950 WI, MN
CenturyTel of Wyoming, lnc CenturyLink 5!2299 WY
Qwest Corporation (Wyoming)Centurylink QC 515108 WY
United Telephone Company of the West
(Wyoming)CenturyLink of the West 511595 WY
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Tribal Outreach Documentation-2016 Form 48L- Line <910>
CenturyTel of the Gem State, lnc. dlbla CenturyLink (ldaho)
Study Area - 472223
Tribal Entities
Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation, Nevada
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Tribal Outreach Documentation-2016 Form tl8l - Line <920>
CenturyTel of the Gem State, lnc. dlbla CenturyUnk (ldahol
StudyArea -472223
Tarreted Enrarement Efforts
As part of its efforts to strengthen positive relationships with the Tribal Nations within its
serving territory while fulfilling obligations set forth in Report and Order and Further Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 11-161, CenturyTelof the Gem State, lnc. (ldaho) dlbla CenturyLink
{"CenturyLink"} extended an invitation in 2015 and 2017 to the above listed tribal entity to meet
and address issues of importance related to the provisioning of services on tribal lands. The
purpose of these meetings was to discuss planning and potentialdeployment of service as
well as other areas of interest specific to conducting business
on tribal lands (as set forth in 47 C.F.R. $54313(a)(9)) which at a minimum, would include:
(i) A needs assessment and deployment planning with a focus on Tribal community anchor
institutions;
(ii) Feasibility and sustainability planning;
(iii) Marketing services in a culturally sensitive manner;
(iv) Rights of way processes, land use permitting facilities siting, environmental and cultural
preservation review processes; and
(v) Compliance with Tribal business and licensing requirements. Tribal business and licensing
requirements include business practice licenses that Tribal and non-Tribal business entities,
whether located on or offTribal lands, must obtain upon application to the relevant Tribal
government office or division to conduct any business or trade, or deliver any goods or
seruices to the Tribes, Tribal members, or Tribal lands. These include certificates of public
convenience and necessity, Tribal business licenses, master licenses, and other related forms
of Tribal government licensure.
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May 4,2417
Shoshone-Paiute Tribes
Theodore Howard
TribalChairman
P.O. Box 219
Owyhee. Nevada 89832
Dear Chairman Howard,
CenturyLink values its relationship with the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes and understands the
critical role communications services play in eliminating the digital divide and improving
the economic, health and educational opportunities for Centurylink's customers living
on Tribal lands. CenturyLink is grateful for the opportunity to provide communications
services to customers residing on Tribal lands.
During 2016, there were a number of changes to the federal Lifbline program. One of the
changes provides qualified low-income customers with the option of receiving the federal
Lifeline credit for High Speed Intemet (HSI) service. The changes to the federal Lifeline
program should help low-income customers subscribe to HSI service. If it would be
helpful. Centurylink is willing to discuss the Lifeline changes and its Internet Basics
service for lou-income customers with the appropriate Tribal representatives.
In 201l. the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") modernized the
communications landscape by implementing steps to ensure that robust, affordable voice
and broadband service are available to Americans throughout the nation including those
residing on Tribal lands.l I would also like to extend an invitation to meet at your
convenience in order to discuss any matters of interest to the Shoshone Paiute Tribes,
including but not limited to; (1) deployment planning with a focus on Tribal community
anchor institutions; (2) feasibility and sustainability planning; (3) marketing services on
I ln the Matter o.f Connect America Fund: A National Broadband Planfor Our Future; ktablishing Just
and Reasonable Rates for Local Lrchange Carriers: High-Cost Universal Sen,ice Support; D*eloping an
Unified tntercarrier Compensation Regime: Federal-State Jotnt Board on Universal Service: Lifeline ond
Lin*-Up; Universal Service Re{orm - Mohiliry' Fund, tNC Docket Nos. l0-90. 07- 135, 05-337. 03- l 09, CC
Docket Nos. 0l-92. 9645, CN Docket No. 09-51. WT Docket No. l0-208" Report and Order and Further
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC I l-161.26 FCC Rcd 17663 (rel. Nov. 18,201l)(USF/I(C
Tr a nsfo r m at i on O r de rl.
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Tribal lands; (4) rights-of-way processes, land use permi$ing, facilities siting,
environmental and cultural preservation review process; and (5) Tribal business and
licensing requirements.
If you would like to meet or want to discuss the Lifeline changes please retum the
enclosed reply form and self-addressed envelope or you can contact James Farr at
80 l -23 8-0240 ([e-mail]).
Sincerely,
Q*,,#*";f,./O'
Jim Schmit
ldaho Vice President and General Manager
Enclosure
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<1210> Terms & Conditions of Voice Telephony Lifeline Plans
CenturyLink, lnc. has over 100 localexchange carriers (LECs) that serve as eligible
telecommunications carriers (ETCs) providing Lifeline discounts on localtelephone service for
qualifying low-income customers in thirty-seven states. Each LEC's tariff or localterms of
service contain the terms and conditions of voice telephony service plans generally available to
CenturyLink residential customers. Lifeline provides discounts on CenturyLink residential
service plans that include voice telephony service. Lifeline discounts provided to qualified
recipients include the $9.25 per month federal discount plus state discounts, if available. Tribal
Lifeline recipients receive an additionalfederal Lifeline discount of up to $25 per month. Eligible
residents residing on Tribal lands in areas where CenturyLink receives universal service high-
cost support can also receive a Tribal Link Up credit of not more than $100 against one
customary service initiation fee at a primary residence.
CenturyLink's flat-rated residential voice service plans provide unlimited local calling. Lifeline
discounts also may be applied to local residential service plans that include a certain amount of
local minutes or calls at a flat-rate and then have additional charges for minutes or calls beyond
those included in the plan. Lifeline discounts may be applied to bundled service packages that
include voice telephony services, such as bundles with internet service and/or video service.
Lifeline discounts may also apply to voice service plans that include optional calling features
such as caller lD, callwaiting, and voicemail.
Toll service is available to customers receiving Lifeline discounts in the same manner that it is
available to non-Lifeline customers. Toll limitation service is available to Lifeline customers at
no charge.
lnformation concerning CenturyLink's Lifeline program can be found on our Lifeline web page at
http ://www. centu rvl i n k. com/Paoes/S u pporULifeLi ne/
A link to the CenturyLink tariff or localterms of service that includes the terms and conditions of
this ETC's Lifeline offering is included in response to line 1220.
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NOTES:
l. (220) Outages are reported using the criteria provided in 47 C.F.R. $54.313. This differs from the
criteria in 47 C.F.R. $4.5, which is the basis for reporting outages to the Federal Communications
Commission. Therefore, some outages may not have Network Outage Reporting System ('NORS")
numbers.
2. (220) Where outages extended beyond CenturyLink customers and/or study areas, the total number of
served customers within the study areathat were potentially impacted was reported.
3. (300) - (310) and (320) - (330) CenturyLink is reporting any outstanding requests for votce servrce or
broadband service from 2016 that are unfulfilled at the time of this filing. Orders resolved during the year
are not reported, including unfilled orders that were cancelled by the customer.
4. (400) - (410) and (430) - (440) Complaints per I ,000 voice access lines or per I ,000 broadband
customers are reported as complaints to any federal and/or state agencies. The actual number of
complaints was reported if a study area had less than 1,000 customers.
5. (5 1 0) and (610) Sections 54.3 I 3(a) (5) - (6) require ETCs to make certifications as to their compliance
with applicable service quality standards and consumer protection rules, and their ability to remain
functional in emergency situations as set forth in section 5a.202(a) (2). Certifications are attached.
6. (515) This question is not applicable. This company is a high-cost recipient.
7. (7ll) CenturyLink is reporting a-la-cart and data-only broadband rates that meet or exceed both the
download speed of four mega bits per second and upload speed of one mega bit per second. Upload
speeds of768K or below are not included in this report.
8. (810) - (813) Per FCC DA 13-1707 released August 6,2013, CenturyLink is reporting holding
company, operating companies, and affiliates (as defined under section 3 of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. $ 153(2)) that are designated as eligible telecommunications carriers and/or
that provide retail broadband internet access to end-user customers.
9. (810) - (813) and (1210) - (1223) CenturyLink is a designated eligible telecommunications carrier that
receives Universal Service Support for High Cost Areas tnder 47 C.F.R. 54 subpart D. Therefore,
CenturyLink is only subject to subpart (a) of 47 C.F.R. $54.422 as it applies to this filing.
10. (921) - (929) To the extent the carrier serves federally recognized tribal lands, the attached narrative,
in response to line 920, should be relied on to describe tribal outreach and interaction. Ifin 2016,the
carrier offered to discuss the points listed in 47 C.F.R. $5a.313(a) (9) to at least a majority of federally
recognized tribes served in a study area, lines 921-929 were marked with a "yes" response.
I l. (1000) - (1010) Carriers must certifr that their local rates are at or below two standard deviations of
the applicable national average urban rate for voice service, as specified in the most recent public notice
issued by the Wireline Competition Bureau and Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Qwest
Corporation d/b/a CenturyLink (Wyoming) and United Telephone Company of the West d/b/a
CenturyLink (Wyoming) have certain exchanges with explicit cost based local rates above this standard.
Customers in such exchanges receive a Federal Universal Service credit and/or a State Universal Service
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credit explicitly on their bill. This results in a net charge that is lower than two standard deviations of the
applicable national average urban rate for voice service.
12. (1010) 47 C.F.R. $5a.313(a) (10) requires a certification that the pricing of the company's voice
services is no more than two standard deviations above the applicable national average urban rate for
voice service, as specified in the most recent public notice issued by the Wireline Competition Bureau
and Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. The certification is attached.
13. (1030) 47 C.F.R. $5a.313(a) (12) requires a certification that the pricing of a service that meets the
Commission's broadband public interest obligations is no more than the applicable benchmark to be
announced annually in a public notice issued by the Wireline Competition Bureau, or is no more than the
non-promotional price charged for a comparable fixed wireline service in urban areas in the states or U.S.
Territories where the eligible telecommunications carrier receives support. The certification is attached.
14. ( I I 30) This question is not applicable. This company has existing terrestrial backhaul options.
15. (2011), (2015), and (2016) Per FCC DA l3-2101 released October 30,2013, CenturyLink is
certifying at a holding company level.
16. (2011) An affirmative response indicates Connect America Fund Phase I Incremental Support
Program Round 2 funding was received by the respective study area and/or locations were enabled within
the study area.
17. (2015\, (2017) - (2018) Connect America Fund Phase 2 program (including phase-down support)
acceptance and commitments are at a state-wide level. State level reporting is recorded on one study-area
per state.
18. (2017c) Reported capital expenditures represent investments in specific Connect America Fund Phase
2 (*CAF II") projects. There may be additional investments in facilities which would benefit CAF II areas
that are not reflected in this response.
19. (2018) CenturyLink has provided Connect America Fund Phase 2 community anchor institutions that
were enabled and listed as anchor institutions on the National Broadband Map.
20. (2023) - (2025) For administrative ease in reporting Connect America Fund Phase I Incremental
Support Program Round 2 information, USAC requested a cumulative filing depicting the full program
enablement to be reported in year three. Network utilization and other factors may impact broadband
service at current and previously reported locations.
21. (3009) - (3034) These questions are not applicable. This company is considered to be a Federal Price
Cap Carrier or an affiliate associated with a Federal Price Cap Carrier for the purposes of this filing.
22. (4001) - (4005) These questions are not applicable. This company is not a Rural Broadband
Experiment participant.
23. Effective January 1,2017, eight Louisiana ILECs have merged into CenturyTel of Evangeline, LLC
with study area code 270434. Following the merger, CenturyTel of Evangeline, LLC changed its name to
CenturyLink of Louisiana,LLC. Form 481 reports for the filing due in July 2017 are filed on a pre-
merger basis. In future filings, the merged companies will be reported as one entity.
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