20170627Virgin Mobile USA ETC.pdf

Kristin L. Jacobson Regulatory Counsel - Government Affairs
State Regulatory
900 7th Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20001
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
June 27, 2017
Via Electronic Mail
Ms. Jean Jewell
Commission Secretary Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 W. Washington
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Re: Eligible Telecommunications Carrier’s Annual Filing to the Federal Communications Commission pursuant to 47 C.F.R. § 54.313 and 47 C.F.R. § 54.422 (Form 481)
Dear Ms. Jewell:
Attached please find copies of Virgin Mobile USA LP’s filing of 2017 Form 481 documents as
submitted to the FCC.
Should you have any questions or require additional information please contact the undersigned.
Sincerely,
/s/ Kristin L. Jacobson
Kristin L. Jacobson
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FCC Form 481FCC Form 481 - Carrier Annual Reporting 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
<035>Contact Telephone Number:
<039>Contact Email Address:
Data Collection Form

Form Type 54.422
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(200) Service Outage Reporting (Voice)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>
<220>
NORS
Reference
Number
Outage Start
Date
Outage Start
Time
Outage End
Date
Outage End
Time
Number of
Customers Affected Total Number of
911 Facilities Service Outage Affect Multiple
Service Outage Preventative
<210>For the prior calendar year, were there any reportable voice service outages?
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(300) Unfulfilled Service Request 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>
<300> Unfulfilled service request (voice)
<310> Detail on attempts (voice)
<320> Unfulfilled service request (broadband)
<330> Detail on attempts (broadband)
Name of Attached Document
Name of Attached Document
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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>
<400>
Select from the drop-down list to indicate how you would like to report
voice complaints (zero or greater) for voice telephony service in the prior
calendar year for each service area in which you are designated an ETC for
any facilities you own, operate, lease, or otherwise utilize.
<410>Complaints per 1000 customers for fixed voice
<420>Complaints per 1000 customers for mobile voice
<430>
Select from the drop-down list to indicate how you would like to report
end-user customer complaints (zero or greater) for broadband service in
the prior calendar year for each service area in which you are designated
an ETC for any facilities you own, operate, lease, or otherwise utilize.
<440>
<450>
Complaints per 1000 customers for fixed broadband
Complaints per 1000 customers for mobile broadband
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(400) Number of Complaints per 1,000 customers FCC Form 481
Data Collection Form OMB Control No. 3060-0986/OMB Control No. 3060-0819
July 2013
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(500) Compliance With Service Quality Standards and Consumer Protection Rules 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>
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<500> Certify compliance with applicable service quality standards and consumer protection rules
<510>Descriptive document for Service Quality Standards & Consumer Protection Rules Compliance
<515> Certify compliance with applicable minimum service standards
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<010>
<015>
<020>
<030>
<035>
<039>
Study Area Code
Study Area Name
Program Year
Contact Name - Person USAC should contact regarding this data
Contact Telephone Number - Number of person identified in data line <030>
Contact Email Address - Email Address of person identified in data line <030>
(600) Functionality in Emergency Situations FCC Form 481
Data Collection Form OMB Control No. 3060-0986/OMB Control No. 3060-0819
July 2013
<600> Certify compliance regarding ability to function in emergency situations
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<610>Descriptive document for Functionality in Emergency Situations
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<701>Residential Local Service Charge Effective Date
<702>Single State-wide Residential Local Service Charge
<703>
State Exchange (ILEC)SAC (CETC)Rate Type
Residential Local
Service Rate Total per line Rates and Fees
Mandatory Extended Area
Service ChargeState Universal Service FeeState Subscriber Line Charge
(700) Price Offerings including Voice Rate Data FCC Form 481
Data Collection Form OMB Control No. 3060-0986/OMB Control No. 3060-0819
July 2013
<010>
<015>
<020>
<030>
<035>
<039>
Study Area Code
Study Area Name
Program Year
Contact Name - Person USAC should contact regarding this data
Contact Telephone Number - Number of person identified in data line <030>
Contact Email Address - Email Address of person identified in data line <030>
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<711>
Exchange (ILEC)Residential Rate
State Regulated
Broadband Service -
Download Speed Broadband Service -
Usage Allowance
Action Taken When
select}
<a1>
Usage Allowance
(710) Broadbrand Price Offerings 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>
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(800) Operating Companies FCC Form 481
Data Collection Form OMB Control No. 3060-0986
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>
<810>Reporting Carrier
<811>
<812>
<813>
Doing Business As Company or Brand Designation
<a1>
Affiliates
<a2>
SAC
<813>
Doing Business As Company or Brand Designation
<a1>
Affiliates
<a2>
SAC
<813>
Doing Business As Company or Brand Designation
<a1>
Affiliates
<a2>
SAC
<813>
Doing Business As Company or Brand Designation
<a1>
Affiliates
<a2>
SAC
/OMB Control No. 3060-0819
Softbank Corp.
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<910>Tribal Land(s) on which ETC Serves
<920>Tribal Government Engagement Obligation
<921>
<922>
<923>
<924>
<925>
<926>
<927>
<928>
<929>
(900) Tribal Lands Reporting FCC Form 481
Data Collection Form OMB Control No. 3060-0986
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>
/OMB Control No. 3060-0819
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<900>Does the filing entity offer tribal land services? (Y/N)
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(1000) Voice and Broadband Service Rate Comparability FCC Form 481
Data Collection Form OMB Control No. 3060-0986
July 2013
/OMB Control No. 3060-0819
<1000> Voice services rate comparability certification
<1010> Attach detailed description for voice services rate
comparability compliance
Name of Attached Document
comparability compliance
Name of Attached Document
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(1100) No Terrestrial Backhaul Reporting 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>
<1130>
Certify whether terrestrial backhaul options exist (Y/N) <1100>
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(1200) Terms and Condition for Lifeline Customers FCC Form 481LifelineOMB Control No. 3060-0986/OMB Control No. 3060-0819Data Collection Form 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>
<1210>Terms & Conditions of Voice Telephony Lifeline Plans
<1221>
<1222>
<1223>
<1220>Link to Public Website HTTP
telephony service plans offered to Lifeline subscribers,
Details on the number of minutes provided as part of the plan,
http://www.assurancewireless.com/Public/TermsandConditions.aspx
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FCC Form 481
OMB Control No. 3060-0986/OMB Control No. 3060-0819
(2005) Price Cap Carrier Additional Documentation
Data Collection Form
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>
July 2017 certification, this applies to Round 2 recipients of
Incremental Support.
<2022> Recipient certifies, representing year three after filing a notice of
acceptance of funding pursuant to 54.312(c), that the locations in
question are not receiving support under the Broadband Initiatives
Program or the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program for
projects that will provide broadband with speeds of at least 4
Mbps/1Mbps - 54.313(b)(2)(i). Round 2 recipients only.
<2023> The attachment on line 2024 includes a statement of the total amount of
capital funding expended in the previous year in meeting Connect
America Phase I deployment obligations, accompanied by a list of
census blocks indicating where funding was spent. This covers
year three - 54.313(b)(2)(ii). Round 2 recipients only.
<2024A> Round 2 Recipient of Incremental Support?
<2024B> Attach list of census blocks indicating where funding was spent in year
three - 54.313(b)(2)(ii). Round 2 recipients only.
Name of Attached Document Listing
Required Information
<2025A> Round 2 Recipient of Incremental Support?
<2025B> Attach geocoded Information for Phase I milestone reports (Round 2 for
year three) - Connect America Fund , WC Docket 10-90, Report and
Order, FCC 13-73, paragraph 35 (May 22, 2013).
Name of Attached Document Listing
Required Information
<2015> 2016 and future Frozen Support Certification 47 CFR § 54.313(c)(4)
Select the appropriate responses below (Yes, No, Not Applicable) to note compliance as a recipient of Incremental 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.
Incremental Connect America Phase I reporting
<2011> 3rd Year Certification 47 CFR §54.313(b)(1)(ii) - Note that for the
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FCC Form 481
OMB Control No. 3060-0986/OMB Control No. 3060-0819
(2005) Price Cap Carrier Additional Documentation
Data Collection Form
Including Rate-of-Return Carriers affiliated with Price Cap Local Exchange Carriers July 2013
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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 )}
<2017A> Connect America Fund Phase II recipient?
institutions to which the carrier newly began providing access to
broadband service in the preceding calendar year - 54.313(e)(1)(ii)(A)
Name of Attached Document Listing
Required Information
<2019> Recipient certifies that it bid on category one telecommunications and
Internet access services in response to all FCC Form 470 postings seeking
broadband service that meets the connectivity targets for the schools and
libraries universal service support program for eligible schools and
libraries located within any area in a census block where the carrier is
receiving Phase II model-based support, and that such bids were at rates
reasonably comparable to rates charged to eligible schools and libraries in
urban areas for comparable offerings - 54.313(e)(1)(ii)(C)
<2017C> Total amount of Phase II support, if any, the price cap carrier used for
capital expenditures in 2016.
<2018> Attach the number, names, and addresses of community anchor
<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>
Select from the drop down menu or check the boxes below to note compliance with 54.313(f)(1). Privately held carriers must ensure compliance with the
financial reporting requirements set forth in 47 CFR 54.313(f)(2). I further certify that the information reported on this form and in the documents
attached below is accurate.
Progress Report on 5 Year Plan
(3009) Carrier certifies to 54.313(f)(1)(iii)
(3010A)
(3010B) Name of Attached Document Listing Required
Information
(3012A)
(3012B) Name of Attached Document Listing Required
Information
(3013) (Yes/No)
(3014) (Yes/No)
(3015)
(3016)
(3017) Name of Attached Document Listing Required
Information
Please Provide Attachment
Community Anchor Institutions {47 CFR §
54.313(f)(1)(ii)}
Please Provide Attachment
Is your company a Privately Held ROR Carrier {47 CFR
§54.313(f)(2)}
If yes, does your company file the RUS annual report
Please check these boxes to confirm that the
attached PDF, on line 3017, contains the required
information pursuant to § 54.313(f)(2) compliance
requires:
Electronic copy of their annual RUS reports
(Operating Report for Telecommunications
Borrowers)
Document(s) with Balance Sheet, Income Statement
and Statement of Cash Flows
If the response is yes on line 3014, attach your
company's RUS annual report and all required
documentation
If the response is no on line 3014, is your company
audited?
If the response is yes on line 3018, please check the
boxes below to confirm your submission on line
3026 pursuant to § 54.313(f)(2), contains:
Either a copy of their audited financial statement; or
(2)a financial report in a format comparable to RUS
Operating Report for Telecommunications Borrowers
Document(s) for Balance Sheet, Income Statement
and Statement of Cash Flows
Management letter and/or audit opinion issued by
the independent certified public accountant that
performed the company’s financial audit.
If the response is no on line 3018, please check the
boxes below to confirm your submission on line
3026 pursuant to § 54.313(f)(2), contains:
Copy of their financial statement which has been
subject to review by an independent certified public
accountant; or 2) a financial report in a format
comparable to RUS Operating Report for
Telecommunications Borrowers
Underlying information subjected to a review by an
independent certified public accountant
Underlying information subjected to an officer
certification.
Document(s) with Balance Sheet, Income Statement
and Statement of Cash Flows
Attach the worksheet listing required information Name of Attached Document Listing Required
Information
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(3005) Rate Of Return Carrier Additional Documentation FCC Form 481
Data Collection Form OMB Control No. 3060-0986/OMB Control No. 3060-0819
July 2013
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Certification of Public Interest Obligations {47 CFR §
54.313(f)(1)(i)}
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(3005) Rate Of Return Carrier Additional Documentation (Continued)FCC Form 481
Data Collection Form OMB Control No. 3060-0986/OMB Control No. 3060-0819
July 2013
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
(3034) Dividends
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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>
4005 Rural Broadband Experiment
Authorized Rural Broadband Experiment (RBE) recipients must address the certification for public interest obligations, provide a list of newly served
community anchor institutions, and provide a list of locations where broadband has been deployed.
Public Interest Obligations – FCC 14-98 (paragraphs 26-29, 78)
4001
interest obligations consistent with the category for which they were selected, including broadband speed,
latency, usage capacity, and rates that are reasonably comparable to rates for comparable offerings in urban
Community Anchor Institutions – FCC 14-98 (paragraph 79)
4003a
which they newly deployed broadband service in the preceding calendar year. On this line, please respond
If yes to 4003A, please provide a response for 4003B.
4003b
of community anchor institutions to which the
recipient newly began providing access to
Broadband Deployment Locations – FCC 14-98 (paragraph 80)
4004a
which broadband has been deployed as of the
June 1st immediately preceding the July 1st filing Name of Attached Document Listing Required Information
4004b
recipient is meeting the relevant public service
obligations for the identified locations. Materials
must at least detail the pricing, offered broadband
speed and data usage allowances available in the
Name of Attached Document Listing Required Information
FCC Form 481 (4005) Rural Broadband Experiment Additional Documentation OMB Control No. 3060-0986/OMB Control No. 3060-0819 Data Collection Form
July 2013
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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
07/03/2017
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Assistant Controller
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Certification - Agent / Carrier FCC Form 481Data 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>
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 Firm:
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:
Name of Authorized Agent Employee:
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE REPORTING CARRIER, IF AN AGENT IS FILING ANNUAL REPORTS ON THE CARRIER'S BEHALF:
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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Attachments
<813><a3>
Doing Business As Company or Brand Designation
<a1>
Affiliates
<a2>
SAC
(800) Operating Companies FCC Form 481
Data Collection Form OMB Control No. 3060-0986
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>
<810>Reporting Carrier
<811>
<812>
/OMB Control No. 3060-0819
Softbank Corp.
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