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June 26,2017
Ms. Jean Jewell
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RE:2016 Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) Annual Reporting
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Dear Ms. Jewell
Albion Telephone Company, Inc. ("the Company") hereby provides copies to the ldaho
Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") of the filing to the Federal Communications
Commission ("FCC") and the Universal Service Administrative Corporation ("USAC") for
designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier, in accordance with 47 U.S.C. 54.313 and
54.422.1 have also included the signed Affidavit pursuant to Commission Order 29841. Company,
Study Area Code 472213, is a rural incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) 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.
Please review the attached filing and include Company in your Annual Use Certification
Letter to USAC and the FCC.
Please note the enclosed document contains confidential trade secret information that is
exempt from public disclosure pursuant to Section 9-340D(1), ldaho Code. Pursuant to Rule 67
of the Rules of Procedure of the ldaho Public Utilities Commission, the enclosed trade secret
information has been submitted on yellow paper and has been separated from the
non-confidential portion of the document.
lf you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me directly
Sincerel
Rich Redman
Vice President
Enclosure
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State of CERT! FICATI ON BY ELIG I BLE TELECOMM U N ICATIONS CARRI ER
ss OF COMPLIANCE WITH SERVICE QUALITY AND CUSTOMER
PROTECTION, ABILITY TO REMAIN FUNCTIONAL IN EMERGENCIES,
AND USE OF FEDERAL HIGH-COST SUPPORT.
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AFFIDAVIT OF BUSINESS OR CORPORATE OFFICER
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:
1. I am an officer of Albion Telephone Company, lnc., 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.
2.1 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
3. Albion Telephone Company, lnc. is complying with applicable service quality standards and consumer
protection rules of the Federal Communications Commission and the ldaho 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. S 54.201(a)(2).
5. I also certify that all federal universal service support funds received by Albion Telephone Company, lnc.
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 1,2017, through December 31,2017, to be
eligible for federal universal service fund support.
6. 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 eligible carriers in the state
will be used in a manner consistent with Section 254(e) of the Telecommunications Act.
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<010> StudyArea Code 472213
<01S> StudyArea Name ALBION TE], CO-ATC
<020> Program Year 2 018
<030> Contact Name - PeEon USAC should contact regarding this data ,Julie Laumb
<035> ContactTelephoneNumber-Numberofpe6onidentifiedioditaline<030> 2085735335 ext
<039> Contact Email Address - EmaitAddress of person identified in data tine <030> j l aumb G a tc comm ' com
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 reportingrequirementssetforthin4TCFR54.313(f)(2). lfurthercertifythattheinformationreportedonthisformandinthedocuments
attached below is accurate.
(300e)
(3010A)
(30108)
(3012A)
(30128)
(3013)
(3014)
Progress Report on 5 Year Plan
carrier certifi es to 54.313(fl (1)(iii)
Please check these boxes to confirm that the
attached PDF, on line 3017, contains the required
information pursuant to 5 54.313(fX2) compliance
requires:
Electronic copy oftheir annual RUS reports
(Operating Report for Telecommunlcations
Bonowers)
oocument(s) with Balance Sheet, lncome Statement
and Statement of Cash Flows
lfthe response is yes on line 3014, attach your
company's RU5 annual report and all required
documentation
lfthe response is no on line 3014 is your company
audited?
lfthe response is yes on line 301& please checkthe
boxes below to confirm your submission on line
3026 pursuant to 5 54.313(fX2), contains:
Either a copy oftheir audited financial statement; or
(2) a financial report in a format comparable to RUs
Operating Report for Telecommunications Borrowers
Document(s) for Balance Sheet, lncome 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.
lf the response is no on line 3018, please check the
boxes below to confirm your submisslon on line
3026 pursuant to S 54.313(f)(2), contains;
Copy oftheirfinancial statement which has been
subject to review by an independent certified public
accountanq or 2l a financial report in a format
comparable to RUS Operating Beport for
Telecommunications Borrowers
Underlying information subjected to a review by an
independent certified public accountant
Certification of Public Interest obligations {47 cFR S
s4.313(fl(1xi))
Please Provide Attachment
Community Anchor lnstitutlons {47 CFR S
s4.313(f)(1Xii))
Please Provide Attachment
ls your company a Privately Held ROR Carrier {47 CFR
5 s4.313(0(2)l
lfyes, does your company file the RUs annual report
Yes - Attach certtfication
Name ofAttached Document Listing Required
lnformation
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Name ofAttached Document Listing Required
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(3016)
(3017)
(3018)
Name ofAttached Document Listing Required
lnformation
(Yes/No) O O
(301e)
(3020)
(3021)
(302?l
(3023)
(3024].Underlying information subjected to an officer
certification.
(302s)Document(s) with Balance Sheet, lncome Statement
and statement of cash Flows
(3025) Attach the workheet listing required infomation Name of Attached Document Listing Required
lnformation
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<)10>Area Code 1772L3
Area Name
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Neme - Perso[ USAC contact
<039>Email peIson tn <03(D lrrwreco-.c-
ilo05 Runl Broadband Experlment
Authorized Rural Broadband Experiment(RBE) reciplents mustaddress the certmcatlonfor public interest obllgations, provide a list ofnewly serued
community anchor Institutionr, and provide a llst oflocatlons where broadband has been deployed,
Public lnterest oblltEtions - Fcc 1+98 (paragraphs 25-29, 78)
Please address Line /O01 retardln8 compliance wlth the commission's public interest obli8atlons. All BBE partlclpants must provide a response to Llne 4001.
4001, Reclplent certlfies that it ls offering broadband to the identified locatlons meeting the requislte publlc
interest obligations consistent wlth the category forwhich theywere selected, includlng broadband spee4
latency, usage capaclty. and rates that are reasonably comparable to rates for comparable offerinSs in urban
areas?
Communw Anchor lnstitutions - FCC 14-98 (paragraph 79)
4003a, RBE partlcipants must provlde the number, names, and addresses of community anchor instltutions to
which they newly deployed broadband service ln the precedlng calendar year. On this line, please respond
(yes- attach new communlty anchoni. no - no new anchoni) to lndicate whetherthls llst will be provided.
lfyes to rtoo3A, please proride a response for 40038.
4(xr3b, Ptovide the number, names and addresses
ofcommunlty anchor lngtltutionsto which the
recipient newly began provlding access to
broadband serylce ln the precedlng calendaryear.
Name ofAttached Document Listing Required lnformation
Broadband Deployment Locatlons- Fcc 14-98 (para&aph 80)
4004a. Attach a list of geocoded locations to
which broadband has been deployed as ofthe
June 1st immediately precedlng the Juty lst filing Name ofAttached Document Usting Required lnformation
deadllne forthe FCC Form 481.
4qr4b. Attach evidence demonstrating that the
reciplent is meeting the relevant public servlce.
obllgauons for the identlfied lomtions. Materia,s
must at least detail the priclng offered broadband
speed and data usage allowances avallable in the
relcvant geographic area.
Name ofAttached Document Llstlng Required lnformation
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<01O> studyArea code 4722t3
<015> studyArea Name AI,BION TEL CO-ATC
<020> Prosram Year 2018
<Gio> Contact Name - Person USAC should conbct regardinE thls date .rulle Launb
<03$ ContactTelephoneNumber-Numberofpersonldentiffedlndatalln€<03(l> 2086735335 ext
<039> Contact Email Address - Emall Address ofperson ldentifled in data llne <030> I launblatccom.con
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE REPORTING CARRIER, IF THE REPORTING CARRIER IS FILING ANNUAL REPORTING ON ITS OWN BEHAIF:
Certlficatlon ofofficer as to the Accuracy of th€ Data Reported for the Annual Reportlng for CAF or Ll Reciplents
I ertlfy that I am an officer of the reportlng errieD my rsponsibillties lnclude ensuring tie accuncy ofthe annual reportlng Equirements for universal seruice support
reclple[tt an4 to the best of my k[owledte, the information reported on thls form and ln any atrachments is accurate.
Name of Reportins carrier: Mrd rEL co-A?c
ilgnature of Authorized Offt cer:Date
,rlnted name ofAuthorlzed officen
ntle or position ofAuthorized Offlcer:
Ielephone number of Authorlzed Offi ceri
itudyAreaCodeofReDortinscarrier: 472213 Fillng Due Date fortlr6 1o6, 01 / O3 /2071
PeEonswillftrllymahngfalsestatementsonthisformcnbepunlshedbyfineorforfeltureundertheCommunicationsActof1934 47U.s.C59So2,503(b),ortineorimprlsnment
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<015> StudyArea Name ATBION TEI, CO-AIC
<020> ProsEmYear 201 I
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TO BE COMPLETED BY THE REPORTING CARRIE& IF AN AGENT IS FITING ANNUAT REPORTS ON THE CARRIER'S BEHATF:
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Certificatlon of Officer to Authorize an Agent to File Annual Reports for CAF or LI Recipients on Behalf of Reporting Carrier
certifythat(NameofAgenl}isaUthorlzedtosubmitthe|nfomatlonrcportedonbehalfofthereportingcarler
rlso certify that I am "n off|"", of thuffiIilll,ilIfrfElii![ilGs inctude ensuring the accuracy or the annuat data reporting requtrements provtded to the authortzed
rgent; ad, to ths best ofmy knowledge, the reports snd data provided to the authorized agent Is accuRte.
Name of Authorized Agent:
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Prlnted name ofAuthorlzed Offlcer:
title or pcition ofAuthorized Officer:
[eleDhone numberof Authorlzed Officer:
;tudy Area Code of ReDortins Carrler:Filins Due Date for this form:
underTtle 18 of the United States Code, 18 U.S,C S 1001.
Certification ofAgent Authorlzed to File Annual Reports for CAF or Ll Recipients on Behalf of Reporting Carrier
the data reported hercin based on data provlded bythe reponing carrief an4 to the bet of my knowledge, the infomation reported herein is accurate.
Name of Reporting Carrier:
Name ofAuthorized Aeent Firm:
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lame ofAuthorized Agent Emplovee:
fitle or oositioo ofAuthorized Agent or Emolovee ofAsent
felephone number ofAuthorized Asent or Emplovee ofAeent:
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Albion Telephone Company, lnc.
StudyArea 472273
Broadband Network
We had three unfulfilled requests for Broadband services. Two of the customers currently have voice
service with us but they are over 5 miles from our nearest cabinet. The third customer does not have
voice service with us and only requested broadband and is also over 5 miles from our nearest cabinet.
They are too far out for a modem to sync up. Notified the customers of the situation.
Response Line 510
Albion Telephone Company, lnc.
StudyArea 472213
Voice Network
Pursuant to 47 C.F.R. 5 54.313(aX5) and or 47 C.F.R. S 54.422(bX3) Albion Telephone Company, lnc.
("lLEC") is in compliance with appropriate FCC Service Quality Standards and Consumer Protection
Rules. ILEC provides CPNI training to all of its new employees and in addition trains all of its existing
employees on an annual basis. ILEC also conducts subscriber outreach regarding CPNI by placing CPNI
explanation onto its website at www.atcnet.net which informs subscribers about CPNI rules and
explains ldaho Public Utility commission rules regarding customer relations. ln addition ILEC trains staff
on Red Flag issues on an annual basis. All company employees are required to sign and acknowledge
that they have completed CPNI and Red Flag training and understand obligations to adherence of
applicable rules.
ILEC also outlines its rates, terms, and conditions under which ILEC offers service in its Local Exchange
Tariff. The tariff explains customer rights and obligations, customer service, dispute resolution,
deposits, billing and payment options, disconnection of service as well as cancellation of service options.
ILEC keeps its tariffs available for public inspection at its business offices. The ldaho State Public
Utilities Commission sets the standards for voice service and the ILEC meets these standards.
Broadband Network
Pursuant to 47 C.F.R. 5 54.313(a)(5) and or 47 C.F.R. g 54.422(bX3) Albion Telephone Company, lnc. ILEC
is in compliance with applicable FCC Service Quality Standards and Consumer Protection Rules. ILEC
trains staff on applicable rules for broadband services issues on an annual basis. ln addition ILEC has
placed on its website at www.atcnet.net its network management, network performance, and
commercial terms of service, in compliance with the FCC's Open lnternet Rules.
ILEC also outlines its rates, terms, and conditions under which ILEC offers Broadband service in NECA
Tariff #5 to Internet Service Providers ("lSP"). The Tariff explains customer rights and obligations,
customerservice, dispute resolutlon, deposits, billing and payment options, disconnection of service as
well as cancellation of service options. Public inspection of NECA Tariff #5 can be found on NECA's
website. Retail DSL rates, terms, and conditions for retail services are provided by the ISP.
Response Line 610
Albion Telephone Company, lnc
StudyArea 472273
Functionality in Emergency Situations:
Voice Network
Pursuant to 47 C.F.R. 5 sa.313(a)(6) and 47 C.F.R 5 54.22(bX4) as set forth in 47 C.F.R. S s4.202(a)(2)
Albion Telephone Company, lnc. ("lLEC") meets the requirements to remain functional in emergency
situations and has the following capabilities: Back-up power is provided to ILEC central offices by use of
a generator and batteries that provide it with 8 to 12 hours of emergency power. ln addition, ILEC field
electronics have 8 to 12 hours of back-up power by use of generators and batteries. ILEC also has ERP,
SONEI DWDM, and MPLS technology deployed in its core fiber optic network that is a self-healing and
will automatically reroute traffic should a fiber cut occur. ILEC has also sufficient spare cards for its fiber
optic network to provide almost instantaneous replacement should there ever be a card failure in the
core network. ILEC also has proper staff in place to repair any fiber cuts in a timely manner. ILEC has
connectivity with neighboring telephone exchanges as well as the LATA tandem to provide diverse
options to reroute traffic should an emergency arise. ILEC has developed and trained its staff on
network preparedness plans in case of emergency situations. ILEC is prepared and capable of managing
traffic spikes resulting from emergency situations and has sufficient switching capabilities to handle such
situations.
Broadbdnd Network
Pursuant to 47 C.F.R. 5 54.313(a)(6) and 47 C.F.R 5 54.22(bX4) as set forth in 47 C.F.R.5 5a.202(a)(2)
Albion Telephone Company, lnc. ("lLEC") meets the requirements to remain functional in emergency
situations and has the following capabilities: Back-up power is provided to ILEC central offices by use of
a generator and batteries that provide it with 8 to 12 hours of emergency power that is also used to
provide service to the broadband network. ln addition, ILEC field electronics have 8 to 12 hours of back-
up power by use of generators and batteries. ILEC also has ERP, SONEI DWDM, and MPLS technology
deployed in its core fiber optic network that is a self-healing and will automatically reroute broadband
traffic should a fiber cut occur. ILEC has also sufficient spare cards for its fiber optic network to provide
almost instantaneous replacement should there ever be a card failure in the core network. ILEC also has
proper staff in place to repair any fiber cuts in a timely manner. ILEC has connectivity with neighboring
telephone exchanges as well as the LATA tandem to provide diverse options to reroute traffic should an
emergency arise. ILEC has developed and trained its staffon network preparedness plans in case of
emergency situations.
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Albion Telephone Company, lnc.
472273
Voice Services Comparability Report
Pursuant to 47 C.F.R. S 54.313 (a) (f0) Albion Telephone Company, lnc. ("ATC") is in compliance with the
requirement that voice services is no more than two standard deviations above the national average
urban rate forvoice service of 549.51as specified in Public Notice DALT-767 issued on February 16,
20!7, ATC'S current total local end-user rate of $32.26 (which includes a local fee of 50.00, mandated
state fee ofS0.12 federal SLC fee, surcharges and any EAS) is not above the standard deviation as
specified in the USF/ICC Transformation Order.
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Albion Telephone Company, lnc.
472273
Broadband Services Comparability Report
Pursuant to 47 C.F.R. 5 54.3L3 (a) (11) Albion Telephone Company, lnc. ("ATC") charges a residential
rate of 559.95 for broadband providing 10 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload, and an unlimited
usage allowance. This rate is lower than $79.05, which is the 2017 reasonable comparability
benchmark for the same offering established by the Wireline Competition Bureau.
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Albion Telephone Company, lnc.
4722L3
Terms & Conditions of Voice Telephone Lifeline Plans
[-ifeline Assisknce Frogram
Low-income individuals eligible for Lifeline telephone assistance programs may be eligible for discounts from these
basic local service charges through state specified telephone assistance plans. Hearing impaired customers may
access the Relay ldaho for TTY service by calling a toll free number at 1-800-377-3529. There is no extra charge
for this service.
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF VOICE TELEPHONY LIFELINE PLANS
Residential customers of Albion Telephone Company, lnc. dlbla ATC Communications ("the Company'') who
qualifo for the Lifeline Program receive a discount of $'l 1.75 on local voice telephony service ($9.25 federal
discount + $2.50 state discount).
For all of the Company's exchanges, the Lifeline single-line residential local rate, including any mandatory
extended area service charge and the federal subscriber line charge is $14.01 ($25.76 standard rate - $1 1.75
discount) or Measured Service or Safety Line $6.25 ($18.00 standard rate - $11.75 discount).
All single-line residential customers, including Lifeline customers, have an unlimited number of minutes for local
calls made within the local calling area. Measured Service customers, including Lifeline customers have unlimited
minutes of incoming calls and 90 minutes of outgoing calls made within the local calling area. Safety Line
customers, including Lifeline customers have 500 minutes of incoming calls and 10 minutes of outgoing calls made
within the local calling area.
Toll charges for calls outside of the local calling area are determined by the long distance carrier of the customeis
choosing. Customers may also elect to subscribe to toll blocking at no charge.
Lifeline Program reductions do not apply to additional services such as information-related services and custom
calling features. Lifeline customers may subscribe to these services, where available, at the same rates offered to
other customers.
ELIGIBILITY OF LlFELINE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Any residential customer who is: Head of the household, Income eligible (income cannot exceed 135o/o of tederal
poverty guideline) or a participant in one of the following federal assistance programs: Medicaid, Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps or SNAP), Supplemental Security lncome (SSl), Federal Public
Housing Assistance (Section 8), Low-lncome Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Temporary Assistance
to Needy Families OANF), NationalSchool Lunch Program's Free Lunch Program, Head Start.
Lifeline service is limited to one discount per household. A household is everyone who lives in the home (including
children and people who are not related to the customer) and shares income and household expenses (bills, food,
etc.). A customer with Lifeline service may not transfer the Lifeline benefit to any other person. Lifeline is a
nontransferable benefit.
To make sure that our customers continuously receive quality service, any service problems can be reported to
ATC Communications twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Basic services are offered at the rates, terms
and conditions specified in the Company's tariff on file with the ldaho Public Utility Commission. lf you have
questions or seek additional information regarding the Company's services or rates, please call ATC
Communications' business office at 208-673-5335.
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Albion Telephone Company, lnc.
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Certification of Public lnterest Obligations
Pursuant to 47 C.F.R. 5 54.202(a) Albion Telephone Company, lnc. ("ATC") provides this certification
that it is taking reasonable steps to provide upon reasonable request broadband speeds of at least 10
Mbps downstream/1 Mbps upstream, with latency suitable for real-time applications, including Voice
over lnternet Protocol, and usage capacity that is reasonably comparable to offerings in urban areas,
and that requests for such service are met within a reasonable amount of time.