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Lisa A. Ander!
Senior Associate General Counsel
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Diane Hanian, Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472West Washington
Boise,ID 83702-5983
RE: CenturyTel of ldaho,Inc. d/b/a CenturyLink, ETC Annual Report and
Certification of the Use of Universal Service Funds pursuant to 47
C.F.R. 554.314 and Telecommunications Act $25a(e)
Dear Mrs. Hanian:
Enclosed for filing with Commission is the CENTURYTEL OF IDAHO,INC. d/b/a
CENTURYLINK ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER (ETC) ANNUAL RE-
RECERTIFICATION.
CenturyTel of ldaho, Inc. dlbla Centurylink ('Centurylink') hereby requests that the Public
Utilities Commission of Idaho submit a letter to the Federal Communications Commission
('FCC') and the Universal Service Administration Company ('USAC') prior to October 1, 2018,
verifying that Centurylink is in compliance with section 25a@) of the Telecommunications Act
and notifuing them that the Company is eligible to receive federal universal service support in
accordance with section254(e) of the Telecommunications Act and 47 C.F.R. $54.314.
Attached for filing with the FCC and USAC is an affidavit attesting to the fact that any Federal
Universal Service Funds are utilized as intended in compliance with the Telecommunications
Act.
If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter
Sincerely,
Lisa A. Anderl
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Enclosures
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Exhibit A
State of Louisiana)
)ss
Parish of Ouachita)
CERTIFICATION BY ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER
OF COMPLIANCE WITH SERVICE QUAL]TYAND CUSTOMER
PROTECTION, ABILITY TO REMAIN FUNCTIONAL IN EMERGENCIES,
AND USE OF FEDERAL HIGH-COST SUPPORT.
to before me this
AFFIDAVIT OF CENTURYTEL OF IDAHO, INC. D/B/A CENTURYLINK
The ldaho Public Utilities Commission Order No. 29841 requires that Eligible Telecommunications Carriers
(ETCs) certify that they are 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 annualcertification with the UniversalService Administrative Company and the FederalCommunications
Commission (FCC) that all federal 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. ! am an officer of CenturvTel of ldaho. lnc. d/b/a CenturyLink. an eligible telecommunications carrier
receiving federal universal service support under section2l4(el of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 in
the state of ldaho.
2. I am familiar with the Company's day-to-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. CenturyTelof ldaho. lnc. d/b/a CenturyLink is substantially 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 54.202(aX2).
5. I also certify that all federal universal service support funds received by CenturvTel of ldaho, lnc. d/b/a
CenturyLink 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 ,2019 through December 31,
2019, 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 !PUC
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.
FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT.
Wffi@1
John F. JoYes, SenioiV)ueP6sident of Public Policy and Regulatory
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Date
SUBSCRIBED AND
Notary
My Commission Expires:
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Exhibit A
State of Louisiana)
)ss
Parish of Ouachita)
CERTI FICATION BY ELIGI BLE TELECOMM U NICATIONS CARRI ER
OF COMPLIANCE WITH SERVICE QUALIryAND CUSTOMER
PROTECTION, ABILIry TO REMAIN FUNCTIONAL IN EMERGENCIES,
AND USE OF FEDERAL HIGH-COST SUPPORT.
before me this
AFFIDAVIT OF CENTURYTEL OF IDAHO, INC. DiBlA CENTURYLINK
The ldaho Public Utilities Commission Order No. 29841requires that Eligible Telecommunications Carriers
(ETCs) certify that they are 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 annualcertification with the Universal Service Administrative Company and the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) that all federal 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 CenturyTel of ldaho. lnc. d/b/a CenturvLink. an eligible telecommunications carrier
receiving federal universal service support under section 214(e) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 in
the state of ldaho.
2. I am familiar with the Company's day{o-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. CenturyTelof ldaho. lnc. d/b/a CenturvLink is substantially 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. 29841and in 47 C.F.R. 5 5a.202(a)(2).
5. I also certify that all federal universal service support funds received by CenturyTel of ldaho. lnc. d/b/a
CenturyLink 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 1,2019 through December 31,
2019, 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.
FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT.
John F Senior of Public Policy and Regulatory
Date
SUBSCRIBED AND
Notary
My Commission Expires:
s15t ^-e- ,2018.
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Exhibit A
AFFIDAVIT OF CENTURYTEL OF IDAHO, INC. D/B/A CENTURYLINK
The ldaho Public Utilities Commission Order No. 29841requires that Eligible Telecommunications Carriers
(ETCs) certify that they are 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 Universal Service Administrative Company and the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) that all federal 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 CenturyTel of ldaho. lnc. d/b/a CenturyLink. an eligible telecommunications carrier
receiving federal universal service support under section 21a@) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 in
the state of ldaho.
2. I am familiar with the Company's dayto-day operations in the state of ldaho and with the State's service
quality standards and consumer protection rules as set forth in Commission Order No. 29841.
3. CenturyTel of ldaho. lnc. d/b/a CenturyLink is substantially 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 54.202(aX2).
5. I also certify that all federal universal service support funds received by CenturyTel of ldaho. lnc. d/b/a
CenturyLink 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 1,2019 through December 31,
2019, 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.
FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT.
Senior ent of Public Policy and Regulatory
State of Louisiana)
)ss
Parish of Ouachita)
Date
SUBSCRIBED AND
\5 ao\8
N to before me this
Notary
CERTIFICATION BY ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER
OF COMPLIANCE WITH SERVICE QUALITY AND CUSTOMER
PROTECTION, ABILITY TO REMAIN FUNCTIONAL IN EMERGENCIES,
AND USE OF FEDERAL HIGH-COST SUPPORT.
My Commission Expires:
e15rr^-<- ,2018
y Ho.
John F.
Exhibit A
State of Louisiana)
)ss
Parish of Ouachita)
CERTIFICATION BY ELIGI BLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER
OF COMPLIANCE WITH SERVICE QUALITY AND CUSTOMER
PROTECTION, ABILITY TO REMAIN FUNCTIONAL IN EMERGENCIES,
AND USE OF FEDERAL HIGH-COST SUPPORT.
AFFIDAVIT OF CENTURYTEL OF IDAHO, INC. D/B/A CENTURYLINK
The ldaho Public Utilities Commission Order No. 29841requires that Eligible Telecommunications Carriers
(ETCs) certify that they are 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 certiflcation with the Universal Service Administrative Company and the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) that all federal 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 CenturyTel of ldaho. lnc. d/b/a CenturvLink. an eligible telecommunications carrier
receiving federal universal service support under section 214(e) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 in
the state of ldaho.
2. I am familiar with the Company's day-to-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. CenturyTelof ldaho, lnc. d/b/a CenturyLink is substantially 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. $ 54.202(aX2).
5. I also certify that all federal universal service support funds received by CenturyTel of ldaho. lnc. d/b/a
CenturyLink 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 1,2019 through December 31,
2019, 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.
FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT.
John F Senior of Public Policy and Regulatory
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Date
SUBSCRIBED AND RN to before me this
Notary
My Commission Expires:
s15rr^<- ,2018.