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July 1 1,2018
Ms. Diane Hanian
Commission Secretary
ldaho Public Utilities Commission
472 West Washington Street
Boise, ldaho 83720
Diane. holt@puc. idaho. gov
RE 2017 Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) Annual Reporting Requirements
with the IPUC
Dear Ms. Jewell
Albion Telephone Company, lnc. ("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
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Rich Redman
Vice President
Enclosure
CC: Aaron Sedler
State of iAaho )CERT!FICATION BY ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER
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 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 Albion Telephone Company, lnc., an eligible telecommunications carrier for receiving
federal universal service support under section 21a@) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 in the state of
ldaho.
2.1 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. 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(aX2).
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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Select from the drop down menu or check the boxes below to note compliance with 54.313(fX1). 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.
(3009)
(3o1oA)
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(3012A)
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Progress Report on 5 Year Plan
Carrier certifies to 54.313(f)(lXiii)
Name of Attached Document Listing Required
Certlfication of Public lnterest Obligatlons {47 CFR S
s4.313(fX1)(0)
Please Provide Attachment
Community Anchor lnstitutions {47 cFR 5
s4.313(fx1)(i0]
Please Provide Attachment
ls your company a Privately Held RoR carrier {47 cFR
I s4.313(fX2)]
lf 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(fX2) compliance
requires:
Electronic copy of their annual RUs reports
(operating Report for Telecommunications
Borrowers)
Document(s) with Ealance Sheet, lncome Statement
and Statement of Cash Flows
lfthe response is yes on line 3014, attach your
company's RUs annual report and all required
documentation
lfthe response is no on line 3014, is your company
audited?
lf the response is yes on line 3018, please check the
boxes below to confirm your submission on line
3026 pursuant to 5 54.313(fX2), 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 5heet, 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 submission on line
3026 pursuant to 5 54.313(fX2), contains:
Copy of their financial statement which has been
subject to review by an independent certified public
accountanti 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, lncome Statement
and Statement of cash Flows
Attach the worksheet listing required information
lnformation
No - No New Comunity Anchors
Name of Attached Document Listing Required
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Response Line 610
Albion Telephone Company, lnc
Study Area 472213
Functionality in Emergency Situations:
Voice Network
Pursuant to 47 C.F.R. 5 54.313(a)(6) and 47 C.F.R S 54.22(bX4) as set forth in 47 C.F.R. 5 54.202(aX2)
Albion Telephone Company, lnc. ("|LEC") 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,
SONET, 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.
Broadbond 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. S sa.2o2(a)(z)
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 L2 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, SONET, 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 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.
Response to Line 1010
Albion Telephone Company, Inc.
4722\3
Voice Services Compara bility Report
Pursuant to 47 C.F.R. 5 54.313 (a) (10)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 for voice service of 545.38 as specified in Public Notice DA 17-1093 issued on November 8,
2017. AfC's current total local end-user rate of $32.51 including the state fee and federal SLC fee is not
above the standard deviation as specified in the USF/ICC Transformation Order.
Response to LIne 1030
Albion Telephone Company, lnc.
4722t3
Broadband Services Comparability Report
Pursuant to 47 C.F,R. 5 54.313 (a) (11) Albion Telephone Company, lnc. ("ATC') charges a residential
rate of $59.95 for broadband providing 10 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload, and an unlimited
usage allowance. This rate is lower than S88,13, which is the 20L8 reasonable comparability
benchmark for the same offering established by the Wireline Competition Bureau.
Response to Line 1210
Albion Telephone Company, lnc.
472213
Terms & Conditions of Voice Telephone Lifeline Plans
Lifeline Assistance Program
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. d/b/a ATC Communications ("the Company") who
qualify for the Lifeline Program receive a discount of $11.75 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 - $11.75
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 customer's
choosing. Customers may also elect to subscribe to toll blocking at no charge.
Lifeline Program reductions do not apply to additional services such as custom calling features. Lifeline customers
may subscribe to these services, where available, at the same rates offered to other customers.
ELIGIBILITY OF LIFELINE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Any residential customer who is: Head of the household, lncome eligible (income cannot exceed 135% of federal
poverty guideline) or a participant in one of the following federal assistance programs: IVledicaid, 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 (TANF), National School 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 benefi t.
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.
Response to Line 3010a
Albion Telephone Cornpany, lnc.
472213
.Certification of Publ ic lnterest O bligations
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.
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4005 Rural Broadband Experim€nt
Authorized Rural Broadband Experiment (RBE) recipients must address the certification for public interest obligations and provide a
list of newly serued community anchor institutions.
Public lnterest Obligatlons - Fcc 14-98 (paragraphs 26-29, 781
PleaseaddressLine400lregardingcompliancewiththeCommission'spublicinterestobligations. AllRBEparticipantsmustprovidea
response to Line 4001.
4001. Reclpient certifies that lt is offering broadband meeting the requisite public interest oblitations 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 areas.
Community Anchor lnstitutlons - FCC 14-98 (paragraph 79)
4003a. RBE participants must provide the number, names, and addresses of community anchor institutions to
whichtheynewlydeployedbroadbandserviceintheprecedingcalendaryear. Onthisline,pleaserespond
(yes - attach new community ancho6, no - no new anchors) to indicate whether this list will be provided.
lf yes to 4003A, please provide a response for 40038.
4003b. Provide the number, names and addresses
of community anchor institutions to which the
recipient newly began providing access to
broadband seruice in the preceding calendar year.
Name of Attached Document Listing Required lnformation
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5005 Alaska Plan
(5010) Do you participate in the Alaska plan?
Please indicate whether any terrestrial backhaul or other satellite backhaul became
commercially available in the previous calendar year in areas previously served
exclusively by performance{imiting satellite backhaul.
(s012)
lf the filing carrier identified in its approved perfomance plans that it relies exclusively on
satellite backhaul for a certain poriton of the population in its service area, indicate whether
any terrestrial backhaul or other satellite backhaul became commercially available in the
previoius calendar year in areas that were previoiusly served exclusively by satellite backhaul.
(s01u
(Yes/No)
(Yes/No)
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