HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210402Decision Memo.pdfDECISION MEMORANDUM 1
DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
COMMISSIONER RAPER
COMMISSIONER ANDERSON
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM: MATT HUNTER
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DATE: APRIL 1, 2021
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF TORCH WIRELESS’S APPLICATION FOR
DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER
IN IDAHO; CASE NO. TOR-T-21-01
On March 15, 2021, Torch Wireless (“Company”) applied for designation as an
Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (“ETC”) to provide Lifeline service throughout Idaho. The
Company states it seeks to be a Lifeline-only ETC, and “is not seeking nor requesting high-cost
support.” Application at 2. The Company also seeks Commission authorization to participate in
and receive reimbursement from the Idaho Telecommunications Service Assistance Program. The
Company asserts it meets all statutory and regulatory requirements for ETC designation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Commission Staff recommends the Commission issue a Notice of Application and
Modified Procedure, setting a May 3, 2021 comment deadline and a May 10, 2021 reply comment
deadline.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to issue a Notice of Application and Modified Procedure,
setting a May 3, 2021 comment deadline and a May 10, 2021 reply comment deadline?
Matt Hunter
Deputy Attorney General
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