20240430Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMISSIONER ANDERSON
COMMISSIONER HAMMOND
COMMISSIONER LODGE
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM: MICHAEL DUVAL
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DATE: APRIL 30, 2024
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF TRUCONNECT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.'S
APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER; CASE NO. TCC-T-24-01.
On March 4, 2024, TruConnect Communications, Inc. ("Company") applied to the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") for designation as an Eligible Telecommunications
Carrier("ETC") in the State of Idaho. The Company requested designation as an ETC for the sole
purpose of providing Lifeline services. The Company asked that it be allowed to participate and
receive reimbursement from the Idaho Telephone Service Assistance Program accordingly.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommeds the Commission issue a Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure establishing a 21-day public comment deadline and a 28-day Company reply deadline.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to issue a Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure establishing a 21-day public comment deadline and a 28-day Company reply deadline?
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Michael Duval
Deputy Attorney General
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