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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240702News Release.pdf Idaho Public Utilities Commission Brad Little,Governor P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0074 Eric Anderson,President John R.Hammond,Jr.,Commissioner Edward Lodge,Commissioner Case No. TCC-T-24-01 Order No. 36227 Contact: Adam Rush Office: (208) 334-0339 E-mail: adam.rushgpuc.idaho.gov NEWS RELEASE CORRECTION: Company files for eligible telecommunications carrier designation in Idaho. News Directors, Editors: News release is being resent to clarify that Lifeline is federal support given to TruConnect. BOISE (July 2, 2024)—TruConnect Communications, Inc. has filed an application with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission seeking approval to receive a designation that will allow it to offer telecommunications services to low-income consumers in Idaho. If the commission approves the application, the eligible telecommunications carrier designation will allow TruConnect to provide Lifeline services and participate in the Universal Service Fund for the purpose of providing Lifeline to qualifying customers in Idaho. Lifeline is federal support given to TruConnect to provide telecommunication services to low-income consumers. TruConnect is seeking approval to participate and receive reimbursement from the Idaho Telephone Service Assistance Program. The public utilities commission is accepting written comments on TruConnect's application until July 11, 2024. Comments are required to be filed through the commission website or by e-mail unless computer access is not available. To comment electronically, please visit puc.idaho.gov and click on the "Case Comment Form"link on the upper left side of the page. Please use case number TCC-T-24-01 when filling out the form. To comment using e-mail, please send comments to the e-mail addresses listed below. Please use case number TCC-T-24-01. Commenters are required to include their name and address. If computer access is not available, comments can be mailed to the commission secretary and TruConnect at the addresses listed below. Commenters are required to include case number TCC-T-24-01, their name and address. For the Idaho Public Utilities Commission: Commission Secretary Idaho Public Utilities Commission P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0074 secretary�ic,puc.Idaho.gov 11331 W.Chinden Blvd.,Building 8 Suite 201-A,Boise ID 83714 Telephone:(208)334-0300 Facsimile:(208)334-3762 Street address for express mail: 11331 W. Chinden Blvd. Building 8, Suite 201-A Boise, ID 83714 For TruConnect: Nathan Johnson Danielle Perry 1149 South Hill Street, Suite H-400 Los Angeles, CA 90015 nj ohnson(d)truconnect.com dperryktruconnect.com Additional information is available at: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7280.