20250318Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMISSIONER LODGE
COMMISSIONER HAMMOND
COMMISSIONER HARDIE
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM: ADAM TRIPLETT
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DATE: MARCH 18, 2025
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF ZIPLY WIRELESS, LLC, D/B/A ZIPLY FIBER'S
APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER IN THE STATE OF IDAHO TO
RECEIVE FEDERAL LIFELINE SUPPORT; CASE NO. ZWL-T-24-02.
On November 1, 2024, Ziply Wireless, LLC dba Ziply Fiber ("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 to provide Lifeline services. The Company asked that it be allowed to participate and
receive reimbursement from the Universal Service Fund and the Idaho Telephone Service
Assistance Program accordingly.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Commission issue a Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure establishing a 21-day public comment deadline and a 35-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 35-day Company reply
deadline?
Adam Triplett
Deputy Attorney General
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