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May 28, 2025
Ms. Monica Barrios-Sanchez
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
11331 W Chinden Blvd Bldg 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, Idaho 83714
secretary@pue.idaho.gov
RE: 2025 Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) Annual Reporting Requirements
with the IPUC
Dear Ms. Norijuki
Albion Telephone Company, Inc. ("the Company") has completed the online filing of the
Form 481 with 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
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 54.313, 54.422, and Part 36, sub-part F.
Please review the online filing and include our Company in your Annual Use Certification
Letter to USAC and the FCC.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me directly
Sincerely,
Jennifer Bradshaw
Secretary
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State of_Idaho_) CERTIFICATION BY ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER
) ss OF COMPLIANCE WITH SERVICE QUALITY AND CUSTOMER
County of _Cassia_) PROTECTION, ABILITY TO REMAIN FUNCTIONAL IN EMERGENCIES,
AND USE OF FEDERAL HIGH-COST SUPPORT.
AFFIDAVIT OF BUSINESS OR CORPORATE OFFICER
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission Order No. 29841 requires that Eligible Telecommunications Carriers
(ETC) 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. In 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 Idaho 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, Inc. an eligible telecommunications carrier for receiving
federal universal service support under section 214(e) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 in the
state of Idaho.
2. 1 am familiar with the Company's day-to-day operations in the state of Idaho and with the State's
service quality standards and consumer protection rules as set forth in Commission Order No. 29841.
3. Albion Telephone Company, Inc. is complying with applicable service quality standards and consumer
protection rules of the Federal Communications Commission and the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission.
4. 1 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. § 54.201(a)(2).
5. 1 also certify that all federal universal service support funds received by Albion Telephone Company,
Inc. 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, 2025, through December 31, 2025, to
be eligible for federal universal service fund support.
6. This verification and affidavit is provided to be the Idaho 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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FCC Forty, 4.81 Certification Confirmation
Congratulations. Your filing has been successfully certified.
Date and Time:TUESDAY, 04 2216:43:48 EDT 2025
Certified By:jlaumb@atccomm.com
Carrier:ALBION TEL CO-ATC
SAC:472213
4981D: 143002510
Filing#: 2
Program Year: 2026 1
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Filing Type: High Cost(54.313) and Low Income(54.422)
The information contained in this electronic communication and any attachments and links to websites
are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain confidential or privileged
information. If you are not the intended recipient, or the person responsible for delivering this
communication to the intended recipient, be advised you have received this communication in error and
that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying is strictly prohibited. Please notify the sender
immediately and destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments.
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ALBION TEL CO-ATC FCC Form 481
State:ID OMB Control#:3060-0986(High Cost)&
SAC:472213 3060-0819(Low Income),December 2020
498 ID:143002510 Program Year:2026
Filing Type and Contact Info
Filing Type
This information has been preselected based on High Cost and Lifeline program support paid out in the previous
calendar year. If you think the filing type is incorrect,please contact USAC.
m High Cost(Section 54.313)
m Lifeline(Section 54.422)
Contact Information
Include contact information for the person best able to answer questions about this form.
Contact Name(030)
[Julie Laumb
Phone#(035) Ext.(Optional)
1[:208)673-2208
Contact Email Address(039)
laumb@atccomm.com
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State:ID OMB Control#:3060-0986(High Cost)&
SAC:472213 3060-0819(Low Income),December 2020
498 ID:143002510 Program Year:2026
Service Outage Reporting (Voice) (200)
Reportable Outages
For the prior calendar year,were there any reportable voice service outages?(210)
Yes No
Upload Service Outage Data(220)
Service Outage Data Template
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State:ID OMB Control#:3060-0986(High Cost)&
SAC:472213 3060-0819(Low Income),December 2020
498 ID:143002510 Program Year:2026
Number of Complaints per 1,000 Customers (400)
Report Voice Complaints
How you would like to report voice complaints(zero or greater)for voice telephony service in the prior
calendar year for each service area in which you are designated an ETC for any facilities you own,operate,
lease,or otherwise utilize.(400)
Enter complaints per 1000 customers for fixed voice(410)
Enter complaints per 1000 customers for mobile voice(420)
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SAC:472213 3060-08t9(Low Income),December 2020
4981D:143002510 Program Year:2026
Compliance with Service Quality Standards and Consumer Protection
Rules (500)
Certify
Compliance with Minimum Service Standards(515)
Does the carrier comply with applicable minimum service standards?
Yes No
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State:ID OMB Control#:3060-0986(High Cost)&
SAC:472213 3060-0819(Low Income),December 2020
498 ID:143002510 Program Year:2026
Functionality in Emergency Situations (600)
Certify
Functionality in Emergency Situations Certification(600)
Is the carrier able to function in emergency situations?
Yes No
Descriptive Document for Functionality in Emergency Situations(610)
472213id610.pdf
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State:ID OMB Control#:3060-0986(High Cost)&
SAC:472213 3060-0819(Low Income),December 2020
498 ID:143002510 Program Year:2026
Operating Companies (800)
Carrier Names
Reporting Carrier(810)
Alboin Telephone Company, Inc.
Holding Company(811)
Name Not Available
Validate the information listed above(811)by selecting one of the following:
Holding Company/Affiliate name listed above is correct. (811 A)
Holding Company/Affiliate name listed above is NOT correct. (811 B)
The correct Holding Company/Affiliate name is(811C):
This study area does not have a Holding Company/Affiliate name.(811 D)
Operating Company
Operating Company(812)
Ibion Telephone Company, Inc.
Upload Operating Company Data(813A,81313,813C)(Optional)
Operating Comfy Data Template
472213id813.csv
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State:ID OMB Control#:3060-0986(High Cost)&
SAC:472213 3060-0819(Low Income),December 2020
498 ID:143002510 Program Year:2026
Tribal Lands Reporting (900)
Tribal Land Services
Does the filing entity offer Tribal land services?(900)
Yes No
Tribal Land(s)on which ETC Serves(910)
Tribal Government Engagement Obligation(920)
PDF only
Confirm Statuses
Select Yes, No,or NA for each of the below to confirm the status described on the attached PDF(920)demonstrates
coordination with the Tribal government pursuant to Section 54.313(a)(5)includes:
Needs assessment and deployment planning with a focus on Tribal community anchor institutions(921)
Yes No NA
Feasibility and sustainability planning(922)
Yes No NA
Marketing services in a culturally sensitive manner(923)
Yes No NA
Compliance with Rights of way processes(924)
Yes No NA
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SAC:472213 3060-0819(Low Income),December 2020
4981D:143002510 Program Year:2026
Compliance with Land Use permitting requirements(925)
Yes No NA
Compliance with Facilities Siting rules(926)
Yes No NA
Compliance with Environmental Review processes(927)
Yes No NA
Compliance with Cultural Preservation review processes(928)
Yes No NA
Compliance with Tribal Business and Licensing requirements(929)
Yes No NA
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State:ID OMB Control#:3060-0986(High Cost)&
SAC:472213 3060-0819(Low Income),December 2020
498 ID:143002510 Program Year:2026
Voice and Broadband Service Rate Comparability (1000)
Certify Voice
Voice Services Rate Comparability Certification(1000)
Is the carrier's pricing of fixed voice services no more than two standard deviations above the applicable national
average urban rate for voice service?If you answer No to line 1000, please provide an explanation for non-
compliance.
Yes No Not Applicable
Attach Detailed Description for Voice Services Rate Comparability Compliance(1010)
472213id1010.pdf
PDF,XLS,XLSX only
Certify Broadband
Broadband Comparability Certification(1020)
Does the carrier's broadband services pricing meet one of the following criteria? If you answer No to line 1020,
please provide an explanation for non-compliance.
Yes-Pricing is no more than the most recent applicable benchmark announced by the Wireline Competition
Bureau.
Yes-Pricing is no more than the non-promotional price charged for a comparable fixed wireline service in urban
areas in the states or U.S.Territories where the eligible telecommunications carrier receives support.
No-Unable to certify broadband rate comparability
Not Applicable.
Yes-CETC Alaska Plan participant certifies that one plan it offers is substantially similar to a service plan offered
by at least one mobile wireless service provider in the cellular market area of Anchorage,Alaska and offered for the
same or a lower rate than the matching plan in the cellular market area.
Attach Detailed Description for Broadband Rate Comparability Compliance (1030)
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498 ID:143002510 Program Year:2026
472213id1030.pdf
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SAC:472213 3060-0819(Low Income),December 2020
498ID:143002510 Program Year:2026
Terrestrial Backhaul Reporting (1100)
Certify
Terrestrial Backhaul Certification(1100)
Do terrestrial backhaul options exist?
Yes No
Select the appropriate response to confirm the reporting carrier offers broadband service of at least 1 Mbps
downstream and 256 kbps upstream within the supported area pursuant to Section 54.313(g)(1130)
Yes No Not Applicable
Alaska Plan Satellite Backhaul Certification(1140)
Is the carrier providing service consistent with its approved performance plan in the portion(s)of its study area that
relies exclusively on satellite backhaul?
Yes No Not Applicable
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State:ID OMB Control#:3060-0986(High Cost)&
SAC:472213 3060-0819(Low Income),December 2020
498 ID:143002510 Program Year:2026
Lifeline Terms and Conditions (1200)
Upload Document or Link Website
Upload a descriptive document(s)AND/OR reference a specific link to your company's website.
Terms&Conditions of Voice Telephony Lifeline Plans(1210)
472213id1210.pdf
PDF only
AND/OR
Link to Public Website(1220)
Confirm Information
Check these boxes below to confirm that the attached PDF,on line 1210,or the website listed,on line 1220,contains
the required information pursuant to Section 54.422(a)(2)annual reporting for ETCs receiving low-income support,
carriers must annually report:
m Information describing the terms and conditions of any voice telephony service plans offered to Lifeline subscribers
(1221)
m Details on the number of minutes provided as part of the plan(1222)
m Additional charges for toll calls,and rates for each such plan(1223)
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State:ID OMB Control#:3060-0986(High Cost)&
SAC:472213 3060-0819(Low Income),December 2020
498 I13:143002510 Program Year:2026
Price Cap Data (2005)
Certify
Select the appropriate responses below to note compliance as a recipient of frozen High Cost support, High Cost
support to offset access charge reductions,and Connect America Phase II support as set forth in 47 CFR 54.313(c),
(d),(e).The information reported on this form and in the documents attached below is accurate.
Price Cap Carrier Receiving Frozen Support Certification(2015)
Does the carrier certify compliance with the requirements in 47 CFR Section 54.312(a)?
Yes No NA
Price Cap Carrier Connect America ICC Support(2016)
Does the carrier certify compliance with the requirements in 47 CFR Section 54.313(d)?
Yes No NA
Connect America Phase II Reporting 47 CFR Section 54.313(e)(2017A)
Are you a Connect America Fund Phase II recipient?
Yes No
Enter total amount of Phase II support,if any,that the price cap carrier used for capital expenditures in 2024.
(2017C)
Price Cap Community Anchor Institutions(2018A)
Indicate if the carrier newly deployed broadband service to community anchor institution(s)in the previous calendar
year.
Yes-Attach New Community Anchors
No-No New Community Anchors
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498 I13:143002510 Program Year:2026
Not Applicable-No Attachment Required
Please Provide Attachment(201813)
Attach a document to this line to provide the number,names and addresses of community anchor institutions to
which the recipient newly began providing access to broadband service in the preceding calendar year.
Community Anchor Template
ate
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SAC:472213 3060-0819(Low Income),December 2020
498 ID:143002510 Program Year:2026
Rate of Return Data (3005)
Certify
Select from the drop down menus or check the boxes below to note compliance with 54.313(f)(1). 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.
Does this filing retain a Cost Consultant and/or Firm,or other Third Party to prepare financial and operations
data disclosures submitted to the National Exchange Carrier Association(NECA),USAC,or the
Administrator?(3007)
Yes No
Name of Consultant(3007A) Name of Consultant Firm/Third Party(3007B)
[Naron Sedler Moss Adams LLP
Certification of Public Interest Obligations(3010A)
Does the carrier certify compliance with the requirements in 47 CFR Sections 54.313(f)(1)(i)?
Yes-Attach Explanation No-Attach Explanation
Not Applicable-No Attachment Required
Please Provide Attachment(301013)
472213id3010b.pdf
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Rate-of-Return Community Anchor Institutions(3012A)
Indicate if the carrier newly deployed broadband service to community anchor institution(s)in the previous calendar
year.
Yes-Attach New Community Anchors No-No New Community Anchors
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SACA72213 3060-0819(Low Income),December 2020
498ID:143002510 Program Year:2026
Not Applicable-No Attachment Required
Please Provide Attachment(3012B)
Using link,download template and list the number,name and address for each community anchor institution.As
required by 47 CFR Section 54.313(f)(1)(ii),attach the document which contains the community anchor institution
details.
Community Anchor Template
XLSM only
As defined in 47 CFR Section 54.313(f)(2), is your company a Privately Held ROR Carrier?(3013)
Yes No
Does your company file the RUS annual report?(3014)
Yes No
Please check these boxes to confirm that the attached document(s),on line 3017,contains the required
information pursuant to Section 54.313(f)(2)compliance requires:
m Electronic copy of their annual RUS reports(Operating Report for Telecommunications Borrowers)(3015)
m Document(s)with Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Statement of Cash Flows(3016)
Annual Report(3017)
472213id3017.pdf
PDF,XLS,XLSX, DOC, DOCX only
Is your company audited?(3018)
Yes No
If the response is yes or no on line 3018,please check the boxes below to confirm your submission on line
3026 pursuant to Section 54.313(f)(2),contains:
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❑Either a copy of their audited financial statement;or(2)a financial report in a format comparable to RUS Operating
Report for Telecommunications Borrowers(3019)
❑Document(s)with Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Statement of Cash Flows(3020)
❑Management letter and/or audit opinion issued by the independent certified public accountant that performed the
company's financial audit(3021)
❑Copy of their financial statement which has been subject to review by an independent certified public accountant;
or 2)a financial report in a format comparable to RUS Operating Report for Telecommunications Borrowers(3022)
❑Underlying information subjected to a review by an independent certified public accountant(3023)
❑Underlying information subjected to an officer certification(3024)
❑Document(s)with Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Statement of Cash Flows(3025)
Worksheet Listing(3026)
PDF,XLS,XLSX, DOC, DOCX only
Financial Data Summary
Enter the specified financial data below which is located on your RUS Report(attached on Line 3017)or your
reviewed/audited financial statements(attached on Line 3026).
Revenue(3027)
Operating Expenses(3028)
Net Income(3029)
Telephone Plant In Service(TPIS)(3030)
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Total Assets(3031)
Total Debt(3032)
Total Equity(3033)
Dividends(3034)
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498ID:143002510 Program Year:2026
Rural Broadband Experiment Data (4005)
Certify
Public Interest Obligations(4001)
Per FCC 14-98(paragraphs 26-29 and 78),recipient certifies that it is offering broadband meeting the requisite public
interest obligations 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.
Yes No
RBE Community Anchor Institutions(4003A)
Indicate if the carrier newly deployed broadband service to community anchor institution(s)in the previous calendar
year.
Yes-Attach New Community Anchors No-No New Community Anchors
Please Provide Attachment(400313)
Using link,download template and list the number,name and address for each community anchor institution.As
required by FCC 14-98(paragraph 79),attach the document which contains the community anchor institution details.
Community Anchor Template
XLSM only
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Alaska Plan Participants (5005)
Certify Terrestrial Backhaul
Newly Available Terrestrial or other Satellite Backhaul(RoR Carriers)(5011)
Indicate whether any terrestrial Backhaul or other satellite backhaul became commercially available in the previous
calendar year in areas previously served exclusively by performance-limiting satellite backhaul.
Yes No
Newly Available Terrestrial or other Satellite Backhaul(CETC Carriers)(5012)
If the filing carrier identified in its approved performance plans that it relies exclusively on satellite backhaul for a
certain portion of the population in its service area,indicate whether any terrestrial backhaul or other satellite
backhaul became commercially available in the previous calendar year in areas that were previously served
exclusively by satellite backhaul.
Yes No
Upload Backhaul Technology Data (5013A-5013C)
Backhaul Data Template
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498 IDA43002510 Program Year:2026
Phase II Auction Reporting (6005)
Certify
Enter the total amount of Phase II Auction Support,if any,the carrier used for capital expenditures.(6010)
Phase II Auction and New York Funds Certification(6011)
Certify regarding whether the recipient has available funds for all project costs that will exceed the amount of support
that will be received for the next calendar year.This certification must be provided starting the first July 1 after
receiving support until the recipient's penultimate year of support.
Yes No
Community Anchor Institutions (6012a)
Indicate if the carrier newly deployed broadband service to community anchor institution(s)in the previous calendar
year.
Yes-Attach New Community Anchor No-No New Community Anchor
Using the template,upload a document with a number, name and address for each community anchor
institution.(6012b)
Community Anchor Tem la e
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FCC Form 470 Postings(6013)
Forthe filing due July 1 following full implementation of this requirement answer this certification request.
Yes No Not Applicable
Post-Final Deployment Milestone Performance Certification(6014)
Starting the first July 1 after meeting the final service milestone,certify that the Phase II-funded network that the
Phase II auction recipient operated in the prior year meets the relevant performance requirements in Section 54.309.
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Yes No Not Applicable
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Phase-Down Support Reporting (7005)
Certify
Price Cap Carrier and Fixed Competitive Eligible Telecommunications Carrier Transitional Support
Requirement Certification.(7010)
This certification request applies to any price cap carrier or fixed competitive eligible telecommunications carrier that
elects to continue receiving support pursuant to Section 54.312(d)or Section 54.307(e)(2)(iii)starting July 1,2020,
and annually thereafter on July 1 for each subsequent year they receive such support.These carriers must use this
support throughout specific high-cost and extremely high-cost census blocks where they continue to have the federal
high-cost ETC obligation to provide voice service pursuant to Section 54.201(d)at rates that are reasonably
comparable to comparable offerings in urban areas. Per Section 54.313(m),does the carrier certify that they used all
such support received in the previous year to provide voice service in compliance with the above obligation?
Yes No
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Puerto Rico Fixed and Mobile Funds Certification (8005)
Certify Fixed
Capital Expenditures(8010)
Enter the total amount of Uniendo a Puerto Rico Stage 2 fixed support, if any,the carrier used for capital
expenditures.
Available Funds Certification(8011)
Certify(either yes or no)regarding whether the recipient has available funds for all project costs that will exceed the
amount of support that will be received for the next calendar year.This certification must be provided starting the first
July 1 after receiving support until the recipient's penultimate year of support.
Yes No
Community Anchor Institutions(8012A)
Indicate if the carrier newly deployed broadband service to community anchor institution(s)in the previous calendar
year.
Yes-Attach New Community Anchors No-No New Community Anchors
Please Provide Attachment(801213)
Using link,download template and list the number, name and address for each community anchor institution.As
required by 47 CFR Section 54.313(e)(2)(i)(A),attach the document which contains the community anchor institution
details.
Community Anch molate
XLSM only
FCC Form 470 Postings(8013)
For the filing due July 1 following full implementation of this requirement answer yes,no,or not applicable to this
certification request.
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498 ID:143002510 Program Year:2026
Yes No Not Applicable
Post-Final Deployment Milestone Performance Certification(8014)
Starting the first July 1 after meeting the final service milestone,certify(yes or no)that the Uniendo a Puerto Rico
Stage 2-funded network that the Stage 2 recipient operated in the prior year meets the relevant performance
requirements in Section 54.309.
Yes No Not Applicable
Support Reimbursement Certification(8020)
54.313(n): Recipients of Uniendo a Puerto Rico Fund Stage 2 fixed support shall certify that such support was not
used for costs that are(or will be)reimbursed by other sources of support,including of federal or local government
aid or insurance reimbursements;and that support was not used for other purposes,such as the retirement of
company debt unrelated to eligible expenditures,or other expenses not directly related to network restoration,
hardening,and expansion consistent with the framework of the Uniendo a Puerto Rico Fund.
Yes No
Disaster Preparedness and Response Documentation(8030)
54.313(n):Recipients of fixed support from Stage 2 of the Uniendo a Puerto Rico Fund shall certify that they have
conducted an annual review of the documentation required by section 54.1515(a)-(c)to determine the need for and
to implement changes or revisions to disaster preparation and recovery documentation.
Yes No
Certify Mobile
Support Reimbursement(8040)
54.313(n):Recipients of Uniendo a Puerto Rico Fund Stage 2 mobile support shall certify that such support was not
used for costs that are(or will be)reimbursed by other sources of support,including of federal or local government
aid or insurance reimbursements;and that support was not used for other purposes,such as the retirement of
company debt unrelated to eligible expenditures,or other expenses not directly related to network restoration,
hardening,and expansion consistent with the framework of the Uniendo a Puerto Rico Fund.
Yes No
Disaster Preparedness and Response Documentation(8050)
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498 ID:143002510 Program Year:2026
54.313(n):Recipients of mobile support from Stage 2 of the Uniendo a Puerto Rico Fund shall certify that they have
conducted an annual review of the documentation required by section 54.1515(a)-(c)to determine the need for and
to implement changes or revisions to disaster preparation and recovery documentation.
Yes No
Mobile Disbursements Certification(8060)
54.313(o): Recipients of Uniendo a Puerto Rico Fund Stage 2 mobile support shall certify that they are in compliance
with all requirements for receipt of such support to continue receiving Stage 2 mobile disbursements.
Yes No
Transitional Support(8070)
Recipients of transitional support under Section 54.1516 shall certify that such support was not used for costs that
are or will be reimbursed by other sources of support,or expenses not directly related to network restoration,
hardening,and expansion consistent with the framework of the Uniendo a Puerto Rico Fund.Transitional support
recipients shall certify that they have conducted an annual review to determine that their disaster preparation and
recovery documentation is up to date,as required by Section 54.1515(a)through(c)or Section 54.1524.Answer yes
or no if carrier is compliant with 54.313(q).
Yes No
Spending Plans for Recipients of Legacy Frozen Phase-Down Support(8080)
For annual reports due in 2024,2025,and 2026,recipients of frozen high-cost support under Section 54.1504(b)
shall certify that such support received after June 1,2023 was used for resiliency and redundancy measures and to
maintain their voice and broadband network footprint.
Yes No
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SAC:472213 3060-0819(Low Income),December 2020
498 ID:143002510 Program Year:2026
Connect USVI Fixed and Mobile Funds Certification (9005)
Certify Fixed
Capital Expenditures(9010)
Enter the total amount of Connect USVI Fund Stage 2 fixed support,if any,the carrier used for capital expenditures.
Available Funds Certification(9011)
Certify(either yes or no)regarding'whether the recipient has available funds for all project costs that will exceed the
amount of support that will be received for the next calendar year.This certification must be provided starting the first
July 1 after receiving support until the recipient's penultimate year of support.
Yes No
Community Anchor Institutions(9012A)
Indicate if the carrier newly deployed broadband service to community anchor institution(s)in the previous calendar
year.
Yes-Attach New Community Anchors No-No New Community Anchors
Please Provide Attachment(901213)
Using link,download template and list the number,name and address for each community anchor institution.As
required by 47 CFR Section 54.313(e)(2)(i)(A),attach the document which contains the community anchor institution
details.
Community Anchor Template
XLSM only
FCC Form 470 Postings(9013)
For the filing due July 1 following full implementation of this requirement answer yes,no,or not applicable to this
certification request.
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SAC:472213 3060-0819(Low Income),December 2020
498 ID:143002510 Program Year:2026
Yes No Not Applicable
Post-Final Deployment Milestone Performance Certification(9014)
Starting the first July 1 after meeting the final service milestone,certify(yes or no)that the Connect USVI Fund Stage
2-funded network that the Stage 2 recipient operated in the prior year meets the relevant performance requirements
in Section 54.309.
Yes No Not Applicable
Support Reimbursement Certification(9020)
54.313: Recipients of Connect USVI Fund Stage 2 fixed support shall certify that such support was not used for costs
that are(or will be)reimbursed by other sources of support,including of federal or local government aid or insurance
reimbursements;and that support was not used for other purposes,such as the retirement of company debt
unrelated to eligible expenditures,or other expenses not directly related to network restoration,hardening,and
expansion consistent with the framework of the Connect USVI Fund.
Yes No
Disaster Preparedness and Response Documentation(9030)
54.313: Recipients of fixed support from Stage 2 of the Connect USVI Fund shall certify that they have conducted an
annual review of the documentation required by section 54.1515(a)-(c)to determine the need for and to implement
changes or revisions to disaster preparation and recovery documentation.
Yes No
Certify Mobile
Support Reimbursement(9040)
54.313: Recipients of Connect USVI Fund Stage 2 mobile support shall certify that such support was not used for
costs that are(or will be)reimbursed by other sources of support, including of federal or local government aid or
insurance reimbursements;and that support was not used for other purposes,such as the retirement of company
debt unrelated to eligible expenditures,or other expenses not directly related to network restoration, hardening,and
expansion consistent with the framework of the Connect USVI Fund
Yes No
Disaster Preparedness and Response Documentation(9050)
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498 ID:143002510 Program Year:2026
54.313: Recipients of mobile support from Stage 2 of the Connect USVI Fund shall certify that they have conducted
an annual review of the documentation required by Section 54.1515(a)-(c)to determine the need for and to
implement changes or revisions to disaster preparation and recovery documentation.
Yes No
Mobile Disbursements Certification(9060)
54.313(o):Recipients of Connect USVI Fund Stage 2 mobile support shall certify that they are in compliance with all
requirements for receipt of such support to continue receiving Stage 2 mobile disbursements.
Yes No
Transitional Support(9070)
Recipients of transitional support under Section 54.1516 shall certify that such support was not used for costs that
are or will be reimbursed by other sources of support,or expenses not directly related to network restoration,
hardening,and expansion consistent with the framework of the Connect USVI Fund.Transitional support recipients
shall certify that they have conducted an annual review to determine that their disaster preparation and recovery
documentation is up to date,as required by Section 54.1515(a)through(c)or Section 54.1524.Answer yes or no if
carrier is compliant with 54.313(q).
Yes No
Spending Plans for Recipients of Legacy Frozen Phase-Down Support(9080)
For annual reports due in 2024,2025,and 2026, recipients of frozen high-cost support under Section 54.1504(b)
shall certify that such support received after June 1,2023 was used for resiliency and redundancy measures and to
maintain their voice and broadband network footprint.
Yes No
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SACA72213 3060-0819(Low Income),December 2020
498 ID:143002510 Program Year:2026
Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Reporting (10005)
Certify RDOF
Capital Expenditures(10010)
Starting the first July 1 after receiving support until the July 1 after the recipient's support term has ended, recipients
of Rural Digital Opportunity Fund support must submit the total amount of support,if any,the recipient used for
capital expenditures in the previous calendar year.This is required by 47 C.F.R.Section 54.313(e)(2)(i)(B).
Available Funds Certification(10011)
Please provide a response(either yes or no)to this certification request for any recipient of Rural Digital Opportunity
Fund support that the recipient has available funds for all project costs that will exceed the amount of support that will
be received for the next calendar year.This certification must be provided starting the first July 1 after receiving
support until the recipient's penultimate year of support,as required by required by 47 C.F.R. Section 54.313(e)(2)(ii).
Yes No
Community Anchor Institutions(10012A)
Recipients of Rural Digital Opportunity Fund support must attach a list containing the number,names, and addresses
Of community anchor institutions to which the eligible telecommunications carrier newly began providing access to
broadband service in the preceding calendar year.This filing is required by 47 C.F.R.Section 54.313(e)(2)(i)(A).
Yes-Attach New Community Anchors No-No New Community Anchors
Please Provide Attachment(10012B)
Using link,download template and list the number,name and address for each community anchor institution.As
required by 47 CFR Section 54.313(e)(2)(i)(A),attach the document which contains the community anchor institution
details.
Community Anchor Template
XLSM only
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State:ID OMB Control#:3060-0986(High Cost)&
SAC:472213 3060-0819(Low Income),December 2020
498 ID:143002510 Program Year:2026
FCC Form 470 Postings(10013)
For the filing due July 1st following full implementation of this requirement,please provide a response(either yes,no,
or not applicable)to this certification request.Recipients of Rural Digital Opportunity Fund must respond affirmatively
that they bid on category one telecommunications and Internet access services in response to all FCC Form 470
postings seeking broadband service that meets the connectivity targets for the schools and libraries universal service
support program for eligible schools and libraries(as described in Section 54.501)located within any area in a
census block where the carrier is receiving Rural Digital Opportunity Fund,and that such bids were at rates
reasonable comparable to rates charged to eligible schools and libraries in urban areas for Instructions for
Completing FCC Form 481 OMB Control No.3060-0986(High-Cost)OMB Control No.3060-0819(Low-Income)
November 2020 Page 44 comparable offerings.This filing is required by 47 C.F.R.Section 54.313(e)(2)(i)(C).This
certification will not be required until the July 1 st following the E-Rate program year that this obligation has been fully
implemented. Modernizing the E-Rate Program for Schools and Libraries et al.,WC Docket. Nos. 13-184, 10-90,29
FCC Rcd 15538, 15566-67, para.72(2014).
Yes No Not Applicable
Post-Final Deployment Milestone Performance Certification(10014)
Starting the first July 1st after a Rural Digital Opportunity Fund recipient meets its final service milestone until the July
1 st after the support recipient's support term has ended, please provide a response(either yes,no,or not applicable)
that the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund-funded network that the support recipient operated in the prior year meets the
relevant performance requirements in 47 C.F.R.Section 54.309.This filing is required by 47 C.F.R.Section 54.313(e)
(2)(iii).
Yes No Not Applicable
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State:ID OMB Control#:3060-0986(High Cost)&
SACA72213 3060-0819(Low Income),December 2020
498ID:143002510 Program Year:2026
Enhanced ACAM (E-ACAM) Certification (11005)
Certify Enhanced A-CAM
BEAD Program Challenge Processes Certification(11010)
Certify(yes or no)that, in the previous calendar year,the carrier participated in good faith in any relevant BEAD
Program challenge processes or other processes conducted by states or other BEAD Program eligible entities to
determine the eligibility of locations for the BEAD Program,and that they otherwise coordinated with states,Tribes,
and other eligible entities to help avoid duplicative federal broadband funding.
Yes No
BEAD Program Funding Certification(11020)
Certify(yes or no)that,in the previous calendar year,the carrier complied with the obligation not to receive or use
BEAD Program or other future federal grant funding, unless otherwise specified by the Commission or Bureau,that
supports broadband deployment for those locations for which they are receiving Enhanced A-CAM support.
Yes No
Affordable Connectivity Program Certification(11030)
Certify(yes or no)that, in the previous calendar year,the carrier continued to participate in the Affordable
Connectivity Program or any substantially similar successor program,as required by the terms of your Enhanced A-
CAM offer(s).
Yes No
Descriptive document for Affordable Connectivity Program Certification(11031)
In the uploaded file,describe how the carrier continued to participate in the Affordable Connectivity Program or any
substantially similar successor program,as required by the terms of your Enhanced A-CAM offer(s).
PDF Only
Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Risk Management Plans Certification(11040)
Recipient certifies that, in the prior year,it has maintained its cybersecurity and supply chain risk management plans
pursuant to 47 CFR Section 54.308(e).
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498 ID:143002510 Program Year:2026
Yes No
Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Risk Management Plans Substantive Modification(11041)
Recipient filed a substantive modification to its cybersecurity and/or supply chain risk management plans in the prior
year,pursuant to 47 CFR Section 54.308(e)(6).
Yes No
Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Risk Management Plans Substantive Modification Date(11042)
Report the most recent date that the recipient filed any substantive modifications to its cybersecurity and/or supply
chain risk management plans.
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498 ID:143002510 Program Year:2026
Certifications
Supply Chain Certifications
Section 54.9: Prohibition on the Use of Funds
I certify under penalty of perjury that no universal service support has been or will be used to purchase,obtain,
maintain,improve,or otherwise support any equipment or services produced or provided by any company
designated by the Federal Communications Commission as posing a national security threat to the integrity of
communications networks or the communications supply chain since the effective date of the designations.
If No is selected,a waiver is required for each SAC which is not certified.
Yes No
Upload Waiver Document
PDF only
Section 54.10: Prohibition on the Use of Certain Federal Subsidies
I certify that no federal subsidy made available through a program administered by the Commission that provides
funds to be used for the capital expenditures necessary for the provision of advanced communications services has
been or will be used to purchase,rent,lease,or otherwise obtain,any covered communications equipment or
service,or maintain any covered communications equipment or service previously purchased, rented, leased,
otherwise obtained,as required by 47 C.F.R.Section 54.10.
If No is selected,a waiver is required for each SAC which is not certified.
Yes No
Upload Waiver Document
PDF only
Section 54.11: Requirements to Remove and Replace
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498ID:143002510 Program Year:2026
Prior to answering,review section 54.11 of the Commission's rules(47 CFR Section 54.11).Answer Yes if either(1)
you comply with section 54.11(a), meaning you do not use covered communications equipment or services,or(2)
section 54.11(d)applies to you,meaning you are not yet subject to section 54.11(a)because you are a
Reimbursement Program recipient with an unexpired removal, replacement,and disposal term per section 1,50004
(h)of the Commission's rules(47 CFR Section 1.50004(h)).Answer No if you do not comply with section 54.11(a),
meaning you do use covered communications equipment or services.
Yes No
Accuracy Certifications
Certify
m 1 certify that I am an officer of the reporting carrier;my responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy of the annual
reporting requirements for universal service support recipients;and,to the best of my knowledge,the information
reported on this form and in any attachments is accurate.
m 1 understand that making willful false statements in any part of this report and/or in these certifications is
punishable by fine or imprisonment pursuant to 47 U.S.C.Sections 416(c),503(b)(1)(B),and 18 U.S.C.Section 1001,
Signature
Officer Name
Richard Redman
Title
President
Received Date
025-04-22
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ml understand this is a digital signature,and is the same as if I signed my name with a pen.
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Albion Telephone Company, Inc
Study Area 472213
Functionality in Emergency Situations:
Voice Network
Albion Telephone Company, Inc. ("ILEC) 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. In 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.
Broadband Network
Albion Telephone Company, Inc. ("ILEC') 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 that is also used to
provide service to the broadband network. In 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.
Affiliates* SAC Doing Business As Company or Brand Designation
472213 509024 Albion Telephone Company, Inc.
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Albion Telephone Company, Inc.
472213
Voice Services Comparability Report I
The Wireline Competition Bureau's 2024 reasonable comparability benchmark for fixed
residential local voice services is $55.13.t
As of January 1,2024,the highest rate charged by Albion Telephone Company, Inc. ("ATC") for .
fixed residential local voice service was $32.51,which includes state regulated fees and the
federal subscriber line charge. Therefore,ATC's pricing of fixed residential local voice services
is less than the reasonable comparability benchmark of$55.13.
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Wireline Competition Bureau and Office of Economics and Analytics Announce Results of 2024 Urban Rate Survey
for Fixed Voice and Broadband Services,Posting of Survey Data and Explanatory Notes,and Required Minimum i
Usage Allowance for Eligible Telecommunications Carriers, WC Docket No. 10-90,Public Notice,DA 23-1172
(rel.Dec. 15,2023)
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Albion Telephone Company, Inc.
472213
Broadband Services Comparability Report
Albion Telephone Company, Inc.("ATC") charges a residential rate of$60.00 for broadband
providing 25 Mbps download, 25 Mbps upload, and an unlimited usage allowance. This rate is
lower than $90.28,which is the 2024 reasonable comparability benchmark for the same
offering established by the Wireline Competition Bureau.
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Albion Telephone Company, Inc.
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 Idaho 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, Inc.d/b/a ATC Communications("the Company")who
qualify for the Lifeline Program receive a discount of$7.75 on local voice telephony service only($5.25 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$24.51 ($32.26 standard rate-$7.75
discount)or Measured Service of$16.75($24.50 standard rate-$7.75 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.
For calls outside of the local calling area the customer may choose one of the following ATC Long Distance calling
plans: Plan 1 $6.95/month and in state calls ,12/minute,out of state calls .05/minute. Plan 2$4.95/month and in
state calls .12/minute, out of state calls .07/minute. Plan 3 no recurring monthly fee,in state calls .12/minute,out
of state calls .10/minute. Customers may also choose a long distance carrier of their choice. 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, Income eligible(income cannot exceed 135%of federal
poverty guideline)or a participant in one of the following federal assistance programs: Medicaid, Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps or SNAP),Supplemental Security Income(SSI), Federal Public
Housing Assistance(Section 8), Low-Income 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 benefit.
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 Idaho Public Utility Commission. If you have
questions or seek additional information regarding the Company's services or rates, please call ATC
Communications'business office at 208-673-5335.
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Albion Telephone Company, Inc.
472213
Certification of Public Interest Obligations
Albion Telephone Company, Inc. ("ATC") provides this certification that it has taken reasonable steps
to provide upon reasonable request broadband service at actual speeds of at least 25 Mbps
downstream/3 Mbps upstream, with latency suitable for real-time applications, including Voice
over Internet Protocol, and usage capacity that is reasonably comparable to comparable offerings in
urban areas, and that requests for such service were met within a reasonable amount of time.
USDA Rural Development
U.S.DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Financial Report
REPORTING PERIOD: January 01, 2024 - December 31, 2024
STATUS: Submitted
ENTITY NAME PRIMARY BORROWER ID
Albion Telephone Company 591745562
PHYSICAL ADDRESS CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
N/A N/A
FISCAL YEAR-END
December 31
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION / NOTES TO USDA CERTIFICATION
N/A We hereby certify that the entries in the
report are true and accurate to the best
of our knowledge.
SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS
N/A All insurance required by 7 CFR Part 1788
was in effect during the reporting
period, and renewals have been obtained
NOTES FROM USDA for all policies.
N/A
SUBMITTED BY
Julie Laumb
SUBMISSION DATE
03/12/2025
Albion Telephone Company
Primary Borrower ID: 591745562
Submission Date: 03/12/2025
Network Access Services Revenue
REPORTING PERIOD: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
CURRENT YEAR AMOUNT
LINE ITEM December 31, 2024
End User Federal Subscriber Line Charges
End User State Subscriber Line Charges
End User Federal Broadband Only hoop Charges
End User Federal Access Recovery Charges 1
Federal USF Model Based High Cost Support (CAM, A-CAM,
REVISED A-CAM, Enhanced A-CAM)
Federal USF Auction Support (RBE, CAF II, RDOF)
Federal USF High Cost Loop Support
Federal USF Connect America Fund - Broadband Loop SuppO'
(Formerly ICLS)
Federal USF Frozen High Cost Support
Federal USF Alaska Plan Support
State Universal Service Support
Federal USF Connect America Fund - Intercarrier Compens
Support
Carrier Interstate Switched Access Charges
Carrier Intrastate Switched Access Charges 1
Interstate Special Access Charges (aka, Business Data
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Services Charges)
Intrastate Special Access Charges
Other Network Access Services Revenue
Total Network Access Services Revenue
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Albion Telephone Company
Primary Borrower ID: 591745562
Submission Date: 03/12/2025
Non-Operating Net Income
REPORTING PERIOD: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
LINE ITEM CURRENT YEAR AMOUNT
December 31, 2024
Non-Operating Revenue
Interest Income
Patronage Payments CoBank
Non-Operating Income and Expense
Total Non-Operating Revenue
Non-Operating Expense
Other Miscellaneous Deductions From Income
Unrealized gain on Marketable Securities
Total Non-Operating Expense
Total
Total Non-Operating Net Income
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Albion Telephone Company
Primary Borrower ID: 591745562
Submission Date: 03/12/2025
Income Statement
REPORTING PERIOD: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
CURRENT YEAR AMOUNT
LINE ITEM December 31, 2024
Local Network Services Revenue
Network Access Services Revenue
Long Distance Network Services Revenue
Carrier Billing and Collection Revenue
Other operating Revenue
Amortized Grant Revenue
Uncollectible Revenue
Net Operating Revenues
Plant Specific Operations Expense
Plant Non-Specific Operations Expense (Excluding Depreciation
and Amortization)
Depreciation Expense
Amortization Expense
Customer Operations and Corporate Operations Expenses
other Operating Expense
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income or Margins
Non-Operating Net Income
Interest on Funded Debt (RUS, RTB and FFB Notes)
Other Interest Expense
Interest on Line(s) of Credit
Allowance for Funds Used During Construction
Total Fixed Charges
Taxes
Extraordinary Items
Total Net Income or Margins
Financial Performance Metrics
EBITDA
EBIT
Principal Payments on Long-Term Debt and Capital Leases
TIER
DSCR
Network Access Services Revenue / Net Operating Revenues 1
Cash Flow from Operations / Total Debt Service
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Albion Telephone Company
Primary Borrower ID: 591745562
Submission Date: 03/12/2025
Balance Sheet
REPORTING PERIOD: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024 CURRENT YEAR AMOUNT
December 31, 2024
LINE ITEM
Assets - - — --
current Assets
Cash and Equivalents
Cash-RUS Construction Fund
Accounts Receivable - Affiliates
Accounts Receivable - Non-Affiliates
Notes Receivable - Affiliates
Notes Receivable - Non-Affiliates
Interest and Dividends Receivable
Materials and Inventory
Other Current Assets
Total Current Assets
Non-Current Assets _ Rural Development
Investment in Affiliated Companies
ral Development
Investment in Affiliated Companies - Non-Ru
Intangible Assets
Other Non-Current Assets
Total Non-Current Assets
Plant, Property, Equipment
Plant-in-Service
Plant Under Construction
Plant and Goodwill
Plant Adjustment, Non-Operating
Less Accumulated Depreciation
Net Plant
Total Assets
Liabilities & Equity
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Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable - Affiliates
Accounts Payable - Non-Affiliates
Notes Payable - Affiliates
Notes Payable - Non-Affiliates RTB and FFB Note
Current Maturities Long-Term Debt - RUS,
Funded Debt - Other
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Current Maturities Long-Term Debt Rural Development Loan
Current Maturities Long-Term Debt
Current Maturities Other Long-Term Debt
Current Maturities - Capital Leases
Lines of Credit
Other Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities
Long-Term Debt
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Funded Debt - RUS, RTB, and FFB Notes
Less Unapplied Payments - Cushion of Credit
Funded Debt - Other
Funded Debt - Rural Development Loan
Obligations Under Capital Lease
Other Long-Term Debt
Total Long-Term Debt
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Albion Telephone Company
Primary Borrower ID: 591745562
Submission Date: 03/12/2025
Balance Sheet Continued
REPORTING PERIOD: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
LINE ITEM CURRENT YEAR AMOUNT
December 31, 2024
Other Liabilities and Deferred Credits
Other Long-Term Liabilities and Deferred Credits
Deferred Grant Revenue
Total Other Liabilities and Deferred Credits
Total Liabilities
Equity
Capital Stock Outstanding and Subscribed
Additional Paid-in-Capital
Membership and Capital Certificates
Patronage Capital Credits
Retained Earnings or Margins
Total Equity
Total Liabilities and Equity
Financial Performance Metrics
Total Equity / Total Assets
Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
Working Capital in Dollars
Total Liabilities / Total Equity
Net Plant / Long-Term Debt
Tangible Equity
Tangible Equity / Total Assets
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Albion Telephone Company
Primary Borrower ID: 591745562
Submission Date: 03/12/2025
Statement of Cash Flows
REPORTING PERIOD: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024 CURRENT YEAR AMOUNT
LINE ITEM December 31, 2024
Cash & Cash Equivalents Beginning of Period
Beginning Cash (Cash & Equivalents plus RUS Const. Fund)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net Income (Loss)
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET INCOME (LOSS) TO NET CASH
PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Add: Depreciation Expense
Add: Amortization Expense
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Change in Accrued Property Tax
CHANGES IN OPERATING ASSETS & LIABILITIES
Decrease/(Increase) in Accounts Receivable
Decrease/(Increase) in Materials and Inventory
Decrease/ (Increase) in Other Current Assets, Interest, and
Dividends Receivable
Increase/(Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Increase/(Decrease) in Other Current Liabilities
Net Cash Provided/(Used) by Operations
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Capital Expenditures (Excluding Plant Constructed Using Grant
Proceeds)
Capital Expenditures - Plant Constructed Using Grant Proceeds
Other Long-Term Investments
Intangible Assets
Other Non-Current Assets i
Net Cash Provided/(Used) by Investing Activities
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Decrease/(Increase) in Notes Receivable
Increase/(Decrease) in Notes Payable and Lines of Credit
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Long-Term Debt (Including Current
Maturities)
Decrease/(Increase) in Unapplied Payments - Cushion of Credit
Increase/(Decrease) in Other Liabilities and Deferred Credits
Increase/(Decrease) in Capital Stock, Paid-in-Capital,
Membership and Capital Certificates and Other Capital
Proceeds from Grant Funds
Less: Distributions (Payment of Dividends, Patronage Capital
Credits Retired, or any Other Distribution)
Net Retirement of Assets
Net Cash Provided/(Used) by Financing Activities
Totals
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash
Ending Cash
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Albion Telephone Company
Primary Borrower ID: 591745562
Submission Date: 03/12/2025
Subscriber Data
REPORTING PERIOD: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
My Entity has an existing network; therefore, it has subscribers (including data) to report at
the end of this reporting period.
CURRENT YEAR AMOUNT
LINE ITEM
Total number of cumulative subscribers at the beginning of
this reporting period
Total number of cumulative subscribers at the end of this
reporting period
Total number of existing data subscribers who were upgraded
to broadband service during this reporting period
Total number of new broadband subscribers that were added
during this reporting period
Average price for broadband service offered to residential
customers
Average price for broadband service offered to business
customers
Average download speed
Average upload speed
Average price
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Albion Telephone Company
Primary Borrower ID: 591745562
Submission Date: 03/12/2025
Review Report
REPORTING PERIOD: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Non-Operating Net Income
LINE ITEM EXPLANATION USDA NOTES
Interest Income Interest Income
Patronage Payments CoBank Payment from Patronage in
CoBank
Non-Operating Income and
Misc Income
Expense
Other Miscellaneous Deductions Misc Deductions from Income
From Income
Unrealized gain on Marketable
Loss on Marketable Securities
Securities
Income Statement
LINE ITEM EXPLANATION USDA NOTES
Depreciation & Amortization
Amortization Expense are both included in
Depreciation Expense
Other Operating Expense Included in Non Operating
Expenses
Extraordinary Items Total of Non Regulated Income
- Non Regulated Expenses
Statement of Cash Flows
LINE ITEM EXPLANATION USDA NOTES
Change in Accrued Property Tax Adjust for Change in Accrued
Property Taxes
Net Retirement of Assets New Retirement of Assets
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