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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250828Telrite Corp Form 481.pdf RECEIVED August 28, 2025 Compliance IDAHO PUBLIC Solutions UTILITIES COMMISSION August 28, 2025 Commission Secretary Idaho Public Utilities Commission 11331 W. Chinden Blvd. Bldg. 8, Suite 201-A Boise, Idaho 83714 RE: FCC Form 481—Annual Lifeline Certification-Filed on behalf of Telrite Corporation dba Life Wireless Dear Secretary, Pursuant to FCC requirements under 47 C.F.R. § 54.416, enclosed please find attached for filing a copy of Telrite Corporation dba Life Wireless' FCC 481. The annual affidavit has previously but included again in this filing. If you have any questions regarding this filing, please contact me at(407) 260-1011 or regulatory@csilongwood.com. Respectfully submitted, /s/Mark Lammert Mark Lammert Attorney-in-Fact Telrite Corporation dba Life Wireless Attachment State of Georgia ) CERTIFICATION BY ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER Newton ) ss OF COMPLIANCE WITH SERVICE QUALITY AND CUSTOMER County of ) 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 Telrite Corporation dba Life Wireless 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. Telrite Corporation dba Life Wireless 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. § 54.202(a)(2). 5. 1 also certify that all federal universal service support funds received by Telrite Corporation dba Life Wrelessduring 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. /0 �Itj "/-%P 19 Kelly Jesel, easu r/Secretary G/ao/as Date SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to b ore me this day of June, 2025 Y KE ���i, Notary Public or residing at 0 M Commission expires`.�`,�Pc ,sstogc��• ''',, y C'owrm�lujl,c3h 3001 ()TAR), NC06141 OG���` Privileged and Contains Confidential Information Telrite Corporation FCC Form 481 State:ID OMB Control#:3060-0986(High Cost)& SAC:479033 3060-0819(Low Income),December 2020 498 ID:143028229 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. ❑High Cost(Section 54.313) ❑Lifeline(Section 54.422) Contact Information Include contact information for the person best able to answer questions about this form. Contact Name(030) Mark Lammert Phone#(035) 1(407)794-3488 Contact Email Address(039) iregulatory@csilongwood.com Page 1 of 4 Manage your account at www.usac.org HC Customer Support: hccert@usac.org Privileged and Contains Confidential Information Telrite Corporation FCC Form 481 State:ID OMB Control#:3060-0986(High Cost)& SAC:479033 3060-0819(Low Income),December 2020 498 ID:143028229 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) PDF only AND/OR Link to Public Website(1220) lhttps://www.lifewireless.com 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: ❑Information describing the terms and conditions of any voice telephony service plans offered to Lifeline subscribers(1221) ❑Details on the number of minutes provided as part of the plan (1222) ❑Additional charges for toll calls, and rates for each such plan (1223) Page 2 of 4 Manage your account at www.usac.org HC Customer Support: hccert@usac.org Privileged and Contains Confidential Information Telrite Corporation FCC Form 481 State:ID OMB Control#:3060-0986(High Cost)& SAC:479033 3060-0819(Low Income),December 2020 498 ID:143028229 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. 0 Yes 0 No 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. 0 Yes 0 No Section 54.11: Requirements to Remove and Replace 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. 0 Yes 0 No Page 3 of 4 Manage your account at www.usac.org HC Customer Support: hccert@usac.org Privileged and Contains Confidential Information Telrite Corporation FCC Form 481 State:ID OMB Control#:3060-0986(High Cost)& SAC:479033 3060-0819(Low Income),December 2020 498 ID:143028229 Program Year:2026 Accuracy Certifications Certify ❑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. ❑I 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 Kelly Jesel Title Secretary Received Date 12025-08-27 ❑l understand this is a digital signature, and is the same as if I signed my name with a pen. Page 4 of 4 Manage your account at www.usac.org HC Customer Support: hccert@usac.org 0 wireless FCC Form 481 Section 500— Service Quality Standards & Consumer Protection Rules Compliance Under FCC Rules, Section 54.202, an ETC must comply that it will satisfy applicable consumer protection and service quality standards. Telrite Corporation d/b/a Life Wireless (Telrite) is in compliance with the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association's Consumer Code for Wireless Service. 1. Telrite discloses rates and terms of service to customers at the time service is initiated. These same terms and conditions are posted on Telrite's website at www.lifewireless.com. 2. Telrite provides service availability information on their website at www.lifewireless.com. 3. Telrite provides contract terms to subscribers when they initiate or change service. These same terms are provided to subscribers during the annual recertification process as outlined in Commission rules that govern continued subscriber eligibility. 4. Telrite's Lifeline service can be terminated at any time by either party without an early termination fee. Service is dependent on continued usage and eligibility in the program. 5. Telrite provides disclosures, minutes included in Lifeline plans, expiration of rollover minutes, availability of service, and cost for additional minutes in published Lifeline advertising materials. 6. Telrite customers are provided options if they exceed the number of minutes provided in their Lifeline plan. If at any time a customer purchases additional minutes, charges and plan options are available on the company website at www.lifewireless.com. 7. Telrite's toll-free customer service number is 888-543-3620. Customers may also dial 611 from their Life Wireless handset to reach customer service free of charge or by contacting Telrite via email at info@lifewireless.com. This information is provided in the terms of service and on the company website and in all information provided to subscribers. 8. Telrite responds to all consumer inquiries and complaints received from government agencies within 30 days. 9. Telrite has procedures in place to maintain the privacy of subscriber proprietary information in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. 10. Telrite has available to Lifeline customers an online portal where customers can check their balances and purchase additional minutes. Telrite Corporation • 4113 Monticello Street • Covington, GA 30014 678-202-0830 • Fax: 678-202-1362 • www.telrite.com wireless FCC Form 481 Section 600 -Functionality in Emergency Situations Under FCC Rules, an ETC must demonstrate its ability to remain functional in emergency situations. Since Telrite Corporation d/b/a Life Wireless (Telrite) is providing service to its customers through the use of facilities obtained from other carriers, it is able to provide to its customers the same ability to remain functional in emergency situations as currently provided by the carriers to their own customers, including access to a reasonable amount of back-up power to ensure functionality without an external power source, re-routing traffic around damaged facilities, and the capability of managing traffic spikes resulting from emergency situations. Telrite, along with their underlying carriers, have created back-up systems to ensure functionality in the event of a loss of power or network functionality. Telrite maintains its own diesel- powered backup generator at their switching facility in Georgia. All systems within the facility are implemented on redundant servers, each with redundant data network and power. Telrite Corporation • 4113 Monticello Street • Covington, GA 30014 678-202-0830 • Fax: 678-202-1362 • www.telrite.com