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Service Date
May 5,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF FYBERCOM,LLC'S ) CASE NO. FYB-T-25-02
APPLICATION FOR THE 2024 )
BROADBAND EQUIPMENT TAX CREDIT ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 37031
On August 22, 2025, FyberCom, LLC ("Company") applied to the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission ("Commission") for an order confirming that the equipment the Company installed
in 2024 is "qualified broadband equipment"under Idaho Code § 63-3029I ("Application").
With this Order we issue notice of the Company's Application and set public comment and
Company reply deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company provides broadband internet services
throughout nine counties in the State of Idaho, serving approximately 18,895 residential and
commercial customers. Application at 1.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that with its Application and updated Application, the
Company provided an inventory of equipment installed during 2024 to be approved for the
Broadband Equipment Tax Credit under Idaho Code § 63-3029I.Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company's initial equipment inventory totaled
$6,816,895 installed in 2024.Id. The Company updated its inventory on February 17, 2026, with
a new total of$6,746,331.39 of equipment installed in 2024. Updated Exhibit A.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application is available for public inspection
during regular business hours at the Commission's office. The Application is also available on the
Commission's website at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the "TELECOM" icon, select "Open
Cases," and click on the case number as shown on the front of this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held pursuant
to the Commission's jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code, and that all proceedings in this
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matter will be conducted pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000
et seq.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the public
interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter, and that it will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure 201-204, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204.
The Commission notes that Modified Procedure and written comments have proven to be an
effective means for obtaining public input and participation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the
Application. Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written
comments and explain why written comments alone are insufficient. Persons interested in filing
written comments, must do so within 21 days of the service date of this Order. Comments
must be filed through the Commission's website or by e-mail unless computer access is
unavailable. To comment electronically, please access the Commission's website at
http://www.puc.idaho.gov/. Click the "Case Comment Form" and complete the form using the
case number as it appears on the front of this document.
To file by e-mail, persons must e-mail the comments to the Commission Secretary and all
parties at the e-mail addresses listed below. Persons submitting a comment by e-mail must provide
their name, address, and the Case Number under which they are commenting. Persons submitting
a comment by e-mail also acknowledge that submitting a comment in an open case constitutes a
public record under Idaho Code § 74-101(13), and all information provided by such person is
available for public and media inspection.
If computer access is unavailable, then comments may be mailed to the Commission and
the parties at the addresses below.Persons submitting a comment by mail must provide their name,
address, and the Case Number under which they are commenting. Persons submitting a comment
by mail also acknowledge that submitting a comment in an open case constitutes a public record
under Idaho Code§74-101(13),and all information provided by such person is available for public
and media inspection.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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For the Idaho Public Utilities For the Company:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Vince Calkins
Idaho Public Utilities Commission 3780 N. Yellowstone Hwy
P.O. Box 83720 Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Boise, ID 83720-0074 vince(a,f bercom.net
secretarykpuc.idaho. og_v
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments within
28 days of the service date of this Order.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are received
within the time limit set,the Commission will consider this matter on its merits and enter its final
order without a formal hearing. If written comments are received within the time limit set, the
Commission will consider them and, in its discretion, may set the same for formal hearing.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so within 21 days of the service date
of this Order. The Company must file any reply comments within 28 days of the service date of
this Order.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties comply with Order No. 35375, issued April 21,
2022. Generally, all pleadings should be filed with the Commission electronically and will be
deemed timely filed when received by the Commission Secretary.See Rule 14.02. Service between
parties should continue to be accomplished electronically when possible. However, voluminous
discovery-related documents may be filed and served on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 5th day of
May, 2026.
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