20260629CenturyLink Communications ETC Affidavit.pdf

RECEIVED
June 29, 2026
IDAHO PUBLIC
UTILITIES COMMISSION LU M E N'n
June 29, 2026
Via Email Submission
secretaU@,)puc.idaho.gov
Ms. Monica Barrios-Sanchez
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
11331 W. Chinden Blvd., Bldg. 8, Ste. 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
Monica.barriossanchez(a�puc.Idaho.gov
RE: ETC Annual Report and Certification
CenturyLink Communications, LLC
Dear Ms. Barrios Sanchez:
This letter is to request that the Idaho Public Utilities Commission notify the Universal
Service Administrative Company("USAC") and the Federal Communications Commission
("FCC")that CenturyLink Communications, LLC is eligible to receive federal high-cost support
in accordance with the above-referenced statute and federal rule.
Attached is a signed and notarized Affidavit for CenturyLink Communications, LLC
certifying that they will only use their federal high-cost support received in Idaho for the
provision, maintenance, and upgrading of facilities and services for which such support is
intended.
This state certification for federal support will be an annual process to receive federal
support beginning January 1 of each year. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission must file its
annual certification on or before October 1 of the previous year.
CenturyLink Communications, LLC respectfully requests that the Commission notify the
FCC and USAC prior to October 1, 2026 that CenturyLink Communications, LLC is eligible to
receive federal support for 2027.
If you have any questions,please contact Ken Buchan at 318-362-1538. Thank you for
your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
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Tressa Carter
Regulatory Affairs Manager
720-567-6989
Tressa.carter(@Iumen.com

State of Louisiana ) CERTIFICATION BY ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER
) ss OF COMPLIANCE WITH SERVICE QUALITY AND CUSTOMER
Parish of Ouachita ) PROTECTION, ABILITY TO REMAIN FUNCTIONAL IN EMERGENCIES,
AND USE OF FEDERAL HIGH-COST SUPPORT.
AFFIDAVIT OF CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC. (COMPANY)
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission Order No. 29841 requires that Eligible Telecommunications Carriers
(ETCs) certify that they are 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 Universal Service Administrative Company and the Federal Communications
Commission (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 Senior Manager Regulatory Finance for Lumen Technologies Service Group, LLC, which is a
subsidiary of Lumen Technologies, Inc. ("Parent"). Under Parent's policies and a delegation of signing
authority by an officer of the Company, I am authorized to execute this affidavit on behalf of the
Company. The Company is an eligible telecommunications carrier and will be 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. The Company is substantially 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 the Company 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, 2027, through December 31, 2027, to be eligible for
federal universal service fund support.
6. This verification and affidavit is provided to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to enable the IPUC to
certify to the FCC that federal universal service support received by the eligible carrier in the state will
be used in a manner consistent with Section 254(e) of the Telecommunications Act,
Kenneth W. Buchan, Senior Manager Regulatory Finance
Date
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this_ day of 2026.
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