20231017_TRAT2301_at.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM 1
DECISION MEMORANDUM

TO: COMMISSIONER ANDERSON
COMMISSIONER HAMMOND
COMMISSIONER LODGE
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL

FROM: ADAM TRIPLETT
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

DATE: OCTOBER 17, 2023

SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF TERRACOM INC. d/b/a MAXSIP TEL’S
APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER FOR THE LIMITED PURPOSE
OF OFFERING LIFELINE SERVICE TO QUALIFIED HOUSEHOLDS;
CASE NO. TRA-T-23-01

On July 13, 2023, Terracom Inc., d/b/a Maxsip Tel, (“Company”), applied for
designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (“ETC”) throughout Idaho. The
Company describes itself as a prepaid wireless telecommunication services provider using the
underlying wireless networks of Tier 1 carriers, like T-Mobile and AT&T, on a wholesale basis.
The Company represents that it seeks ETC designation only to provide Lifeline service to
qualifying Idaho consumers—not to access the federal Universal Service Fund. The Company
does, however, request authority to participate in and obtain reimbursement from the Idaho
Telephone Assistance Program. The Company asserts that it meets all federal and state
requirements for designation as an ETC, that it will comply with all regulations imposed by the
Idaho Public Utilities Commission, and that designating the Company as an ETC is in the public
interest.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Commission issue a Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure establishing a November 7, 2023, public comment deadline, and a November 14,
2023, Company reply deadline.
DECISION MEMORANDUM 2

COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to issue a Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure establishing a November 7, 2023, public comment deadline, and a November 14,
2023, Company reply deadline?

_____________________________
Adam Triplett
Deputy Attorney General

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