Colorado Public Utilities Commission Approves Expansion of Assurance Wireless's ETC Service Territory

Strategic Insights -

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has deemed the application of Assurance Wireless USA, L.P. for expanding its Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) service territory as complete and granted it, subject to certain conditions and requirements. The expansion is intended to align Assurance Wireless's service area with its parent company, T-Mobile USA, Inc.'s, Colorado service territory. Assurance Wireless will be required to comply with applicable Commission rules, including remitting certain surcharges.

Key Takeaways:

  • Assurance Wireless USA, L.P. submitted an application to expand its ETC service territory to align with T-Mobile USA, Inc.'s Colorado service territory.
  • The application was deemed complete and granted by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission.
  • Assurance Wireless will be required to comply with all applicable Commission rules, including remitting CHCSM, TRS, and E911 surcharges for its entire ETC service area.
  • The expansion does not alter the requirements and filing obligations set forth in Decision No. R12-0246.
  • The 20-day period for filing applications for rehearing, reargument, or reconsideration begins on the effective date of the decision.

Statistics:

  • 20-day period given for filing applications for rehearing, reargument, or reconsideration.
  • Assurance Wireless's current service area was limited to the wire centers specified in the ETC Designation Order issued on March 6, 2012.
  • Assurance Wireless's parent company, T-Mobile USA, Inc., has a service territory in Colorado that will now be aligned with Assurance Wireless's expanded ETC service territory.

Sources:

  • Decision No. C25-0116 issued by the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado on February 18, 2025.
  • SS 40-6-109.5, C.R.S. (Colorado Statutes by reference).
  • 4 Code of Colorado Regulations 723-2.