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Confidential Filing of Connect America Fund Intercarrier Compensation Data

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The Public Utility Commission of Texas received a filing from Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. on June 13, 2025, submitting copies of their Connect America Fund Intercarrier Compensation (CAF ICC) data and accompanying certifications for 2025. The filing is confidential due to proprietary nature of the information, which is exempt from disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. The CAF ICC data includes company-specific access line and revenue information that could give an advantage to a competitor or cause substantial competitive harm if released.

Key Takeaways:

  • The filing was made by Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. on June 13, 2025, through Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP.
  • The CAF ICC data submitted is confidential and exempt from disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act due to its proprietary nature.
  • The data includes company-specific access line and revenue information that is not generally available to the public.
  • The filing includes certifications from Tina Moore, Accountant at Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative, Inc., stating the accuracy of the reported data.
  • The report was due on June 16, 2025, and individuals willfully making false statements on the form can be punished by fine or impeachment.
  • The filing is a requirement for Rate of Return Carriers to File ICC Data & Certifications in Accordance with 47 C.F.R. SSSS 54.304(d)(1) and 51.917.
  • Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International Ltd. and provides tax and consulting services to their clients.
  • The filing was processed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and contact information for questions is available through Lynette Hampton at lynette.hampton@bakertilly.com or 512-652-7725.

Statistics:

  • Filing Due Date for this form: June 16, 2025.
  • Date the report was submitted: June 13, 2025.
  • Persons with authority to sign: Tina Moore, Accountant at Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
  • Filing Number: 57405
  • Company-specific access line and revenue information shared: Confidential

Sources:

  • Public Utility Commission of Texas, "Project Number 57405 - CY 2025 Proceeding for Rate of Return Carriers to File ICC Data & Certifications in Accordance with 47 C.F.R. SSSS 54.304(d)(1) and 51.917" (June 13, 2025).
  • Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. submission of CAF ICC data and certifications (June 13, 2025).
  • Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, "Certification of Officer as to the Accuracy of the CAF ICC Data Reported" (May 19, 2025).

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