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Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Requests Federal Universal Service Funds

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The Public Utility Commission of Texas has issued a letter to the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on July 29, 2020, requesting notification of Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, Inc.'s eligibility to receive federal high-cost support. Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, Inc. self-certifies that it will only use the federal high-cost support it receives and has received for the intended purposes. The cooperative respectfully requests that the Commission notify the FCC and USAC of its eligibility.

Key Takeaways:

  • Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, Inc. has requested notification of its eligibility to receive federal high-cost support.
  • The cooperative self-certifies that it will only use the federal high-cost support for the intended purposes.
  • The Public Utility Commission of Texas has issued a letter to the USAC and FCC requesting notification of the cooperative's eligibility.
  • The letter was signed by Tina Wallace, Chief Executive Officer of Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
  • The cooperative's request is in accordance with 47 C.F.R. § 54.314.
  • Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, Inc. is located at 603 S Main Street, Guymon, OK 73942.
  • The cooperative's contact information includes phone number 580-338-2556 and email address through their website www.ptcl.net.

Statistics:

  • July 29, 2020 is the date on which the Public Utility Commission of Texas issued the letter to the USAC and FCC.
  • The letter is in reference to Docket No. 24481 - State Certification of Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
  • The federal high-cost support is intended for the purposes specified in 47 C.F.R. § 54.314.
  • Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, Inc. has been in operation at 603 S Main Street, Guymon, OK 73942.
  • The cooperative's self-certification ensures adherence to the federal high-cost support regulations.

Sources:

  • Public Utility Commission of Texas
  • Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
  • Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
  • Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC)
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.314

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