Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Issues Regulatory Update for AMG Technology Investment Group, LLC d/b/a NextLink Internet

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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has issued a regulatory update for AMG Technology Investment Group, LLC d/b/a NextLink Internet, requesting re-designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) under the provisions of Section 54.201(d) to receive federal universal service support via Lifeline and the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) for the provision of broadband internet access and broadband-voice bundled offerings. The update comes after NextLink Internet was approved in Docket 11125-TI-100 on June 3, 2021, and has been operating as an ETC in several states since 2019.

Key Takeaways:

  • AMG Technology Investment Group, LLC d/b/a NextLink Internet, a Texas limited liability corporation, has applied for re-designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) in Wisconsin to receive federal universal service support via Lifeline and the RDOF.
  • NextLink Internet was approved as a provisional winner in Docket 11125-TI-100 on June 3, 2021, and has been operating as an ETC in several states since 2019.
  • The company has successfully operated in Texas for over 12 years and has established financial stability and technical expertise to provide the proposed services.
  • NextLink Internet provides services utilizing fixed wireless and fiber optic technologies, with a focus on broadband internet access and VoIP services.
  • The company offers a range of service offerings for residential, business, and government customers, including broadband Internet access and VoIP services, with download speeds in excess of 100 Mbps in areas where CAF II support is available.
  • NextLink Internet has implemented Lifeline based on the current rules and regulations established by the FCC and administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC).
  • The company has a dedicated Lifeline landing page, customer service agents who help customers fill out and return the form, and maintains all documentation related to the customer and Lifeline for three years after they change providers.

Statistics:

  • NextLink Internet has been operating as an ETC in several states since 2019.
  • The company has successfully operated in Texas for over 12 years.
  • NextLink Internet provides services utilizing fixed wireless and fiber optic technologies.
  • The company offers a range of service offerings for residential, business, and government customers.
  • NextLink Internet has implemented Lifeline and provides a dedicated Lifeline landing page for customers.
  • The company maintains all documentation related to the customer and Lifeline for three years after they change providers.

Sources:

  • Wisconsin Public Service Commission (application)
  • Federal Communications Commission (rules and regulations)
  • Universal Service Administrative Company (Lifeline program)
  • NextLink Internet (company information and service offerings)