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Westside Independent Telephone Company's Compliance with Federal and State Requirements

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The Westside Independent Telephone Company, serving Study Area ID 351100, has submitted a report to the Iowa Utilities Board, confirming compliance with federal and state regulations regarding recovery mechanisms. The company has certified that it is not seeking duplicative recovery in the state jurisdiction for any Eligible Recovery subject to the federal recovery mechanisms. Additionally, the company has filed data establishing the amount of CAF ICC support it is eligible to receive.

Key Takeaways:

  • Westside Independent Telephone Company has submitted an annual report to the Iowa Utilities Board, confirming compliance with federal and state regulations regarding recovery mechanisms.
  • The company has certified that it is not seeking duplicative recovery in the state jurisdiction for any Eligible Recovery subject to the federal recovery mechanisms, as required by 47 C.F.R. § 51.917(d)(vii).
  • The company has filed data establishing the amount of CAF ICC support it is eligible to receive, as required by 47 C.F.R. § 54.304 (c) and (d).
  • The estimated amount of CAF recovery for Study Area 351100 is included in a confidential filing attached to the report.
  • Kevin Skinner, CFO of Westside Independent Telephone Company, signed the report on behalf of the company.

Statistics:

  • The report was filed on May 30, 2025, with the Iowa Utilities Commission.
  • The study area ID 351100 serves Westside Independent Telephone Company.
  • 47 C.F.R. § 51.917(d)(vii) requires Rate of Return Carriers to certify annually to the FCC and state commissions regarding their eligibility and compliance with rules applicable to recovery mechanisms.
  • 47 C.F.R. § 54.304 (c) and (d) requires rate of return carriers seeking CAF ICC support to file data establishing the amount of eligible CAF funding.

Sources:

  • Federal Communications Commission, "Order," File No. WC Docket No. 10-90, FCC 11-161 (Nov. 18, 2011).
  • Iowa Utilities Board, "Annual Reporting Requirements for Section 54.304 (c) and (d) Report - 2025" (May 29, 2025).

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