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Wisconsin RSA #1 Limited Partnership Affirms Eligibility for Federal and State Support Funds

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Wisconsin RSA #1 Limited Partnership, a certified eligible telecommunications carrier, has submitted an affidavit to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, asserting its eligibility for federal and state support funds. As part of this affiliation, the company has declared its compliance with various federal and state regulations, including the use of universal service fund (USF) support for intended purposes. The affidavit highlights the carrier's adherence to maintaining facilities and services, verifying Lifeline eligibility, and publishing advertisements for its services in Wisconsin.

Key Takeaways:

  • Wisconsin RSA #1 Limited Partnership has confirmed its eligibility as an eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) under 47 U.S.C. § 214(e).
  • The carrier asserts compliance with universal service fund (USF) support requirements, stating it will use federal high-cost support only for the provision, maintenance, and upgrading of facilities and services.
  • Wisconsin RSA #1 Limited Partnership has committed to abide by federal and state regulations, including using the National Verifier system for Lifeline eligibility verification and timely filing of annual fiscal questionnaires.
  • The carrier has agreed to advertise its Lifeline services at least twice a year in a publication of mass distribution within Wisconsin.
  • The company mentions utilizing funds received for intended purposes, in compliance with federal and state statutes, including 47 USC § 54.201(d)(2) and Wis. Admin. Code § PSC 160.13(2)(a)2.

Statistics:

  • 47 U.S.C. § 214(e) regulates the meaning of an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC).
  • 47 U.S.C. § 254(e) outlines the provisions for universal service fund (USF) support.
  • The Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 implemented regulations under 47 U.S.C. § 214(e) and 254(e)(1)(B).
  • The affidavit mentions the date format for the applicable year, April 1st, for filing the annual fiscal questionnaire.
  • Wisconsin RSA #1 Limited Partnership has Wisconsin Utility Number 8192 and FCC Study Area Code(s) 339023.

Sources:

  • Wisconsin RSA #1 Limited Partnership's Affidavit of Eligibility (no date specified).
  • 47 U.S.C. § 214(e) (Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996).
  • 47 U.S.C. § 254(e) (requirements for universal service fund support).
  • Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 (regulation implementation).
  • Wis. Admin. Code § PSC 160.13(2)(a)2. and 47 USC § 54.201(d)(2) (state and federal rules for ETCs).

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