PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
OF WEST VIRGINIA
CHARLESTON
CASE NO. 23-0940-C-PC
IM TELECOM, LLC, DBA INFINITI MOBILE
Application for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier.
NOTICE OF ETC STATUS
On December 14, 2023, IM Telecom, LLC dba Infiniti Mobile (IM Telecom) a public telephone utility, applied to the Public Service Commission, pursuant to Section 214(e)(2) of the Telecommunication Act of 1996, as amended (Act), for designation as an Eligible Telecommunication Carrier (ETC) in West Virginia to obtain federal universal service fund (USF) support for providing wireless Lifeline services. IM Telecom meets all the necessary qualifications to be designated an ETC under the Act solely to participate and provide services supported by low-income USF programs. IM Telecom will provide wireless voice, text and data services to subscribers which benefits eligible wireless customers by increasing competitive choices.
According to Commission guidelines, a carrier seeking ETC status must advertise on a regular basis in media targeted to the general residential market throughout its service area, and in a manner substantially similar to the media that the serving incumbent local exchange carrier advertises.
A carrier seeking ETC status must also offer the supporting services required by Section 214(e)(2). This carrier is capable of providing these required service offerings and is currently offering them in its service territory. The Commission has granted the Application. IM Telecom will provide these services under the name of Infiniti Mobile.
This Notice is being provided in accordance with Commission requirements and is not for the purpose of seeking public comment or protest.
IM Telecom, LLC, dba Infiniti Mobile
ID: 778069