NOTICE OF UTILITY PETITION TO RELINQUISH ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER DESIGNATION

What is this notice about?

Tempo Telecom, LLC has asked the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) to let it give up its status as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) for wireless Lifeline phone service in the Anchorage area served by ACS of Anchorage, LLC. Tempo says it is leaving the wireless market and has no customers in Alaska. The public can comment on the request until 5:00 p.m. on November 27, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

On October 22, 2026, Tempo Telecom, LLC filed a petition with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska to relinquish its Eligible Telecommunications Carrier designation. The Commission opened Docket U-26-025 to address the petition and is giving public notice.

What action is being taken?

The Regulatory Commission of Alaska is reviewing Tempo's petition to give up its designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier for wireless Lifeline service (a discounted phone service program) in the ACS of Anchorage, LLC study area by December 31, 2026, or earlier. The Commission is accepting public comments.

Who is involved: Tempo Telecom, LLC (Tempo); ACS of Anchorage, LLC study area

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Nov 27, 2026 19 days from today.

“5:00 p.m., November 27, 2026”

Ways to respond

Online form https://rca.alaska.gov/RCAWeb/WhatsNew/PublicNoticesComments.aspx
Mail or in person Regulatory Commission of Alaska, 701 West 8th Avenue, Suite 300, Anchorage, AK 99501

What to include

Reference Docket U-26-025 and include a statement that you have filed a copy of your comments with Tempo at: Alex Valencia, Chief Compliance Officer, Tempo Telecom, LLC, 9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944, Dallas, Texas 75243. The complete filing can be viewed at the Commission's office or at http://rca.alaska.gov by typing "U-26-025" in the Find a Matter search box. People with disabilities who need special accommodations, aids, services, or alternative formats should contact Shelby Lopez at (907) 276-6222, toll-free 1-800-390-2782, TTY/Alaska Relay 7-1-1 or 1-800-770-8973, or rca.mail@alaska.gov by November 20, 2026.

Contact

Alex Valencia, Chief Compliance Officer
Tempo Telecom, LLC
(972) 910-1720
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944, Dallas, Texas 75243

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Oct 22, 2026: Tempo Telecom, LLC filed its petition (Docket U-26-025).
Nov 20, 2026: Deadline to request disability accommodations, aids, or alternative formats.
Nov 27, 2026: Public comment deadline, 5:00 p.m.
Dec 31, 2026: Date by which Tempo asks to relinquish its designation (or earlier).

Original notice text

NOTICE OF UTILITY PETITION TO RELINQUISH ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER DESIGNATION The REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA (Commission) gives notice that on October 22, 2026, Tempo Telecom, LLC (Tempo) filed a petition to relinquish its designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier for wireless Lifeline service in the ACS of Anchorage, LLC study Area by December 31, 2026, or earlier. Docket U-26-025 was opened to address this matter. Tempo is exiting the wireless market and has no customers in Alaska. You may obtain information about this filing by contacting Alex Valencia, Chief Compliance Officer for Tempo, at 9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944, Dallas, Texas 75243; phone (972) 910-1720. The complete filing is also available for inspection at the Commission's office at 701 West 8th Avenue, Suite 300, Anchorage, AK 99501; phone (907) 276-6222, or may be viewed at the Commission’s website at http://rca.alaska.gov by typing “U-26-025” in the Find a Matter search box. To comment on this filing, please file your comments by 5:00 p.m., November 27, 2026, at the Commission's address above or via our website at: https://rca.alaska.gov/RCAWeb/WhatsNew/PublicNoticesComments.aspx Please reference Docket U-26-025 and include a statement that you have filed a copy of the comments with Tempo at the address given above. Individuals or groups of people with disabilities who require special accommodations, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communications formats, please contact Shelby Lopez at (907) 276-6222, toll-free at 1-800-390-2782; TTY/Alaska Relay: 7-1-1 or 1-800-770-8973; or send a request via electronic mail to rca.mail@alaska.gov by November 20, 2026. DATED at Anchorage, Alaska, this 28th day of October 2026. REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA John M. Espindola Chair

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