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COMPORIUM Making Life Easier ServicesTelephoneLong DistanceWirelessCable TVInternetSecurityMarch 7, 2014330 East Black StreetMs. Marlene H. Dortch, SecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, SWWashington, DC 20554Re:P.O. Box 470Rock Hill, SC 29731-6470Connect America Fund, WC Docket No. 10-90Dear Ms. Dortch:Comporium, Inc. ("Comporium") respectfully submits this expression of interest in the proposalby the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC" or "Commission") to allow experiments todeploy high-speed, scalable, IP-based networks in rural, high-cost areas using Connect Americafunding, as outlined in the Order, Report and Orders, Further Notices of Proposed Rulemaking,and Ongoing Data Initiative ("Order") released by the Commission on January 31, 2014.BackgroundComporium is an Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier ("ILEC") based in Rock Hill, SC, locatedapproximately 70 miles north of Columbia, South Carolina and 20 miles south of Charlotte,North Carolina. As of2010, the population of Rock Hill was slightly more than 66,000, rankingthe city fifth in overall size in the state. Comporium is a diversified technology andcommunications leader, offering a wide range of voice, cable, broadband, and securitymonitoring services. We recently announced a project in downtown Rock Hill giving customersaccess to 1Gbps broadband speed. Comporium is the first in the state to offer such speed.Through the continuance of such projects, Comporium is committed to providing reliable, highquality service, including broadband service, to meet the needs of customers in rural areas ofSouth Carolina.Proposed Service Area for the ExperimentComporium is an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier ("ETC") in the proposed service area.We are in the process of identifying unserved areas, as well as those areas that would benefitfrom updating current technologies, including census tracts 45091061302 and 45091061403.We have identified all anchor institutions which are currently served with broadband speeds inexcess of3 Mbps up/768 kbps down.A list of anchor institutions is provided below. These institutions would greatly benefit fromprojects to replace current technologies so that broadband can be provided at higher speeds thanthe required minimum.

Belleview Elementary SchoolBethesda Volunteer Fire DepartmentCastle Heights Middle SchoolChildren's School at Sylvia CircleDutchman Creek Middle SchoolEbenezer Avenue Elementary SchoolEbinport Elementary SchoolFinley Road Elementary SchoolIndependence Elementary SchoolIndia Hook Elementary SchoolLesslie Elementary SchoolLesslie Fire DepartmentMount Gallant Elementary SchoolMount Holly Elementary SchoolNewport Fire DepartmentNorthside Elementary School of the ArtsNorthwestern High SchoolOakdale Elementary SchoolOakdale Fire DepartmentOld Point Elementary SchoolPiedmont Medical CenterRawlinson Road Middle SchoolRichmond Drive Elementary SchoolRock Hill Fire DepartmentRock Hill High SchoolRock Hill Police DepartmentRock Hill Public UtilitiesRosewood Elementary SchoolSaluda Trail Middle SchoolShiland Family MedicineSouth Pointe High SchoolSullivan Middle SchoolSunset Park Center for Accelerated StudiesWinthrop UniversityYork County Sheriffs DepartmentYork Road Elementary SchoolYork Technical CollegeFunding RequestedI

Comporium is currently working to determine the costs of deploying these services.Broadband Technology or Technologies to be DeployedFiber-to-the-Premise (FTTP) and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) are the primary technologies tobe deployed.Contemplated Service OfferingsComporium's experiments experiments will be focused on the goal of offering four differenttiers of broadband service with download speeds ranging from 12 Mbps to 1 Gbps in currentlyunserved areas. These services can be combined with cable television and/or voice service at anaffordable rate to the consumer.Expected State and/or Local or Tribal Governmental ParticipationComporium is uncertain at this time whether we will have state and/or local or tribalparticipation. We are open to any opportunities which would create a synergy that wouldadvance the expansion of broadband capabilities to our customers.Public Safety and Reliability of NetworkAlthough we have not yet identified specific timelines and specifications for any proposedprojects, Comporiurn will maintain network reliability using best practices during theexperiment. We will ensure that all public safety facilities remain reliable and functional, andthat essential communications services for safety of life and national security are maintained.Very Truly Yours,Cdd#/Charles G. LunsfordDirector - Regulatory Affairs

COMPORIUM Making Life Easier ServicesTelephoneLong DistanceWirelessCable TVInternetSecurityMarch 7, 2014330 East Black StreetMs. Marlene H. Dortch, SecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, SWWashington, DC 20554Re:P.O. Box 470Rock Hi//, SC 29731-6470Connect Ame1ica Fund, WC Docket No. 10-90Dear Ms. Dortch:Citizens Telephone Company, d/b/a Comporium ("Comporium"), respectfully submits thisexpression of interest in the proposal by the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC" or"Commission") to allow experiments to deploy high-speed, scalable, IP-based networks in rural,high-cost areas using Connect America funding, as outlined in the Order, Report and Orders,Further Notices of Proposed Rulemaking, and Ongoing Data Initiative ("Order") released by theCommission on January 31, 2014.BackgroundComporium is an Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier ("ILEC") based in Brevard, NorthCarolina. We are located in the western mountains of North Carolina 30 miles southwest ofAsheville and 60 miles north of Greenville, SC. The service territory is exclusively located inTransylvania County. Transylvania County has approximately 33,000 residents as ofthe 2010census. Forty six percent of the county is in state or federally protected forests and parks.Comporium is a diversified technology and communications leader, offering a wide range ofvoice, cable, broadband, and security monitoring services. Comporium is committed toproviding reliable, high-quality service, including broadband service, to meet the needs ofcustomers in rural areas ofNorth Carolina.Proposed Service Area for the ExperimentComporium is Eligible Telecommunications Carrier ("ETC") in the proposed service area. Weare in the process of identifying unserved areas, as well as those areas that would benefit fromupdating current technologies, including census tracts 37175960100, 37175960401,37175960402, and 37175960600. We have also identified all anchor institutions, which arecurrently served with broadband at speeds in excess of3 Mbps up/768 kbps down.A list of anchor institutions is provided below. These institutions would greatly benefit fromprojects to replace current technologies in order to provide broadband at higher speeds than therequired minimum.

L - - -i - ? -1!! - i t.x ?J - L Y- - - ? - -- -----------------------L- Y- - J -1!! r:y ? - ? ----------- ! - ! - P. !"!!l: -------- ------ i Brevard High School·-------------------------------------- ------·--- -------------------- ---------------------: Brevard Police Department·------- ------- --------- ----- --------------- -: Davidson River School'---------- -------- ---------------- ----------: Brevard Middle School: Pisgah Forest Elementary School·------------------------------------------ --! ? '!! !l .f:l - ! !'! - ?i ----------!.----------------Rosman Fire & Rescue Squad------------------- --- --- --: Rosman High -:------------ --- -----------------------------: Rosman Middle School: T.C Henderson Elementary School!- r an-svlvanfa -c:a- n-tv -Fi-re --------------: Department.--------------- --------- --------------------.--- --------- ---------- -- ---------------------: Transylvania County Library: Transylvania County Sheriff's Office··········------------ -----------------------: ! - '( i- - i- - !1 !-!? J --- ----Funding RequestedComporiurn is currently working to determine the costs of deploying these services.Broadband Technology or Technologies to be DeployedFiber-to-the-Premise (FTIP) and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) will be the primary technologiesto be deployed.Contemplated Service OfferingsComporium's experiments will be focused on the goal of offering three different tiers ofbroadband service in currently unserved areas. These services can be combined with cabletelevision and/or voice service at an affordable rate to the consumer.Expected State and/or Local or Tribal Governmental ParticipationWe are uncertain at this time whether we will have state and/or local or tribal participation. Weare open to any opportunities which would create a synergy that would advance the expansion ofbroadband capabilities to our customers.Public Safety and Reliability of Network

Although we have not yet identified specific timelines and specifications for any proposedprojects, Comporium will maintain network reliability using best practices during theexperiment. We will ensure that all public safety facilities remain reliable and functional, andthat essential communications services for safety of life and national security are maintained.Very Truly Yours' / Charles G. LunsfordDirector - Regulatory Affairs

COMPORIUM Making Life Easier ServicesTelephoneLong DistanceWirelessCable TVMarch 7, 2014Ms. Marlene H. Dortch, SecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, SWWashington, DC 20554Re:InternetSecurity330 East Black StreetP.O. Box 470Rock Hill, SC 29731·6470Connect America Fund, WC Docket No. 10-90Dear Ms. Dortch:Fort Mill Telephone Company, d/b/a Comporium ("Comporium"), respectfully submits thisexpression of interest in the proposal by the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC" or"Commission") to allow experiments to deploy high-speed, scalable, IP-based networks in rural,high-cost areas using Connect America funding, as outlined in the Order, Report and Orders,Further Notices of Proposed Rulemaking, and Ongoing Data Initiative ("Order") released by theCommission on January 31, 2014.BackgroundComporium is an Incumbent Local Exchange Company ("ILEC") based in Fort Mill, SC. FortMill is a fast growing town with approximately 10,811 people as of the 2010 Census.Comporium is a diversified technology and communications leader, offering a wide range ofvoice, cable, broadband, and security monitoring services. Comporium is committed toproviding reliable, high-quality service, including broadband service, to meet the needs ofcustomers in rural areas of South Carolina.Proposed Service Area for the ExperimentComporium is Eligible Telecommunications Carrier ("ETC") in the proposed service area. Weare in the process of identifying unserved areas, as well as those areas that would benefit fromupdating cunent technologies. We have identified all anchor institutions which are currentlyserved with broadband at speeds in excess of3 Mbps up/768 kbps down.A list of anchor institutions is provided below. These institutions would greatly benefit fromprojects to replace current technologies in order to provide broadband at higher speeds than therequired minimum.·············---- -Banks Trai l Middle School------ ----------------------------------------- 9 1l - - - ! - - - ! S? Carolinas Medica l Center CarolinaLakes