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ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS NOTICE FROM SAGEBRUSH CELLULAR, INC. dba NEMONT SAGEBRUSH CELLULAR, INC., doing business as NEMONT, has been designated as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier in Daniels, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Valley and eastern Phillips counties (limited to areas served by Nemont Telephone Cooperative, Inc., dba Nemont) by meeting the requirements of the Federal Communications Commission and the Montana Public Service Commission.

Nemont has been offering wireless services since 1995. Basic service available from Nemont includes: • Single party service.

• Voice grade access to the public switched network.

• Access to emergency services including 911 and Enhanced 911.

• Access to operator services, inter-exchange carriers and directory assistance.

The monthly rates for such services range from $20 to $120 (or more) depending on the customer-selected plan.

Low income individuals living in Daniels, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Valley and eastern Phillips counties (limited to areas served by Nemont) may be eligible for Lifeline, Tribal Lifeline and Tribal Link-Up government assistance programs which provide discounts on residential basic telephone service. Lifeline service is non-transferable, only eligible consumers may enroll in the program, and the program is limited to one discount per household. Toll blocks and ro...