California Telephone Corporation Bond

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requires a continuous A California Telephone Corporation Surety Bond—also known as a CPUC Performance Bond—is required by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for all registered or certificated telephone corporations. The $25,000 bond guarantees financial responsibility and compliance with state telecommunications regulations. BondAbility provides fast, affordable underwriting, free quotes, and bonds guaranteed to be accepted by the obligee, with pricing starting as low as $500.

Why do I need a California Telephone Corporation Bond?

CPUC requires a $25,000 performance bond as proof of financial responsibility for telephone corporations operating under PU Code §§ 1001 and 1013, and for entities with Wireless/Nomadic ID registration approvals. The bond helps ensure compliance with CPUC rules and provides a pathway for recovery when violations occur.

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  • Quick review with competitive pricing.
  • Clear next steps: sign indemnity, submit payment, receive bond by email.
  • Same-day electronic delivery once payment & indemnity are received.
  • Backed by top-rated surety partners; guaranteed obligee acceptance.

California Telephone Corporation Bond Pricing

Bond Amount Term Order Credit Check Required
$25,000 1 Year (Continuous Form) Request Quote — From $500 Yes

After underwriting approval, your bond is emailed the same business day once payment & signed indemnity are received.

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How to Comply as a California Telephone Corporation

  1. Obtain operating authority (PU Code §1001/§1013 or Wireless/Nomadic ID registration).
  2. Purchase the required $25,000 continuous performance bond.
  3. Within 30 days of effective authority, file an Advice Letter — Tier 1 with a copy of the executed bond.
  4. By March 31 each year, submit a copy of the bond and evidence of renewal/payment.
  5. If an original bond exists, mail it to CPUC; otherwise submit an attestation with your electronic filing.
  6. Maintain one bond per Utility ID (bonds cannot be shared across multiple Utility IDs).

Bond Details at a Glance

  • Obligee: California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
  • Obligee Address: 505 Van Ness Avenue, Third Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102
  • Bond Amount: $25,000 (continuous)
  • Annual Filing: Due March 31 (copy of bond & renewal proof)
  • Applies To: Registered/certificated telephone corporations; Wireless/Nomadic ID registrants
  • Exemptions: COLR (including URF & GRC ILECs) and qualifying affiliates/subsidiaries; Cox where COLR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a credit check required?
Yes. This bond is underwritten. Final premium is set after review.

How fast will I get my bond?
After approval, once payment and a signed indemnity agreement are received, we email your bond the same business day.

Can one bond cover multiple Utility IDs?
No. CPUC requires one bond per Utility ID.

Does the bond have a set end date?
It’s a continuous bond. Keep it active and complete the annual March 31 filing.

Are your bonds accepted by CPUC?
Yes—our bonds are guaranteed to be accepted by the obligee.

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