HomeMy WebLinkAbout20050711Decision Memo.pdfDECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
COMMISSIONER SMITH
COMMISSIONER HANSEN
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEG AL
FROM:KIRA DALE PFISTERER
DATE:JULY 5, 2005
RE:APPLICATION OF ALL IDAHO LLC DBA IBC COMMUNICATIONS,
INC. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY TO PROVIDE RESOLD LOCAL EXCHANGE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. CASE NO. AII-05-
May 23, 2005, All Idaho LLC dba IBC Communications, Inc. ("IBC") filed an
Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to provide resold
local exchange telecommunications services throughout Qwest' s service territory in the State of
Idaho. On June 15, 2005, the Commission solicited comments regarding IBC's Application. See
Order No. 29802. No comments were received other than those submitted by Commission Staff.
THE APPLICATION
IBC intends to provide local, long distance and international calling as well as Voice
Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) to both residential and business customers. IBC also plans to
provide: Internet services, networking, phone system setup and install, call center services
hosting, co-location and consultation. IBC will offer telecommunications services through resale
agreements with Qwest. IBC plans to compete with Qwest, McLeod, AT&T, Sprint, Direct
Communications, Fremont Telecom and Frontier Communications.
IBC is an Idaho corporation with its principal business address in Pocatello and an in-
state registered agent for service in Idaho. IBC was created by All Idaho L., which has been
providing Internet services to Idaho and Oregon customers for over nine years.
ST AFF COMMENTS
In its evaluation of IBC's Application, Staff determined the Company s filing
complies with the requirements of the Commission. See Procedural Order No. 26665; IDAPA
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31.01.01.111 and 112 (Rules 111 and 112). Staff believes that the Company understands and
agrees to comply with the Commission rules and requirements. Staff further believes that the
Company possesses the requisite managerial and technical qualifications necessary to operate as
a provider of telecommunications services. In addition, although Staff noted its concern
regarding the Application s limited financial information, Staff ultimately concluded that the
financial resources identified in the Application, plus the Company s existing base of high-speed
data customers, demonstrate that the Company has sufficient financial resources to operate as a
reseller of telecommunications services. Therefore based on its review of the Application
Commission Staff recommends approval of the Application for a Certificate.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to approve All Idaho LLC dba IBC Communications
Inc.s Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide resold local
exchange services in the State of Idaho throughout the service areas of existing local exchange
carriers: Qwest North, Qwest South and Verizon?
Does the Commission wish to waive the escrow account requirement until the
Company begins to collect deposits?
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Kira Da Pfisterer
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