20110126notice_of_application_order_no_32167.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
January 26 2011
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF ALLIED WIRELESS CASE NO. ALL-10-
COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION,
D/B/A ALL TEL WIRELESS, FOR NOTICE OF APPLICATION
DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 32167
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on December 16, 2010, Allied Wireless
Communications Corp. dba Alltel Wireless ("Allied" or "Company ) filed an Application
pursuant to Section 214(e)(2) of the Telecommunications Act of 1934, for designation as
eligible telecommunications carrier ("ETC") in the State of Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Allied is a commercial mobile radio services
CMRS") carrier licensed by the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") to provide
service in various locations in Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Allied is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc. ("ATNI"), a publicly-traded corporation headquartered in Beverly,
Massachusetts.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that ATNI, and ultimately Allied, recently
acquired certain wireless assets, licenses and accompanying authorizations in six states
including Idaho, from subsidiaries of Verizon Wireless.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Allied states that it is authorized to use the
Alltel brand name in the acquired areas (including Idaho) and intends to continue using the Alltel
name going forward.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Allied seeks ETC designation in certain rural
telephone company study areas and non-rural telephone company wire centers in Idaho. Allied
believes that designating the Company as an ETC in Idaho would be in the public interest
because it could lead to improved coverage, service quality and reliability of service.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 32167
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Allied's Application contains information
related to the Company s voice grade access service, local usage plan, functionally equivalent
dual tone multi-frequency signaling, single party service, emergency services, operator services
interexchange (long-distance) services, directory assistance and toll limitation for qualifying
low-income consumers.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Allied has committed to complying with the
regulatory mandates found in the Idaho ETC Requirements Order. Allied states that it will
provide its services by utilizing its existing cellular network infrastructure and, as necessary,
through the resale of another carrier s service or through roaming arrangements. The Company
pledges to advertise the availability of its services throughout its ETC service area using general
media sources - as well as other expanded media sources.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Allied claims that it is not targeting particular
areas based on the possibility of receiving uneconomic levels of support. Rather, the Company
states that it is seeking ETC designation only in areas that cover the entirety of the incumbent
LEC service area.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Allied commits to use available federal
Universal Service Fund support for the provision, maintenance, and upgrading of facilities and
services for which support is intended.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the
public interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter and will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission s Rules
of Procedure IDAPA 31.01.01.201 through .204.The Commission notes that. Modified
Procedure and written comments have proven to be an effective means for obtaining public input
and participation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that any person desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission within
twenty-one (21) days from the service date of this Notice. The comment must contain a
statement of reasons supporting the comment. Persons desiring a hearing must specifically
request a hearing in their written comments. Written comments concerning this Application
shall be mailed to the Commission and the Applicant at the addresses reflected below:
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 32167
Street Address for Express Mail:
Molly O'Leary
Richardson & O'Leary PLLC
515 N. 2ih Street
PO Box 7218
Boise, ID 83707
E- Mail: moll y(fYrichardsonandoleary .com
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
472 W. Wa~hington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5918
These comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
document.Persons desiring to submit comments via e-mail may do so by accessing the
Commission s home page located at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click the "Comments and Questions
icon, and complete the comment form, using the case number as it appears on the front of this
document. These comments must also be sent to the Applicant at the e-mail address listed
above.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are
received within the time limit set, the Commission will consider this matter on its merits and
enter its Order without a formal hearing. If written comments are received within the time limit
set, the Commission will consider them and, in its discretion, may set the same for formal
hearing.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application has been filed with the
Commission and is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the
Commission offices. The Application is also available on the Commission s web site at
www.puc.idaho.gov and by clicking on "File Room" and then "Telephone Cases.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held
pursuant to the Commission s jurisdiction under Title 62 of the Idaho Code and specifically
Idaho Code 99 62-610D. The Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its
authority under Title 62.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Commission s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application will be processed under Modified
Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments regarding this case or protesting
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 32167
the use of Modified Procedure should do so no later than 21 days from the service date of this
Order.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this ;;2..5"11-
day of January 2011.
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ARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
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MACK A. REDFORD, OMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
Je D. Jewell
CommIssIOn Secretary
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 32167