20220715Notice_of_Application_Order_No_35467.pdf

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35467 1

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
July 15, 2022

BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

On March 23, 2022, AirVoice Wireless, LLC d/b/a AirTalk (“Company”) applied for
Limited Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (“ETC”) in Idaho. The Company
filed additional supplements to its Application on April 22, 2022, and on June 2, 2022, further
elucidating its technical and financial capabilities
The Commission now issues Notice of the Company’s Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure and sets deadlines for interested persons to comment on the Application, and for the
Company to reply.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company seeks limited designation, solely to
provide Lifeline service.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED the Company states that it is not eligible to seek access
to funds from the federal Universal Service Fund (“USF”) “for the purpose of participating in the
Link-Up program or providing service to high-cost areas.” Application at 4. The Company requests
that its designation as an ETC include the authority to participate in and receive reimbursement
from the Idaho Telephone Service Assistance Program (“ITSAP”).
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company asserts it meets all federal and state
requirements for designation as an ETC and argues that designating the Company as an ETC is in
the public interest. The Company asks that the Commission grant it ETC status “expeditiously”.
Id. at 5.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and supporting supplements are
available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission’s office. These
documents are also available on the Commission’s website at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the
IN THE MATTER OF AIRVOICE
WIRELESS, LLC’S d/b/a AIRTALK
APPLICATION FOR LIMITED
DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER IN
THE STATE OF IDAHO
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CASE NO. AVW-T-22-01

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE

ORDER NO. 35467
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35467 2

“TELECOM” icon, select “Open Cases,” and click on the case number as shown on the front of
this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held pursuant
to the Commission’s jurisdiction under Titles 61 and 62 of the Idaho Code.
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.
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 persons desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment explaining why they support or oppose the Application.
Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written
comments. Persons interested in filing written comments must do so within twenty-one (21)
days of the service date of this Order. Comments must be filed through the Commission’s
website or by e-mail unless computer access is unavailable. To comment electronically, please
access the Commission’s home page at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click the “Case Comment Form” and
complete the form using the case number as it appears on the front of this document. To file by e-
mail, the comments must be e-mailed to the Commission Secretary and the Company at the e-mail
addresses listed below. If computer access is unavailable, then comments may be mailed to the
Commission and Company at these addresses:

For the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission:

Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
E-mail: [e-mail]

For the Company:

Lance J.M. Steinhart
Managing Attorney
Lance J.M. Steinhart, P.C.
1725 Windward Concourse, Suite 150
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
E-mail: [e-mail]

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35467 3

Street Address for Express Mail:

11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments within
twenty-eight (28) days of the service date of this Order.
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.
O R D E R
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company’s Application be processed by Modified
Procedure, Rule 201-204 (IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204). Persons interested in filing written
comments must do so within twenty-one (21) days from the service date of this Order. The
Company must file any reply comments within twenty-eight (28) days of the service date of this
Order.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties comply with Order No. 35375, issued April 21,
2022. Generally, all pleadings should be filed with the Commission electronically and will be
deemed timely filed when received by the Commission Secretary. See Rule 14.02. Service between
parties should continue to be accomplished electronically when possible. However, voluminous
discovery-related documents may be filed and served on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35467 4

DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 15th day of
July 2022.

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ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT

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JOHN CHATBURN, COMMISSIONER

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JOHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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