20221011Decision Memo.pdf

TO:
FROM:
DATE:
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DECISION MEMORANDUM
COMMISSIONER ANDERSON COMMISSIONER CHATBURN
COMMISSIONER HAMMOND COMMISSION SECRETARY LEGAL WORKING FILE
JOHAN E. KALALA-KASANDA
DAYN HARDIE
OCTOBER 11, 2022
IN THE MATTER OF CENTURYTEL OF THE GEM STATE, INC.,
D/B/A CENTURYLINK AND CENTURYTEL OF IDAHO, INC.,
D/B/A CENTURYLINK'S APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF THE INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT WITH DISH WIRELESS LLC.; CASE NOS. CEN-T-22-02 / CGS-T-22-02.
On July 20, 2022, CenturyTel of the Gem State, Ind. Oba Century Link and CenturyTel of
Idaho, Inc. dba CTL ("individually and collectively, CenturyLink") applied seeking Commission
approval for an Interconnection Agreement by and between Century Link and DISH Wireless
L.L.C. ("Agreement"). This agreement establishes terms, conditions and pricing for the local
interconnection and the exchange of local traffic for the State of Idaho.
BACKGROUND
Under the provisions of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, interconnection
agreements must be submitted to the Commission for approval. 47 U.S.C. § 252(e)(l). The
Commission may reject an agreement adopted by negotiations only if it finds that the agreement:
(1)discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement; or (2)
implementation of the agreement is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and
necessity. 47 U.S.C. § 252(e)(2)(A).
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staffreviewed the Application and believes the agreement is consistent with the FCC
orders and pro-competitive policies of this Commission,the Idaho Legislature,and the federal
Telecommunications Act.Accordingly,Staff recommends Commission approval of the
Application for an interconnection agreement.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to approve this Application?
Johan E.Kalala-Kasanda
Udmemos /CEN-T-22-02 /CGS-T-22-02 Interconnection Agreement with Dish Wircless LLC
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