20120217notice_of_application_order_no_32464.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
February 17,2012
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF CRICKET COMMUNICATIONS,INC.)CASE NO.CRI-T-1 1-01
FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE )
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
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)NOTICE OF
)MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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)ORDER NO.32464
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on November 7,2011,Cricket
Communications,Inc.(“Cricket”or “Company”)filed an Application,pursuant to Section
214(e)(2)of the Telecommunications Act of 1934,for designation as an Eligible
Telecommunications Carrier (“ETC”)in the State of Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Cricket is seeking ETC status for the purpose
of receiving only low-income Lifeline support from the Universal Service Fund (“USF”).
Cricket will not seek access to funds from the USF for the purpose of providing service to high-
cost areas,nor does Cricket seek Link-Up support in Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Cricket is a Delaware corporation.Cricket
attached a copy of its Certificate of Authority to do business in Idaho to its Application.Cricket
is a digital wireless service provider to approximately 5.8 million customers in 34 states,and the
District of Columbia.Cricket is authorized to deliver commercial mobile radio service
(“CMRS”)throughout the requested ETC designation area pursuant to license(s)granted by the
Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”).
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Cricket proposes as its Idaho service territory
all rural and non-rural ILEC service areas listed in Exhibit A of its Application,excluding any
portions of said service areas on tribal lands.Exhibit B of its Application includes three maps
depicting its proposed designated service areas in Idaho,and additionally indicating Cricket’s
coverage within that proposed service area.Cricket’s proposed service area in Idaho includes
wire centers currently being served by Frontier Communications Northwest near Coeur d’Alene,
several CenturyLink wire centers near the Boise metropolitan area,Citizens Telecom’s Parma
non-rural Parrna service area,and Farmers’Mutual Telephone Company’s rural Nu Acres
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service area.Cricket is currently designated as an ETC in the following states:California,
Oregon.Illinois.Missouri,Maryland.Colorado.and South Carolina.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Cricket’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,access to emergency services,access to
operator services,access to interexchange (long-distance)services,directory assistance and toll
limitation for qualifying low-income consumers.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Cricket has committed to complying with the
additional criteria mandated by the Idaho ETC Requirements Order No.29841.Cricket will
provide its services through the utilization of prirnarily its own facilities”and network
infrastructure.The Company pledges to advertise the availability of its services throughout its
ETC service area using general media sources and direct outreach to government health,welfare
and employment offices and to community groups.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Cricket does not seek ETC designation,nor
does it intend to offer its Lifeline service on federal tribal lands.The Company asserts that
adequate backup battery power and the ability to re-route traffic around damaged facilities will
allow the Company to remain functional during emergencies.Cricket is seeking Lifeline support
only and will not seek high-cost support.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Cricket believes that designating the
Company as an ETC would serve the public interest and that it will comply with the annual
certification requirements adopted by the Commission in Order No.29841.
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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 3 1.01.01.201 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
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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:
Commission Secretary Bill Smith
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Corporate Relations Supervisor
P0 Box 83720 Cricket Communications,Inc.
Boise,ID 83 720-0074 6380 South Fiddlers Green Circle
Greenwood Village,CO 80111
Street Address for Express Mail:E-mail:[e-mail]
472 W.Washington 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 by clicking on the “File Room”and then the “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 §62-61 OD.The Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its authority
under Title 62.
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Commissions Rules of Procedure,IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified
Procedure.Persons interested in submitting written comments regarding this case or protesting
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
day of February 2012.
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MACK A.REDFORD,COMMISSIONER
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MA SHA .SMITH,COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
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Jean D.Jewell(/
Commission Secretary
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