20210415Notice_of_Application_Order_No_34994.pdf

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 34994 1

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
April 15, 2021

BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

On March 9, 2021, Commnet Wireless, LLC (“Company”) applied for designation as
an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (“ETC”) in Idaho.
The Commission now 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 represents that it operates
facilities-based networks in 11 states providing mobile voice and broadband services, as well as
fixed broadband services on a wholesale and retail basis. Application at 2. The Company states
it provides these services in rural areas, mostly with less than 2,500 people. Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states that as a winning bidder in
the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (“RDOF”)
auction (Auction 904), the Company’s receipt of RDOF funding is conditioned upon obtaining
designation as an ETC and submitting evidence of that designation to the FCC no later than June
7, 2021.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company asserts it meets all federal and
state requirements for designation as an ETC in Idaho and that designating the Company as an
ETC is in the public interest. Id. at 3-4. The Company asks that the Commission grant it ETC
status before June 7, 2021.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application is available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Commission’s office. These documents are also
available on the Commission’s web site at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the “TELECOM” icon,
select “Open Cases,” and click on the case number as shown on the front of this document.
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF COMMNET WIRELESS, LLC FOR
DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER IN
IDAHO FOR PURPOSES OF RECEIVING
RURAL DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY FUND
SUPPORT
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CASE NO. CWL-T-21-01

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE

ORDER NO. 34994
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 34994 2

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 § 62-615.
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 the person supports or opposes 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 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
customer must e-mail the comments to the e-mail addresses listed below. In addition to
submitting the comments to the Commission Secretary, the customer must also e-mail 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 Commnet Wireless, LLC:

Rohan Ranaraja
Executive Director Regulatory Affairs
Commnet Wireless, LLC
1001 Technology Drive, Suite 102
Little Rock, AR 72223
[e-mail]

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 34994 3

Street Address for Express Mail:

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

Michael C. Creamer
Blake W. Ringer
Givens Pursley LLP
601 W. Bannock St.
Boise, ID 83702
P.O. Box 2720-83701
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments no
later than twenty-eight (28) days from the service date of this Notice.
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 submitting written
comments must do so no later than twenty-one (21) days from the service date of this Notice. The
Company must file any reply comments no later than twenty-eight days from the service date of
this Notice.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties should continue to comply with Order No.
34781, issued September 17, 2020. All pleadings should be filed with the Commission
electronically and shall be deemed timely filed when received by the Commission Secretary. See
Rule 14.02. Service between parties should also be accomplished electronically. Voluminous
discovery-related documents may be filed and served on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 34994 4

DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 15th day
of April 2021.

PAUL KJELLANDER, PRESIDENT

KRISTINE RAPER, COMMISSIONER

ERIC ANDERSON, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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