20070206Decision memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
COMMISSIONER SMITH
COMMISSIONER HANSEN
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM:CECELIA A. GASSNER
DATE:FEBRUARY 6, 2007
SUBJECT:IN THE MATTER OF EDGE WIRELESS, LLC'S APPLICATION FOR
DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
CARRIER, CASE NO. EDG- T -07-
On January 22, 2007, Edge Wireless, LLC ("Edge" or "Company ) filed an
Application for designation as an eligible telecommunication carrier (ETC) for service areas in
Idaho that are currently serviced by other carriers. See Idaho Code ~ 61-610A and Order No.
29841. Also see 47 U.C. ~ 214(e)(2). The Application requests that it be designated as eligible
to receive all available support from the federal Universal Service Fund ("USF") and that it be
approved to participate in the Lifeline program.
THE APPLICATION
According to the Application, Edge is a commercial mobile radio service ("CMRS"
carrier providing "mobile service" as defined in 47 US.C. ~ 153(27). Through its cellular
authorizations, it provides service to the following counties in Idaho: Bannock, Bear Lake
Blaine, Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Camas, Caribou, Cassia, Clark, Custer, Franklin, Fremont
Gooding, Jefferson, Jerome, Lemhi, Lincoln, Madison, Minidoka, Oneida, Power, Teton, and
Twin Falls. Edge also operates in northern California, southeastern Oregon, and northwestern
Wyoming.
The Application contains certain information related to the Company s local usage
plans, customer service and ability to provide service, particularly in emergencies.The
Company provides several pricing options for its customers, and also intends to invest funds in
upgrading its infrastructure.
DECISION MEMORANDUM
MOTION FOR LIMITED ADMISSION
Pursuant to Rule 43 , out-of-state counsel for Edge has filed Motions for Limited
Admission with the Commission for the purpose of appearing in this matter. The person filing
IS:
Mark P. Trinchero
Davis, Wright & Tremaine LLP
1300 S.W. 5th Avenue, Suite 2300
Portland, OR 97201
The Motion avers that a copy of it and the requisite fee have been submitted to the Idaho State
Bar. IDAPA 31.01.01.43.05(c), Bar Rule 2220).
ST AFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Company s Application be processed by Modified
Procedure with a 30-day comment period. This should allow sufficient time for the Staff to
receive further information from the Company and for interested parties to review the
Company s Application and responses and file their comments with the Commission. Reference
Commission Rules of Procedure, IDAP A 31.01.01.201-.204. Staff further recommends that the
Motion for Limited Admission be granted.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission preliminarily find that the public interest may not require a
hearing to consider the issues presented in this case, and that this case is appropriate for
Modified Procedure pursuant to Commission Rules of Procedure 201 through 204? Does the
Commission approve of a 30-day comment period?
Does the Commission approve the Motion for Limited Admission?
Cecelia A. assner
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DECISION MEMORANDUM