20121211notice_of_application_order_no_32693.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
December 11,2012
BEFORE THE IDAT-lO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF EDNETICS,INC.FOR A )CASE NO.EDN-T-12-O1
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC )
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
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)NOTICE OF
)MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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)ORDER NO.32693
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on September 10,2012,Ednetics,Inc.
(“Ednetics”or “Company”)filed an Application,pursuant to Idaho Code §6 1-526 through 528
and IDAPA 31.01.01.111 (Rules 111 and 112)as clarified in Procedural Order No.26665 in
Case No.GNR-T-96-4,seeking a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (“CPCN”)to
provide local exchange telecommunications services and interexchange telecommunications
services in Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Ednetics is an Idaho corporation and lists its
principal place of business as Post Falls,Idaho.Ednetics states that it has operated in Idaho,
Oregon,and Washington for over 15 years.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Ednetics states that it uses an IP data network
to deliver integrated data services,bell control,paging,video distribution,video surveillance,
and emergency alert services.The Company wishes to introduce voice services using a platform
that will allow integration with their existing services.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Ednetics will provide services by establishing
interconnection and resale agreements with incumbent and rural telephone companies throughout
Idaho.The Company will act as both a reseller of third-party services and as a facilities-based
provider purchasing loops and transport.The Company will also acquire and/or build its own
facilities.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Ednetics states that it is likely to compete
with CenturyLink,Frontier Communications,and other incumbent local exchange carriers
(ILECs).The Company estimates that its primary market will be schools and libraries.
Currently,the Company’s equipment consists of Network Equipment Building System (NEBS)3
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compliant telecommunications termination,transport,remote management,and support
hardware and software.
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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
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 Shawn Swanby
Idaho Public Utilities Commission 971 Clearwater Loop,Suite 1000
P0 Box 83720 Post Falls,Idaho 83854
Boise,ID 83720-0074
Street Address for Express 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.
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
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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
v.puc.idaho.gov.Click on “File Room’and then “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,specifically Idaho
Code §62-604 and 62-615.The Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its
authority under Title 62 and Commission Rule of Procedure 114,IDAPA 31.01.01.114.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure,IDAPA 3 1.01.01.000 etseq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application will 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.
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DONE.by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this //
day of December 2012.
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MACK A.REDFRD,COMMISSIONER
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MARSHA H.SMITH,COMMISSIONER
PAUL KJE PRESIDENT
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