20121130Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM 1
DECISION MEMORANDUM

TO: COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
COMMISSIONER REDFORD
COMMISSIONER SMITH
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL

FROM: NEIL PRICE
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

DATE: NOVEMBER 27, 2012

SUBJECT: APPLICATION OF EDNETICS, INC. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY, CASE NO. EDN-T-12-01

On September 10, 2012, Ednetics, Inc. (“Ednetics” or “Company”) filed an
Application, pursuant to Idaho Code §§ 61-526 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.
THE APPLICATION
Ednetics is an Idaho corporation and lists its principal place of business as Post Falls,
Idaho. The Company is registered with the Idaho Secretary of State and lists Shawn Swanby,
971 Clearwater Loop, Suite 1000, Post Falls, Idaho 83854, as its Idaho registered agent for
service.
Ednetics states that it has operated in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington for over 15
years. The Company 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. The Company 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.
DECISION MEMORANDUM 2
Ednetics states that it is likely to compete with CenturyLink, Frontier
Communications, and other 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 compliant telecommunications termination, transport, remote
management, and support hardware and software.
COMMISSION DECISION
Should Ednetics’ Application for a CPCN be processed through Modified Procedure
with a corresponding 21-day comment period?

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