20060227Decision memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
COMMISSIONER SMITH
COMMISSIONER HANSEN
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM:DONOVAN E. WALKER
DATE:FEBRUARY 27, 2006
SUBJECT:APPLICATION OF EXTREME MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES INC. DBA
XMT3 FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY - CASE NO. EXT-05-
On January 5, 2006 , Extreme Media Technologies Inc. dba XMT3 (Company) filed
an Amended Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity with the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission (Commission). The Application seeks authority for the Company to
provide basic local exchange telecommunications services throughout Qwest Corporation
southern Idaho territory. The Commission issued a Notice of Application and Modified
Procedure, Order No. 29944, establishing a comment deadline of January 30, 2006. The only
comments filed were those of Commission Staff, who recommend approval of the Application.
THE APPLICATION
The Application states that the Company is incorporated in the State of Wyoming, in
good standing and authorized to transact business in the State of Idaho by the Idaho Secretary of
State. The Application states that XMT3 is a full-service competitive communications company
offering integrated voice and data services utilizing its engineered Internet Protocol for delivery
of voice over private networks.XMT3 leases TIs from Qwest, ELI, Time Warner, and
IdaComm in order to provide high-speed connectivity to its subscribers. The Company intends
to provide integrated vice and data services using voice over Internet protocol technology. The
Application states that the Company owns the necessary equipment to deliver carrier-grade
telecommunications services to its subscribers. The Company intends to provide service
throughout southern Idaho and to compete with Qwest throughout this territory.
DECISION MEMORANDUM
ST AFF COMMENTS
Based on its review of the Company s Application Staff has determined that XMT3 ' s
filing complies with the Commission s requirements for issuance of a Certification of Public
Convenience and Necessity. Staff believes that the Company understands and agrees to comply
with the Commission rules and requirements. Staff recommends approval of the Company
Application.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to approve the Company s Application and thereby grant
XMT3 a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide basic local exchange
telecommunications services throughout Qwest Corporation s southern Idaho service territory?
DECISION MEMORANDUM