20180830notice_of_application_order_no_34134.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
August 30,2018
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )CASE NO.GLO-T-18-01
OF GLOBAL CONNECTION INC.OF )AMERICA DBA STAND UP WIRELESS FOR )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE )TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER )NOTICE OF
)MODIFIED PROCEDURE
)ORDER NO.34134
On June 20,2018,Global Connection Inc.of America dba STAND UP WIRELESS
("StandUP Wireless"or "the Company")applied to the Commission for an Order designating it
as an eligible telecommunications carrier ("ETC")for the sole purpose of providing Lifeline
services to qualifying consumers in the State of Idaho.With this Order,we provide notice of the
Application and invite interested persons to comment on it.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that,with this Application,StandUP Wireless asserts
this Commission has authorityto designate it as an ETC under federal and state law.The Company
states it qualifies for ETC designationunder Section 214(e)(2)of the Communications Act of 1934,
the Federal Communication Commission's ("FCC's")eligibility rules at 47 C.F.R.§§54.101
through 54.207,and the rules and regulations of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that StandUP Wireless states it provides
commercial mobile radio services through its underlyingcarriers,Sprint Spectrum L.P.and T-
Mobile USA in various locations in Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that StandUP Wireless requests forbearance from
the requirement of 47 U.S.C.§214(e)(1)(A)and 47 C.F.R.§54.201(i),which prohibit a state
commission from designating a telecommunications carrier as an ETC if it offers services
exclusivelythrough the resale of another carrier's services.StandUP bases its forbearance request
on the FCC's grant of forbearance for carriers seeking Lifeline-only ETC designation.See 47
U.S.C.§160(e)(a "State commission may not continue to apply or enforce any provision of this
chapter that the [FCC]has determinedto forebear from applying....").
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that StandUP Wireless requests the authority to
pandpatein and receive reimbursement from the Idaho Telephone Service Assistance Program.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that StandUP Wireless states that it (1)will provide
service consistent with the FCC's Grant of Forbearance from Section 214's Facilities
Requirements,(2)is a common carrier,(3)will provide all supported services,(4)requests
designation throughoutits service area in Idaho,(5)will advertise the availability of supported
services,(6)commits to providing service throughoutthe proposed designated service area,(7)
can function in emergency situations,(8)is committed to consumer protection and service quality,
(9)is financially and technically capable,(10)will comply with the Lifeline certification and
verification requirements,(11)will comply with all regulations imposed by the Commission,and
(12)is in the public interest for the Commission to approve its Application.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and attached exhibits have
been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during regular business
hours at the Commission offices.The Application is also available on the Commission's website
at www.puc.idaho.gov.Click on the "Open Cases"tab under the "Telecom"header then click
GLO-T-18-01 then click "APPLICATION.PDF."
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 ofthe 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 any person desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission no
later than September 19,2018.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:
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Commission Secretary Lance J.M.Steinhart
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Lance J.M.Steinhart,P.C.
PO Box 83720 Attorneyfor Global Connection Inc.
Boise,ID 83720-0074 of America d/b/a StandUP Wireless
1725 Windward Concourse,Suite 150
Street Address for Express Mail:Alpharetta,Georgia 30005
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 "Utility Case Comment or
Question Form"under the "Consumers"tab.Complete the comment form using the case number
as it appears on the front of this document and click "Submit."
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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Petitioners shall file reply comments,if
necessary,no later than September 26,2018.
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 §§62-610D,62-615,and 62-622.The Commission may enter any final Order consistent
with its authority under Title 62.
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,and Idaho Code §62-619.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this matter be processed by Modified Procedure,
IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204.Persons interested in submitting written comments in this matter must
do so no later September 19,2018.Petitioners may file reply comments by no later than September
26,2018.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this
day of August,2018.
PAUL KJELLAND L PRESIDENT
KRI TINE RAP C MISSIONER
ERIC ANDERSON,COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
Diane M.Hanian
Commission Secretary
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