20090812final_order_no_30877.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
August 12, 2009
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF NTCH IDAHO, INC.
DBA CLEART ALK'S REQUEST TO
WITHDRAW ITS ELIGIBLE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER
DESIGNATION
ORDER NO. 30877
CASE NO. GNR-03-
On July 20, 2009, NTCH Idaho, Inc. dba Cleartalk filed a request to withdraw its
eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) designation. The Company stated that it was merging
with Syringa Wireless effective July 27 2009. On July 23 2009, Syringa Wireless also advised
the Commission that Syringa Wireless and Cleartalk were merging. Syringa s letter stated that it
will continue to offer "Cleartalk (Idaho Telecommunication Service Assistance Program)
recipients their credits for monthly service." In its Decision Meeting on August 10 , 2009, the
Commission determined to approve Cleartalk's request to withdraw its ETC designation status.
COMMISSION FINDINGS
On June 11 , 2003, Cleartalk was granted ETC status in 17 non-rural wire centers in
southeastern Idaho. Order No. 29261. On August 28 2008, Syringa was granted ETC status in
southern Idaho that included the same 17 non-rural wire centers. Order No. 30629.
On July 20, 2009, Cleartalk filed a request that its ETC designation be withdrawn.
Staff recommended the Commission approve Cleartalk'request to withdraw its ETC
designation after confirming Syringa s commitment to fulfill Cleartalk's ETC obligations. The
Commission finds that Cleartalk's customers, including the Idaho Telecommunications Service
Assistance Program recipients, will see no change as a result of Cleartalk's ETC withdrawal.
The Commission accordingly approves Cleartalk's request to withdraw its ETC designation
status in southeastern Idaho.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that NTCH Idaho, Inc. dba Cleartalk's request to
withdraw its eligible telecommunications carrier designation status in southeastern Idaho is
granted.
THIS IS A FINAL ORDER. Any person interested in this Order may petition for
reconsideration within twenty-one (21) days of the service date of this Order. Within seven (7)
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days after any person has petitioned for reconsideration, any other person may cross-petition for
reconsideration. See Idaho Code ~ 61-626.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this I J.
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day of August 2009.
JI MPT , P SIDENT
MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
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MACK A. REDFORD, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
Commission Secretary
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ORDER NO. 30877