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TO:CO MMISSI 0 NER KJELLAND ER
COMMISSIONER SMITH
COMMISSIONER HANSEN
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM:JOHN R. HAMMOND
DATE:NOVEMBER 17, 2003
RE:IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF GLOBCOM INCORPORATED
FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO
PROVIDE LOCAL EXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. GNR-
03-20.
On May 212003, Globcom Incorporated filed an Application for a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to provide resold and facilities-based/UNE-P local exchange
service within the State of Idaho. In addition, the Company contends that it will provide
interexchange service. The Company states that it has no local exchange customers at this time in
the State of Idaho. Globcom states that its headquarters is in Northbrook, Illinois and that it is
incorporated under the laws of that state. The Company obtained a Certificate of Authority to
transact business as a foreign corporation from Idaho s Secretary of State on April 28 , 2003.
Although the Company does not maintain an office in Idaho, it does have a registered agent in this
state. Globcom does not hold ownership or management interest in any other company and is
privately held by two individuals who hold 100% ofthe Company stock. Globcom has submitted its
unaudited financials for the period ending November 30 2002. Staff has reviewed these documents
and believes the Company is solvent.
Globcom s price list for providing in-state long distance, toll-free inbound calling,
directory assistance and calling card service was approved in May 2003. With this Application
Globcom proposes to provide flat-rated and measured local exchange service to residential and
business customers, private lines, data services, and Centrex services. The Company does not
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propose to collect advance payments or deposits so no escrow account has been established. The
Company has not yet obtained an interconnection agreement in Idaho.
Globcom has been granted authority to provide local exchange service in other states such
as Kentucky and Maine. The Company states that granting its Application for a Certificate is in the
public interest because Globcom s entry into the local telecommunications services market will
enhance competition in Idaho.
On October 22, 2003 , the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of
Modified Procedure, Order No. 29361. The Commission Staff was the only party to file written
comments in response to this Order.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff has reviewed the Application submitted by Globcom Incorporated and believes the
Company understands and agrees to comply with the Commission s Rules and requirements. Based
on this review of Globcom Incorporated's Application, Staff finds that the Company s filing has
satisfied all the requirements of the Commission s Rules and Procedural Order No. 26665.
Therefore, Staff recommended approval ofthe Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to grant Globcom s Application for a CPCN?
John R. Hammond
Staff: Doug Cooley
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