20150820Comments (3 Total).pdf

Tom Li
125 Haddon Road21H5JGI8MNewHydePark,NY 11040-1740
UTWiiJ3 August 14,2015
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O.Box 83720
Boise,ID 83720-0074
Subject:Case No.GNR-T-15-06 —208 Area Code
To Whom It May Concern:
In order to get a better idea of where the general public stands on the issue of relief forthe20$area code,I recommend that the PUC hold public hearings on this matter in variousmajorcommunitieslocatedwithinIdaho.
My personal preference would be for a split,since area code 208 covers a relatively largearea(in this case,an entire state),serves many communities of interest,and has a relatively lowpopulationdensitycomparedtothoseofmajorcitiesacrossthecountry,which would mean thatmanypeopleareaccustomedonlytoseven-digit dialing and use seven digits only for (mostlylocal)business.With the split option,I recommend that the southemlwestern section (Area B)retain area code 20$while the northern/eastern section (Area A)change to the new area code,since Area B has a greater population and more phone users than Area A.
Furthermore,I recommend monitoring the projected exhaust date closely and,if it movesoutsignificantly,delaying and/or dismissing the relief plan if necessary.
Sincerely,
Tom Li
Jean Jewell
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Saturday,August 15,2015 9:45 AM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
Cc:[e-mail]
Subject:Case Comment Form:Ronnee McGee
Name:Ronnee McGee
Case Number:GNR-T-15-06
Email:ronneemcgeegmail.com
Telephone:[phone]
Address:2251 E Harrison Ave
Coeur U Alene Idaho,83814
Name of Utility Company:Time-Warner
Acknowledge public record:True
Comment:I favor the geographic slit method of adding a new area code.Area codes have
historically identified a geographic area and are helpful in determining where a call is
going or coming from,especially with the widespread use of caller ID.
I and others Ive asked,usually decide whether to answer a call after checking the caller ID
number.And I often choose purchases based on the proximity of the supplier,which I may
determine from the area code.
I’m fine with changing my personal and business area code as long as it is specific to my
local calling area.And I appreciate not having to dial my own area code for most calls.
For people whose phone service charges for out of area calls,the geographic spit method is
especially important.
Unique Identifier:98.145.87.48
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Jean Jewell
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Sunday,August 16,2015 5:07 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
Cc:[e-mail]
Subject:Case Comment Form:Van Barbour
Name:Van Barbour
Case Number:GNR-T-15-06
Email:van67890(ägmail .corn
Telephone:
Address:3602 N ALexis Way
Meridian Idaho,83646
Name of Utility Company:Century Link
Acknowledge public record:True
Comment:Any new area code in Idaho should be geography based.This has been the method used
in many states for many,many years and it makes the most sense.
What a hassle it would be to dial a 10 digit number for local calling or for my nearby
friend/neighbor having to determining what area code they are in.
Like zip codes,geographic area codes work well because they are logical applications of
location.An area code “overlay”fosters confusion and frustration.
It would seem best to keep the 208 area code for the Treasure valley metropolitan area where
the largest number of residential,commercial and state government phone numbers are
concentrated.
Unique Identifier:71.209.13.96
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