HomeMy WebLinkAbout990114.docxDECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:COMMISSIONER HANSEN
COMMISSIONER NELSON
COMMISSIONER SMITH
MYRNA WALTERS
TONYA CLARK
RITA SCOTT
DON HOWELL
STEPHANIE MILLER
JOE CUSICK
DOUG COOLEY
DAVID SCOTT
WORKING FILE
FROM:BRAD PURDY
DATE:JANUARY 14, 1999
RE:CASE NO. GNR-T-98-19; APPLICATION OF HIGHSPEED.COM, L.L.C. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO PROVIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES WITHIN IDAHO
On November 9, 1998, HighSpeed.Com of Idaho, L.L.C. (HighSpeed.Com) filed an Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity in compliance with the Commission’s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.111 and Procedural Order No. 26665. As described in a subsequent letter of clarification, HighSpeed.Com is seeking authorization to provide all forms of facilities-based and resold local exchange services pursuant to Title 61 of the Idaho Code within the U S WEST (North and South) and GTE service areas in Idaho. In addition, HighSpeed.Com seeks statewide authorization to provide interexchange services pursuant to Title 62 of the Idaho Code. These services will be provided by way of local multi-point distribution services, microwave technology as licensed by the FCC in combination with facilities furnished by other authorized carriers. Currently, HighSpeed.Com has not obtained an interconnection agreement with U S WEST or GTE.
On December 23, 1998, the Commission issued a Notice of Modified Procedure soliciting comments in response to HighSpeed.Com’s Application. The only party to file comments was the Commission Staff. Staff has reviewed the Application submitted by HighSpeed.Com and believes that the Company understands and agrees to comply with the Commission’s rules and requirements pertaining to telecommunications providers. HighSpeed.Com of Idaho, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of HighSpeed.Com, L.L.C. Based on the financial information presented with the Application and the lack of business history in Idaho, Staff has requested, and received evidence of, a $50 performance bond for HighSpeed.Com. Based on Staff’s review of HighSpeed.Com’s Application, Staff believes that the Company’s filing meets the requirements of the Commission’s rules and of Procedural Order No. 26665. Staff recommends approval of HighSpeed.Com’s Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.
Commission Decision
Does the Commission wish to grant HighSpeed.Com’s Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity as described above?
Brad Purdy
bp/M:GNR-T-98-19.bp2