20060906notice_of_application_order_no_30123.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
September 6, 2006
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF
INLAND CELLULAR TELEPHONE COMPANY)
FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER UNDER
47 U.e. ~ 214(e)(2)
CASE NO. INC-06-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
ORDER NO. 30123
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on June 29, 2006, Inland Cellular Telephone
Company filed a Petition on behalf of Washington RSA No.8 Limited Partnership dba Inland
Cellular ("Inland" or "Company ) for designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier
(ETC) for service areas in Idaho that are currently serviced by other carriers. See Idaho Code
61-610A and Order No. 29841. See also 47 u.S.c. ~ 214(e)(2).
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that, according to the Petition, Inland
authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as the "B Band" cellular carrier
in the northern section (within Idaho County) of Idaho 2 (B-2) Rural Service Area (RSA).
Application at 2. Inland is also licensed by the FCC as the "B Band" cellular carrier and has the
authority to serve the southern section of Idaho 1 (B-2) RSA through a Rural Service Area
Service Agreement and Option held by Inland Telephone Company. Id Inland is a commercial
mobile radio service (CMRS) provider.and provides interstate telecommunications services. Id.
Inland seeks designation as an ETC and to receive universal service support in certain non-rural
wire centers located in Benewah, Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis and Nez Perce Counties.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Petition contains certain information
related to the Company s local usage plans. Id. at 5-6 and 9. Exhibit E to the Application
comprises a table of the various usage plans that the Company offers to customers. The
Application also sets forth the services provided by the Company, including, inter alia single
party services, emergency and operator services. Id. at 6. In addition, the Application contains
information related to the Company s consumer protection endeavors and ability to remain
functional in an emergency. Id. at 9.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
ORDER NO. 30123
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application, supporting workpapers
testimonies and exhibits, have been filed with the Commission and are available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Commission offices. The Application and
testimonies are also available on the Commission s Website at www.puc.idaho.gov under the
File Room" icon.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held
pursuant to the Commission s jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code and that the
Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its authority under Title 61.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Commission s Rules of Procedure, IDAP A 31.01.01.000 et seq.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that on August 15 2006, the Idaho Telephone
Association (ITA) filed a Petition to Intervene in this matter. Given the lack of any objection
the Commission grants intervention to the IT A in this Order.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Petition to Intervene of the Idaho Telephone
Association is granted.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all parties to this proceeding serve all papers
hereafter filed in this matter on all parties of record. The IT A is represented by the following for
purposes of service:
Conley E. Ward
Givens Pursley LLP
601 W. Bannock Street
PO Box 2720
Boise, ID 83701-2720
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: cew~givenspursley .com
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
ORDER NO. 30123
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this lifi"
day of September 2006.
ATTEST:
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J a D. Jewe
Commission Secretary
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
ORDER NO. 30123
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER