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March 23,2016
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Ms. Jean Jewell, Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472West Washington
Boise,ID 83702
RE: Request To Amend Certificate of Matrix Telecom,Inc. to Matrix Telecom, LLC;
and
Transfer of Customers of TNCI Operating Company, LLC to Matrix Telecom, LLC -
Case No. MAT-T-07-01 and TOC-T-13-01
Dear Ms. Jewell:
Enclosed for filing please find the original and seven (7) copies of the above-referenced filing submitted
on behalf of TNCI Operating Company, LLC ("TNCI OpCo") and Matrix Telecom, LLC ("Matrix"),
Please acknowledge receipt of this filing by date-stamping the extra copy of this cover letter and returning
stamped envelope provided for that purpose.
regarding this filing should be directed to my attention at 407-740-3001 or
.com. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Consultant to Matrix Telecom, LLC
cc: Alex Valencia (Via E-Mail) - Matrixfile: Matrix - Idaho - Othertms: IDxl601
Enclosures
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2600 Maitland Center Parkway, Suite 300 - Maitland, FL 32751
P.O. Drawer 200 - Winter Park, FL 32790-0200 - Telephone; [phone] - Facsimile: [phone]
www.tminc.com
BEFORE THE
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
REQUEST TO AMEND CERTIFICATB OF MATRIX TELECOM,INC.
and
PETITION FOR LEAVE TO TRANSFER CUSTOMERS and
CAI\CELLATION OF CERTIFICATE
of
TNCI OPERATING COMPAN"Y, LLC
to
MATRIX TELECOM, LLC.
(Formerly known as Matrix Telecomr lnc.)
Matrix Telecom, Inc. ("Matrix") and TNCI Operating Company, LLC ("TNCI OpCo") hereby
notifu the Commission of the: (1) conversion of Matrix Telecom, Inc. to Matrix Telecom, LLC; (2)
transfer of customers from TNCI OpCo to Matrix; and (3) cancellation of the Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity of TNCI Operating Company, LLC concurrently with the approval of this
request.
I. THE P,ARTIES
TNCI OpCo is a Delaware limited liability company formed on January 9,2013. Its principal
offices are located at ll4 E. Haley Street, Suite l, Santa Barbara, California 93101. The company was
authorized to provide resell and facilities-based competitive local exchange services on June 25,2013 by
order issued in Docket No. TOC-T-13-01. The company also received approval to provide interexchange
services in the state of Idaho. TNCI OpCo currently offers local, interexchange and wholesale service in
Idaho. TNCI OpCo is a wholly owned subsidiary of TNCI Impact, LLC.
Matrix is a Texas corporation formed on June 13, 1990. Its principal offices are located in 433
East Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, Texas 75039. The company was originally authorized to provide
interexchange services in the State of Idaho. The Company also received Commission approval to provide
resold and facilities-based competitive local exchange services on April 5,2007 in DocketNo. MAT-T-
07-01. Matrix currently offers presubscribed interexchange and local services in ldaho. Matrix is a
wholly owned subsidiary of TNCI Impact, LLC.
Idaho Petition - Transfer of Customers
of TNCI Operoing Company, LLC
to MatrixTelecom, LLC
THE CONVERSION OF MATRIX TELECOM,INC.
On December 28,2015 Matrix Telecom, Inc. converted from Matrix Telecom, Inc. to Matrix
Telecom, LLC with the Texas Secretary of State as part of its overall organizational transformation. On
February 22,2016 the company received approval from the Idaho Secretary of State to convert their
Certificate of Registration from Matrix Telecom, Inc. to Matrix Telecom, LLC (see Exhibit A).
Accordingly, the Company respectfully requests that the Commission amend and reissue its Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity under the name of Mahix Telecom, LLC.
IIr.THE TRANSACTION
The customers of TNCI OpCo will be transferred to Matrix beginning on or about March 1,2016
pending all regulatory approvals. Following the transaction, these customers will be served by Matrix.
Matrix will revise its tariffs to incorporate the applicable transferred services upon completion of the
transfer. TNCI OpCo will cease to operate after that point in time. This filing also requests the
cancelation of the TNCI OpCo authority concurrently with the approval of this customer transfer. Upon
completion of the transfer, Matrix will still be a wholly owned subsidiary of TNCI Impact, LLC.
Exhibit B contains an overview of the pre and post corporate structure of TNCI Impact, LLC
once the transfer and merger is completed.
IV. CUSTOMER IMPACT
The transition to Matrix will be virtually transparent to most customers. TNCI OpCo's customers
will not incur any charges as a result of the change in service provider to Matrix.
Wriffen notice of the proposed transfer was provided to TNCI OpCo's customers on or about
January 28,2016. The customer notification advised customers of the following: (1) the pending change
of their interexchange service carrier selection to Matrix; (2) there will be no interruption of their service;
(3) either there will be no change to rates, terms or conditions of service; (4) there will be no charges
associated with their change to Matrix as their interexchange carrier; (5) they have the option to select a
different service provider if they prefer, with no penalty from TNCI OpCo. The notification also included
the toll free numbers which customers may call for more information. A copy of the customer
notification is attached as Exhibit C.
Idaho Petition - Transfer of Cuslomers
oITNCI Operoting Company, LLC
to Matilx Telecottt LLC
CONTACT INFORMATION
Correspondence with regard to this filing should be sent to:
Thomas M. Forte
Consultant to the TNCI Impact, LLC, Matrix
Telecom, LLC and TNCI Operating Company,LLC
Technologies Management, Inc.
2600 Maitland Center Parkway, Suite 300
Maitland, FL3275l
Telephone: [phone]
Email:
with a copy sent to
407-740-0613
[e-mail]
Alex Valencia
Vice President - Government Affairs & Compliance
Impact Telecom
433 East Las Colinas Blvd.
Suite 500
Irving, TX75039
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: 972-910-1490
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Email:
PI]BLIC INTEREST STATEMENT
av alencia@impactte lecom. com
The proposed customer transfer is an internal corporate reorganization that will reduce costs and
provide enhanced operational and economic efficiencies for Matrix. The resulting savings will provide
greater opportunities to improve the services available to its customers. Consequently, granting this
Application is consistent with the public interest.
WHEREFORE, for the reasons stated above, Matrix Telecom, Inc. and TNCI Operating
Company, LLC submit that the public interest, convenience and necessity would be furthered by a grant
of this Petition and respectfully request approval of: (l) the conversion of Matrix Telecom,Inc. to Matrix
Telecom, LLC; (2) the transfer of customers from TNCI OpCo to Matrix; and (3) the cancellation of
TNCI OpCo's Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity concurrently with the approval of this
transfer.
Idaho Petition - Transler of Customers
ofTNCI Operating Company, LLC
to Matrix Telecom, LLC
STATE OF COLORADO
COI'NTY OF ARAPAIIO
\lERIf,ICATION
I, Robert Beaty, hercby declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am Chief Brecutive Officer of
TNCI Impact, LLC the parcnt company of both Matrix Telecom, Inc., Matrix Telecom, LLC and TNCI
Operating Compann LIf, that I am authorized to make this verification on behalf of the named
companies; that I have read the foregoing Petition; and that the facts stated therein are tnrc and correct to
the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
ChiefF.xecutive Officer
TNCI Impact LLC
sworntoandsubsc,ribedbeforemethis-lt*, o, il@ .roru
Idaho Pdtlon - Imrcla otCu,sottlrlr
of rNA Opafu &nryary; LLC
to itottbTclcc,,tt LLC
My Commission expires:
Matrix Telecom, LLC
TNCI Operating Company, LLC
Exhibit A
IDAIIO SECRETARY OF STATE
Authorization for
MATRIX TELECOM,LLC
State of ldaho
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
OF
MATRIX TELECOM, LLC \
\umber W 162282
l, LAWERENCE DENNEY, Secretary of State of the State of ldaho, hereby
certify that an application for Foreigjn Registration Statement, duly executed pursuant to
the provisions of the ldaho Uniform Business Organization Code, has been received in
this office and is found to conform to law.
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ACCORDINGLY and by virtue of the quthority vested in me by law, I issue this
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Certificate of Registration to transact business in this State and.attach hereto a
duplicate of the application for such certificate.
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Dated: February 22,2016
Matrix Telecom, LLC
TNCI Operating Company, LLC
Exhibit B
TNCI Impact, LLC Corporate Structure
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Exhibit C
Customer Notilication
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January 28,2076
Dear Valued Customer,
Matrix Telecom, lnc. dba lmpact Telecom ("lmpact Telecom") and TNCI Operating Company, LLC
("TNC|") are pleased to announce that lmpact Telecom and TNCI will be merging companies. As a result
of the merger, your telecommunications services will now be provided under the brand name lmpact
Telecom. The anticipated date of merger of TNCI into lmpact Telecom is expected to be completed on or
after March t,2OL6, subject to the necessary regulatory approvals.
PIease note that you are not required to do anything to retain your current services. There will be no
cost to you because lmpact Telecom will be responsible for any carrier change charges resulting from
the merger, nor will the merger change your current service plan or your rates, service features,
telephone number, or terms and conditions. Rest assured that this transition will be seamless. You
will simply continue to receive the same services that you enjoy today under your TNCI plan.
We have a legal requirement to inform you that you have the right to select a different local service
provider or preferred long distance carrier, if one is available. lf you have placed a preferred carrier
freeze on your account, the freeze will continue to remain in place. lf you have a local service provider
other than TNCI and choose to change to a different preferred long distance carrier, you may first need
to lift any freeze you may have placed on your account by calling your local service provider.
lmpact Telecom is dedicated to earning and keeping your business. We are confident that this
transaction will strengthen the quality of service you receive today. As always, for help with any
customer service, billing issue, or complaint, we will to assist you at our customer service toll-free
number [phone], before, during, and after the merger.
Sincerely,
TNCI OPERATING COMPANY, LLC.
and
MATRIX TELECOM, INC. DBA IMPACTTELECOM
433 E. Las Colinas Blvd. I Suite 500 | lrving, TX 75039 | Phone: [phone]