20070504Decision memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
COMMISSIONER SMITH
COMMISSIONER REDFORD
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM:WELDON STUTZMAN
DATE:MAY 2, 2007
SUBJECT:MATRIX TELECOM, INc.'S APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY; CASE NO. MAT-07-
On January 16, 2007 , Matrix Telecom, Inc. ("Matrix" or "Company ) filed an Application
for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to provide facilities-based and resold
local exchange telecommunications services within the State of Idaho. Matrix intends to provide these
services through interconnection agreements and commercial wholesale agreements with Verizon
Northwest Inc. and Qwest Corporation. Company will deploy and maintain company-owned facilities
only after customer saturation can support such investment.
On AprilS , 2007 , the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure to process Matrix s Application. Written comments were filed by the Commission Staff on
April 26, 2007. No other comments were filed. Staff reviewed the Company s Application, including
an audited financial statement for 2005 and balance sheets for 2006, along with an illustrative tariff.
Staff states that the Company possesses the requisite financial, managerial and technical qualifications
necessary to operate as a telecommunications service provider in Idaho. Staff recommends approval of
the Application of Matrix for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.
COMMISSION DECISION
Should the Application of Matrix Telecom, Inc. for a Certificate of Public Convenience
and Necessity to provide local exchange services in Idaho be approved?
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