20050711Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
COMMISSIONER SMITH
COMMISSIONER HANSEN
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM:KIRA DALE PFISTERER
DATE:JULY 5, 2005
RE:APPLICATION OF METROPOLIT AN TELECOMMUNICATIONS
IDAHO, INC. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY TO PROVIDE RESOLD LOCAL EXCHANGE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. CASE NO. MRO-05-
On May 6, 2005, Metropolitan Telecommunications of Idaho, Inc. ("MetTe!") filed
an Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to provide resold
and facilities-based local exchange telecommunications services in the State of Idaho throughout
the service areas of existing local exchange carriers: Qwest North, Qwest South and Verizon.
On June 15 , 2005, the Commission solicited comments regarding MetTel's Application. See
Order No. 29801. No comments were received other than those submitted by Commission Staff.
THE APPLICATION
MetTe I plans to offer telecommunications services to both business and residential
customers in Idaho. MetTel has no current plans to install facilities in Idaho but may do so in the
future.
MetTel is a Delaware corporation and its principal office is located in New York
New York. MetTel is authorized by the Idaho Secretary of State to transact business within the
State of Idaho and has a registered agent for service in Idaho. MetTel is wholly owned by
Metropolitan Telecommunications Holding Corporation.
ST AFF COMMENTS
In its evaluation MetTel's Application, Staff determined the Company s filing
complies with the requirements of the Commission. See Procedural Order No. 26665; IDAPA
31.01.01.111 and 112 (Rules 111 and 112). Staff believes that the Company understands and
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agrees to comply with the Commission rules and requirements. Staff further believes that the
Company possesses the requisite financial, managerial, and technical qualifications necessary to
operate as a provider of telecommunications services. Therefore, based on its review of the
Application, Commission Staff recommends approval of the Application for a Certificate.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to approve Metropolitan Telecommunications of Idaho
Inc.s Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide resold local
exchange services in the State of Idaho throughout the service areas of existing local exchange
carriers: Qwest North, Qwest South and Verizon?
Does the Commission wish to waive the escrow account requirement until the
Company begins to collect deposits?
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