20131127notice_of_application_order_no_32931.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
November 27,2013
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF BCN TELECOM,)CASE NO.NUI-T-13-Oi
INC.’S APPLICATION FOR A )
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
AND NECESSITY TO PROVIDE )
FACILITIES-BASED AND RESOLD LOCAL )NOTICE OF
EXCHANGE SERVICES )MODIFIED PROCEDURE
)
______________________________
)ORDER NO.32931
On August 6,2013,BCN TELECOM,INC.(“Company”)applied to the Commission
for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (“CPCN”)authorizing the Company to
provide facilities-based and resold local exchange and interexchange telecommunications
services in Idaho.On October 15,2013,the Company supplemented its Application with
additional information.This Order refers to these documents collectively as the “Application.”
With this Order,the Commission summarizes the Application,solicits public input on
the Application,and orders that the case be processed under the Commission’s Rules of
Modified Procedure.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFED that the Company says it is a New Jersey
corporation that is authorized to do business in Idaho.Its principal place of business is in
Bedminster,New Jersey.The Company is wholly owned by Telecom Acquisition Company,
LLC.Application at 2-3.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company proposes to provide resold and
facilities-based local exchange services throughout Idaho in the territories of Qwest.The
Company has no plans to build facilities,It will market services to business and residential
customers,and it intends to provide those services using other facilities-based carriers’services
and facilities or by obtaining access to incumbent local exchange carriers’UNE-Platform.The
Company would offer services including,without limitation,two-way local lines/trunks,direct
inward/outward dialing options,local calling,and access to 911 emergency services.Id.at 1.It
proposes to offer all forms of intrastate telecommunications services including:(1)basic
residential exchange services (local exchange fiat rate,measured rate service,and operator
assistance);(2)residential custom class features (call waiting,Caller ID,call forwarding,etc.);
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(3)adjunct provider features (voice message,etc.);and (4)residential ancillary services (911,
directory listing,directory assistance,etc.).The Company will provide a toll-free customer
service telephone number Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.to 6 p.m.Id.at 4.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company owns no property related to the
services it would offer in Idaho.It intends to offer service in the geographic areas currently
served by Qwest Communications,and it will mirror the basic local calling areas of the
incumbent local exchange companies.The Company proposes to provide resold and facilities-
based local exchange services through a combination of its own facilities or leased facilities,or
both,and the resale of other carriers’facilities and network elements.It would compete with
other certificated local competitive local exchange carriers in Idaho.Id.at 5.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company plans to enter interconnection
and service arrangements with Qwest Corporation or other certificated facilities-based carriers.
Id.at 4.It has not yet started to negotiate these agreements but intends to start them with Qwest
in the near future.Id.at 6.The Company says it would offer service upon certification and
approval of the interconnection agreements.Id.at 5.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company’s supplemental information
describes its management team’s background and experience.The Company also provides
financial information to support its Application.Proposed tariffs are also included.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company says it has reviewed and will
comply with the Commission’s rules.Id.at 6.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application has been filed with the
Commission and is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the
Commission offices.The Application is also available on the Commission’s web site at
www,puc.idaho.gov.Click on the “File Room”tab at the top of the page,scroll down to “Open
Telephone Cases,”and then click on the case number as shown on the front of this document.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the
public interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter and will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission’s Rules
of Procedure,IDAPA 31.01.01.201 through .204.The Commission notes that Modified
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Procedure and written comments have proven to be an effective means for obtaining public input
and participation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that any person desiring to state a position on the
Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission within
twenty-one (21)days from the service date of this Notice.The comment must contain a
statement of reasons supporting the comment.Persons desiring a hearing must specifically
request a hearing in their written comments.Written comments concerning the Application shall
be mailed to the Commission and the Applicant at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary Patrick D.Crocker
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Crocker &Crocker
P0 Box 83720 The Kalamazoo Building
Boise,ID 83720-0074 107 W.Michigan Aye,4th Floor
Kalamazoo,MI 49007
Street Address for Express Mail:E-mail:patrick(icrockerlawfirm.com
472 W.Washington Street
Boise,ID 83702-5918
These comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
document.Persons desiring to submit comments via e-mail may do so by accessing the
Commission’s home page located at Click the “Case Comment Form”
under the “Consumers”tab,and complete the comment form using the case number as it appears
on the front of this document.These comments must also be sent to the Applicant at the e-mail
address listed above.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are
received within the time limit set,the Commission will consider this matter on its merits and
enter its Order without a formal hearing.If written comments are received within the time limit
set,the Commission will consider them and,in its discretion,may set the same for formal
hearing.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held
pursuant to the Commission’s jurisdiction under Title 62 of the Idaho Code.The Commission
may enter any final Order consistent with its authority under Title 62 and Commission Rule of
Procedure 114,IDAPA31.01.01.114.
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure,IDAPA 31.01.01.000 etseq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that BCN TELECOM’S Application be processed under
Modified Procedure.Persons interested in submitting written comments regarding this case or
protesting the use of Modified Procedure should do so no later than 21 days from the service date
of this Order.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this 24’
day of November 2013.
PAUL KJELLANDER1RESIDENT
MACK A.REDFORD,COMMISSIONER
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MARSHA H.SMITH,COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
Jqn D.Jew4
Cdmmission Secretary
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