20150909Cancellation of CPCN.pdf

RICHARD A. CUTLER
KENT R. CUTLER
STEVEN J. SARBACKER
JAYNA M. VOSS
MICHAEL D. BORNITZ I
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KIMBERLY R. WASSINK
MEREDITH A. MOORE
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BOBBI L. THURY {
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JOSEPH M. DYLLA
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Jean D. Jewell, Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 W est Washington Street
Boise,Idaho 83702
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Re:Request to Relinquish Certificate of Authority of OrbitCom, Inc.
Dear Sir or Madam:
Enclosed please find an original and seven copies of a request to relinquish the Certificate
of Authority of OrbitCom, Inc., along with a CD containing the electronic version of same. I
submit this request on behalf of OrbitCom, Inc.
On April 27,2015, Ionex Communications North, lnc. dlbla Birch Communications
("Ionex") and OrbitCom filed with the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") a Joint
Application seeking approval of a transaction in which OrbitCom would transfer substantially all
of its telecommunications assets and [daho customer base to Ionex (the "Application"). See FCC
WC Docket No. l5-102, Public Notice, DA 15-539. In the Application the parties advised that
upon consummation of the transaction Orbitcom would no longer offer telecommunications
services in Idaho. Instead, Ionex would provide OrbitCom's Idaho customers with service
pursuant to its own authorizations and tariffs.
On May 7,2015,Ionex and OrbitCom provided notice to OrbitCom's Idaho customers of
the contemplated transaction. The FCC approved the Application on June 5, 2015.
The transaction for which the parties sought approval has now been consummated. As a
result of the consummation of the transfer, OrbitCom no longer has customers in Idaho nor does
it provide telecommunications services in Idaho. Accordingly, OrbitCom respectfully requests
approval of OrbitCom's request to relinquish its certificate of authority.
JEAN BROCKMUELLER, CPA (lnactive)
BUSINESS MANAGER
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September 4,2015
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If you have questions or require further information regarding OrbitCom's request, please
do not hesitate to contact me at 605-335-4950 or [e-mail]. Thank you for
your consideration.
Respectfully Submitted,
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cc: OrbitCom,Inc.
CUTLER LAW FIRM, LLP
A. Moore
For the Firm