20050719final order no 29829.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
July 19 2005
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF
PACIFIC CENTREX SERVICES, INC. FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
AND NECESSITY TO PROVIDE LOCAL
EXCHANGE SERVICES WITHIN THE STATEOF IDAHO.
CASE NO. PCE-O5-
ORDER NO. 29829
On April 19, 2005 , Pacific Centrex Services, Inc. filed an Application for a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to provide resold and facilities-based
local exchange service throughout the State of Idaho in the Qwest service areas. On June 16
2005 , the Commission solicited comments regarding the Application. See Order No. 29804.
comments were received other than those submitted by Commission Staff. After reviewing the
Application and comments, the Commission approves the Application.
THE APPLICATION
Pacific Centrex plans to provide (1) basic residential exchange service (e., local
exchange flat rate, measured rate service, and operator assistance); (2) residential custom class
features (e., call waiting, caller identification, call forwarding); (3) adjunct provider features
(e., voice messaging); and (4) residential ancillary services (e., 911 , directory listing,
directory assistance). Pacific Centrex intends to provide these services either using the services
and facilities of other facilities-based carriers or, where economical, by obtaining access to the
unbundled network elements (UNE) platform of the incumbent local exchange carrier.
Pacific Centrex is a California corporation authorized by the Idaho Secretary of State
to transact business within the State of Idaho. Pacific Centrex also has an in-state registered
agent for service in Idaho.
Pacific Centrex does not anticipate collecting deposits, and therefore requests a
waiver of that portion of Commission Order No. 26665 that requires an escrow account be
established.
ST AFF COMMENTS
In its evaluation of Pacific Centrex s Application, Staff determined the Company
filing complies with the requirements of the Commission. See Procedural Order No. 26665;
IDAP A 31.01.01.111 and 112 (Rules 111 and 112). Staff believes that the Company understands
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and 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 recommended approval of the Application for a Certificate.
COMMISSION FINDINGS
Based upon our review of the filing and the record in this case, the Commission finds
that Pacific Centrex s filing satisfies the requirements of the Commission s Rules and Procedural
Order No. 26665. Thus, we approve Pacific Centrex s Application for a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity to allow the Company to provide telecommunications services
throughout the State of Idaho in those geographic areas where competitive entry is not otherwise
barred under either federal or state law. We also waive the escrow account requirement on the
condition that the Company does not collect deposits from its Idaho customers.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Application of Pacific Centrex Services, Inc. for
a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity is granted to enable the Company to provide
resold local exchange services throughout the State of Idaho in those geographic areas where
competitive entry is not otherwise barred under either federal or state law.
THIS IS A FINAL ORDER. Any person interested in the Order may petition for
reconsideration within twenty-one (21) days of the service date of this Order with regard to any
matter decided in this Order. Within seven (7) days after any person has petitioned for
reconsideration, any other person may cross-petition for reconsideration. See Idaho Code ~~ 61-
626 and 62-619.
ORDER NO. 29829
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this let J""
day of July 2005.
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
ENNIS S. HANSEN, COMMISSIONER
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