20050711Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
CO MMISSI 0 NER SMITH
COMMISSIONER HANSEN
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEG AL
FROM:KIRA DALE PFISTERER
DATE:JULY 8, 2005
RE:APPLICATION OF PACIFIC CENTREX SERVICES, INC. FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO
PROVIDE RESOLD LOCAL EXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SERVICES. CASE NO. PCE-05-
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. No
comments were received other than those submitted by Commission Staff.
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 (UN E) 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.
DECISION MEMORANDUM
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 the Pacific Centrex 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
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 recommends approval of the Application for a Certificate and
waiver of the escrow account requirement.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to approve Pacific Centrex Services, 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 carrier Qwest?
Does the Commission wish to waive the escrow account requirement until the
Company begins to collect deposits?
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Kira Dal fisterer
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DECISION MEMORANDUM