20121107notice_of_application_order_no_32676.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
November 7,2012
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF PRAXIS LIMITED )
CO.’S APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE )CASE NO.PLC-T-12-Ol
OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND )
NECESSITY TO PROVIDE LOCAL )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
EXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS )
SERVICES )NOTICE OF
)MODIFiED PROCEDURE
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)ORDER NO.32676
On July 19,2012,Praxis Limited Co.applied to the Commission for a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN)authorizing the Company to provide resold and
facilities-based competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC)telecommunications services to
residential,commercial,and bulk customers in Idaho.The Company submitted a revised
Application on October 25,2012.’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
In its Application,Praxis describes itself as an Idaho limited liability company that
has been doing business as “A+Satellite”since 2005.The Company lists a Meridian,Idaho
business address.Application at 2-4.The Company proposes to begin providing CLEC services
by the end of 2012.Id.at4.
Praxis says it retails satellite television service,Internet,and phone services,and that
it also builds and maintains private cable systems for commercial and bulk applications.Id.at 2.
The Company says it will focus on serving the Treasure Valley during its first two years as a
CLEC,and that its territory ultimately will include the parts of Idaho where CenturyLink serves
as the incumbent local exchange carrier.Id.at 3-4.The Company says its primary competition
will be with CenturyLink,and that it also will compete with other CLECs.Id.at 4.
Praxis says it initially will offer service on a resale basis.But the Company’s
interconnection agreement with CenturyLink ultimately will enable it to offer facilities-based
The term “Application”in the remainder of this Order refers to the October 25,2012 revised Application.
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services.Id.at 4.Thus,while Praxis says it does not own or plan to build any specific facilities
for carrying local exchange service,it says it would be interested in building such facilities as its
business expands.Id.at 3 and 5.
The Company says it has reviewed and will comply with Commission rules.Id.at 5.
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
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 this
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 this Application
shall be mailed to the Commission and the Applicant at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary Caleb Hansen
Idaho Public Utilities Commission 3163 E.Fairview Avenue,Suite 150
P0 Box 83720 Meridian,ID 83642
Boise,ID 83720-0074 E-mail:Caleb(Satdelight.com
Street Address for Express Mail:
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 www.puc.idaho.gov.Click the “Comments and Questions”
icon,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.
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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 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 by clicking on “File Room”and then “Telephone Cases.”
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,IDAPA31.0l.O1.114.
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 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this 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.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this
day of November 2012.
PAUL KJEL A ER,PRESIDENT
MACK A.REDFORD,ISSIONER
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MARSHA H.SMITH,COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
Jan D.Jewell /
Commission Seéretary
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