20100813Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:COMMISSIONER KEMPTON
CO MMISSI 0 NER SMITH
COMMISSIONER REDFORD
COMMISSION SECRETARY
LEGAL
WORKING FILE
FROM:GRACE SEAMAN
DATE:AUGUST 12 2010
RE:TDS TELECOMMUNICATIONS' APPLICATION FOR
APPROVAL OF A WIRELESS TRAFFIC EXCHANGE
AGREEMENT; CASE NO. POT-10-01.
BACKGROUND
Under the provisions of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996
interconnection agreements must be submitted to the Commission for approval. 47
C. ~ 252(e)(l). The Commission may reject an agreement adopted by negotiations
only if it finds that the agreement: (1) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier
not a party to the agreement; or (2) implementation of the agreement is not consistent
with the public interest, convenience and necessity. 47 US.C. ~ 252(e)(2)(A).
CURRENT APPLICATION
On August 4 2010, TDS Telecommunications Corporation (TDS) as an agent for
Potlatch Telephone Company, Inc., submitted an Application for a Wireless Traffic
Exchange Agreement with Allied Wireless. In this Application, the parties request that
the Commission approve the Interconnection Agreement in its entirety that the
Commission approved between TDS and U.S. Cellular Corporation in Case No.
GNR-00-21. See Order No. 28500
DECISION MEMORANDUM AUGUST 12 2010
STAFF ANALYSIS
Staff has reviewed the Application and does not find that any terms or conditions
are discriminatory or contrary to the public interest. Staff believes the Application is
consistent with the FCC orders and pro-competitive policies of this Commission, the
Idaho Legislature, and the federal Telecommunications Act. Accordingly, Staff
recommends Commission approval of the Application for a Wireless Traffic Exchange
Agreement.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to approve this Application?
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Grace Seaman
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DECISION MEMORANDUM AUGUST 12 2010