20030311Comments.pdf

BOISE METRO
CHAMBER COMMERCE
March 11 2003
President Paul Kjellander
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
O. Box 83720
Boise, ill 83720-0074
Re: Case No. QWE- T -02-
Dear President Kjellander:
The Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce supports Qwest Corporation s bid to deregulate
pricing in the seven urban areas within its southern Idaho territory.
The Idaho Telecommunications Act states the Idaho Public Utilities Commission shall
cease regulating basic local exchange rates when the incumbent telephone corporation, or
Qwest, can show that effective competition exists for local calling.
From a business perspective, cell phone usage has grown dramatically the past several
years. Many businesses rely on cell phones for the vast majority oftheir business calls.
In fact, cell phones have become the primary phone for these-individuals.
Also, from a chamber of commerc~ perspective, telecommunications infrastructure is a
critical component in economic development. Currently, the Chamber is providing
assistance to Senator Hal Bunderson and the Senate Local Government & Taxation
Committee in its research and analysis of broadband issues and telecommunications for
future economic development in Idaho.
The Boise Metro Chamber thanks the Public Utilities Commission for conducting these
workshops across southern Idaho and appreciates the opportunity to comment on this
deregulation application.
Sincerely,~v~
Nancy Vannorsdel
President & CEO
cc: Commissioner Dennis Hansen
Commissioner Marsha Smith
250 S. 5TH ST.. STE. 800 . P.O. Box 2368 . BOISE, IDAHO 83701 . 208.472.5200 . FAX [phone] . WWW.BOISECHAMBER.ORG
Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:Ed HowellTuesday, March 11 , 2003 3:27 PMJean Jewell; Ed Howell; Gene Fadness; Tonya ClarkComment acknowledgementWWW Form Submission:Tuesday, March 11 , 20033 : 2 7 : 2 7 Case: RATE INCREASE HEARINGName: Denis FreudenthalStreet Addres s: 1287 Wes t Quinn RoadCity: PocatelloState: IDZIP: 83202HomeTelephone: 208 238 3039E-Mail: dfreuden~ida. netCompany: QWESTCommentdescription: QWEST has requested a rate increase under the pretense that theincreased use of cellular telephones is hurting their PROFIT margin. 1. Why should theconsumer pay for a top heavy business structure? Also the management is OVER paid.2. Why should the consumer pay for the BAD market forecasting done by QWEST?3. QWEST services are overpriced when compared to cellular rates-- cellular plans wi comparable cost to QWEST plans include 300 to 1000 minutes of long distance calling at noaddi tional charge.I OPPOSE any rate increase for local residential telephone serVlce.Thank you
Denis Freudenthal
Transaction ID: 3111527.
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