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Mary S. Hobson (ISB# 2142)
Stoel Rives LLP
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Boise, ill 83702
Telephone: (208) 389-9000
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Tina Davis
Time Warner Telecom
10475 Park Meadows Drive
Littleton, CO 80124
Telephone: (303) 566-1279
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
JOINT APPLICATION OF QWEST
CORPORATION AND TIME WARNER
TELECOM OF IDAHO LLC FOR
APPROV AL OF A WIRE LINE
INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT
PURSUANT TO 47 U.C. ~252(E)
CASE NO.: QWE-O4-
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF
AMENDMENT TO THE
INTERCO NNECTI 0 N AGREEMENT
Qwest Corporation ("Qwest") and Time Warner Telecom of Idaho LLC ("Time Warner
hereby jointly file this Application for Approval of Amendment to the Interconnection
Agreement ("Amendment"), which was approved by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission on
August 2 2004 (the "Agreement"). A copy of the Amendment is submitted herewith.
This Amendment was reached through voluntary negotiations without resort to mediation
or arbitration and is submitted for approval pursuant to Section 252( e) of the Communications
Act of 1934, as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the "Act"
Section 252(e)(2) of the Act directs that a state Commission may reject an amendment
reached through voluntary negotiations only if the Commission finds that: the amendment (or
portion(s) thereot) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to this
agreement; or the implementation of such an amendment (or portion) is not consistent with the
public interest, convenience and necessity.
Time Warner and Qwest respectfully submit this Amendment provides no basis for either
of these findings, and, therefore jointly request that the Commission approve this Amendment
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expeditiously. This Amendment is consistent with the public interest as identified in the pro-
competitive policies of the State of Idaho, the Commission, the United States Congress, and the
Federal Communications Commission. Expeditious approval of this Amendment will enable
Time Warner to interconnect with Qwest facilities and to provide customers with increased
choices among local telecommunications services.
Time W ~er and Qwest further request that the Commission approve this Amendment
without a hearing. Because this Amendment was reached through voluntary negotiations, it does
not raise issues requiring a hearing and does not concern other parties not a party to the
negotiations. Expeditious approval would further the public interest.
Respectfully submitted this 16th day of December, 2004.
Qwest Corporation
obson
ves LLP, Attorneys for Qwest
and
Tina Davis
Time Warner Telecom
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on this 16th day of December, 2004, I served the foregoing
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT upon all parties of record in this matter as follows:
Jean Jewell, Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 West Washington Street
O. Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0074
ij ewell~puc.state.id. us
Hand Delivery
U. S. Mail
Overnight Delivery
Facsimile
Email
Hand Delivery
U. S. Mail
Overnight Delivery
Facsimile
Email
Tina Davis
Time Warner Telecom
10475 Park Meadows Drive
Littleton, CO 80124
Telephone: (303) 566-1279
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Brandi L. Gea art, PLS
Legal Secretary to Mary S. Hobson
Stoel Rives LLP
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Special Promotion for Available Inventory Collocation Sites
Amendment to the Interconnection Agreement between
awest Corporation and Time Warner Telecom of Idaho LLC
For the State of Idaho
This Amendment ("Amendment") to the Interconnection Agreement between Qwest Corporation ("Qwest"
and Time Warner Telecom of Idaho LLC ("TWTC") for the state of Idaho ("Parties' Interconnection
Agreement") provides for a limited time, promotional rates for Available Inventory Collocations on
Available Inventory Sites, which are identified at http://www.awestcom/cai-bin/whoiesale/collocation.cai.
Limited Time Offer. The promotional rates provided for herein apply only to Available Inventory
applications received between January 2, 2005 and March 31, 2005. The collocation applications must
be submitted through the normal channel via rfsmet(g)awestcom
Requirement for Collocation Available Inventory Amendment. To receive the promotional rates,
TWTC must execute and submit this Amendment to Qwest, and TWTC must either: (1) have previously
executed and submitted to Qwest the Collocation Available Inventory Amendment; or (2) execute and
submit the Collocation Available Inventory Amendment concurrent with the submission of this executed
Amendment
Promotional Rates. The Special Promotional Rates under this Amendment are as follows:
Standard Sites" and "Special Sites" Non Recurring Charge ("NRC") discounts for Available
Inventory sites will be 850/0 off rates contained in the Parties' Interconnection Agreement for
applications received during the timeframe identified above.
Expiration. The Special Promotional Rates for Available Inventory requests will sunset or expire on
March 31, 2005. Should Qwest choose to offer a similar promotion in the future, Qwest reserves the right
to modify or change the rates, terms, and conditions.
Existing Interconnection Agreement. Apart from the rates, terms, and conditions of this Amendment
(all of which expire on March 31 2005), all other rates, terms, and conditions for collocation are contained
in the Parties' Interconnection Agreement as amended (including, without limitation, the Collocation
Available Inventory Amendment).
Commission Approval and Implementation. This Amendment is subject to the approval of an
applicable commission. The Parties agree, however, to implement the provisions of this Amendment
upon execution.
Entire Agreement. This Amendment (including the Interconnection Agreement as amended), constitutes
the full and entire understanding and agreement between the Parties with regard to the subject matter of
this Amendment
Time Warner Telecom of Idaho LLC
By: Time Warner Telecom Holdings Inc.
Its sole member
awest Corporation
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