20200624Notice_of_Application_Order_No_34700.pdf

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 34700 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 24, 2020
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF SAFELINK
INTERNET, L.L.C.’S APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
AND NECESSITY TO PROVIDE LOCAL
EXCHANGE SERVICES IN SOUTHERN
IDAHO
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CASE NO. SLI-T-20-01

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE

ORDER NO. 34700

On May 1, 2020, Safelink Internet, L.L.C. (“Safelink”) applied to the Commission to
become a competitive local exchange carrier in southern Idaho.
The Commission now sets deadlines for interested persons to comment on the
Application, and for Safelink to reply.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Safelink is an Idaho limited liability company
with its principal office in Rupert, Idaho. Safelink describes itself as “a facilities-based
telecommunication company with wireless towers and fiber delivery.” Application at 6.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Safelink plans to provide “communications
solutions to enterprise, carrier, governmental[,] and residential customers” throughout southern
Idaho. Id. at 2 and 6. Safelink services will include Voice over Internet Protocol phone service,
FAX service1, and “other individual services.” Id. at 5.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Safelink states it has not yet entered into any
interconnection agreements.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Safelink offers services throughout southern
Idaho. Safelink asserts it would compete with any or all of the incumbent local exchange carriers
in the region.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application is available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Commission’s office. The Application is also

11 According to Safelink’s proposed tariff and price sheet, FAX service will require the use of an analog telephone
adaptor (commonly known as an ATA). Application, Exhibit B.

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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 34700 2
available on the Commission’s web site at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the “TELEPHONE” tab
at the top of the home page, then select “Open Cases” and then locate and click on the case number
as shown on the front of this document.
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 and specifically Idaho
Code §§ 62-604, 62-615, and 62-622. The Commission may enter any final Order consistent with
its authority under Title 62 and Commission Rule of Procedure 114. See IDAPA 31.01.01.114.
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.
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 that it will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the 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 anyone desiring to state a position on this
Application must file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission by July 9,
2020. The comment must explain why the person supports or opposes the Application. Persons
desiring a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written comments. Written comments
concerning this Application shall be sent electronically, unless e-mail is not available, to the
Commission and the Applicant at the e-mail addresses reflected below:
For the Idaho PUC:

Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
[e-mail]

Street Address for Express Mail:

11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
For Safelink:

Caitlin O’Brien
Smith + Malek Attorneys
601 E. Front Ave., Ste. 304
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
[e-mail]

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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 34700 3
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 “Case Comment Form” under
“Consumers,” 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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Safelink must file any reply comments by July
16, 2020.
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.
O R D E R
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Safelink’s Application be processed by Modified
Procedure, Rule 201-204 (IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204). Persons interested in submitting written
comments must do so by July 9, 2020. Intermountain must file any reply comments by July 16,
2020.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties should continue to comply with Order No.
34602, issued March 17, 2020. All pleadings should be filed with the Commission electronically
and shall be deemed timely filed when received by the Commission Secretary. See Rule 14.02.
Service between parties should also be accomplished electronically. Voluminous discovery-related
documents may be filed and served on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 34700 4

DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 24th
day of June 2020.

PAUL KJELLANDER, PRESIDENT

KRISTINE RAPER, COMMISSIONER

ERIC ANDERSON, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Diane M. Hanian
Commission Secretary

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