20120619notice_of_application_order_no_32565.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 19,2012
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF SPECTROTEL,INC.DBA ONE TOUCH )CASE NO.SPE-T-ll-O1
COMMUNICATIONS AND DBA TOUCH )
BASE COMMUNICATIONS FOR A )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE )
AND NECESSITY TO PROVIDE LOCAL )NOTICE OF
EXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATiONS )MODiFIED PROCEDURE
SERVICES IN IDAHO )
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)ORDER NO.32565
On October 17,2011,Spectrotel,Inc.dba One Touch Communications and dba
Touch Base Communications (“Spectrotel”or the “Company”)filed an Application requesting
that the Commission issue a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN)to provide
facilities-based and resold local exchange services within Idaho.Spectrotel also declared that it
intends to resell interexchange telecommunications services to Idaho customers.On November
10,2011,and again on May 2,2012,Spectrotel amended its Application and model tariff pages
to comply with the filing requirements set out in Rule 114,IDAPA 3 1.01.01.114.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Spectrotel proposes to provide facilities-based
and resold local exchange services through the combination of its facilities and the resale of
other carriers’facilities and network elements to business and residential customers throughout
Idaho.The Company is principally located in Neptune,New Jersey and is incorporated in
Delaware.Application at 3.The Company states that it is authorized by the Idaho Secretary of
State to conduct business in Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company intends to begin offering its
services once the Commission has issued a CPCN and approved Spectrotel’s interconnection
agreement(s)with other carriers.Id.Spectrotel intends to offer services in the geographic areas
currently served by Qwest Corporation dba CenturyLink.The Company’s local exchange
service will mirror the basic local calling areas of the incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC),
CenturyLink.Spectrotel intends to provide service via unbundled network element platforms
(UNE-P)facilities and resale arrangements with ILECs.
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Spectrotel does not intend to provide operator
assistant services itself.It intends to rely upon the underlying carrier to “handle calls that require
operator assistance.”Amended Application at 1.In addition,Spectrotel does not intend to route
or handle 911 emergency calls;such calls will be routed through the underlying carrier to the
appropriate emergency agency.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Spectrotel has reviewed the Commission’s
rules applicable to local exchange service providers in Idaho and agrees to provide service in
accordance with all laws,rules and Orders to the extent they are not preempted by the federal
Telecommunications Act.Rule 114.07.Spectrotel will not require advanced payments or
deposits;therefore,no escrow account is being filed with this Application.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Spectrotel asserts that it possesses the
experience and financial ability to provide local and long-distance services within Idaho.The
Company maintains that the services it proposes to provide will increase the competitive choices
available to customers within Idaho.Consequently,its Application for a Certificate is in the
public interest.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and supporting tariffs have
been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during regular business
hours at the Commission offices.The Application and tariffs are also available on the
Commission’s web site at www.puc.idaho.gov by clicking on “File Room”and then “Telephone
Cases.”
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
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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 Sharon Thomas
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Consultant to Spectrotel/One TouchlTouch Base
P0 Box 83720 Technologies Management,Inc.
Boise,ID 83720-0074 2600 Maitland Center Parkway,Suite 300
Maitland,FL 32751
Street Address for Express Mail:E-Mail:sthomas(tminc.com
472 W.Washington Street
Boise,ID 83702-5918
All 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.
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 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 §61-619,61-622(2),and Rule 114.The Commission may enter any final Order
consistent with its authority under Title 62.
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 the Application of Spectrotel,Inc.dba One Touch
Communications and dba Touch Base Communications for a Certificate of Public Convenience
and Necessity to provide local exchange telecommunications services be processed by Modified
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Procedure.Persons interested in submitting written comments in this matter must do so no later
than 21 days from the service date of this Order.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this
day of June 2012.
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