20080611notice_of_application_order_no_30573.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 11 2008
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION. OF )SYRINGA WIRELESS LLC FOR
DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER UNDER
47 D.c. ~ 214(e)(2)
CASE NO. SYR-08-
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YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on April 30, 2008, Syringa Wireless LLC filed
an Application requesting designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) pursuant
to Sections 214(e)(1)-(2) of the Telecommunications Act of 1934 as amended by the federal
Telecommunications Act of 1996. The Commission is authorized to designate carriers as ETCs
and set forth requirements for designation in Order No. 29841 issued August 4 2005 in Case No.
WST-05-1. The Application states that Syringa Wireless is a commercial mobile radio service
carrier providing mobile service as defined in the federal statute, and also provides intrastate
telecommunications services. See 47 U.C. ~ 153(27) and 47 US.C. ~ 153(22). Syringa
provides service in 17 counties in south and east Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Syringa s Application states that it satisfies
all of the statutory and regulatory requirements for ETC designation. Syringa asserts that it will
offer the services required for carriers to be eligible for federal Universal Service Funds
including voice grade access to the public switched telephone network, local calling, and access
to emergency services and ability to remain functional in emergency situations. Syringa requests
that it be designated as eligible to receive all available support from the federal Universal Service
Fund including support for rural, insular and high-cost areas and low-income customers in
geographic areas, and that it be approved to participate in the Lifeline program. Syringa
Application asserts that its designation as an ETC is consistent with the public interest
convenience and necessity, and that it is consistent with the purposes and fundamental goals of
preserving and advancing universal service ensuring the availability of quality
telecommunications services at just, reasonable and affordable rates, and promoting the
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deployment of advanced telecommunications services to rural and high-cost areas. Syringa
asserts that it satisfies the items considered by the Federal Communications Commission when
analyzing the public interest benefits of an ETC application: (1) unique advantages and
disadvantages of the competitor s service offering through a cost-benefit analysis, (2) potential
for cream skimming, and (3) impact on the federal Universal Service Fund.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has reviewed the filings of
record in Case No. SYR-08-01. The Commission has preliminarily found that the public
interest in this matter may not require a hearing to consider the issues presented and that issues
raised by the Company s filing may be processed under Modified Procedure, pursuant to
Commission Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-204.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the deadline for filing written comments or
protests with respect to Syringa s Application and the use of Modified Procedure in Case No.
SYR-08-01 is Friday, July 25, 2008.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are
received within the deadline, the Commission may consider the matter on its merits and may
enter its Order without a formal hearing. If comments or protests are filed within the deadline
the Commission will consider them and in its discretion may set the matter for hearing or may
decide the matter and issue its Order based on the written positions before it.IDAP A
31.01.01.204.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that written comments concerning Case No. SYR-
08-01 should be mailed to the Commission and Syringa at the addresses reflected below.
Street Address for Express Mail:
Molly O'Leary
Richardson & O'Leary, PLLC
515 North 2ih Street
PO Box 7218
Boise, ID 83707
E-mail: molly(fYrichardsonandoleary.com
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, 10 83702-5918
Kenneth Johnson
Bennet & Bennet, PLLC
4350 East West Highway, Suite 201
Bethesda, MD 20814
E-mail: rmurphy(fYbelmetlaw.com
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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 Syringa at the e-mail addresses listed above.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and supporting testimony
have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during regular
business hours at the Commission offices or on the Commission Website at
www.puc.idaho.gov under the "File Room" and then "Telephone Cases.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held
pursuant to the Commission s jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code and that the
Commission may enter any final order consistent with its authority under Title 61.
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 Syringa Wireless LLC for
designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier be processed by Modified Procedure
IDAP A 31.01.01.201-204. Persons interested in submitting written comments in this matter
must do so no later than July 25 , 2008.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this
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day of June 2008.
MACK A. REDFORD, PRESIDE
MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
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Co mission Secretary
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