20120503notice_of_application_order_no_32543.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
May 3,2012
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF T-MOBILE WEST CORPORATION )CASE NO.TMW-T-lO-O1
FOR CONDITIONAL DESIGNATION AS )
AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
CARRIER )
)NOTICE OF
)MODIFIED PROCEDURE
)
)ORDER NO.32543
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YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on April 11,2012,T-Mobile West
Corporation,a wholly owned subsidiary of T-Mobile U.S.A.,Inc.(“T-Mobile”or “Company”),
filed an Application,pursuant to 47 U.S.C.§214(e)(2),47 C.F.R.§54.1003,and Order No.
29841,seeking conditional designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier (“ETC”)in the
State of Idaho for the purpose of participating in the Mobility Fund Phase I Auction to be held at
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)on September 27,2012.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that T-Mobile states that the FCC,in its USF/ICC
Transformation Order,established for the first time a universal service support mechanism
dedicated exclusively to mobile services —the Mobility Fund.The Auction will provide $300
million in one-time support to immediately accelerate deployment of networks for mobile voice
and broadband services in unserved areas.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that T-Mobile asserts that there are numerous
unserved census block groups in Idaho where carriers may bid to receive Mobility Fund support
to build infrastructure to deliver 3G or better broadband and voice service.In order to participate
in the Auction a carrier must be designated as an ETC in all census blocks for which it desires to
submit a bid.A carrier must also be designated as an ETC at the time it files its short-form
application for participation in the auction.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that T-Mobile states that the FCC has not yet set a
deadline but the Company estimates that its short-form application could be due as early as June
29,2012.T-Mobile wishes to participate in the FCC’s Mobility Fund Phase I Auction to bring
voice and mobile broadband services to unserved areas in Idaho.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that T-Mobile is a facilities-based wireless
telecommunications carrier.The Company has been granted ETC status in nine state
jurisdictions and one U.S.territory:Idaho,Florida,Georgia,Hawaii,Kentucky,Louisiana,
Minnesota,North Carolina,Washington,and Puerto Rico.On August 9,2011,T-Mobile’s
application for designation as an ETC in Idaho was granted by the Commission.See Order No.
32319 (Case No.TMW-T-l0-01).
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that T-Mobile believes that Commission approval
of its Application would serve the public interest because it would allow T-Mobile to bid in the
FCC’s Auction 901 and,if successful,deploy mobile wireless infrastructure in order to provide
mobile voice and broadband service to unserved areas of the state that would benefit consumers
in rural Idaho.Due to time constraints regarding participation in the FCC’s Mobility Fund
Auction,T-Mobile requested an expedited review and consideration of its Application.
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
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:
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO.32543
Commission Secretary Mark P.Trinchero
Idaho Public Utilities Commission DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAlThE LLP
P0 Box 83720 Attorney for Applicant
Boise,ID 83 720-0074 1300 SW Fifth Avenue,Suite 2400
Portland,OR 97201
Street Address for Express Mail:E-Mail:[e-mail]
472 W.Washington Street Ten Ohta
Boise,ID 83702-5918 Principal Corporate Counsel
T-Mobile USA,Inc.
12920 SE 38th Street
Bellevue,WA 98006
These 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 T-Mobile 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 the Application has been filed with the
Commission and is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the
Commission offices.The Application is also available on the Commission’s web site at
www.puc.idaho.gov by clicking on “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 62 of the Idaho Code and specifically
Idaho Code §62-6lOD.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 3 1.01.01.000 et seq.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that T-Mobile’s Application for a conditional
designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier in the State of Idaho be processed under
Modified Procedure.Persons interested in submitting written comments regarding this case or
protesting the use of Modified Procedure should do so no later than 21 days from the service date
of this Order.
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day of May 2012.
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