20001012Letter.doc

October 12, 2000

Jim Jones
Jim Jones & Associates
1275 Shoreline Lane
Boise, Idaho 83702-6870

William J. Batt
Marshall Batt & Fisher LLP
101 South Capitol Blvd., Suite 500
Boise, Idaho 83702

Re: Paging Complaint, Case No. USW-T-99-24

Gentlemen:

The Commission, pursuant to Idaho Code § 61-626 must issue its final Order on Reconsideration in the above referenced case by November 16, 2000. Because of this approaching deadline Staff wishes to inquire about certain issues raised by the parties.

At the hearing before the Commission on September 11, 2000, Mr. Batt represented that Qwest Corporation would be offering the Petitioners credits against their bills for the period before they entered into their interconnection agreements, but at that time the credits had not yet been calculated. Has Qwest determined the amount of these credits, and if not, when will this information be available? Second, during the recess of this hearing the parties discussed whether Joseph McNeal could obtain T-1 lines for his business. Has this issue been addressed? Finally, are the parties actively attempting to settle this matter and what is the progress/result of that negotiation?

Because settlement of this case would obviate the need for further action by the Commission, I am requesting that you advise me of the status on the above matters prior to November 2, 2000. If I can help to expedite this process feel free to contact me at [phone].

Sincerely,

John Hammond
Deputy Attorney General

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