20150522Revised Application.pdf

BEFORE THE
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
OFTHE STATE OF IDAHO
APPLICATION OF
VITCOM LLC
FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO
PROVIDE FACILITIES-BASED AND RESOLD
LOCAL EXCHANGE AND INTEREXCHANGE
SERVICES IN THE S'TATE OF IDAHO
DOCKET NO.
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APPLICATION OI. VITCOM LLC FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PI.JBLIC CONVENIENCE
AND NECESSII'Y TO PROVIDE FACILITIES-BASED AND RESOLD LOCAL
EXCHANGE AND TNTEREXCHANGE SERVICES IN THE STATE OF IDAHO
VITCOM" LLC ("VITCOM"). by'its undersigned counsel and pursuant to ldaho Code $$ 6l-526-
528. IDAPA -31 .01.01.1 I l. Procedural Order No. 26665. and the rules of the Public Utilities
Commission of Idaho ("Commission"). hereby'applies lbr a Certificate of Public Convenience
and Necessity to authorize it to provide thcilities-based and resold local exchange
telecommunications services throughout the State of ldaho and notifies the Commission of its
intent to provide interexchange senices.
'fhe State of Idaho has adopted a policy of allowing competition in the local and long distance
telecommunications markets. recognizing that it is in the public interest to develop ef'tective
competition to ensure that all consumers will have access to high quality'. lou'cost. and
innovative telecommunications sen,ices. The tbderal Telecommunications Act of 1996 also
seeks to promote competition and reduce regulation in order to secure lower prices and higher
quality'telecommunications services for American consumers. Both goals will be promoted by
$anting this Application.
In support of its application. Vitcom submits the following information:
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I. INTRODUCTION
1. Vitcom is a limited liability corporation organized on April 25,2006, under the
laws of the State of New York. Vitcom was authorized to provide
telecommunications services in New York in NY DPS case no. 06-C-0554.
2. ldentification of applicant and principal business office:
Company Name: Vitcom LLC
Street Address: 1425 37th Street, Suite 210, Brooklyn, NY I l2l8
President and Telephone/Fax: Zalmen Ashkenazi, President, Zl2-S7l-4000
Phone / 718-689-1379 Facsimile
COPIES OF ALL CORRESPONDANCE SHOULD BE SENT TO:
Mordy Gross, Esq., Law Oftices of Mordy Gross,22l Pine St., Lakewood, NJ
08701, phone [phone], tax [phone], email
[e-mail]
3. Consumer complaint contact:
Zalmen Ashkenazi, President, 212-57 l-4000 Phone I 7 18-689-1379 Facsimile
1425 37th Street, Suite 210 Brooklyn. NY I l2l8
877 766 n99
Authority to Transact Business in ldaho
A Certificate of Authority to Do Business as a Foreign Corporation in ldaho is
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Vitcom's agent for service is:
lnCorp Services, Inc.
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1524 S. Vista Ave. Suite l2
Boise. lD 83705-2536
'[he officers and directors of Vitcom are:
Zalmen Ashkenazi. President
5. General description of the sen'ices to be offered and how it would enhance
competition in the area to be sen'ed
Upon receiving certiflcation. the company intends to provide interstate and
intrastate resold and facilities-based/UNE telecommunications senices in Idaho.
including the following:
l. Interexchange (su{tched and dedicated services):
A. l+ and l0lXXXX outbound dialing:
B. 800/888 toll-free inbound dialing:
C. Prepaid and Postpaid calling cards:
D. Directorl' Assistance: and
E. Frame Relay and other data sen,ices.
2. Local Exchange:
A. Local Exchange Sen,ices for business and residence customers
that will enable customers to originate and terminate local calls
in the local calling area sen'ed by other LECs. including local
dial tone and custom calling lbatures.
B. Switched local exchange sen,ices such as flat-rated and
measure-rated local sen'ices: vertical sen ices. Direct Inward
and Outward Dialed trunks. carrier access. public and semi-
public coin telephone services. and any other switched local
sen'ices that currently exist or will exist in the furure.
C. Non-su'itched local senices (e.9..private line) that currently
exist or will exist in the future.
D. Centrex and/or Centrex-like services that currentlv exist or will
exist in the future.
E. Digital subscriber line. ISDN. and other high capacity line
sen'ices.
F. VOIP Sen'ices.
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Grant of this Application will further the public interest and enhance competition by
expanding the availability of competitive telecommunications services in the State of ldaho. In
addition. intrastate offering of these services is in the public interest because the services will
provide customers with access to new technologies and service choices, and can permit
customers to achieve increased efticiencies and cost savings. Applicant's entry into the
telecommunications services market thereby will enhance materially the telecommunications
infrastructure in the State of ldaho and will facilitate economic development.
In particular, the public will benefit directly, through the use of the competitive services
to be offered by Applicant, and indirectly, because the presence of Applicant in this market will
increase the incentives for other telecommunications providers to operate more efficiently, offer
more innovative services, reduce their prices, and improve their quality of service.
6. Service Territorv
Applicant requests authority to operate throughout the State of ldaho. Therelbre. Vitcom seeks
statewide authority, At this time, Vitcom does not seek to terminate any small or rural
exemptions existing under Section 251 (fX I ) of the Federal l'elecommunications Act of 1996;
however, Vitcom seeks statewide authority so that it may expand its service areas as those areas
become open to competition. Vitcom will provision telecommunication services through a
combination of its own facilities, facilities leased from other carriers, and resale of facilities and
equipment of Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers ("lLECs") operating in ldaho. Vitcom's
facilities may include ducts. wires, cables, end-office switches, telecommunications equipment
and other telecommunications transmission facilities. Facilities-based service will be provided
via (l) commercial wholesale agreement with incumbents or other carriers, (2) Vitcom's own
tacilities, or (3) a combination thereof.
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7. COMPLIANCE WITH COMMISSION RULES
Vitcom"s statement that it agrees to comply with all applicable ldaho laws and Commission
rules and regulations is attached hereto as Exhibit D. Applicant willcomply with allapplicable
Commission rules. regulations and standards. and will provide safe. reliable and high-quality
telecommunications services in ldaho.
8. ESCROW ACCOI.INT OR SECURITY BOND
Vitcom does not require deposits for retail customers.
9. Information suflicient to support assertion regarding linancial qurlifications
As evidence that Vitcom possesses the required financialqualifications to provide services.
attached are Vitcom's financial statements. as Exhibit B.
10. Information sullicient to support assertion regarding managerial
qualilications
As evidence that Vitcom possesses the required managerial qualifications to provide
services. attached are Vitcom's manager's resumes and biographies. as Exhibit C.
I l. Information sufficient to support assertion regarding technical qualifications
As evidence that Vitcom possesses the required technical qualitications to provide services.
Vitcom presents the following information:
The Applicant will initially provide services b1'resale and by purchasing unbundled
network elements from the ILECs. The Applicant may construcl its own transmission and
s*'itching facilities. utilizing fiber optics. microwave, copper cables. carrier, digital, analog, and
other technologies. The Applicant intends to utilize its Class 5 su'itch currently located in
Manhattan and intends to collocate telecommunications equipment in central otlrces in ldaho.
Remote vehicles and other switches may subsequently be installed in other areas. The facilities
may be used fbr both switched and private line traffic and shall include the provision of business
switched local exchange service. The facilities constructed by the Applicant may be used
separately or in conjunction with similar facilities provided by or obtained from other entities.
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12. List of Jurisdictions where authoritl' erists or is pending:
Vitcom is cerrit'ied by the Department of Public Sen,ices ol'the tbllow'ing states:
o Fkrrida
. lndiana
o Michigan
o Nelada
o Neu'.lerse1,
o Neu'Yorko Oregon
o Penns)'lvaniao Rhode Islando '['exas
o Ljtah
o Vemront
o Washington
Vitcom has applied lbr certitlcation in the tbllowing states:
o Mar)'lando Massachusetts
o (lolorado
o lowa
o Ohio. New Hampshire
Vticonr's authoritl' has not been reroked in an1' state.
13. Statement as to civil or criminal proceedings
I'here have been no civil or criminal proceedings against the applicant in an)'iurisdiction.
l.l. Request for Confidentialitl'
Applicant submits under seal as Exhibit B confidential tinancial statements representing
Applicant's financial status. Applicant requests that Exhibit B be atlbrded contidential treatment
as this infbrmation is protected b1' lau' fiom public inspection. examination or copl,ing- in
accordance w,ith Section 9-340D(2). Idaho Code. 'Ihis exhibit contains tlnancial inlbrmation.
w,hich. if disclosed. would result in substantial harm to Applicant's competitir,e position. As
shown in the infbrmation pro'u'ided. Applicant is financialll'qualitied to operate within ldaho.
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ln view of the toregoing, Applicant hereby respectfully submits that the public convenience and
necessity would be served by the grant of this Petition for Approval to Provide Local Exchange
and Interexchange Telecommunications Services throughout the State of ldaho.
Brooklyn, NY
March 10, 2015
Respectfully Su bmitted
President
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BEFORE THE
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF IDAHO
APPI-ICATION OF
VITCOM LLC
rOR A CERTII.ICA'TE OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY I'O
PROVIDE FACILI'TIES-BASED AND RESOLD
LOCAL EXCHANGE AND INTEREXCHANGE
SERVICES IN THE STATE OF IDAHO
AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT
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Zalmen Ashkenazi. being duly' su'orn" make this my aff'rdavit and state:
I am the President of Vitcom. LLC. and as such. I have personal knowledge of the t'acts as to which I
af'firm. and I certif,v its truth and accurac)'. to the best of my'knouledge. information and belief.
On behalf of applicant. I have read the Attached Petition and I affirm the truth and accuracy of its
statements to the best of my knowledge. infbrmation and belief.
I also aflrm Vitcom will compl-v- r.r'ith all applicable ldaho lau,s and Commission rules and
regulations. Vitcom will comply u'ith all applicable Commission rules. regulations and standards.
and will provide saf'e, reliable and high-quality telecommunications services in ldaho..
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Zalmen Ashkenazi. President
Vitcom. LLC
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List of Exhibits
Exhibit A - Authority to Transact Business. Foreign Corporation Qualification
Exhibit B- Financial Statements [CONFIDENTIAL; I-INDER SEPARATE COVERJ
Exhibit C - Resumes and Biographies
Exhibit A - Authority to Transact Business, Foreign Corporation Qualification
Sfate of ldaho
CERTI FICATE OF AUTHORITY
OF
VITCOM LLC
File NumberW 143292
l, BEN YSURSA, Secretary of State of the State of ldaho, hereby certify that an
Application for Certificate of Authority, duly executed pursuant to the provisions of the
ldaho Uniform Limited Liability Act, has been received in this office and is found to
conform to law.
ACCORDINGLY and by virtue of the authority vested in me by law, I issue this
Certificate of Authority to transact business in this State and attach hereto a duplicate of
the application for such certificate.
Dated: October 16,2014
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SECRETARY OF STATE
Exhibit B- Financial Statements [CONFIDENTIAU UNDER SEPARATE COVER]
Exhibit C - Resumes and Biographies
Zalmen Ashkenazi
[e-mail]
President,
Industry recognized professional with 22 years of experience in telecommunications
focusing on revenue assurance, cost optimization and profitability.
Respected leader of technical teams, back office operations and corporate
communications depaftments. Design and orchestrate network deployment that
effectively promotes product growth and profitability.
Expeft in the technical, conceptual and content development of network planning.
Proven ability to drive and deliver planned deployment of network interconnects.
Skills
Network Planning and forecast . New Product Planning & executiona
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Creative Team Leadership
Contract Negotiations
o Technical Development of Training
Materials
Best cost routing o Cost audit and analysis
PIaned & Deployed Nationwide VoIP platform for Transit network 2OO9-2O13
Planed & Deployed New York Interconnect Network with Verizon, 2005 - 2010
PIaned & deployed Transition from TDM to VoIP for SMB and enterprise, 2OO2-
2005
Professional Experience
Tandem Transit LLC- Brooklyn, NY
CTO, LLlzOOg to t2/2ot3
Directly responsible for defining and executing detailed regular cost and performance
analysis and recommendation along the optimization process chain, the functional service
units and vendor types.
Selected Accom p I ish ments :o Identified the network frameworks and requirements, defined and aligned requirements
with the corporate efforts and oversaw the system related realization and
implementation. Responsible for forecast, negotiation and deployment of Interconnect
Networks with other Tandem carriers to establish a facility-based network.o Deployed a full redundant VoIP network to operate as a TANDEM nationwide.o Proactively drove the improvement of efficiency and effectiveness of internal
provisioning process to deliver timely and fulfill customers'expectation.o Leveraged strengths in cost-effective network re-design and vendor negotiations to end
each year an average of 15o/o under-budget (without compromising business growth
goals). Work directly with finance for monthly Cost of Goods Sold & Margin reporting.
Zalmen Ashkenazi Page t
XCHANGE TELECOM CORP - Brooklyn, NY
Vice President, Network Operations,912005 to 11/2009
Developed and implemented plans for UNE-L and CLEC facilitis based, for cost reductions,
revenue assurance and profitability.
o Audited and groomed voice network to optimize and cut cost by approximately 4Oo/o.o Implemented best cost routing for quality and cost reduction.o Implemented process and policy surrounding pricing. Responsible for all tariff filings.o Responsible for all products margin reporting to demonstrate profitability of the various
business units. Provided guidance to maximize profitability.. Build and developed the migration for resale to facilities based.
Vitcom Corporation - New York, NY
CEO , 6/L996 to 6/2001
Advanced through a series of promotions, primarily responsible for company's profitability
through detailed product margin reporting, pricing analysis, least cost routing, network
planning and contract negotiations.
. Planned and deployed First Voice Over IP network nationwide serviced through 6
switches in the United States. Responsible for least cost routing in a 14-switches
fully ubiquitous network (6 in USA, 1 in Canada, 7 in Europe).
o Accountable for all audits/verification of vendor invoices including filing disputes and
handling dispute resolutions & settlements.
o Provided detailed margin reporting. All Business units were held responsible for
profitable contribution to the growth of the company. The monthly management margin
report was an instrumental tool utilized for operations. It provided a comprehensive
view of entire business operations.
Boro Tel - New York, NY
President , 21t992 to 5/L996
Built and developed Payphone Coin operated phones, throughout the city of New York
o Managed a team of installers and repair crew of over 1000 payphones.
o Install over 1000 phones in a period pf 16 month's.
o Sold with great success
Technology
Software: Equinox, Routing Translation DMS250, DMS500, MetaSwitch, MS Office
(Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), SMS/800 Database, HP-12C
Education
Untied Talmudical academy - Monroe , NY
Zalmen Ashkenazi Page 2
30 Avenida D, 1+45
Ciudad de Plata ll, Zona 7
Gualemala, Guatemala
Mobil +01 1 (502) 2473 8903
E-mall [e-mail]
Juan Garlos Quan
ObicctiYe
Proiessiond
ergerlence
Senior Management Position in an lndustry where I can contribute with
my wide expeience in sales, consulting, busrness development in
emerging markets aN profit developing strategies.
2013 - To date Vileom Corn Florida
Chlef Fhuncial Officer. Responsible lor the Accounting department. Set up Treasury, budgeting and Cash llow
2OOg - To dale TandamTransit LLC
GhielFinancial Officer. Responsible lor the Accounting department
' Set up Treasury, budgeting and Cash flow
2005 - 2009 Fuslon Telecom (VolP Divisionl Fort Lauderdale. Florida
Regbnal Director t-a0n Americar VolP DEvbion. Developed and manage Sales and Support channds through models
of profit sharing deals, Joint Ventures and Services lor Cable
operators, lSPs, Private Labsls, Resellers and Direct Sales.. Created VolP services business models for sales to Ex Pats,
Residential, SoHo, Corporate, Gall shops, With solutions lrom
Softphones, ATAs and specialized killing services.. lmplemented Call Center VolP services with an array of solutions lrom
Sip Trunking, Hosted lP PBX and Asterisk options among others, with
specialized Call Center requirement features.. Organized the Latin America division lor Sales and Support channels. Obtained a full Telecommunications License in the Dominican
Republic
2004 - 2005 Fusion Telecom (Carrier Division) Fort Lauderdale. Floridi
Manager latin America, Busircss Dar. Ganier DMslon. Negotiated lnterconnection contracts lor Central America, Mexico and
Cuba. Created a business model lor corporate sales for VolP services
New York
Educatlon
2OOO - 2OOd Vlteam Cornarallan Miami Flnrida
Gentrel Amrica and Garibbean Buslneos Developrent Manage
' Negotiated lnterconnection contracts in El Salvador, Guatemala,
Nicaragua, Mexico and Cuba. Negotiated, lmflemented and managed POPs in El Salvador,
Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Haiti, Jamaica, Colombia, Panama. Personally generated sales of over US$ 20 Million with prolhs ol over
US$ 4 Million
1996 - 2OOO Omcna Grnrrn San Salvador Fl Salvador
Chlef Operatlng OfEcer
Holding company lor Computer Sales and services stores in 3 countdes. ResponsiUe lor overall market sfategy, as well as financial operations
of the group.
Responsible for international operations in Honduras, Guatemala and
ElSalvador
Sales ol US$ 11 Million per year
1984 - 1996 Omega Electr6nica San Salvador. El Salvador
Gerpral Manager
Company dedicated to the sale ol computer hardware, soltware, service
contracts and training.. Founderofthecompany. Created specialized divisions for Networking, Microsoft Certified
Training, Government Sales, Retail and Corporate Sales Divisions ( 75
emfloyees ). Negotiated distribution for lBM, Compaq, Acer, Microsoft, Novell. Sales o, US$ 7 Million per year
1983 - 1984 Omega Electr6nica Guatemala. Guatemala
Salec Manqer. Co-founder ol the company
' Responsible lor sales of Personal Computers division
'1982 -1983 Omega Data Genter Guatemala. Guatemala
SaLs tUtanagol. Co-Founderolthe company. Responsible for sales ol Data Processing Services
1978-1982 Universitv Of Southern Mississlooi Hattiesburo, MS
BS Bucinecs Adninisfiation