20120815notice_of_application_order_no_32616.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
August 15,2012
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF VIRGIN MOBILE USA,L.P.FOR )CASE NO.VMU-T-I1-O1
LIMITED DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE )
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
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)NOTICE OF
)MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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ORDER NO.32616
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on February 3,2011,Virgin Mobile USA filed
a Petition requesting limited designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC)in
Idaho.Virgin Mobile is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sprint Nextel Corporation,and seeks ETC
designation only for the purpose of participating in the Lifeline program.It provides prepaid
wireless service to its customers.Virgin Mobile seeks ETC designation for its entire service area
in Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Virgin Mobile’s Petition asserts that it meets
all of the requirements of Section 214(e)(l)of the federal Telecommunications Act to be
designated an ETC.Specifically,Virgin Mobile asserts it is able to provide the supported
services required for ETC designation,including access to the public switched telephone
network,local calling service,access to emergency services,as well as access to operator
services and directory assistance.In addition,Virgin Mobile asserts it will advertise the
availability and rates for its services as required by the Act.Finally,Virgin Mobile asserts its
designation as an ETC “will further the public interest by providing Idaho consumers,especially
low income consumers,with lower prices and higher quality services.”Petition,p.17.The
Company has been and will continue to pay into the Idaho Telecommunications Service
Assistance Program.
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
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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:
Commission Secretary John M.Beahn
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Skadden,Arps,Slate,Meagher &Flom LLP
P0 Box 83720 1440 New York Avenue NW
Boise,ID 83720-0074 Washington,DC 20005
E-mail:[e-mail]
Street Address for Express Mail:
Elaine Diveibliss
472 W.Washington Street Virgin Mobile USA,L.P.
Boise,ID 83702-5918 10 Independence Blvd.
Warren,NJ 07059
E-mail:Elaine.divelb1iss(virginmobileusa.com
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(es)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 and supporting exhibits have
been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during regular business
hours at the Commission offices.The Application and exhibits are also available on the
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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 §62-61 OD.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 3 1.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case 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.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this
day of August 2012.
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