20031215Notice of Application_Order No 29400.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
December 15 2003
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION CASE NO. VOL-03-
OF VOLO COMMUNICATIONS OF IDAHO,
INc. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO
PROVIDE LOCAL EXCHANGE NOTICE OF MODIFIED
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29400
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on November 17, 2003 , Yolo
Communications of Idaho, Inc. ("V 010" or "Company ) filed an Application for a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity to provide facilities-based and resold competitive local
exchange and interexchange services within the State of Idaho. Principally located in Altamonte
Springs, Florida, V 010 is a subsidiary of V 010 Communications, Inc., which is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Caerus, Inc. V 010 is incorporated in the State of Delaware.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Yolo requests authority to provide
competitive local exchange carrier ("CLEC") services through a combination of facilities owned
by it and the resale of exchange services of other carriers.The Company seeks authority to
provide these services in the service territories of Qwest Corporation and Verizon Northwest
Inc. According to its Application, V 010 has completed interconnection agreement negotiations
with BellSouth, Sprint, and is currently completing negotiations with Verizon.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Yolo proposes to offer CLEC servIces
through the use of one or more switches which it proposes to purchase and facilities through the
resale of other Qwest, Verizon, or CLEC local services such as local transport and termination.
Other than the installation and provisioning of one or more switches in office buildings, V 010
does not at this time propose any "outside" construction such as the installation of fiber optic
cable either underground or on existing utility poles. Yolo s CLEC services will include both
voice and data communications services.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29400
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Yolo plans to initially offer its CLEC
services to carrier and business customers in select Idaho locations, although the Company
initial marketing efforts will be focused on the carrier market. However, V 010 requests statewide
authority so that it may rapidly respond to new and changing market conditions and the need for
CLEC services in other parts of the state.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Yolo s Application states that prior to
offering services as a certificated telecommunications provider, V 010 will submit a signed copy
of an escrow account with a bonded escrow agent or a security bond. The Application states that
the escrow or bond shall be sufficient to meet customer deposit refunds in case of company
default.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application states that Yolo has
reviewed all of the Commission rules and agrees to comply with them or make a request for
waiver of those rules believed to be inapplicable.
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.
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 Shawn M. Lewis, President & CEO
Idaho Public Utilities Commission 151 South Wymore Rd., Suite 3000PO Box 83720 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714-4254
Boise, ID 83720-0074 E-Mail: slewis~caerus.net
Street Address for Express Mail:Ken Duarte, Director of Regulatory Affairs
151 South Wymore Rd., Suite 3000
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714-4254
Email: kduarte~volocommunications.com
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5983
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29400
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.state.id.. 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 addresses 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 together with supporting
workpapers, testimonies and exhibits, have been filed with the Commission and are available for
public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission offices. The Application and
Amendment are also available on the Commission s Web site at www.puc.state.id.under the
File Room" icon.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held
pursuant to the Commission s jurisdiction under Titles 61 and 62 of the Idaho Code and that the
Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its authority under the Idaho Code.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Commission s Rules of Procedure, IDAP A 31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Application of V 010 Communications of Idaho
Inc. for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity be processed by Modified Procedure
IDAPA 31.01.01.201-204. Persons interested in submitting written comments in this matter
should do so no later than 21 days from the service date of this Order.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29400
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 1St+.
day of December 2003.
PAULKJE
MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
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D. Jewell
Commission Secretary
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29400