20121221Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
COMMISSIONER REDFORD
COMMISSIONER SMITH
COMMISSION SECRETARY
LEGAL
WORKING FILE
FROM: GRACE SEAMAN
DATE: DECEMBER 18, 2012
RE: QWEST CORPORATION DBA CENTURYLINK QC'S APPLICATION
FOR APPROVAL OF AN INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT WITH
CUSTER TELEPHONE BROADBAND SERVICES, LLC; CASE NO.
QWE-T-12-09.
BACKGROUND
Under the provisions of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, interconnection
agreements must be submitted to the Commission for approval. 47 U.S.C. § 252(e)(1). The
Commission may reject an agreement adopted by negotiations only if it finds that the agreement:
(1) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement; or (2)
implementation of the agreement is not consistent with the public interest, convenience and
necessity. 47 U.S.C. § 252(e)(2)(A).
CURRENT APPLICATION
On November 28, 2012, Qwest Corporation dba CenturyLink QC ("CenturyLink")
submitted an Application for approval of an Interconnection Agreement with Custer Telephone
Broadband Services, LLC. In this Application, the parties request that the Commission approve
an interconnection agreement that includes the terms and agreement for interconnection,
unbundled network elements, ancillary services, and resale of telecommunications services.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Staff has reviewed the Application and does not find that any terms or conditions are
discriminatory or contrary to the public interest. Staff believes the Application is consistent with
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DECISION MEMORANDUM DECEMBER 18, 2012
the FCC orders and pro-competitive policies of this Commission, the Idaho Legislature, and the
federal Telecommunications Act. Accordingly, Staff recommends Commission approval of the
Application for Approval of Amendment to the Interconnection Agreement.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to approve this Application?
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Grace Seaman
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DECISION MEMORANDUM DECEMBER 18, 2012