20150424Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
COMMISSIONER REDFORD
COMMISSIONER RAPER
COMMISSION SECRETARY
LEGAL
WORKING FILE
FROM:GRACE SEAMAN
DATE:APRIL 23,2015
RE:QWEST CORPORATION DBA CENTURYLINK QC’S APPLICATION
FOR APPROVAL OF THE INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT WITH
AIRUS,INC.;CASE NO.QWE-T-15-03
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)(l).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 April 8,2015,Qwest Corporation dba CenturyLink QC submitted an Application
seeking Commission approval of an interconnection agreement with Airbus,Inc.This agreement
establishes terms and conditions for interconnection,unbundled network elements,ancillary
services,and resale of telecommunication services.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Staff has reviewed the Application and believes the agreement is consistent with the FCC
orders and pro-competitive policies of this Commission,the Idaho Legislature,and the federal
DECISION MEMORANDUM APRIL 23,2015
Telecommunications Act.Accordingly,Staff recommends Commission approval of the
Application to amend the interconnection agreement.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to approve this Application?
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Gace Seaman
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