20160422Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
COMMISSIONER R4PER
COMMISSIONER ANDERSON
COMMISSION SECRETARY
LEGAL
WORKING FILE
FROM:GRACE SEAMAN
DATE:APRIL 15,2016
RE:QWEST CORPORATION DBA CENTURYLINK QC’S APPLICATION
FOR APPROVAL OF TYPE 2 WIRELESS INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT WITH COMMIO,LLC;CASE NO.QWE-T-16-04.
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).
THE APPLICATION
On April 12,2016.Qwest Corporation dba CenturyLink QC (“CenturyLink”)submitted
an Application seeking Commission approval for a Type 2 wireless interconnection agreement
with Commio.LLC.This agreement establishes terms and conditions for interconnection,
exchange of traffic,ancillary services,and rates.
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
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Telecommunications Act.Staff recommends Commission approval of the interconnection
agreement.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to approve this Application?
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Grace Seaman
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