20250204Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMISSIONER ANDERSON
COMMISSIONER HAMMOND
COMMISSIONER LODGE
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM: JOHAN KALALA-KASANDA, COMMISSION STAFF
DAYN HARDIE,DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2025
RE: IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF MILLENNIUM NETWORKS,
LLC TO DEMONSTRATE SATISFACTION OF REQUIREMENTS TO
HOLD CPCN CERTIFICATE No. 494; CASE NO. MNL-T-24-01.
BACKGROUND
On December 17, 2024, Millennium Networks, LLC ("Company") submitted a Petition to
the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (the "Commission") to demonstrate that it still meets the
requirements necessary to hold its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity ("CPCN");
No. 494, as the same; Petition at 1.
The Company submitted this Petition pursuant to Commission Order No.36077 of Case
No. MNL-T-23-01/CTL-T-23-03, Notice of the Acquisition of Certain Assets of CTC by
Millenium Networks, LLC. The Company was ordered to file this Petition, with supporting
materials, to demonstrate that it still satisfies the requirements for a CPCN certificate after
purchasing all the assets of CTC Telecom, Inc. in Ada County, Idaho. Order No.36077 at 6.
THE PETITION
On December 17, 2024, pursuant to Commission Order No.36077 of Case No. MNL-T-
23-01, the Company submitted this Petition to demonstrate satisfaction of the criteria for keeping
the CPCN certificate No. 494. This certificate grants the Company the authority to provide local
exchange telecommunications services in Idaho pursuant to IDAPA 31.01.01.114 and
Commission Order No. 26665.
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The Company stated that it is a facilities-based telecommunications company, and it
currently provides voice and broadband services to over 4,000 customers (both residential and
commercial) across the State of Idaho, including Ada, Bonneville, and Madison Counties. These
services are provided primarily over fiber optic facilities. Petition at 2.
The Company confirmed that it is a Wyoming limited liability company, registered with
the Wyoming Secretary of State since January 29,2004(Exhibit A of Petition). It is also registered
with the Idaho Secretary of State as a foreign limited liability company(Exhibit B of Petition),and
its physical corporate address is 1670 North Highway 33 Driggs, ID 83422. Id at 2.
The Company provided its service territory information, the names and addresses of its
officers and owners, and the relevant corporate financial information and all other relevant
information in compliance with IDAPA 31.01.01.114. Id 2—5.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Staff reviewed the Company's Petition and the supporting materials. Staff believes the
Company understands the Commission's rules and requirements for providing telecommunication
services in Idaho. Staff confirmed that the Company has demonstrated that it still possesses the
requisite financial,managerial,and technical qualifications necessary to continue to hold its CPCN
certificate No. 494 and operate as a provider of competitive local exchange telecommunications
services in Idaho.
The Commission has jurisdiction over the issuance of CPCN certificates in Idaho,pursuant
to IDAPA 31.01.01.114 and Commission Order No. 26665. The Company was granted the CPCN
certificate No. 494 on March 17, 2010,by Commission Order No. 31027 of Case No. MNL-T-09-
01, to provide competitive local exchange telecommunications services within Idaho. The CPCN
certificate was subsequently issued on May 21, 2010. The Company has continuously operated
under CPCN No. 494, including the present date.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Commission approve the Company's Petition and enter a
confirmatory Order in this matter.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to approve this Petition and enter a confirmatory Order?
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Johan E. Kalala-Kasanda
Commission Staff
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