20010521Notice_of_Application_Order_No_28734.pdf

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Office of the Secretary
Service Date
May 21 , 2001
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION CASE NO. GNR- T -00-
OF Z-TEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO
PROVIDE LOCAL EXCHANGE NOTICE OF MODIFIED
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 28734
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on November 29, 2000, Z- Tel
Communications, Inc. ("Tel") filed an Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity to provide local exchange service within the State of Idaho. Z- Tel requests authority
to provide basic facilities-based local exchange service to Idaho residential and business
customers via an unbundled network element platform through interconnection agreements with
incumbent local exchange carriers. The services that Z-Tel intends to offer will be in addition to
the long distance services that the Company has previously received authority to provide
statewide. The Company intends to offer service immediately upon certification and approval of
its interconnection agreement. Application at 5.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Z-Tel's pnmary market is residential
customers and that it has in excess of 256 000 residential local exchange access line subscribers
in other states. Application at 4 and 5. Z-Tel intends to provide a network bundled
telecommunication service that would include long distance service, local exchange service
voice mail and selected custom calling features. Application at 5. The Company states it will
ensure customer access to emergency services such as 9ll/E9ll , operator services and directory
assistance. Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Z-Tel initially intends to offer service in the
geographic areas currently served by Qwest Corporation. Z- Tel states it will "mirror the basic
local calling scopes" of the incumbent local exchange companies. Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Z-Tel requests several exemptions from
Commission rules, including the requirements to have a guarantee form on file (lDAP A
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31.41.01 , Rules 101 to 103.02); to adopt a maintenance program for outside plant facilities and
equipment (IDAP A 31.41.02, Rule 502); to issue press releases advising customers of its
application to change rates (IDAP A 31.41.02, Rule 102.3); to provide at least one directory
annually at no charge (IDAPA 31.41.01 , Rule 601); to provide a summary of the Commission
rules to customers at least once a year and at the commencement of service (IDAPA 31.41.01
Rule 602); and to follow general reporting requirements applicable to incumbent local exchange
earners. Application at 6 and
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 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
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
TIMOTHY SEAT
VICE PRESIDENT -- REGULATORY AFFAIRS
TEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
777 SOUTH HARBOUR ISLAND BLVD., STE. 990
TAMPA, FLORIDA 33602
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 WWASHINGTONST
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-5983
MONIQUE BYRNES
TECHNOLOGIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
PO BOX 200
WINTER PARK, FLORIDA 32789
All comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments 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.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 28734
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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held
pursuant to the Commission s jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code and that the
Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its authority under Title 61.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Commission s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Application of Z-Tel Communications, Inc. for
a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity be processed by Modified Procedure, IDAP A
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 ofthis Order.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this /r/~
day of May 2001.
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
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