20250520Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36603.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
May 20,2025
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION ) CASE NO. MFN-T-25-01
OF METRO FIBERNET, LLC FOR )
APPROVAL AS A COMPETITIVE LOCAL ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
EXCHANGE CARRIER IN THE STATE OF )
IDAHO ) NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36603
On February 18, 2025, Metro Fibernet, LLC ("Company") applied to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting designation as a competitive local exchange
carrier("CLEC") in the State of Idaho.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company states that, starting in the Boise and
Meridian areas, it intends to construct and install a high-speed fiber optic network capable of
providing voice and internet services to residents, businesses, and wholesale telecommunications
customers, and dark fiber and other high-capacity services to other telecommunications providers
in Idaho. Application Addendum at 1.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states that it is a Nevada limited
liability company, authorized to do business in the State of Idaho. Id. at 2-3. The Company has
provided a corporate organizational chart in which the Company represents that it is a subsidiary
of Metronet Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. Application Exhibit A.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states that while it is a new entrant
to the Idaho telecommunications market, the Company and its affiliates are currently authorized
to provide telecommunications services in several states with intentions to offer services in more
states. Application Addendum at 2.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company has provided maps representing its
service and exchange areas. Application Exhibits F-G. The Company anticipates beginning
construction in late 2025. Application Addendum at 4.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company has provided its Business Terms and
Conditions between customers and the Company when new fiber services are provided.
Application Exhibit I.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application, Addendum, and Exhibits are
available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission's office. These
documents are also available on the Commission's website at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the
"TELECOM" icon, select "Open Cases," and click on the case number as shown on the front of
this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held pursuant
to the Commission's jurisdiction under Titles 61 and 62 of the Idaho Code, and all proceedings in
this matter will be conducted pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure, IDAPA
31.01.01.000 et seq.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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. The Commission notes that Modified Procedure and written
comments have proven to be an effective means for obtaining public input and participation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the
Application. Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written
comments. Persons interested in filing written comments must do so within 21 days of the
service date of this Order. Comments must be filed through the Commission website or by e-
mail unless computer access is unavailable. To comment electronically, please access the
Commission's website at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click the"Case Comment Form"and complete the
form using the case number as it appears on the front of this document. To file by e-mail, the
customer must e-mail the comments to the Commission Secretary and the Company at the e-mail
addresses listed below. If computer access is unavailable, then comments may be mailed to the
Commission and the Company at these addresses:
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36603 2

For the Idaho Public Utilities For the Company:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Rose Mulvany Henry
Idaho Public Utilities Commission 11880 College Blvd., Suite 100
P.O. Box 83720 Overland Park, KS 66210
Boise, ID 83720-0074 rose.mulvgUhe ygmetronet.com
secretar ]2uc.idaho.gov
Street Address for Express Mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, Idaho 83714
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments within
28 days of the service date of this Order.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests 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.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company's Application be processed by Modified
Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so within 21 days of the
service date of this Order. The Company must file any reply comments within 28 days of the
service date of this Order.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties comply with Order No. 35375, issued April 21,
2022. Generally, all pleadings should be filed with the Commission electronically and will be
deemed timely filed when received by the Commission Secretary.See Rule 14.02. Service between
parties should continue to be accomplished electronically when possible. However, voluminous
discovery-related documents may be filed and served on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 2& day of
May 2025.
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EDWARD LODGE, ESIDENT
J R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
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