20250623Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36650.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 23,2025
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION ) CASE NO. EFT-T-25-01
OF EZEE FIBER TEXAS, LLC FOR A )
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
AND NECESSITY TO PROVIDE )
LOCAL AND LONG-DISTANCE TELE- ) NOTICE OF
COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE IN IDAHO ) MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36650
On March 3, 2025, Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC ("Company") applied to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity authorizing the Company to provide local exchange and interexchange
telecommunications services in the State of Idaho. On May 13, 2025, the Company filed an
amended application ("Application").
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company states that it intends to provide facility-
based and resold competitive local exchange interexchange telecommunications services
throughout Idaho. Application at 1.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT the Company states that it is a Delaware limited
liability company, authorized to do business in the State of Idaho. Id. at 2.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states that it intends to begin offering
services in the first quarter of 2026. Id. at 4. The Company represents that it will own, control,
operate, and manage both telephone lines and conduits in connection with, or to facilitate,
communication by telephone for compensation. Id. The Company represents that it will offer
communications services, including data, local exchange voice services, and interexchange/long-
distance to business customers.Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states that its Application seeks
authority to provide services throughout the State of Idaho. Id. The Company represents that the
services provided may compete with entities such as Qwest Corporation, Frontier
Communications, or other incumbent local exchange carriers.Id.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company does not intend to service areas
serviced by local exchange companies that are eligible for a small or rural carrier exemption
pursuant to § 251 of the Federal Telecom Act of 1996. Id. at 5. The Company has provided its
proposed service area. Id. at Exhibit 6.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company provided its proposed tariff and
proposed services and charges.Id. at Exhibit 4.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and its 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.
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.
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
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addresses listed below. If computer access is unavailable, then comments may be mailed to the
Commission and the Company at these addresses:
For the Idaho Public Utilities For the Company:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Jason A. Danowsky
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Attorney for Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC
P.O. Box 83720 Texas Bar No. 24092318
Boise, ID 83720-0074 FosterDanowsky, LLP
secretary&puc.idaho.gov 904 West Ave, Suite 107
Austin, TX 78701
Street Address for Express Mail: jdanowskykfosterdanowsk.
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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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 23rd day of
June 2025.
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