20250821Final_Order_No_36733.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
August 21,2025
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF METRO FIBERNET, ) CASE NO. MFN-T-25-01
LLC'S APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL AS A )
COMPETITIVE LOCAL EXCHANGE )
CARRIER IN THE STATE OF IDAHO ) ORDER NO. 36733
On February 18, 2025, Metro Fibernet, LLC ("Company") applied to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission ("Commission") for designation as a competitive local exchange carrier
("CLEC") in the State of Idaho. On March 6, 2025, the Company submitted an addendum to its
Application ("Application Addendum"), providing additional information, pursuant to
Commission Rule of Procedure 114, IDAPA 31.01.01.114 ("Rule 114"). The Company requested
that the Commission issue an order granting it a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
("CPCN") to operate as a CLEC in the State of Idaho. Application Addendum at 7.
On May 20, 2025,the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure, establishing public comment and Company reply deadlines. Order No. 36603. No
public comments were received.
With this Order,the Commission confirms that the Company has satisfied the requirements
set forth in Rule 114 and issues the Company a CPCN.
CPCNs FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDERS IN IDAHO
In 1996, the Commission issued Order No. 26665 providing clarification regarding the
necessary information to be included with a new application for a CPCN submitted by
telecommunications companies stating their intent to provide local exchange service in Idaho
pursuant to Idaho Code §§ 61-526 through-528 and Commission Rules of Procedure 111 and 112,
IDAPA 31.01.01.111 and 112.
In 2022, Idaho adopted Rule 114, effective March 31, 2022, to formally integrate
Commission Order No. 26665 into the rules. Rule 114 outlines the necessary information required
for the Commission to issue a CPCN to CLECs seeking to provide local exchange services in
Idaho.
Specifically, applicants must provide detailed business information, including name,
address, entity type, and structure-specific details. Rule 114(1). They must also submit a
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comprehensive service description, including proposed customer classes, competitive analysis,
identification of incumbent local exchange carriers ("ILECs"), and a detailed service area map.
Rule 114(2).
Financial documentation is required, including current balance sheets or sufficient
financial data demonstrating capability to support proposed services. Rule 114(3). Initial tariffs or
price lists must be included, detailing all rates, terms, and conditions, along with contact
information for tariff and customer inquiries. Rule 114(4)-(5).
Applicants must disclose the status of any interconnection agreements and submit copies
of finalized contracts. Rule 114(6). Additionally, a written affirmation of compliance with
Commission rules—or waiver requests for any inapplicable rules—is required, along with
confirmation of compliance with telephone number conservation standards, including mandatory
1,000-block number pooling. Rule 114(7)-(8).
If the Commission determines that all of the requirements of Rule 114 have been met, the
Commission will issue an order granting the application and CPCN.
THE APPLICATION
The Company represented that it is a Nevada limited liability company. Application
Addendum at 2;Application Exhibit B. The Company stated that it is authorized to do business in
the State of Idaho and provided documentation that its registered agent for service in Idaho is
Corporation Service Company.Application Addendum at 3;Application Exhibit C.
The Company submitted the names and addresses of its members and officers, as well as
relevant corporate financial information. Application Addendum at 2-3. Additionally, the
Company provided a corporate organizational chart showing that it is a subsidiary of Metronet
Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.Application Exhibit A.
The Company confirmed that it intends to construct and install a high-speed fiber optic
network, starting in the Boise and Meridian areas, and will evaluate other cities in Idaho on an
ongoing basis for future builds.Application Addendum at 2.The Company stated that it anticipates
beginning construction in late 2025. Id. at 4. The Company stated that it anticipates that this
network will provide voice and internet services to residents, businesses, and wholesale
telecommunications customers, as well as dark fiber and other high-capacity services to
telecommunications providers in Idaho. Id. The Company stated that it does not plan to offer its
services directly to residential customers in Idaho.Id. at 5.
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The Company provided its "Business Terms and Conditions" between customers and the
Company when new fiber services are provided. Application Exhibit I. The Company provided
maps showing its proposed service and exchange areas.Application Exhibits F-G. The Company
stated that, initially, it intends to compete with CenturyLink, however, future builds may support
the Company also competing with Frontier.Application Addendum at 4. The Company confirmed
that it does not intend to provide services in areas serviced by local exchange carriers that are
eligible for a small or rural carrier exemption pursuant to Section 251 of the Federal
Telecommunications Act of 1996. Id. at 6
STAFF REVIEW
Staff reviewed the Company's Application under Idaho Code §§ 61-526 through-528, and
Rule 114. Staff Memo at 2. Based on its review, Staff believed that the Company's Application
met the CPCN criteria outlined in Rule 114.Id. Staff recommended the Commission: (1) issue an
order granting a CPCN, and (2) set the following conditions for the CPCN:
a. The Company comply with the number pooling and reporting requirements of the North
American Numbering Plan Administrator("NANPA") as outlined in IDAPA Rule 114(8).
b. The Company provide necessary reports and contributions appropriate to the Idaho
Universal Service Fund, Idaho Telecommunications Relay Services, Idaho
Telecommunications Service Assistance Program, and comply with all future reporting
requirements deemed appropriate by the Commission for competitive telecommunications
providers.
c. Prior to issuance of the CPCN, the Company file a final price list outlining all its rates,
terms, and conditions with the Commission.
d. The Company provide three reports (September 10, 2025, December 10, 2025, and March
10, 2026) to the Commission indicating the number of basic local exchange customers it
has and the services being offered. If the Company should fail to provide the three reports,
the Company shall relinquish its CPCN and all telephone numbers it has been assigned, or
the Commission will,by its order, revoke the Company's CPCN.
e. If the Company does not provide a basic local exchange service by March 10, 2026, the
Commission shall,by its order, revoke the Company's CPCN.
COMMISSION FINDINGS
The Commission has jurisdiction over this matter and the issues in this case under Title 61
of Idaho Code.The Commission is vested with the authority to grant a CPCN to the public utilities
operating in Idaho.Idaho Code §§ 61-526 through-528. The Commission reviews applications to
determine if the applicant has the necessary qualifications under Rule 114 to obtain a CPCN.
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Having reviewed the record, all submitted materials, and all comments, we find that the
Company's Application and Application Addendum have met the requirements of Rule 114 and
grant the Company a CPCN, consistent with this Order.
The Company shall comply with the number pooling and reporting requirements of the
NANPA as outlined in Rule 114(8).Additionally,the Company shall provide necessary reports and
contributions appropriate to the Idaho Universal Service Fund, Idaho Telecommunications Relay
Services, Idaho Telecommunications Service Assistance Program, and comply with all future
reporting requirements deemed appropriate by the Commission for competitive
telecommunications providers.
As a compliance filing in this case, the Company shall file a final price list within 30 days
of the service date upon this Order outlining all its rates, terms, and conditions with the
Commission. The Company shall also provide three reports (September 10, 2025, December 10,
2025, and March 10, 2026) to the Commission as compliance filings indicating the number of
basic local exchange customers it has and the services being offered. If the Company fails to
provide the three reports,the Company shall relinquish its CPCN and all telephone numbers it has
been assigned, or the Commission will revoke the Company's CPCN.
If the Company does not provide a basic local exchange service by March 10, 2026, the
Commission shall revoke the Company's CPCN.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company's Application and Application Addendum
is approved and is granted a CPCN consistent with this Order.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Company submit a compliance filing within 30 days
of the service date of this Order providing a final price list outlining all its rates, terms, and
conditions.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Company submit separate compliance filings in this
case by September 10, 2025, December 10, 2025, and March 10, 2026 indicating the number of
basic local exchange customers it has and the services being offered.
THIS IS A FINAL ORDER. Any person interested in this Order may petition for
reconsideration within twenty-one (21) days of the service date of this Order regarding any matter
decided herein.Within seven(7)days after any person has petitioned for reconsideration,any other
person may cross-petition for reconsideration. See Idaho Code §§ 61-626 and 62-619.
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DONE by order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 21 st day of
August, 2025.
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ATTEST:
Monica Barrios-Sanchez
Commission Secretary
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