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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20251203APPLICATION.pdf RECEIVED WAV-T-25-01 December 3, 2025 IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION December 3, 2025 Via email: secretary@puc.idaho.gov Secretary Monica Barrios-Sanchez Idaho Public Utilities Commission PO Box 83720 11331 W. Chinden Blvd., Building 8, Suite 201-A Boise, ID 83714 RE: Cover Letter Dear Secretary of Barrios-Sanchez: On behalf of Wavenation, LLC„ an affiliate of Airus, Inc., and Peerless Network of Idaho, LLC, please find enclosed our petition seeking authority to operate as a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider within the State of Idaho. In connection with this petition and upon approval, we also respectfully submit a request for numbering resources to support the provision of telecommunications services to Idaho consumers. Our filing outlines our commitment to comply with applicable federal and state regulatory requirements. We are prepared to work closely with the Commission and its staff to ensure that our operations meet Idaho's standards for reliable and competitive telecommunications services. We appreciate the Commission's consideration of this petition and numbering resource request. Should you require any additional information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at 312-506-0933 or via email at virg.bodyfelt@infobip.com. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Respectfully, Virginia "Virg" Bodyfelt Director of Regulatory Affairs Peerless Network, Inc. and Affiliates Airus, Inc. Wavenation, LLC 550 W. Van Buren Street, Suite 330 Chicago, IL 60607 Page 1 of 1 Docusign Envelope ID:OD364A7A-9175-4E30-BF35-3E4F86COC1CD IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION In the Matter of the Notice of ) Wavenation, LLC for Authority to ) Operate as a WIP Provider within ) the State of Idaho ) NOTICE TO IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Wavenation, LLC (hereinafter"Applicant"), pursuant to Idaho Public Utilities Commission("Commission") Rules for Telephone Corporations Subject to the Regulation of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission Under the Telecommunications Act of 1988, 31.42.01 Rules 201-202, and Section 62-604(1)(b) of the Idaho Code, hereby submits this Notice to the Commission for Authority to Operate as a V61P Provider within the State of Idaho. In support of its Notice, the Applicant provides the following information: a. The name of the telephone corporation and the business name of the telephone corporation if it does business under an assumed business name; The legal name of the Applicant and name under which the Applicant intends to do business is Wavenation, LLC.Applicant is an affiliate of both Airus, Inc., and Peerless Network of Idaho, LLC, both registered telephone corporations in Idaho. b. The address of the principal place of business of the telephone corporation, and, if there is a principal place of business in Idaho, the address of the principal place of business in Idaho; The address of the Applicant's principal place of business, along with the telephone and fax numbers where the Applicant can be reached by the Commission, is as follows: Wavenation, LLC 550 W Van Buren, Suite 330 Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: 888-380-2721 Fax: 312-757-4874 Applicant does not maintain a principal place of business in Idaho. 1 Docusign Envelope ID:OD364A7A-9175-4E30-BF35-3E4F86COC1CD c. An agent in Idaho for service of process by the Commission in the state of Idaho; The Applicant's agent for service of process in the State of Idaho is as follows: CT Corporation 10020 W. Fairview Ave. Suite 104 Boise, ID 83704-8570 Phone: 888-755-1133 Fax: 212-672-1105 d. A description of the telecommunication services offered by the telephone corporation and a map of the area(s) served by the telephone corporation or in which the telephone corporation offers or intends to offer service; Applicant proposes to provide interconnected VoIP services across Idaho, enabling businesses and residents to enjoy seamless voice communication over the internet while maintaining connectivity to the traditional Public Switched Telephone Network(PSTN). Users can make and receive calls to landlines, mobile phones, and other VoIP users, ensuring broad compatibility across multiple communication platforms. While Applicant will be able to operate within each LATA where it can obtain an LRN, it will offer coverage where underlying facility-based providers serve.At present, these underlying providers serve all LATAs within Idaho, including the Boise and Pocatello LATA(652), and the Coeur d'Alene LATA(960). Please refer to Attachment for a map of proposed service areas. e. Address(es) and toll-free telephone number(s) for personnel responsible for handling consumer inquiries, complaints, etc., by the public; With respect to consumer inquiries and complaints, the public may contact the following company representatives: Network Operations Center(NOC) Staff 550 W Van Buren, Suite 330 Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: 888-380-2721 Fax: 312-757-4874 Email: support@peerlessnetwork.com 2 Docusign Envelope ID:OD364A7A-9175-4E3O-BF35-3E4F86COC1CD Josh Pellegrino Head of Customer Support 550 W Van Buren, Suite 330 Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: 312-766-1513 Fax: 312-757-4874 Email:josh.pellegrino@infobip.com Virginia Bodyfelt Director of Regulatory Affairs 550 W Van Buren, Suite 330 Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: 312-506-0933 Fax: 312-757-4874 Email: reglatory@peerlessnetwork.com Email: virg.bodyfelt@infobip.com f. Name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of person(s) designated as a contact for the Commission Staff in resolving consumer complaints, responding to consumer inquiries, and answering matters concerning rates and price lists or tariffs. These notices must be updated at least annually, between December 1 and December 31 each year, and whenever there is a change in the telephone corporation's name, address, or agent for service of process. The Commission Secretary will provide forms for these notices. The Applicant's designated contact for the Commission Staff in resolving consumer complaints, consumer inquiries, and matters concerning rate and price lists or tariffs is as follows: Virginia Bodyfelt Director of Regulatory Affairs 550 W Van Buren, Suite 330 Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: 312-506-0933 Fax: 312-757-4874 Email: reglatory@peerlessnetwork.com Email: virg.bodyfelt@infobip.com 3 Docusign Envelope ID:OD364A7A-9175-4E30-BF35-3E4F86COC1CD CONCLUSION Proving all necessary information,Applicant respectfully requests that the Commission grant authority to Applicant to provide interconnected WIP services in the State of Idaho. Respectfully Submitted, Signed by: E tt saw E CF713B5BAC45B... Mijo Soldin Board President Vice President of Telecom Strategy and Partnerships Wavenation, LLC 550 W Van Buren, Suite 330 Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: 888-380-2721 Email: mijo.soldin@infobip.com VERIFICATION I, Mijo Soldin, do verify on behalf of the Applicant, that the corporation will comply with and abide by the Commission guidelines presently in effect or otherwise adopted in the future. Signed by: E CF713B5BAC45B... Mijo Soldin Board President Vice President of Telecom Strategy and Partnerships 4 Docusign Envelope ID:OD364A7A-9175-4E30-BF35-3E4F86COC1CD LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Attachment A—Map of Proposed Service Area 5 Attachment A—Map of Proposed Service Areas BOUNDARY BONNER KOOTENAI BENEWAH SHOSHONE LATAH CLEARWATER NU PERCE L£WIS I)AHU LEMHI ADAMS VALLEY WASHINGTON CUSTER CLARK FREMONT PAYETTE GEM BOISE JEFFERSON MADISON TETON CANYON BUTTE ADA CAMAS BLAINE BONNEVILLE ELMORE GINGHAM GOODING LINCOLN CAR B011 JEROME MINIDOKA POWER BANNOCK OWYHEE TWIN FALLS CASSIA BEAR LAKE ONEIDA FRANKLIN AIRUS December 3, 2025 Via email:secretary@puc.idaho.gov Secretary Monica Barrios-Sanchez Idaho Public Utilities Commission PO Box 83720 11331 W. Chinden Blvd., Building 8, Suite 201-A Boise, ID 83714 RE: Wavenation, LLC 30-Day State Notification for Interconnected VoIP Providers Dear Secretary Barrios-Sanchez: Wavenation, LLC ("Wavenation"), an affiliate of Airus, Inc. and Peerless Network of Idaho, LLC, is requesting authority to request numbering resources as an interconnected VoIP provider in Idaho. Pursuant to the Federal Communications Commission's FCC Order 15-70, allowing interconnected VoIP providers to obtain resources directly from the North American Numbering Plan Administrator and/or the Pooling Administrator, Wavenation hereby notifies this Commission of its intent to request the resources identified below. We are providing this notice at least 30 days prior to requesting numbers from the Numbering Administrators.' Applicant's NPA Rate Center(s) Initial/Growth Quantity of Quantify of CO IPES OCN Thousands- Codes Blocks 700J 208 BOISE INITIAL 1 1 700J 208 COEUR D'ALENE INITIAL 1 1 In addition,the Company submits the following information in support of this request: Regulatory and numbering contact information as required:2 Regulatory Representative: Name: Virginia Bodyfelt, Director of Regulatory Affairs Address: Peerless Network, Inc. and affiliates (including Peerless Network of Idaho, LLC,Airus, Inc., and Wavenation, LLC) 550 W.Van Buren Street, Suite 330 Chicago, IL 60607 Email: regulatory@ peerlessnetwork.com;virg.bodyfelt@infobip.com Phone: 312-506-0933 Fax: 312-757-4874 147 CFR§52.15(g)(3) 2 47 CFR§52.15(g)(3)(iv) Page 1 of 2 AIRUS Numbering Representative: Name: Jami Perez, Code Administrator Address: Peerless Network, Inc. and affiliates (including Peerless Network of Idaho, LLC,Airus, Inc., and Wavenation, LLC) 550 W. Van Buren Street, Suite 330 Chicago, IL 60607 Email: regulatory@peerlessnetwork.com;jami.perez@infobip.com Phone: 312-506-0933 Fax: 312-757-4874 To support this request, we are providing a copy of FCC Order DA 21-120 in WC Docket No. 20-402, "Interconnected VoIP Numbering Authorization Application Filed by Wavenation, LLC pursuant to Section 52.15(g)(3) of the Commission's Rules," released on February 5, 2021 (see Attachment A).This document,which established a streamlined pleading cycle, states "The Numbering Authorization Application identified herein has been found, upon initial review,to be acceptable for filing as a streamlined application." Moreover, we are providing a copy of FCC Order DA 21-282 in WC Docket No. 20-402, "Notice of Interconnected VoIP Numbering Authorization Granted," released on March 8, 2021, wherein the Wireline Competition Bureau granted Wavenation, LLC interconnected VoIP numbering authorization (see attachment B). We acknowledge that we must provide any changes to the aforesaid regulatory and numbering contact information within thirty (30) days. Please contact us with any questions about this filing by calling 312- 506-0933 or emailing regulatory@peerlessnetwork.com.Thank you for your assistance. Respectfully, Virginia "Virg" Bodyfelt Director of Regulatory Affairs Peerless Network, Inc. and Affiliates 550 W. Van Buren Street, Suite 330 Chicago, IL 60607 312-506-0933 regulatory@ peerlessnetwork.com virg.bodyfelt@infobip.com Enclosures: Attachment A Attachment B Page 2 of 2 Attachment A PUBLIC NOTICE ���NICAT/OH 0 s USP Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street N.E. News Media Information 202/418-0500 DC 20554 Internet:https://www.fcc.uov Washington TTY: 1-888-835-5322 DA 21-120 Released: February 5,2021 INTERCONNECTED VOIP NUMBERING AUTHORIZATION APPLICATION FILED BY WAVENATION,LLC PURSUANT TO SECTION 52.15(g)(3) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED WC Docket No.20-402' Comments Due: February 20,2021 WaveNation,LLC (WaveNation)is an interconnected Voice of Internet Protocol(VoIP)provider and filed an application pursuant to section 52.15(g)(3)of the Commission's rules, seeking authorization to obtain North American Numbering Plan telephone numbers directly from the Numbering Administrators.2 In its Application,WaveNation indicates that it intends to initially request numbers in New York, Illinois,Florida, and Texas.3 In its Application,WaveNation, includes the contact information and acknowledgements required by section 52.15(g)(3)(i)of the Commission's rules.4 WaveNation provides evidence that it will be capable of providing service within 60 days of the numbering resources activation date.5 WaveNation also certifies that it complies with the contribution,regulatory fee, and 911 obligations set forth in section 52.15(g)(3)(i)(E).6 In addition,WaveNation certifies that it has the financial,managerial,and technical expertise to provide reliable service.' WaveNation further certifies that none of its key management and 1 We assign WC Docket No.20-402 for this application and all related filings by the applicant and interested parties. See Wireline Competition Bureau Announces Commencement Date and Process for Interconnected VoIP Providers to File Applications for Authorization to Obtain Telephone Numbers,Public Notice,31 FCC Rcd 949,950(WCB 2016). 2 See Application of WaveNation for Authorization to Obtain Numbering Resources,WC Docket No.20-402(filed Nov.23,2020),https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filing/l 12384440704(WaveNation Application); Supplement to WaveNation Application,WC Docket No.20-402(filed Jan.26,2021), https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filing/1012711293587(WaveNation Supplement);see also 47 CFR§ 52.15(g)(3). For purposes of this Public Notice,the Numbering Administrators include the North American Numbering Plan Administrator and the Pooling Administrator. 3 WaveNation Application,Ex.C at 1.See also Numbering Policies for Modern Communications et al.,Report and Order,30 FCC Rcd 6839,6850,para.24&n.74(2015)(VoIP Direct Access to Numbers Order). 4 WaveNation Application at 2;see 47 CFR§ 52.15(g)(3)(i)(A)-(C),(F). 5 WaveNation Application at 2-3;see WaveNation Supplement;see 47 CFR§ 52.15(g)(3)(i)(D). 6 WaveNation Application at 3 see 47 CFR§ 52.15(g)(3)(i)(E);see also 47 CFR§§ 1.1154,52.17, 52.32, 64.604(c)(5)(iii);47 CFR pts. 9 and 54,subpt.H. 7 WaveNation Application at 3-7;see 47 CFR§ 52.15(g)(3)(i)(F). Attachment Q Federal Communications Commission DA 21-120 technical personnel are being or have been investigated by the Federal Communications Commission, or any law enforcement or regulatory agency, for failure to comply with any law,rule, or order.$ Finally, WaveNation certifies that no party to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits pursuant to section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988.9 GENERAL INFORMATION The Numbering Authorization Application identified herein has been found,upon initial review, to be acceptable for filing as a streamlined application. The Commission reserves the right to return any interconnected VoIP Numbering Authorization Application if,upon further examination, it is determined to be defective and not in conformance with the Commission's rules and policies. Pursuant to section 52.15(g)(3)(ii)of the Commission's rules, interested parties may file comments in WC Docket No. 20- 402 on or before February 20,2021.10 Commenters must serve a copy of comments on WaveNation no later than the above comment filing date. Unless otherwise notified by the Commission,WaveNation may provide the states in which it intends to request numbers the required 30-day notice on the 31st day after the date of this notice.I' Interested parties to this proceeding must file any documents in this proceeding using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System(ECFS): http://gpps.fcc.gov/ecfs/.12 In addition,e-mail one copy of each pleading to each of the following: 1) Margoux Newman, Competition Policy Division,Wireline Competition Bureau, Margoux.Newman@fcc.gov; 2) Jordan Marie Reth, Competition Policy Division,Wireline Competition Bureau, Jordan.Reth@fcc.gov; 3) Michelle Sclater,Competition Policy Division,Wireline Competition Bureau, Michelle.Sclater@fcc.gov. People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at(202)418-0530 (voice), 1-888-835-5322 (tty). The proceeding in this Notice will be treated as a"permit-but-disclose"proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules. Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation(unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must(1)list all 8 Id. 9 WaveNation at 7;see 47 CFR§ 52.15(g)(3)(i)(G);see also 21 U.S.C. § 862. 10 47 CFR§ 52.15(g)(3)(ii). 1147 CFR§ 52.15(g)(3)(iii);see also V61P Direct Access to Numbers Order,30 FCC Rcd at 6855,para. 34 (requiring interconnected VoIP providers to file notices of intent to request numbers with relevant state commissions,on an ongoing basis,at least 30 days prior to requesting numbers from the Numbering Administrators). 12 47 CFR§ 52.15(g)(3)(ii). 2 Attachment Q Federal Communications Commission DA 21-120 persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made, and(2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter's written comments,memoranda, or other filings in the proceeding,the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments,memoranda, or other filings(specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found)in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with rule 1.1206(b).13 Participants in this proceeding should familiarize themselves with the Commission's ex parte rules. For further information,please contact Margoux Newman at margoux.newman@fcc.gov, Jordan Reth at jordan.reth@fcc.gov, or Michelle Sclater at michelle.sclater@fcc.gov. -FCC - 13 47 CFR§ 1.1206(b). 3 Attachment 6 PUBLIC NOTICE ���NICAT/OH 0 s USP Federal Communications Commission 45 L St., N.E. News Media Information 202/418-0500 Internet: https://www.fcc.gov Washington, D.C. 20554 TTY: 1-888-835-5322 DA 21-282 Released: March 8, 2021 NOTICE OF INTERCONNECTED VOIP NUMBERING AUTHORIZATION GRANTED WC Docket No.20-402 The Wireline Competition Bureau has granted the application listed in this notice pursuant to the Commission's streamlined procedures for interconnected VoIP numbering authorization applications.' The proceeding listed in this Public Notice will be terminated, and the docket will be closed, 60 days from the date of this Public Notice if there are no further filings in this proceeding or, if there are additional filings, after 60 days of inactivity in the record. Interconnected VoIP Numbering Authorization Application Filed by WaveNation,LLC Pursuant to Section 52.15(g)(3)of the Commission's Rules,WC Docket No. 20-402 (Nov. 23,2020), Public Notice,DA 21-120 (WCB Feb 5,2021). Effective Grant Date: March 8,2021 For further information,please contact Margoux Newman at margoux.newman@fcc.gov, Jordan Reth at jordan.reth@fcc.gov, or Michelle Sclater at michelle.sclater@fcc.gov. -FCC- 1 See 47 CFR§ 52.15(g)(3).