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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260121Amended Application.pdf RECEIVED WQV- 1 -25-01 JANUARY 21, 2026 IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION January 21, 2026 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: Amended Cover Letter and Petition to Operate as a VoIP Provider in the State of Idaho 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 amended petition seeking authority to operate as a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider within the State of Idaho. The amended petition clarifies that we plan to offer service throughout the State of Idaho and includes a map that, hopefully, clarifies this. We are also including a certificate of existence from the Idaho Secretary of State (attachment B). 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. 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:69C3E1E3-E875-4CM ACK-1CC796133D9F IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION In the Matter of the Notice of ) Wavenation, LLC for Authority to ) Operate as a VoIP Provider within ) the State of Idaho ) AMENDED 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 VoIP 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:69C3E1E3-E875-4CM ACK-1CC796133D9F 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 AttachmentA for a map of proposed service areas. We plan to provide services across the State of Idaho. 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:69C3E1E3-E875-4CM ACK-1CC796133D9F 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:69C3E1E3-E875-4CM ACK-1CC796133D9F 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, ESigned by: MA �6 Skhw 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 1, 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: �Aj6 CF713B5BAC45B... Mijo Soldin Board President Vice President of Telecom Strategy and Partnerships 4 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Attachment A—Map of Proposed Service Area Attachment B—Certificate of Existence from the Idaho Secretary of State Attachment A—Map of Proposed Service Areas f . l I u„t ro,k nI O�,Ir1 Ckfi'; `2 I ''Coeur d AienA I i Wallace : � I \ L Lewiston M01" AN, --- — — c+ r 1 j 1.1.J'�m�rt VO Sir ,;, ��s•�'��� �� e c Borah Peak 12664 ft 13859 in 4 IDAHO -hdaho Fats trratOrs of the ,fj I Moon NM PRES tt p I V e a eaca FAn, �,�1 c j S `n a it �"'""' Pocatello C ur..wakau ,1 ! Twfn Falls Burley N EWWA j UT1'1H Planned service provision across entire state. GamSAT S STATE OF IDAHO ' s�eexn 2 O ' C Phil McGrane I Secretary of State Business Office s��rE04 ti4 450 North 4th Street PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83702 January 20, 2026 Request Type: Certificate of Existence/Filing Issuance Date: 01/20/2026 Request#: 0006619030 Copies Requested: 0 Receipt#: 001264808 Regarding: WAVENATION, LLC Filing Type: Foreign Limited Liability Company File# : 456743 Formation/Qualification Date: 04/07/2015 Delayed Effective Date: Status: Active-Existing Formation Locale: COLORADO Duration Term: Perpetual Inactive Date: Certificate of Existence I, Phil McGrane, Secretary of State of the State of Idaho, do hereby certify that effective as of the issuance date noted above WAVENATION, LLC is a Limited Liability Company formed in the jurisdiction set forth above and is authorized to transact business in this State. Phil McGrane Idaho Secretary of State Processed By: Business Division Verification M 037956030 Phone: 208-334-2301 * Website: sosbiz.idaho.gov