20260205Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36920.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
February 5,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF EATON FIBER ) CASE NO. EFI-T-25-01
IDAHO,LLC'S APPLICATION FOR A )
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
AND NECESSITY TO PROVIDE RESOLD )
AND FACILITIES-BASED EXCHANGE ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES ) PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36920
On November 19, 2025, Eaton Fiber Idaho, LLC ("Company") applied to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity ("CPCN") to provide resold and facilities-based local exchange telecommunications
services in the State of Idaho.
With this Order we issue notice of the Company's Application and set public comment and
Company reply deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company proposed providing point-to-point
telecommunications services, including dark fiber, ethernet, and broadband internet access
services. Application at 1.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application requested authority to build and
operate a fiber network throughout the entire state of Idaho, with network construction beginning
within 60-90 days of an order from the Commission granting a CPCN. Id. at 2.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application included a copy of the Company's
Certificate of Organization/Registration, financial records, tariffs, and price lists.Id. at Exhibit A-
C.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and Exhibits are available for
public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission's office. The Application and
Exhibits 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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held pursuant
to the Commission's jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code, and 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 that it will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure 201-204, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.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 and explain why written comments alone are insufficient. Persons interested in filing
written comments, must do so within twenty-one (21) days of the service date of this Order.
Comments must be filed through the Commission's website or by e-mail unless computer access
is unavailable. To comment electronically, please access the Commission's website at
http://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, persons must e-mail the comments to the Commission Secretary and all
parties at the e-mail addresses listed below. Persons submitting a comment by e-mail must provide
their name, address, and the Case Number under which they are commenting. Persons submitting
a comment by e-mail also acknowledge that submitting a comment in an open case constitutes a
public record under Idaho Code § 74-101(13), and all information provided by such person is
available for public and media inspection.
If computer access is unavailable, then comments may be mailed to the Commission and
the Parties at the addresses below.Persons submitting a comment by mail must provide their name,
address, and the Case Number under which they are commenting. Persons submitting a comment
by mail also acknowledge that submitting a comment in an open case constitutes a public record
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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under Idaho Code§74-101(13),and all information provided by such person is available for public
and media inspection.
For the Idaho Public Utilities For the Company:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Scotty Amos
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Eisner Advisory Group LLC
P.O. Box 83720 2640 Youree Dr., Suite 100
Boise, ID 83702-0074 Shreveport, LA 71104
secretarykpuc.idaho._og_v Scott. .amoskeisneramper.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments within
twenty-eight(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 final
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 this Application be processed under Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so within twenty-one(21)days of the
service date of this Order. The Company must file any reply comments within twenty-eight(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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 51h day of
January, 2026.
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,?AR. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
DAYN H IE, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
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Commission Secretary
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