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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260916Notice_of_Application_Order_No_37165.pdf Office of the Secretary Service Date September 16,2026 BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF LTS ) CASE NO. LTS-T-25-01 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES ) (USA) INC.'S APPLICATION FOR ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO OFFER ) TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE ORDER NO. 37165 On December 3, 2025, LTS Communications Services Inc. ("Company") applied to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting authority to offer local exchange and interexchange telecommunications services in Idaho ("Application"). 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 requests statewide authority to provide resold and facilities-based local exchange and interexchange telecommunications services. Application at 2. The Company states that it primarily aims to serve large enterprise customers through rates established by individual contracts.Id. The Company intends to construct,key route, and maintenance its own fiber-optic facilities.Id. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that consistent with Commission rules, the Company states that it has not initiated interconnection negotiations with any carriers in the state.Id. at 3. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company is a Delaware corporation, headquartered in California and authorized to do business in the State of Idaho. Id. at 1, Exhibits AC. The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of 13107 Delaware LLC.Id. at Exhibit E. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company provided its financial information and proposed tariffs and price lists as part of the Application.Id. Exhibits F—G. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission's office. The Application is 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 ORDER NO. 37165 1 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 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 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 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 that 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 ORDER NO. 37165 2 under Idaho Code § 74-101(13) and that all information provided by such person is available for public and media inspection. For the Idaho Public Utilities For the Company: Commission: Commission Secretary Victor Noriega Idaho Public Utilities Commission Troutman Pepper Locke LLP P.O. Box 83720 600 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 3000 Boise, ID 83702-0074 Atlanta, GA 30308 secretgUkpuc.idaho.gov victor.noriega(a,troutman.com 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 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 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. 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 ORDER NO. 37165 3 DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 16th day of September 2026. G EDWARD LODGE, PRVSIDENT lr�- J R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER DAYN HA IE, COMMISSIONER ATTEST: Monica bare Sanchez Commission Secretary I:\Legal\TELECOM\LTST2501_CPCN\LTST2501_ntc_app_mod;1.docx NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE ORDER NO. 37165 4