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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260921Notice to Discontinue.pdf RECEIVED September 21, 2026 BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION BCC-T-26'01 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of ) BELCOM CORP. ) Application for Authority Pursuant to Section 214(a) of the ) Communications Act and Section 63.71 of the Commission's Rules to ) Discontinue Domestic Long-Distance Telecommunications Service ) INBOX-63.71 SECTION 63.71 APPLICATION Belcom Corp. ("Belcom"), a non-dominant domestic telecommunications carrier, respectfully requests authority pursuant to section 214(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. § 214(a), and section 63.71 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 63.71, to discontinue its domestic long-distance telecommunications service to its remaining customers. Belcom proposes to discontinue the affected service on October 31, 2026, subject to Commission authorization. 1. Name and Address of Carrier Belcom Corp. 7501 Citrus Avenue Goldenrod, Florida 32733 FRN: 0030755011 FCC Form 499 Filer ID: 834343 2. Planned Date of Discontinuance Belcom proposes to discontinue the affected service effective October 31, 2026, subject to Commission authorization. 3. Geographic Areas Affected The proposed discontinuance affects Belcom's remaining long-distance customers located in Washington, Idaho, Texas, Florida, Michigan, and Virginia. 4. Description of Service Affected Belcom proposes to discontinue domestic interstate and intrastate long-distance telecommunications service. Belcom does not provide the affected customers' local exchange telephone service or telephone numbers. The proposed discontinuance therefore will not terminate the customers' local telephone lines or require customers to relinquish their existing local telephone numbers. 5. Affected Customers As of September 2026, Belcom has 54 remaining active customer accounts affected by the proposed discontinuance. Based on the service telephone numbers associated with those accounts, the affected customers are located in Washington (16), Idaho (18), Texas (14), Florida (2), Michigan (1), and Virginia (3). 6. Customer Notice Belcom provided written notice of the planned discontinuance to all affected customers during September 2026. Beginning September 15, 2026, written notice was included on customer billing statements sent by mail. Belcom completed notification to all remaining affected customers on September 21, 2026, by email. The notices advised customers of Belcom's planned discontinuance of long-distance telecommunications service effective October 31, 2026, the need to arrange replacement long-distance service, and the procedures for submitting comments regarding the proposed discontinuance to the Federal Communications Commission. 7. Regulatory Status Belcom is a non-dominant carrier with respect to the domestic long-distance telecommunications service proposed to be discontinued. 8. Availability of Replacement Service Belcom's customers may select another long-distance provider while retaining their existing local telephone service and telephone numbers. Belcom has advised customers to arrange replacement long-distance service before the proposed discontinuance date to avoid interruption of long-distance calling. 9. Notice to Governmental Authorities In accordance with 47 C.F.R. § 63.71, Belcom is providing a copy of this Application to the public utility commission and Governor of each affected state - Washington, Idaho, Texas, Florida, Michigan, and Virginia- and to the Secretary of Defense, Attn. Special Assistant for Telecommunications, Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301. 10. Certification I, Colette Robertson, Chief Executive Officer of Belcom Corp., certify that I am authorized to make this certification on behalf of Belcom Corp. and that the information contained in this Application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. Respectfully submitted, BELCOM CORP. By: /s/ Colette Robertson Colette Robertson Chief Executive Officer 7501 Citrus Avenue Goldenrod, Florida 32733 Date: September 21, 2026