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Service Date
September 29,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF LYNIA LEC LLC'S ) CASE NO. LYI-T-26-01
APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF )
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
TO PROVIDE CLEC SERVICES IN THE )
STATE OF IDAHO ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 37189
On March 30, 2026, Lynia LEC LLC ("Company") applied to the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission ("Commission") requesting an order granting the Company a certificate of public
convenience and necessity to provide competitive local exchange telecommunications services in
the State of Idaho ("Application"). Application at 1.
The Commission now issues this Notice of Application and Notice of Modified Procedure
establishing written comment deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company plans to provide Idaho residential,
business, and organizational customers with facilities-based, resold local exchange, and
interexchange services.Id. at 2.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states it will provide services in the
Idaho service areas of CenturyLink and Frontier and that it intends to start providing service on
September 1, 2026.Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company provided a map of the service areas,
its audited financial statements, and its proposed tariffs with the Application. Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents it has not entered or
negotiated interconnection agreements with other carriers.Id. at 3.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application,the Company's service area map,
and proposed tariffs are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the
Commission's office. The Application, the Company's service area map, and proposed tariffs 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 and Title 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 by October 23, 2026. 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 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 Christopher Van de Verg
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Lynia LEC LLC
P.O. Box 83720 1500 N Grant Street, Suite#7861
Boise, ID 83702-0074 Denver, CO 80203
secretarykpuc.idaho.gov chrisv(klynia.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
October 30, 2026.
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 by October 23,2026. The Company
must file any reply comments by October 30, 2026.
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.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 291h day of
September 2026.
G
EDWARD LODGE, Rb9IDENT
J R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
DAYN HA IE, COMMISSIONER
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Commission Secretary
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