200311161st Response of VarTec.pdf

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VarTec Telecom JO~ber 25, 2003
HECEIVED
FILED
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Weldon B. Stutzman, Deputy Attorney General
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 W Washington
Boise, Idaho 83702-5983
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UTILITIES COMr'lISSION
Re:IDAPA 31.01.01.228
VarTec Telecom, Inc.
Dear Mr. Stutzman:
VarTec Telecom, Inc. ("VarTec ) is in receipt of correspondence from the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission regarding Case No. GNR-03-23 as it relates to the FCC Order on Review
of Section 251 Unbundling Obligations of Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers.
Please note that VarTec does not own or lease network facilities, other than unbundled
network elements, for the provision of its local exchange services in the State of Idaho. The
Company currently provides these services through the utilization of Qwest's unbundled network
elements platform. As such, the questions contained in the First Production Request of Commission
Staffto Competitive Local Exchange Carriers are not applicable to VarTec. In an effort to minimize
the use of Company and Commission resources, VarTec respectfully requests that the Commission
accept this letter as the Company s complete response to request for information pursuant to Case
No. GNR-03-23. If this is not acceptable, please contact the undersigned immediately for
additional information.
VarTec sincerely appreciates your attention to this matter. Should there be any questions
concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned directly at [phone]
or via electronic mail at bboaitey(illvartec.net.
mitted
Ben Boaitey
Regulatory Analyst
Enclosure
cc:Kevin Allen
Manager, Regulatory Affairs
P.O. Box 223766
Dallas, Texas 75222-3766