20021216_350.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
COMMISSIONER SMITH
COMISSIONER HANSEN
JEAN JEWELL
COMMISSION STAFF
FROM:WELDON STUTZMAN
DATE:DECEMBER 11, 2002
RE:CASE NO. GNR-02-18, APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR CPCN BY
BRIDGEBAND COMMUNI CA TI 0 NS, IN C.
On September 20, 2002, Bridgeband Communications, Inc. filed an application for a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide basic local exchange service in
Idaho. Bridgeband is a competitive communications company offering data communications and
internet access using DSL technology to provide high speed ADSL and SDSL service.
Bridgeband intends to provide commercial grade residential and commercial voice, data, video
and television services. The Company requests approval to provide service in the areas of the
state currently served by Teton Telecom, Qwest Corporation and Verizon Northwest, Inc., and
plans to initially offer services to a subdivision near Driggs, Idaho.
On November 8 , 2002, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of
Modified Procedure, establishing a period for written comments. Written comments were filed
only by the Commission Staff. Staff reviewed the application and the information provided by
Bridgeband, including the illustrative tariffs for its proposed services. Staff recommends the
Commission approve the application of Bridgeband Communications, Inc. for a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity.
Commission Decision
Should the application of Bridgeband Communication, Inc. for a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity to provide local exchange telecommunication services be approved?
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Weldon Stutzman
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