PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION Default Orders [35 Pa.B. 4511] Public Meeting held
July 14, 2005Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Bill Shane; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. All-Star Acquisition Corp. (2004.0267.00); C-20044072; A-311212 Default Order By the Commission:
On December 22, 2004, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against All-Star Acquisition Corp. (the Respondent), a non-facilities based reseller of toll service carrier certificated at A-311212. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2003 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2003 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order canceling the Respondent's certificate of public convenience for failure to file its 2003 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on December 27, 2004. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2003 Annual Report has not been filed. In addition, we are not aware that Respondent has any current customers in Pennsylvania, and Respondent was never assigned any NXX codes.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2003 Annual Report, we conclude that revocation of All-Star Acquisition Corp.'s certificate of public convenience is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of penalties under Section 3301, in lieu of cancellation, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
3. All-Star Acquisition Corp. immediately cease providing service to any new customers and, within 10 days of the entry date of this order, provide written notice to any existing customers directing each to select an alternative service provider within 30 days of the date of the notice. Such notice must include a statement of the Commission's intent to cancel the company's certificate of public convenience absent adverse public comment within the 20-day time constraint established pursuant to Ordering Paragraph No. 2, above.
4. Absent the filing of adverse public comment, 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and without further action by the Commission, the certificate of public convenience held by All-Star Acquisition Corp. at A-311212 shall be cancelled, and the company's name stricken from all active-utility lists maintained by the Tariff and Annual Report Section of the Commission's Bureau of Fixed Utility Services and the Assessment Section of the Bureau of Administrative Services.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
Secretary____
Default Order Public Meeting held
July 14, 2005Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Bill Shane; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Better World Telecom, Inc. (2004.0267.00); C-20044069; A-311241 Default Order By the Commission:
On December 14, 2004, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Better World Telecom, Inc. (the Respondent), a non-facilities based reseller of toll service carrier certificated at A-311241. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2003 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2003 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order canceling the Respondent's certificate of public convenience for failure to file its 2003 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on December 16, 2004. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2003 Annual Report has not been filed. In addition, we are not aware that Respondent has any current customers in Pennsylvania, and Respondent was never assigned any NXX codes.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2003 Annual Report, we conclude that revocation of Better World Telecom, Inc.'s certificate of public convenience is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of penalties under Section 3301, in lieu of cancellation, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
3. Better World Telecom, Inc. immediately cease providing service to any new customers and, within 10 days of the entry date of this order, provide written notice to any existing customers directing each to select an alternative service provider within 30 days of the date of the notice. Such notice must include a statement of the Commission's intent to cancel the company's certificate of public convenience absent adverse public comment within the 20-day time constraint established pursuant to Ordering Paragraph No. 2, above.
4. Absent the filing of adverse public comment, 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and without further action by the Commission, the certificate of public convenience held by Better World Telecom, Inc. at A-311241 shall be cancelled, and the company's name stricken from all active-utility lists maintained by the Tariff and Annual Report Section of the Commission's Bureau of Fixed Utility Services and the Assessment Section of the Bureau of Administrative Services.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
Secretary____
Default Order Public Meeting held
July 14, 2005Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Bill Shane; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Budget Phone, Inc. (2004.0267.00); C-20044068; A-311159 Default Order By the Commission:
On December 14, 2004, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Budget Phone, Inc. (the Respondent), a non-facilities based reseller of toll service and non-facilities based competitive local exchange carrier certificated at A-311159. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2003 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2003 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order canceling the Respondent's certificate of public convenience for failure to file its 2003 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on December 17, 2004. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2003 Annual Report has not been filed. In addition, we are not aware that Respondent has any current customers in Pennsylvania, and Respondent was never assigned any NXX codes.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2003 Annual Report, we conclude that revocation of Budget Phone, Inc.'s certificate of public convenience is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of penalties under Section 3301, in lieu of cancellation, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
3. Budget Phone, Inc. immediately cease providing service to any new customers and, within 10 days of the entry date of this order, provide written notice to any existing customers directing each to select an alternative service provider within 30 days of the date of the notice. Such notice must include a statement of the Commission's intent to cancel the company's certificate of public convenience absent adverse public comment within the 20-day time constraint established pursuant to Ordering Paragraph No. 2, above.
4. Absent the filing of adverse public comment, 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and without further action by the Commission, the certificate of public convenience held by Budget Phone, Inc. at A-311159 shall be cancelled, and the company's name stricken from all active-utility lists maintained by the Tariff and Annual Report Section of the Commission's Bureau of Fixed Utility Services and the Assessment Section of the Bureau of Administrative Services.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
Secretary____
Default Order Public Meeting held
July 14, 2005Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Bill Shane; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Capsule Communications, Inc. (2004.0267.00); C-20044055; A-310915 Default Order By the Commission:
On December 14, 2004, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Capsule Communications, Inc. (the Respondent), a facilities based competitive local exchange carrier and facilities based toll carrier certificated at A-310915. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2003 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2003 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order canceling the Respondent's certificate of public convenience for failure to file its 2003 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on December 16, 2004. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2003 Annual Report has not been filed. In addition, we are not aware that Respondent has any current customers in Pennsylvania, and Respondent was never assigned any NXX codes.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2003 Annual Report, we conclude that revocation of Capsule Communications, Inc.'s certificate of public convenience is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of penalties under Section 3301, in lieu of cancellation, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
3. Capsule Communications, Inc. immediately cease providing service to any new customers and, within 10 days of the entry date of this order, provide written notice to any existing customers directing each to select an alternative service provider within 30 days of the date of the notice. Such notice must include a statement of the Commission's intent to cancel the company's certificate of public convenience absent adverse public comment within the 20-day time constraint established pursuant to Ordering Paragraph No. 2, above.
4. Absent the filing of adverse public comment, 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and without further action by the Commission, the certificate of public convenience held by Capsule Communications, Inc. at A-310915 shall be cancelled, and the company's name stricken from all active-utility lists maintained by the Tariff and Annual Report Section of the Commission's Bureau of Fixed Utility Services and the Assessment Section of the Bureau of Administrative Services.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
Secretary____
Default Order Public Meeting held
July 14, 2005Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Bill Shane; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Communicate Technological Systems (2004.0267.00); C-20044065; A-311116 Default Order By the Commission:
On December 14, 2004, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Communicate Technological Systems (the Respondent), a non-facilities based reseller of toll service carrier certificated at A-311116. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2003 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2003 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order canceling the Respondent's certificate of public convenience for failure to file its 2003 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on May 18, 2005. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2003 Annual Report has not been filed. In addition, we are not aware that Respondent has any current customers in Pennsylvania, and Respondent was never assigned any NXX codes.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2003 Annual Report, we conclude that revocation of Communicate Technological Systems's certificate of public convenience is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of penalties under Section 3301, in lieu of cancellation, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
3. Communicate Technological Systems immediately cease providing service to any new customers and, within 10 days of the entry date of this order, provide written notice to any existing customers directing each to select an alternative service provider within 30 days of the date of the notice. Such notice must include a statement of the Commission's intent to cancel the company's certificate of public convenience absent adverse public comment within the 20-day time constraint established pursuant to Ordering Paragraph No. 2, above.
4. Absent the filing of adverse public comment, 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and without further action by the Commission, the certificate of public convenience held by Communicate Technological Systems at A-311116 shall be cancelled, and the company's name stricken from all active-utility lists maintained by the Tariff and Annual Report Section of the Commission's Bureau of Fixed Utility Services and the Assessment Section of the Bureau of Administrative Services.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
Secretary____
Default Order Public Meeting held
July 14, 2005Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Bill Shane; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Communications Billings, Inc. (2004.0267.00); C-20044063; A-310668 Default Order By the Commission:
On December 14, 2004, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Communications Billings, Inc. (the Respondent), a non-facilities based reseller of toll service carrier certificated at A-310668. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2003 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2003 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order canceling the Respondent's certificate of public convenience for failure to file its 2003 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on December 16, 2004. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2003 Annual Report has not been filed. In addition, we are not aware that Respondent has any current customers in Pennsylvania, and Respondent was never assigned any NXX codes.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2003 Annual Report, we conclude that revocation of Communications Billings, Inc.'s certificate of public convenience is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of penalties under Section 3301, in lieu of cancellation, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
3. Communications Billings, Inc. immediately cease providing service to any new customers and, within 10 days of the entry date of this order, provide written notice to any existing customers directing each to select an alternative service provider within 30 days of the date of the notice. Such notice must include a statement of the Commission's intent to cancel the company's certificate of public convenience absent adverse public comment within the 20-day time constraint established pursuant to Ordering Paragraph No. 2, above.
4. Absent the filing of adverse public comment, 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and without further action by the Commission, the certificate of public convenience held by Communications Billings, Inc. at A-310668 shall be cancelled, and the company's name stricken from all active-utility lists maintained by the Tariff and Annual Report Section of the Commission's Bureau of Fixed Utility Services and the Assessment Section of the Bureau of Administrative Services.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
Secretary____
Default Order Public Meeting held
July 14, 2005Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Bill Shane; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. IDT America Corp (2004.0267.00); C-20044051; A-310782 Default Order By the Commission:
On December 14, 2004, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against IDT America Corp (the Respondent), a non-facilities based reseller of toll service carrier certificated at A-310782. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2003 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2003 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order canceling the Respondent's certificate of public convenience for failure to file its 2003 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on May 25, 2005. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2003 Annual Report has not been filed. In addition, we are not aware that Respondent has any current customers in Pennsylvania, and Respondent was never assigned any NXX codes.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2003 Annual Report, we conclude that revocation of IDT America Corp's certificate of public convenience is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of penalties under Section 3301, in lieu of cancellation, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
3. IDT America Corp immediately cease providing service to any new customers and, within 10 days of the entry date of this order, provide written notice to any existing customers directing each to select an alternative service provider within 30 days of the date of the notice. Such notice must include a statement of the Commission's intent to cancel the company's certificate of public convenience absent adverse public comment within the 20-day time constraint established pursuant to Ordering Paragraph No. 2, above.
4. Absent the filing of adverse public comment, 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and without further action by the Commission, the certificate of public convenience held by IDT America Corp at A-310782 shall be cancelled, and the company's name stricken from all active-utility lists maintained by the Tariff and Annual Report Section of the Commission's Bureau of Fixed Utility Services and the Assessment Section of the Bureau of Administrative Services.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
Secretary____
Default Order Public Meeting held
July 14, 2005Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Bill Shane; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Kiger Telephone & Telephone (2004.0267.00); C-20044046; A-311175 Default Order By the Commission:
On December 14, 2004, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Kiger Telephone & Telephone (the Respondent), a non-facilities based reseller of toll service carrier certificated at A-311175. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2003 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2003 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order canceling the Respondent's certificate of public convenience for failure to file its 2003 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on December 23, 2004. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2003 Annual Report has not been filed. In addition, we are not aware that Respondent has any current customers in Pennsylvania, and Respondent was never assigned any NXX codes.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2003 Annual Report, we conclude that revocation of Kiger Telephone & Telephone's certificate of public convenience is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of penalties under Section 3301, in lieu of cancellation, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
3. Kiger Telephone & Telephone immediately cease providing service to any new customers and, within 10 days of the entry date of this order, provide written notice to any existing customers directing each to select an alternative service provider within 30 days of the date of the notice. Such notice must include a statement of the Commission's intent to cancel the company's certificate of public convenience absent adverse public comment within the 20-day time constraint established pursuant to Ordering Paragraph No. 2, above.
4. Absent the filing of adverse public comment, 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and without further action by the Commission, the certificate of public convenience held by Kiger Telephone & Telephone at A-311175 shall be cancelled, and the company's name stricken from all active-utility lists maintained by the Tariff and Annual Report Section of the Commission's Bureau of Fixed Utility Services and the Assessment Section of the Bureau of Administrative Services.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
Secretary____
Default Order Public Meeting held
July 14, 2005Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Bill Shane; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Necc Telecom, Inc. (2004.0267.00); C-20044040; A-311209 Default Order By the Commission:
On December 14, 2004, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Necc Telecom, Inc. (the Respondent), a non-facilities based reseller of toll service carrier certificated at A-311209. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2003 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2003 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order canceling the Respondent's certificate of public convenience for failure to file its 2003 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on December 20, 2004. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2003 Annual Report has not been filed. In addition, we are not aware that Respondent has any current customers in Pennsylvania, and Respondent was never assigned any NXX codes.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2003 Annual Report, we conclude that revocation of Necc Telecom, Inc.'s certificate of public convenience is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of penalties under Section 3301, in lieu of cancellation, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
3. Necc Telecom, Inc. immediately cease providing service to any new customers and, within 10 days of the entry date of this order, provide written notice to any existing customers directing each to select an alternative service provider within 30 days of the date of the notice. Such notice must include a statement of the Commission's intent to cancel the company's certificate of public convenience absent adverse public comment within the 20-day time constraint established pursuant to Ordering Paragraph No. 2, above.
4. Absent the filing of adverse public comment, 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and without further action by the Commission, the certificate of public convenience held by Necc Telecom, Inc. at A-311209 shall be cancelled, and the company's name stricken from all active-utility lists maintained by the Tariff and Annual Report Section of the Commission's Bureau of Fixed Utility Services and the Assessment Section of the Bureau of Administrative Services.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
Secretary____
Default Order Public Meeting held
July 14, 2005Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Bill Shane; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. One Voice Communications, Inc. (2004.0267.00); C-20044038; A-311051 Default Order By the Commission:
On December 14, 2004, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against One Voice Communications, Inc. (the Respondent), a facilities based competitive local exchange carrier, non-facilities based reseller of toll service and switched access carrier certificated at A-311051. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2003 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2003 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order canceling the Respondent's certificate of public convenience for failure to file its 2003 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on December 16, 2004. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2003 Annual Report has not been filed. In addition, we are not aware that Respondent has any current customers in Pennsylvania, and Respondent was never assigned any NXX codes.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2003 Annual Report, we conclude that revocation of One Voice Communications, Inc.'s certificate of public convenience is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of penalties under Section 3301, in lieu of cancellation, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
3. One Voice Communications, Inc. immediately cease providing service to any new customers and, within 10 days of the entry date of this order, provide written notice to any existing customers directing each to select an alternative service provider within 30 days of the date of the notice. Such notice must include a statement of the Commission's intent to cancel the company's certificate of public convenience absent adverse public comment within the 20-day time constraint established pursuant to Ordering Paragraph No. 2, above.
4. Absent the filing of adverse public comment, 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and without further action by the Commission, the certificate of public convenience held by One Voice Communications, Inc. at A-311051 shall be cancelled, and the company's name stricken from all active-utility lists maintained by the Tariff and Annual Report Section of the Commission's Bureau of Fixed Utility Services and the Assessment Section of the Bureau of Administrative Services.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
Secretary____
Default Order Public Meeting held
July 14, 2005Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Bill Shane; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Onestar Communications LLC (2004.0267.00); C-20044036; A-311135 Default Order By the Commission:
On December 14, 2004, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Onestar Communications LLC (the Respondent), a competitive access provider or other, facilities based competitive local exchange carrier, non-facilities based reseller of toll service and switched access carrier certificated at A-311135. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2003 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2003 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order canceling the Respondent's certificate of public convenience for failure to file its 2003 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on December 16, 2004. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2003 Annual Report has not been filed. In addition, we are not aware that Respondent has any current customers in Pennsylvania, and Respondent was never assigned any NXX codes.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2003 Annual Report, we conclude that revocation of Onestar Communications LLC's certificate of public convenience is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of penalties under Section 3301, in lieu of cancellation, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
3. Onestar Communications LLC immediately cease providing service to any new customers and, within 10 days of the entry date of this order, provide written notice to any existing customers directing each to select an alternative service provider within 30 days of the date of the notice. Such notice must include a statement of the Commission's intent to cancel the company's certificate of public convenience absent adverse public comment within the 20-day time constraint established pursuant to Ordering Paragraph No. 2, above.
4. Absent the filing of adverse public comment, 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and without further action by the Commission, the certificate of public convenience held by Onestar Communications LLC at A-311135 shall be cancelled, and the company's name stricken from all active-utility lists maintained by the Tariff and Annual Report Section of the Commission's Bureau of Fixed Utility Services and the Assessment Section of the Bureau of Administrative Services.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
Secretary____
Default Order Public Meeting held
July 14, 2005Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Bill Shane; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Onestar Long Distance, Inc. (2004.0267.00); C-20044034; A-310569 Default Order By the Commission:
On December 14, 2004, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Onestar Long Distance, Inc. (the Respondent), a facilities based competitive local exchange carrier and facilities based toll carrier certificated at A-310569. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2003 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2003 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order canceling the Respondent's certificate of public convenience for failure to file its 2003 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on December 16, 2004. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2003 Annual Report has not been filed. In addition, we are not aware that Respondent has any current customers in Pennsylvania, and Respondent was never assigned any NXX codes.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2003 Annual Report, we conclude that revocation of Onestar Long Distance, Inc.'s certificate of public convenience is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of penalties under Section 3301, in lieu of cancellation, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
3. Onestar Long Distance, Inc. immediately cease providing service to any new customers and, within 10 days of the entry date of this order, provide written notice to any existing customers directing each to select an alternative service provider within 30 days of the date of the notice. Such notice must include a statement of the Commission's intent to cancel the company's certificate of public convenience absent adverse public comment within the 20-day time constraint established pursuant to Ordering Paragraph No. 2, above.
4. Absent the filing of adverse public comment, 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and without further action by the Commission, the certificate of public convenience held by Onestar Long Distance, Inc. at A-310569 shall be cancelled, and the company's name stricken from all active-utility lists maintained by the Tariff and Annual Report Section of the Commission's Bureau of Fixed Utility Services and the Assessment Section of the Bureau of Administrative Services.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
Secretary____
Default Order Public Meeting held
July 14, 2005Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Bill Shane; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Optimum Global Comm., Inc. (2004.0267.00); C-20044031; A-311060 Default Order By the Commission:
On December 14, 2004, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Optimum Global Comm., Inc. (the Respondent), a non-facilities based competitive local exchange carrier certificated at A-311060. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2003 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2003 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order canceling the Respondent's certificate of public convenience for failure to file its 2003 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on December 15, 2004. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2003 Annual Report has not been filed. In addition, we are not aware that Respondent has any current customers in Pennsylvania, and Respondent was never assigned any NXX codes.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2003 Annual Report, we conclude that revocation of Optimum Global Comm., Inc.'s certificate of public convenience is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of penalties under Section 3301, in lieu of cancellation, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
3. Optimum Global Comm., Inc. immediately cease providing service to any new customers and, within 10 days of the entry date of this order, provide written notice to any existing customers directing each to select an alternative service provider within 30 days of the date of the notice. Such notice must include a statement of the Commission's intent to cancel the company's certificate of public convenience absent adverse public comment within the 20-day time constraint established pursuant to Ordering Paragraph No. 2, above.
4. Absent the filing of adverse public comment, 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and without further action by the Commission, the certificate of public convenience held by Optimum Global Comm., Inc. at A-311060 shall be cancelled, and the company's name stricken from all active-utility lists maintained by the Tariff and Annual Report Section of the Commission's Bureau of Fixed Utility Services and the Assessment Section of the Bureau of Administrative Services.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
Secretary____
Default Order Public Meeting held
July 14, 2005Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Bill Shane; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Orion Telecommunications Corp. (2004.0267.00); C-20044030; A-311004 Default Order By the Commission:
On December 14, 2004, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Orion Telecommunications Corp. (the Respondent), a non-facilities based reseller of toll service carrier certificated at A-311004. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2003 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2003 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order canceling the Respondent's certificate of public convenience for failure to file its 2003 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on December 15, 2004. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2003 Annual Report has not been filed. In addition, we are not aware that Respondent has any current customers in Pennsylvania, and Respondent was never assigned any NXX codes.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2003 Annual Report, we conclude that revocation of Orion Telecommunications Corp.'s certificate of public convenience is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of penalties under Section 3301, in lieu of cancellation, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
3. Orion Telecommunications Corp. immediately cease providing service to any new customers and, within 10 days of the entry date of this order, provide written notice to any existing customers directing each to select an alternative service provider within 30 days of the date of the notice. Such notice must include a statement of the Commission's intent to cancel the company's certificate of public convenience absent adverse public comment within the 20-day time constraint established pursuant to Ordering Paragraph No. 2, above.
4. Absent the filing of adverse public comment, 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and without further action by the Commission, the certificate of public convenience held by Orion Telecommunications Corp. at A-311004 shall be cancelled, and the company's name stricken from all active-utility lists maintained by the Tariff and Annual Report Section of the Commission's Bureau of Fixed Utility Services and the Assessment Section of the Bureau of Administrative Services.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
Secretary____
Default Order Public Meeting held
July 14, 2005Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Bill Shane; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Premier Network Services, Inc. (2004.0267.00); C-20044026; A-310987 Default Order By the Commission:
On December 13, 2004, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Premier Network Services, Inc. (the Respondent), a facilities based competitive local exchange carrier, non-facilities based reseller of toll service and switched access carrier certificated at A-310987. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2003 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2003 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order canceling the Respondent's certificate of public convenience for failure to file its 2003 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on December 20, 2004. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2003 Annual Report has not been filed. In addition, we are not aware that Respondent has any current customers in Pennsylvania, and Respondent was never assigned any NXX codes.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2003 Annual Report, we conclude that revocation of Premier Network Services, Inc.'s certificate of public convenience is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of penalties under Section 3301, in lieu of cancellation, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
3. Premier Network Services, Inc. immediately cease providing service to any new customers and, within 10 days of the entry date of this order, provide written notice to any existing customers directing each to select an alternative service provider within 30 days of the date of the notice. Such notice must include a statement of the Commission's intent to cancel the company's certificate of public convenience absent adverse public comment within the 20-day time constraint established pursuant to Ordering Paragraph No. 2, above.
4. Absent the filing of adverse public comment, 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and without further action by the Commission, the certificate of public convenience held by Premier Network Services, Inc. at A-310987 shall be cancelled, and the company's name stricken from all active-utility lists maintained by the Tariff and Annual Report Section of the Commission's Bureau of Fixed Utility Services and the Assessment Section of the Bureau of Administrative Services.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
Secretary____
Default Order Public Meeting held
July 14, 2005Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Bill Shane; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Primo Communications, Inc. (2004.0267.00); C-20044022; A-311219 Default Order By the Commission:
On December 13, 2004, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Primo Communications, Inc. (the Respondent), a non-facilities based reseller of toll service carrier certificated at A-311219. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2003 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2003 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order canceling the Respondent's certificate of public convenience for failure to file its 2003 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on December 21, 2004. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2003 Annual Report has not been filed. In addition, we are not aware that Respondent has any current customers in Pennsylvania, and Respondent was never assigned any NXX codes.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2003 Annual Report, we conclude that revocation of Primo Communications, Inc.'s certificate of public convenience is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of penalties under Section 3301, in lieu of cancellation, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
3. Primo Communications, Inc. immediately cease providing service to any new customers and, within 10 days of the entry date of this order, provide written notice to any existing customers directing each to select an alternative service provider within 30 days of the date of the notice. Such notice must include a statement of the Commission's intent to cancel the company's certificate of public convenience absent adverse public comment within the 20-day time constraint established pursuant to Ordering Paragraph No. 2, above.
4. Absent the filing of adverse public comment, 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and without further action by the Commission, the certificate of public convenience held by Primo Communications, Inc. at A-311219 shall be cancelled, and the company's name stricken from all active-utility lists maintained by the Tariff and Annual Report Section of the Commission's Bureau of Fixed Utility Services and the Assessment Section of the Bureau of Administrative Services.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
Secretary____
Default Order Public Meeting held
July 14, 2005Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Bill Shane; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Servisense.Com (2004.0267.00); C-20044018; A-310908 Default Order By the Commission:
On December 13, 2004, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Servisense.Com (the Respondent), a facilities based competitive local exchange carrier and facilities based toll carrier certificated at A-310908. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2003 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2003 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order canceling the Respondent's certificate of public convenience for failure to file its 2003 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on December 15, 2004. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2003 Annual Report has not been filed. In addition, we are not aware that Respondent has any current customers in Pennsylvania, and Respondent was never assigned any NXX codes.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2003 Annual Report, we conclude that revocation of Servisense.Com's certificate of public convenience is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of penalties under Section 3301, in lieu of cancellation, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
3. Servisense.Com immediately cease providing service to any new customers and, within 10 days of the entry date of this order, provide written notice to any existing customers directing each to select an alternative service provider within 30 days of the date of the notice. Such notice must include a statement of the Commission's intent to cancel the company's certificate of public convenience absent adverse public comment within the 20-day time constraint established pursuant to Ordering Paragraph No. 2, above.
4. Absent the filing of adverse public comment, 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and without further action by the Commission, the certificate of public convenience held by Servisense.Com at A-310908 shall be cancelled, and the company's name stricken from all active-utility lists maintained by the Tariff and Annual Report Section of the Commission's Bureau of Fixed Utility Services and the Assessment Section of the Bureau of Administrative Services.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
Secretary____
Default Order Public Meeting held
July 14, 2005Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Bill Shane; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Summit Telco, LLC (2004.0267.00); C-20044016; A-310936 Default Order By the Commission:
On December 13, 2004, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Summit Telco, LLC (the Respondent), a non-facilities based reseller of toll service carrier certificated at A-310936. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2003 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2003 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order canceling the Respondent's certificate of public convenience for failure to file its 2003 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on December 21, 2004. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2003 Annual Report has not been filed. In addition, we are not aware that Respondent has any current customers in Pennsylvania, and Respondent was never assigned any NXX codes.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2003 Annual Report, we conclude that revocation of Summit Telco, LLC's certificate of public convenience is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of penalties under Section 3301, in lieu of cancellation, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
3. Summit Telco, LLC immediately cease providing service to any new customers and, within 10 days of the entry date of this order, provide written notice to any existing customers directing each to select an alternative service provider within 30 days of the date of the notice. Such notice must include a statement of the Commission's intent to cancel the company's certificate of public convenience absent adverse public comment within the 20-day time constraint established pursuant to Ordering Paragraph No. 2, above.
4. Absent the filing of adverse public comment, 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and without further action by the Commission, the certificate of public convenience held by Summit Telco, LLC at A-310936 shall be cancelled, and the company's name stricken from all active-utility lists maintained by the Tariff and Annual Report Section of the Commission's Bureau of Fixed Utility Services and the Assessment Section of the Bureau of Administrative Services.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
Secretary____
Default Order Public Meeting held
July 14, 2005Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Bill Shane; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Core Communications, Inc. (2004.0267.00); C-20044062; A-310922 Default Order By the Commission:
On December 14, 2004, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Core Communications, Inc. (the Respondent), a switched access carrier, facilities based competitive local exchange carrier and facilities based toll carrier certificated at A-310922. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2003 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2003 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order canceling the Respondent's certificate of public convenience for failure to file its 2003 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on December 20, 2004. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2003 Annual Report has not been filed. In addition, the NXX codes that were assigned to Respondent must be returned to the North American Numbering Plan.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2003 Annual Report, we conclude that revocation of Core Communications, Inc.'s certificate of public convenience is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of penalties under Section 3301, in lieu of cancellation, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
3. Core Communications, Inc. immediately cease providing service to any new customers and, within 10 days of the entry date of this order, provide written notice to any existing customers directing each to select an alternative service provider within 30 days of the date of the notice. Such notice must include a statement of the Commission's intent to cancel the company's certificate of public convenience absent adverse public comment within the 20-day time constraint established pursuant to Ordering Paragraph No. 2, above.
4. Absent the filing of adverse public comment, 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and without further action by the Commission, the certificate of public convenience held by Core Communications, Inc. at A-310922 shall be cancelled, and the company's name stricken from all active-utility lists maintained by the Tariff and Annual Report Section of the Commission's Bureau of Fixed Utility Services and the Assessment Section of the Bureau of Administrative Services.
5. The North American Numbering Plan (NANPA) is directed to reclaim Core Communications, Inc.'s NXX Codes since this carrier no longer has authority to operate in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
Secretary____
Default Order Public Meeting held
July 14, 2005Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Bill Shane; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Telecomm Cooperative Network (2004.0267.00); C-20044015; A-310780 Default Order By the Commission:
On December 13, 2004, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Telecomm Cooperative Network (the Respondent), a non-facilities based reseller of toll service carrier certificated at A-310780. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2003 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2003 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order canceling the Respondent's certificate of public convenience for failure to file its 2003 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on December 13, 2004. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2003 Annual Report has not been filed. In addition, we are not aware that Respondent has any current customers in Pennsylvania, and Respondent was never assigned any NXX codes.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2003 Annual Report, we conclude that revocation of Telecomm Cooperative Network's certificate of public convenience is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of penalties under Section 3301, in lieu of cancellation, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
3. Telecomm Cooperative Network immediately cease providing service to any new customers and, within 10 days of the entry date of this order, provide written notice to any existing customers directing each to select an alternative service provider within 30 days of the date of the notice. Such notice must include a statement of the Commission's intent to cancel the company's certificate of public convenience absent adverse public comment within the 20-day time constraint established pursuant to Ordering Paragraph No. 2, above.
4. Absent the filing of adverse public comment, 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and without further action by the Commission, the certificate of public convenience held by Telecomm Cooperative Network at A-310780 shall be cancelled, and the company's name stricken from all active-utility lists maintained by the Tariff and Annual Report Section of the Commission's Bureau of Fixed Utility Services and the Assessment Section of the Bureau of Administrative Services.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
Secretary____
Default Order Public Meeting held
July 14, 2005Commissioners Present: Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Bill Shane; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff v. Telegenius, Inc. (2004.0267.00); C-20044014; A-311128 Default Order By the Commission:
On December 13, 2004, the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff filed a Formal Complaint against Telegenius, Inc. (the Respondent), a non-facilities based reseller of toll service carrier certificated at A-311128. In the Complaint, Prosecutory Staff alleged that the Commission sent by certified mail prior written notices to the Respondent that pursuant to 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 its 2003 Annual Report was due. The Complaint charged that the Respondent violated 66 Pa.C.S. § 504 by failing to file its 2003 Annual Report. The Complaint requested that the Commission issue an order canceling the Respondent's certificate of public convenience for failure to file its 2003 Annual Report.
According to the U. S. Postal Service return receipt, the Complaint was served on December 13, 2004. To date, more than 20 days later, no answer has been filed to the Complaint and the 2003 Annual Report has not been filed. In addition, we are not aware that Respondent has any current customers in Pennsylvania, and Respondent was never assigned any NXX codes.
The Commission puts the industry on notice that we will not hesitate to invoke our authority under the Public Utility Code to ensure timely compliance with our regulations and orders including the ordering of such other remedy as the Commission may deem appropriate. 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 504, 505, 506, and 3301. Based on Respondent's failure to file an answer to the Complaint or file its 2003 Annual Report, we conclude that revocation of Telegenius, Inc.'s certificate of public convenience is in the public interest. Furthermore, the Commission may take other appropriate action, including the imposition of penalties under Section 3301, in lieu of cancellation, if Respondent seeks relief from this Default Order; Therefore,
It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the Law Bureau Prosecutory Staff's Complaint are deemed admitted and the Complaint is thereby sustained.
2. The Secretary serve a copy of this Default Order upon the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Trial Staff, and the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and also cause a copy of this Default Order to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 20-day comment period.
3. Telegenius, Inc. immediately cease providing service to any new customers and, within 10 days of the entry date of this order, provide written notice to any existing customers directing each to select an alternative service provider within 30 days of the date of the notice. Such notice must include a statement of the Commission's intent to cancel the company's certificate of public convenience absent adverse public comment within the 20-day time constraint established pursuant to Ordering Paragraph No. 2, above.
4. Absent the filing of adverse public comment, 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and without further action by the Commission, the certificate of public convenience held by Telegenius, Inc. at A-311128 shall be cancelled, and the company's name stricken from all active-utility lists maintained by the Tariff and Annual Report Section of the Commission's Bureau of Fixed Utility Services and the Assessment Section of the Bureau of Administrative Services.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 05-1503. Filed for public inspection August 5, 2005, 9:00 a.m.]
