ALJ/BDP/jt2 Date of Issuance 11/12/2008

Decision 08-11-034 November 6, 2008

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Application of Global Tel*Link Corporation (U5680C), GTEL Holdings, Inc. and GTEL Acquisition Corp. for Approval of Merger and Transfer of Control.

Application 08-09-009 (Filed September 12, 2008)

DECISION GRANTING APPROVAL
OF PROPOSED MERGER AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL

1. Summary

This decision grants the application of Global Tel*Link Corporation (Global), GTEL Holdings, Inc. and GTEL Acquisition Corp (collectively, Applicants) for Approval of Merger and Transfer of Control. In 1996, Global was issued a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to operate as a reseller of InterLATA and IntraLATA Telecommunications Services within California (Decision 96-09-078). Applicants state that the proposed transfer of control will strengthen Global as a competitor by providing access to financial resources necessary for Global to expand its customer base and develop new products and services to meet the evolving communications needs of authorities in California that operate correctional institutions and other confinement facilities. According to Applicants, the transfer of control will be made in a transparent fashion that will not affect the provision of telecommunications services. The rates, terms, and conditions currently available to Global's customers will not change as a result of the transaction. This matter is uncontested. This proceeding is closed.