2. Background

In prior decisions, we authorized the provision of competitive interexchange services by carriers meeting specified criteria. In addition, we authorized the provision of competitive local exchange service, by carriers meeting specified criteria, within the service territories of Pacific Bell Telephone Company (Pacific), Verizon California Inc. (Verizon), SureWest Telephone (SureWest), and Citizens Telecommunications Company of California, Inc. (CTC).

Applicant's legal name is Peerless Network of California, LLC. Applicant is a California Corporation and its principal place of business is located at 225 W. Washington Street, Suite 1285, Chicago, Illinois 60606. Applicant's telephone number is (269) 381-8844.