TIM/hl2 3/1/2004

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Application of New Century Telecom, Inc. (U-5912-C) for Approval of Stock Purchase Agreement and Related Transfer of Control.

Application 02-10-007 (Filed October 8, 2002)

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE'S RULING DIRECTING THE

APPLICANT TO FILE AN AMENDMENT TO THE APPLICATION

New Century Telecom, Inc., ("NCT" or "Applicant") shall file an amendment to Application (A.) 02-10-007 that contains the following information:

1. Has NCT ever failed to timely remit any regulatory fees collected in California (e.g., fees collected for the California High Cost Fund-A, CHCF-B, California Teleconnect Fund, Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program, and/or Universal Lifeline Telephone Service)? If so, when and why did this occur?