O'Donnell Agenda Dec. PNG Telecommunications, Inc. d/b/a PowerNet Global Communications, certificate of public convenience and necessity, limited facilities-based, interexchange, local exchange, granted.

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Decision ___________

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Application of PNG Telecommunications, Inc. d/b/a PowerNet Global Communications for Authority to Operate as a Provider of Facilities Based Local Exchange and Interexchange Telecommunications Services within the State of California. (U-5673-C) (U-6336-C)

Application 03-10-043

(Filed October 16, 2003)

OPINION

I. Summary

PNG Telecommunications, Inc., d/b/a PowerNet Global Communications, (Applicant) seeks a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) under Pub. Util. Code § 1001 for authority to provide limited facilities-based local exchange and interexchange telecommunications services. Applicant was previously authorized to resell local exchange and interexchange services. By this decision, we grant the requested authority subject to the terms and conditions set forth below.