II. Background

In prior decisions, we authorized the provision of competitive local exchange service within the service territories of Pacific Bell Telephone Company (Pacific), Verizon California Inc. (Verizon), Roseville Telephone Company (RTC) and Citizens Telecommunications Company of California, Inc. (CTC).

Applicant, a California corporation requests authority to operate as a limited facilities-based provider of local exchange services within Pacific and Verizon's service territories.

Applicant's principal place of business is located at 12750 High Bluff Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, California 92130-2083.