ALJ/RAB/oma Date of Issuance 5/26/2009

Decision 09-05-032 May 21, 2009

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Application of 88 Telecom Corporation, for Registration as an Interexchange Carrier Telephone Corporation pursuant to the provisions of Public Utilities Code Section 1013.

Application 08-05-031 (Filed May 23, 2008)

DECISION APPROVING A SETTLEMENT AND ISSUING A
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY

1. Introduction

Pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure Rule 12.1, the Consumer Protection and Safety Division (CPSD) and 88 Telecom Corporation request approval and adoption of the attached proposed settlement, which resolves all of the issues in the CPSD protest. The parties believe the proposed settlement is in the public interest, reasonable in light of the record, and consistent with law. We approve the settlement and issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity.