ALJ/JPO/sid Mailed 1/31/2003
Decision 03-01-069 January 30, 2003
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Application of IP Networks, Inc. for Extension of Authority From a Limited, to Full, Facilities Based Competitive Local Carrier and an Interexchange Carrier. U-6362-C |
Application 01-03-006 (Filed March 6, 2001) |
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Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Commission Approval of Two Irrevocable License Agreements to Permit Use of Utility Support Structures, Optical Fiber and Equipment Sites to IP Networks, Inc. (U 39 E) |
Application 01-12-033 (Filed December 21, 2001) |
I. Summary
In Application (A.) 01-03-006, IP Networks, Inc. (Applicant) seeks a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) under Pub. Util. Code § 1001 for authority to provide full facilities-based local exchange and interexchange telecommunications services. Specifically, Applicant requests authority to construct fiber optic cable facilities and ancillary equipment between structures to which service will be provided. By this decision, we grant the requested authority subject to the terms and conditions set forth below, and close the proceeding.
In A.01-12-033, Pacific Gas and Electric Company requested approval of licenses and right to use agreements with Applicant. The agreements were approved in Decision (D.) 02-07-026, except to the extent they involve construction projects reviewed in A.01-03-006. In this decision, we approve the agreements to the extent they involve construction projects reviewed herein, and close A.01-12-033.
