5. Comments on Proposed Decision

The proposed decision of the ALJ in this matter was mailed to the parties in accordance with Section 311 of the Public Utilities Code and comments were allowed under Rule 14.3 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Comments were filed on October 29, 2008, by AT&T and Sprint Nextel, and reply comments on November 3, 2008 by AT&T and Sprint Nextel. Those comments have been taken into account, as appropriate, in finalizing this decision.