ALJ/JPO/avs

Decision 02-02-010 February 7, 2002

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Application of NewWave Communications, Inc., for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to Provide Local Exchange and Interexchange Telecommunications Services on a Resale Basis in the State of California.

Application 01-07-041 (Filed July 24, 2001)

OPINION

I. Summary

NewWave Communications, Inc. (Applicant) seeks a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) under Pub. Util. Code § 1001 for authority to resell local exchange service, and interexchange telecommunications service. By this decision, we grant the authority requested subject to the terms and conditions set forth below.