4. Technical Qualifications

Applicants for Non-Dominant Interexchange Carrier and CLC authority are required to make a reasonable showing of technical expertise in telecommunications or a related business. Digital submitted biographical information on its officers in its application and in its February 7, 2012 Response to Administrative Law Judge Inquiry. The information provided demonstrates that it possesses sufficient experience and knowledge to operate as a telecommunications provider.

Digital represents that no one associated with or employed by Digital as an affiliate, officer, director, partner, or owner of more than 10% of Digital was previously associated with any telecommunication carrier that filed for bankruptcy, or was sanctioned by the Federal Communications Commission or any state regulatory agency for failure to comply with any regulatory statute, rule or order.