ALJ/KJB/avs Mailed 10/25/2002

Decision 02-10-053 October 24, 2002

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Application of ACN Communication Services, Inc. for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Operate as a Provider of Facilities-Based and Resold Local Exchange Service Within the State of California.

Application 02-08-011 (Filed August 12, 2002)

OPINION

I. Summary

ACN Communication Services, Inc. (Applicant) seeks a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) under Pub. Util. Code § 1001 for authority to provide limited facilities-based and resold local exchange telecommunications services. By this decision, we grant the requested authority subject to the terms and conditions set forth below.