II. Background

In prior decisions, we authorized the provision of competitive local exchange service, by carriers meeting specified criteria, within the service territories of Pacific Bell Telephone Company (Pacific), Verizon California Inc. (Verizon), Roseville Telephone Company (RTC), and Citizens Telecommunications Company of California, Inc. (CTC).

Applicant, a California corporation, seeks authority to provide resold local exchange services as a competitive local carrier (CLC) throughout Pacific's and Verizon's service territories. Applicant's principal place of business is located at 4111 Buchanan Street, Riverside, California 92503.