ALJ/TIM/avs Mailed 12/16/2003

Decision 03-12-033 December 15, 2003

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Joint Application of Columbia Ventures Broadband LLC and CTC Communications Corp. d/b/a/ CT Communications Inc. (U-5532-C) for a Grant of Authority Pursuant to Public Utilities Code Sections 851 and 854 Necessary to Consummate a Transfer of Control.

Application 03-09-011 (Filed September 8, 2003)

OPINION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF CONTROL

Summary

This decision authorizes Columbia Ventures Broadband LLC (CVB) and CTC Communications Corp. d/b/a/ CT Communications, Inc. (CTC) to execute a series of transactions under Pub. Util. Code §§ 851 and 854(a) whereby CTC will emerge from bankruptcy and become a wholly owed subsidiary of CVB.