II. Background

In prior decisions, we authorized the provision of competitive interexchange services by carriers meeting specified criteria. In addition, 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), SureWest Telephone Company (SureWest) formerly named Roseville Telephone Company, and Citizens Telecommunications Company of California, Inc. (CTC).

Applicant, a California corporation, seeks authority to provide limited facilities-based and resold local exchange services as a competitive local carrier (CLC) throughout the service territories of Pacific, Verizon, SureWest, and CTC. Applicant intends to provide its services on a wholesale basis to other certificated carriers. Applicant will use services and facilities of other carriers, including its affiliate Mpower Communications Corp., or its own facilities.

Applicant's principal place of business is located at 175 Scully's Trail, Suite 300, Pittsford, NY 14534.