ALJ/BDP/eap Mailed 4/14/2006

Decision 06-04-017 April 13, 2006

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of Joint Application of EarthLink, Inc., and New Edge Holding Company for Expedited Ex Parte Approval of the Indirect Transfer of Control of New Edge Network, Inc. (U-6226-C).

Application 06-01-011 (Filed January 19, 2006)

OPINION GRANTING TRANSFER OF CONTROL

I. Summary

This decision authorizes the transfer of control of New Edge Holding Company (New Edge Holding) and its subsidiary New Edge Networks, Inc. (New Edge), a competitive Local Exchange Carrier, to EarthLink, Inc. (EarthLink). The application is unopposed. This proceeding is closed.