ALJ/TOM/hkr Mailed 4/28/2006

Decision 06-04-063 April 27, 2006

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Application of ClearLinx Network Corporation (U-6959-C) for a Modification to its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity in Order to Provide Competitive Local Exchange, Access and Non-Dominant Interexchange Services.

Application 05-07-025 (Filed July 27, 2005)

OPINION GRANTING MODIFICATION
OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY

I. Summary

ClearLinx Network Corporation (U-6959-C) (Applicant) seeks a modification of its existing certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) under Pub. Util. Code § 1001 to obtain authority to provide full facilities-based local exchange and interexchange telecommunications services.¹ We grant the application, subject to the requirements and conditions stated below.

We also specify a procedure to be followed if Applicant wishes to pursue full facilities-based construction activities that involve potential exemptions from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

¹ In Decision (D.) 05-07-004, the Commission previously granted Applicant a CPCN (U-6959-C) authorizing the provision of limited facilities-based interexchange services in California.