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), previously named Roseville Telephone Company, and Citizens Telecommunications Company of California, Inc. (CTC).

Applicant, a Minnesota limited liability company, seeks authority to provide resold local exchange services within the service territories of Pacific and Verizon. Applicant plans to primarily serve business customers.

Applicant's principal place of business is located at 60 South Sixth Street, Suite 2535, Minneapolis, MN 55402.