PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12 th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 DA 15-658 Released: June 3, 2015 COMMENTS INVITED ON APPLICATION OF TELESTRIDE, LLC TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES WC Docket No. 15-124 Comp. Pol. File No. 1220 Comments Due: June 18, 2015 Section 214 Application Applicant: TeleStride, LLC On May 6, 2015, TeleStride, LLC (TeleStride or Applicant), located at 1300 N. 17th St., Suite 1100, Arlington, VA 22209, filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) requesting authority, under section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. § 214, and section 63.71 of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 63.71, to discontinue certain domestic telecommunications services in McClure, OH (Service Area). 1 On May 29, 2015, TeleStride filed an amendment to correct certain deficiencies in its application and update the record regarding the notice provided to customers. 2 Accordingly, TeleStride’s application is deemed complete as of May 29, 2015. TeleStride indicates that it currently offers local exchange, switched access, and Internet access services in the Service Area. TeleStride states, however, that it plans to discontinue all telecommunications services (Affected Services) and Internet access service in the Service Area on June 15, 2015, or as soon thereafter as the necessary regulatory approvals can be obtained. TeleStride submits that the public convenience and necessity will not be impaired by the proposed discontinuance because only one remaining customer continues to receive the Affected Services from TeleStride, and that customer has been given notice that provides ample time to acquire any of the many substitute services that are readily available. TeleStride states that it emailed notice of the proposed discontinuance to the affected customer on May 5, 2015 and that it subsequently sent notice to the customer by first class mail, postage prepaid, on May 6, 2015. TeleStride further represents that, on May 29, 2015, it mailed a revised notice to the one remaining customer by first class mail, postage prepaid, that is consistent with section 63.71(a)(5)(i) of the Commission’s rules. TeleStride asserts that it is considered non-dominant with respect to the services to be discontinued. 1 See Section 63.71 Application of TeleStride, LLC for Authority to Discontinue Services, WC Docket No. 15-124 (filed May 6, 2015), http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/comment/view?id=60001030971 (Application). 2 See Letter from James U. Troup, TeleStride, LLC, to Marlene H. Dortch, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, WC Docket No. 15-124 (filed May 29, 2015) (posted in the ECFS on May 29, 2015) (Amendment Letter). 2In accordance with section 63.71(c) of the Commission’s rules, TeleStride’s application will be deemed to be granted automatically on the 31st day after the release date of this public notice, unless the Commission notifies TeleStride that the grant will not be automatically effective. In the Application and revised notice to customers, TeleStride indicates that it plans to discontinue the Affected Services in the Service Area on June 15, 2015, or as soon thereafter as the necessary regulatory approvals can be obtained. Accordingly, pursuant to section 63.71(c) and the terms of the Application and notice to customers, absent further Commission action, TeleStride may discontinue the Affected Services in McClure, OH on or after July 4, 2015, in accordance with its filed representations. The Commission normally will authorize proposed discontinuances of service unless it is shown that customers or other end users would be unable to receive service or a reasonable substitute from another carrier, or that the public convenience and necessity would be otherwise adversely affected. Comments objecting to this application must be filed with the Commission on or before June 18, 2015. Such comments should refer to WC Docket No. 15-124 and Comp. Pol. File No. 1220. Comments should include specific information about the impact of this proposed discontinuance on the commenter, including any inability to acquire reasonable substitute service. Comments may be filed using the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) or by filing paper copies. See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24121 (1998). Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs. Filers should follow the instructions provided on the Web site for submitting comments. Generally, only one copy of an electronic submission must be filed. In completing the transmittal screen, filers should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket or rulemaking number. Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail. All filings must be addressed to the Commission’s Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. All hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission’s Secretary must be delivered to FCC Headquarters at 445 12th Street, S.W., Room TW-A325, Washington, D.C. 20554. The filing hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes and boxes must be disposed of before entering the building. Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20554. Two copies of the comments should also be sent to the Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room 5-C140, Washington, D.C. 20554, Attention: Carmell Weathers. In addition, comments should be served upon the Applicant. Commenters are also requested to fax their comments to the FCC at (202) 418-1413, Attention: Carmell Weathers. This proceeding is considered a “permit but disclose” proceeding for purposes of the Commission’s ex parte rules. 3 Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made, 3 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1200 et seq. 3and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter’s written comments, memoranda or other filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with rule 1.1206(b). In proceedings governed by rule 1.49(f) or for which the Commission has made available a method of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding should familiarize themselves with the Commission’s ex parte rules. People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice), (888) 835-5322 (tty). For further information, contact Carmell Weathers, (202) 418-2325 (voice), Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, or Kimberly Jackson, (202) 418-7393 (voice), Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov, of the Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. The tty number is (888) 835-5322. For further information on procedures regarding section 214 please visit http://www.fcc.gov/wcb/cpd/other_adjud. – FCC –