Sandwich Isles Communications, Inc. (SIC) submitted its response to the Consumer Advocate's First Submission of Information Requests dated January 7, 2011 regarding SIC's application for annual certification as an eligible telecommunications carrier. SIC's responses addressed questions about its service area, access to telecommunications services, use of universal service fund support, service quality improvement plans, provision of fiber-to-the-home networks, facility sizing methodology, existing network capacity, and replacement of existing microwave radio systems. SIC provided work papers and responses that were redacted claiming confidentiality.
This document provides information about Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-owned telecommunications company in India. It discusses BSNL's objectives, services offered like basic telephone, cellular, internet, broadband. It also summarizes BSNL's rural network expansion including village public telephones, public telephones, and its network management including optical fiber network and VSAT services. The document contains 16 chapters covering details of the organization, functions, decision making process, categories of information held, facilities for public information, and details of information officers.
This document discusses a copyright case between ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation and Philippine Multi-Media System regarding PMSI's rebroadcasting of ABS-CBN channels without authorization. The key points discussed are:
1) ABS-CBN alleged that PMSI's rebroadcasting of its channels infringed on its broadcasting rights and copyright. PMSI claimed the rebroadcasting was allowed under the must-carry rule in NTC Memorandum Circular No. 04-08-88.
2) The IPO Director-General initially ruled in favor of PMSI, but ABS-CBN appealed. The Court of Appeals affirmed the IPO's decision.
3) ABS-CBN argues the must
The document provides an overview of Bangladesh's public switched telephone network (PSTN) telecom sector and competitive landscape. It discusses key developments like allowing additional operators in lucrative urban areas and deregulation. Historically, Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTTB) had a monopoly until private operators entered the market in the late 1980s and 1990s with poor performance. The market was further liberalized in 2004 with 37 zone licenses issued. While the mobile sector grew rapidly, the PSTN market saw slow subscriber growth of private operators totaling 205,355 by 2007. BTTB also experienced negative growth and declining revenues despite growing internet subscribers.
LA Lawyer Magazine - Jan 2016 Issue - New Requirements Facilitate Wireless In...Daniel E. Goodrich
This document summarizes new developments in facilitating wireless infrastructure development through streamlining the siting process. It discusses:
1) The FCC recently clarified terms in the 2012 Spectrum Act like "eligible facilities request" and "substantially change" to expand the types of projects that qualify for streamlined approval under Section 6409. This includes antenna and equipment modifications as well as new deployments on existing structures.
2) The FCC also set new shot clock timelines for reviewing applications, requiring approval or denial within 60 days for Section 6409 applications to avoid deemed granted approval. This is aimed to accelerate wireless deployment projects.
3) Federal law now limits the documentation municipalities can require and shifts the burden to municipalities
The document provides an overview and analysis of 5 Indian stocks: Bharti Airtel Ltd., DB Corp Ltd., Dr Reddy's Ltd., Hero Moto Corp Ltd., and Marico Ltd. It summarizes key information for each stock such as sector, current market price, market capitalization, average daily trading volume, and recent performance. For Bharti Airtel Ltd., it highlights the company's position as a leading telecom provider in India and other countries, its recent license acquisition and plans for service expansion, and positive financial growth trends.
Brian T. Grogan PowerPoint presentation at the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATAO) 2014 Annual Conference on October 1, 2014
TRA's 2009 Draft Law for Service Provider Licensing RegulationLauren_ME
This document is a regulation issued by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Lebanon regarding service provider licensing. It defines different types of licenses - individual licenses and class licenses. Individual licenses are limited in number and awarded through a competitive process, while class licenses are unlimited and awarded to any qualified applicant. The regulation establishes the legal basis and purpose for licensing, provides definitions, and outlines the licensing process and requirements for different types of licenses.
Uganda Communications Commission - Number Application consultationThomas Müller
The document summarizes Uganda Communications Commission's review of short codes provision in the Uganda National Numbering Plan. It discusses issues with the current plan, including limited access to 3-digit codes for application providers and lack of service categorization. It seeks input on proposed changes to address these issues, such as increasing application provider access to 3-digit codes and categorizing services to better protect consumers. Any changes would require migrating existing services to new codes.
This document provides information about Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-owned telecommunications company in India. It discusses BSNL's objectives, services offered like basic telephone, cellular, internet, broadband. It also summarizes BSNL's rural network expansion including village public telephones, public telephones, and its network management including optical fiber network and VSAT services. The document contains 16 chapters covering details of the organization, functions, decision making process, categories of information held, facilities for public information, and details of information officers.
This document discusses a copyright case between ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation and Philippine Multi-Media System regarding PMSI's rebroadcasting of ABS-CBN channels without authorization. The key points discussed are:
1) ABS-CBN alleged that PMSI's rebroadcasting of its channels infringed on its broadcasting rights and copyright. PMSI claimed the rebroadcasting was allowed under the must-carry rule in NTC Memorandum Circular No. 04-08-88.
2) The IPO Director-General initially ruled in favor of PMSI, but ABS-CBN appealed. The Court of Appeals affirmed the IPO's decision.
3) ABS-CBN argues the must
The document provides an overview of Bangladesh's public switched telephone network (PSTN) telecom sector and competitive landscape. It discusses key developments like allowing additional operators in lucrative urban areas and deregulation. Historically, Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTTB) had a monopoly until private operators entered the market in the late 1980s and 1990s with poor performance. The market was further liberalized in 2004 with 37 zone licenses issued. While the mobile sector grew rapidly, the PSTN market saw slow subscriber growth of private operators totaling 205,355 by 2007. BTTB also experienced negative growth and declining revenues despite growing internet subscribers.
LA Lawyer Magazine - Jan 2016 Issue - New Requirements Facilitate Wireless In...Daniel E. Goodrich
This document summarizes new developments in facilitating wireless infrastructure development through streamlining the siting process. It discusses:
1) The FCC recently clarified terms in the 2012 Spectrum Act like "eligible facilities request" and "substantially change" to expand the types of projects that qualify for streamlined approval under Section 6409. This includes antenna and equipment modifications as well as new deployments on existing structures.
2) The FCC also set new shot clock timelines for reviewing applications, requiring approval or denial within 60 days for Section 6409 applications to avoid deemed granted approval. This is aimed to accelerate wireless deployment projects.
3) Federal law now limits the documentation municipalities can require and shifts the burden to municipalities
The document provides an overview and analysis of 5 Indian stocks: Bharti Airtel Ltd., DB Corp Ltd., Dr Reddy's Ltd., Hero Moto Corp Ltd., and Marico Ltd. It summarizes key information for each stock such as sector, current market price, market capitalization, average daily trading volume, and recent performance. For Bharti Airtel Ltd., it highlights the company's position as a leading telecom provider in India and other countries, its recent license acquisition and plans for service expansion, and positive financial growth trends.
Brian T. Grogan PowerPoint presentation at the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATAO) 2014 Annual Conference on October 1, 2014
TRA's 2009 Draft Law for Service Provider Licensing RegulationLauren_ME
This document is a regulation issued by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Lebanon regarding service provider licensing. It defines different types of licenses - individual licenses and class licenses. Individual licenses are limited in number and awarded through a competitive process, while class licenses are unlimited and awarded to any qualified applicant. The regulation establishes the legal basis and purpose for licensing, provides definitions, and outlines the licensing process and requirements for different types of licenses.
Uganda Communications Commission - Number Application consultationThomas Müller
The document summarizes Uganda Communications Commission's review of short codes provision in the Uganda National Numbering Plan. It discusses issues with the current plan, including limited access to 3-digit codes for application providers and lack of service categorization. It seeks input on proposed changes to address these issues, such as increasing application provider access to 3-digit codes and categorizing services to better protect consumers. Any changes would require migrating existing services to new codes.
The document summarizes key changes to the rules for determining the place of provision of services under the service tax regime in India post 2012. Some key points:
1. A new charging section was introduced requiring determination of place of provision of service.
2. The Place of Provision of Services Rules, 2012 (POPS Rules) were introduced to determine whether a service was provided in the "taxable territory".
3. Under the main Rule 3, the location of the service receiver determines the place of provision. Exceptions are provided in Rules 4-6 and 9-12.
This document summarizes the invitation for proposals from eligible Bangladeshi entities for licenses to provide international gateway services (IGW) and interconnection exchange (ICX) services in Bangladesh. Key details include:
- The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) will issue 3 IGW licenses and invites proposals by November 21, 2007.
- Licensing guidelines and application forms can be obtained from BTRC for 50,000 Taka. Proposals must follow all terms and conditions.
- BTRC will also issue licenses for other services like international internet gateway and one entity can apply for multiple licenses but will only receive one.
- A pre-bid meeting will be held on November 4, 2007 for
BSNL is India's largest telecommunications provider but has faced significant challenges in recent years due to increased competition. It has lost market share and seen revenue decline. To address this, BSNL plans to expand its broadband and 3G services to more cities, upgrade its infrastructure, and improve customer service, though it still faces union influence and management challenges. A new AI assistant being developed may help improve operations and better compete against private telecom companies.
Merc order on RPO-REC Compliance by Captive & Open Access consumersSpark Network
This document summarizes the proceedings of a case hearing before the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission regarding verification of Renewable Purchase Obligation targets met by Captive Power Producers and Open Access Consumers in Maharashtra for fiscal years 2010-11 and 2011-12. It discusses the RPO targets specified in regulations and the obligations of captive users and open access consumers. It also summarizes correspondence received from various captive and open access entities, and directions given by the Commission during hearings, including the formation of a committee to improve data collection methodology and track RPO compliance.
BSNL is India's largest public sector telecommunications company. It has over 119 million telephone connections, making it the 5th largest operator in India with a 13.28% market share. BSNL provides both fixed line and mobile services across India using technologies like GSM, CDMA, broadband, and fiber. While it has a large customer base and resources, BSNL also faces weaknesses like poor marketing and network optimization. It aims to leverage its brand while expanding services in growing areas like broadband and untapped international markets.
My response to HM Treasury consultation on Implementing PSD2Simon Deane-Johns
The document responds to a UK government consultation on implementing the revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2). It raises several concerns about the proposed regulatory approach:
1. PSD2 leaves many aspects open to interpretation by member states, risking uneven enforcement and "regulatory creep" as businesses struggle with uncertainty.
2. Differences in how the UK and other states interpret scope, exemptions, and compliance standards could lead to inconsistent treatment of payment service providers operating across Europe.
3. Post-Brexit, UK and EU firms may want to continue cross-border business but uncertainty over "passporting" rights could force them to set up new authorized entities in the EU.
4. Some
It covers complete dimensions of study of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited Pakistan. Also describe hierarchy from top to bottom with several departments.
The document discusses India's National Broadband Plan and the Department of Telecommunications' response to TRAI's recommendations. Some key points:
1) TRAI recommended establishing a National Optical Fibre Agency (NOFA) and State Optical Fibre Agencies (SOFA) to build out a national broadband network. DOT agreed with NOFA but felt individual SOFAs for each state was impractical.
2) There was debate around defining broadband as a minimum 512kbps download speed versus relying on market forces. TRAI emphasized the definition was essential for quality of service.
3) Issues like right of way permissions, charges, and funding the network through the Universal Service Obligation Fund were also
BSNL ppt by Hritika Raj (Shivalik College of Engg.)Hritika Raj
Hritika Raj presents on Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India's largest public sector telecommunication company. BSNL has a large customer base of over 119 million telephone connections and a workforce of 2.84 lakh employees. It provides various telecom services including landline, mobile, internet, broadband, and IPTV across India with a focus on rural connectivity. While BSNL has strengths like its resources and customer base, it faces challenges from private competitors and needs to improve its marketing strategies to maintain growth.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is a state-owned telecommunications company in India. It provides telecom services including landline, broadband, cellular and enterprise services. BSNL aims to become the largest telecom service provider in Asia through providing world-class services at competitive prices. It has over 119 million customers and a workforce of 2.84 lakh employees. BSNL is divided into various circles and units across India to efficiently deliver telecom infrastructure and services.
This document provides an overview of MUTHOFUN's push and pull SMS services. It describes how the services work by allowing customers to send SMS messages to a shortcode and receive replies. The benefits are listed as fast delivery, support for all major mobile operators in Bangladesh, and real-time reporting. Pricing includes a one-time setup fee and monthly service fee. MUTHOFUN also offers additional SMS and mobile services like surveys, notifications, and interactive programs. Potential clients are identified as universities, schools, and technology companies located in Bangladesh.
The document is a business plan for OBiNET, a start-up company providing wireless and fiber broadband internet and CATV services along the coast of Kenya. It details the company's mission to provide fast, reliable wireless internet at a reasonable price, and lists Vincent Maoto as the founder and majority owner. The plan outlines OBiNET's target customer segments, equipment and infrastructure needs, and services to be offered. It forecasts becoming profitable within two years of launching operations.
This document outlines the application process and requirements for obtaining a Class III License from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Oman to provide private telecommunications services not connected to the public network. It details the application form and fees that must be submitted, the eligibility requirements, and the extensive technical, financial, service, and network documentation that must be provided for TRA review within 2 months, otherwise the application will be considered revoked. If approved, the applicant must then pay the license issuance fee.
The document announces an invitation to bid for the collection, treatment, and disposal of household hazardous wastes for Makati City for 2022. It provides key details such as the project description, approved budget of 25.9 million PHP, bid documents fee of 25,000 PHP, expected delivery period from January to December 2022, pre-bid conference date of November 22, 2021, bid submission deadline of December 6, 2021, and bid opening also on December 6, 2021. Interested bidders are directed to the BAC Secretariat for more information.
- The document is a Form 10-K annual report filed by Unisys Corporation with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2006.
- Unisys operates two business segments - Services and Technology. The Services segment provides consulting, outsourcing, and other services, while the Technology segment develops servers and related products.
- As of December 31, 2006 Unisys had approximately 31,500 employees and major facilities around the world, including 21 in the US and 23 outside the US. No single customer accounted for over 10% of revenue.
The document outlines requirements for a Voice Communication System project including both corporate requirements and technical requirements. It details 18 corporate requirements related to the proponent's structure, financials, experience, references, support processes, and more. It also details 37 technical requirements related to the implementation of a Mitel-based system, functionality, messaging services, conferencing, operators, reporting, administration, training and more. Proponents must address all requirements in their response.
This document proposes amendments to certain mortgage rules issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection in January 2013. The proposed amendments focus on clarifying or revising provisions related to loss mitigation procedures, amounts counted as loan originator compensation, exemptions available to creditors operating in rural or underserved areas, application of loan originator compensation rules, and the prohibition on creditor-financed credit insurance. The Bureau is also proposing adjustments to effective dates and technical corrections to Regulations B, X, and Z. Comments on the proposals are due by July 22, 2013.
The CFPB is currently seeking public comment on several proposed amendments to its final rules issued in 2013, which went into effect in January 2014. The comment period is open through March 16, 2015, so mortgage servicers, or any interested parties, still have about a month to chime in on the proposed amendments.
By now, servicers are all familiar with the final CFPB Rules promulgated in 2013 that modified the impact of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and the Truth in Lending Act (TILA). In November 2014, the Bureau proposed amendments to those Rules. Several proposed amendments are noteworthy to those in the mortgage servicing industry:
An expansion of "borrower" to include successors in interest to collateral property. Specifically, for the purposes of Regulation X, the Bureau is proposing to define "successor in interest" in § 1024.31 as "a member of any of the categories of successors in interest who acquired an ownership interest in the property securing a mortgage loan in a transfer protected by the Garn-St Germain Act." (See 12 U.S.C. § 1701j-3(d).) The expansion would include situations where the collateral property is transferred as a result of divorce. The effect of this would be that, for all intents and purposes of Regulation X, any successor in interest would now be considered a borrower.
The Remaining Stimulus Rounds Have Been Consolidated, But Your Options For Fu...Going Wimax
The broadband stimulus funding saga continues, with an interesting plot twist introduced last week. On November 10, the USDA’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) and the Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that they were “streamlining” the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s broadband grant and loan programs by awarding the remaining funding in just one more round, instead of two rounds.
The document summarizes broadband infrastructure programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that provide $7.2 billion for broadband grants. $4.7 billion is allocated to NTIA to establish the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program for competitive broadband grants. $2.5 billion is allocated to RUS for broadband grants, loans, and loan guarantees. The programs aim to create short-term jobs and long-term economic benefits through improved broadband availability, access, and adoption. Key implementation challenges include defining eligible areas and obligations, defining broadband, coordinating agencies, and ensuring transparency.
The District of Columbia is seeking offers to lease 2,468 square feet of ground floor retail space located at 2000 14th Street NW in Washington, DC. Offers are due by October 25, 2012. The space is being offered in "as-is" condition. The District will evaluate offers based on the proposed use and business plan, offeror qualifications, and financial offer. The goal is to select one offer that best meets the District's needs to negotiate a lease agreement for the space.
The document summarizes key changes to the rules for determining the place of provision of services under the service tax regime in India post 2012. Some key points:
1. A new charging section was introduced requiring determination of place of provision of service.
2. The Place of Provision of Services Rules, 2012 (POPS Rules) were introduced to determine whether a service was provided in the "taxable territory".
3. Under the main Rule 3, the location of the service receiver determines the place of provision. Exceptions are provided in Rules 4-6 and 9-12.
This document summarizes the invitation for proposals from eligible Bangladeshi entities for licenses to provide international gateway services (IGW) and interconnection exchange (ICX) services in Bangladesh. Key details include:
- The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) will issue 3 IGW licenses and invites proposals by November 21, 2007.
- Licensing guidelines and application forms can be obtained from BTRC for 50,000 Taka. Proposals must follow all terms and conditions.
- BTRC will also issue licenses for other services like international internet gateway and one entity can apply for multiple licenses but will only receive one.
- A pre-bid meeting will be held on November 4, 2007 for
BSNL is India's largest telecommunications provider but has faced significant challenges in recent years due to increased competition. It has lost market share and seen revenue decline. To address this, BSNL plans to expand its broadband and 3G services to more cities, upgrade its infrastructure, and improve customer service, though it still faces union influence and management challenges. A new AI assistant being developed may help improve operations and better compete against private telecom companies.
Merc order on RPO-REC Compliance by Captive & Open Access consumersSpark Network
This document summarizes the proceedings of a case hearing before the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission regarding verification of Renewable Purchase Obligation targets met by Captive Power Producers and Open Access Consumers in Maharashtra for fiscal years 2010-11 and 2011-12. It discusses the RPO targets specified in regulations and the obligations of captive users and open access consumers. It also summarizes correspondence received from various captive and open access entities, and directions given by the Commission during hearings, including the formation of a committee to improve data collection methodology and track RPO compliance.
BSNL is India's largest public sector telecommunications company. It has over 119 million telephone connections, making it the 5th largest operator in India with a 13.28% market share. BSNL provides both fixed line and mobile services across India using technologies like GSM, CDMA, broadband, and fiber. While it has a large customer base and resources, BSNL also faces weaknesses like poor marketing and network optimization. It aims to leverage its brand while expanding services in growing areas like broadband and untapped international markets.
My response to HM Treasury consultation on Implementing PSD2Simon Deane-Johns
The document responds to a UK government consultation on implementing the revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2). It raises several concerns about the proposed regulatory approach:
1. PSD2 leaves many aspects open to interpretation by member states, risking uneven enforcement and "regulatory creep" as businesses struggle with uncertainty.
2. Differences in how the UK and other states interpret scope, exemptions, and compliance standards could lead to inconsistent treatment of payment service providers operating across Europe.
3. Post-Brexit, UK and EU firms may want to continue cross-border business but uncertainty over "passporting" rights could force them to set up new authorized entities in the EU.
4. Some
It covers complete dimensions of study of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited Pakistan. Also describe hierarchy from top to bottom with several departments.
The document discusses India's National Broadband Plan and the Department of Telecommunications' response to TRAI's recommendations. Some key points:
1) TRAI recommended establishing a National Optical Fibre Agency (NOFA) and State Optical Fibre Agencies (SOFA) to build out a national broadband network. DOT agreed with NOFA but felt individual SOFAs for each state was impractical.
2) There was debate around defining broadband as a minimum 512kbps download speed versus relying on market forces. TRAI emphasized the definition was essential for quality of service.
3) Issues like right of way permissions, charges, and funding the network through the Universal Service Obligation Fund were also
BSNL ppt by Hritika Raj (Shivalik College of Engg.)Hritika Raj
Hritika Raj presents on Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India's largest public sector telecommunication company. BSNL has a large customer base of over 119 million telephone connections and a workforce of 2.84 lakh employees. It provides various telecom services including landline, mobile, internet, broadband, and IPTV across India with a focus on rural connectivity. While BSNL has strengths like its resources and customer base, it faces challenges from private competitors and needs to improve its marketing strategies to maintain growth.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is a state-owned telecommunications company in India. It provides telecom services including landline, broadband, cellular and enterprise services. BSNL aims to become the largest telecom service provider in Asia through providing world-class services at competitive prices. It has over 119 million customers and a workforce of 2.84 lakh employees. BSNL is divided into various circles and units across India to efficiently deliver telecom infrastructure and services.
This document provides an overview of MUTHOFUN's push and pull SMS services. It describes how the services work by allowing customers to send SMS messages to a shortcode and receive replies. The benefits are listed as fast delivery, support for all major mobile operators in Bangladesh, and real-time reporting. Pricing includes a one-time setup fee and monthly service fee. MUTHOFUN also offers additional SMS and mobile services like surveys, notifications, and interactive programs. Potential clients are identified as universities, schools, and technology companies located in Bangladesh.
The document is a business plan for OBiNET, a start-up company providing wireless and fiber broadband internet and CATV services along the coast of Kenya. It details the company's mission to provide fast, reliable wireless internet at a reasonable price, and lists Vincent Maoto as the founder and majority owner. The plan outlines OBiNET's target customer segments, equipment and infrastructure needs, and services to be offered. It forecasts becoming profitable within two years of launching operations.
This document outlines the application process and requirements for obtaining a Class III License from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Oman to provide private telecommunications services not connected to the public network. It details the application form and fees that must be submitted, the eligibility requirements, and the extensive technical, financial, service, and network documentation that must be provided for TRA review within 2 months, otherwise the application will be considered revoked. If approved, the applicant must then pay the license issuance fee.
The document announces an invitation to bid for the collection, treatment, and disposal of household hazardous wastes for Makati City for 2022. It provides key details such as the project description, approved budget of 25.9 million PHP, bid documents fee of 25,000 PHP, expected delivery period from January to December 2022, pre-bid conference date of November 22, 2021, bid submission deadline of December 6, 2021, and bid opening also on December 6, 2021. Interested bidders are directed to the BAC Secretariat for more information.
- The document is a Form 10-K annual report filed by Unisys Corporation with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2006.
- Unisys operates two business segments - Services and Technology. The Services segment provides consulting, outsourcing, and other services, while the Technology segment develops servers and related products.
- As of December 31, 2006 Unisys had approximately 31,500 employees and major facilities around the world, including 21 in the US and 23 outside the US. No single customer accounted for over 10% of revenue.
The document outlines requirements for a Voice Communication System project including both corporate requirements and technical requirements. It details 18 corporate requirements related to the proponent's structure, financials, experience, references, support processes, and more. It also details 37 technical requirements related to the implementation of a Mitel-based system, functionality, messaging services, conferencing, operators, reporting, administration, training and more. Proponents must address all requirements in their response.
This document proposes amendments to certain mortgage rules issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection in January 2013. The proposed amendments focus on clarifying or revising provisions related to loss mitigation procedures, amounts counted as loan originator compensation, exemptions available to creditors operating in rural or underserved areas, application of loan originator compensation rules, and the prohibition on creditor-financed credit insurance. The Bureau is also proposing adjustments to effective dates and technical corrections to Regulations B, X, and Z. Comments on the proposals are due by July 22, 2013.
The CFPB is currently seeking public comment on several proposed amendments to its final rules issued in 2013, which went into effect in January 2014. The comment period is open through March 16, 2015, so mortgage servicers, or any interested parties, still have about a month to chime in on the proposed amendments.
By now, servicers are all familiar with the final CFPB Rules promulgated in 2013 that modified the impact of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and the Truth in Lending Act (TILA). In November 2014, the Bureau proposed amendments to those Rules. Several proposed amendments are noteworthy to those in the mortgage servicing industry:
An expansion of "borrower" to include successors in interest to collateral property. Specifically, for the purposes of Regulation X, the Bureau is proposing to define "successor in interest" in § 1024.31 as "a member of any of the categories of successors in interest who acquired an ownership interest in the property securing a mortgage loan in a transfer protected by the Garn-St Germain Act." (See 12 U.S.C. § 1701j-3(d).) The expansion would include situations where the collateral property is transferred as a result of divorce. The effect of this would be that, for all intents and purposes of Regulation X, any successor in interest would now be considered a borrower.
The Remaining Stimulus Rounds Have Been Consolidated, But Your Options For Fu...Going Wimax
The broadband stimulus funding saga continues, with an interesting plot twist introduced last week. On November 10, the USDA’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) and the Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that they were “streamlining” the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s broadband grant and loan programs by awarding the remaining funding in just one more round, instead of two rounds.
The document summarizes broadband infrastructure programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that provide $7.2 billion for broadband grants. $4.7 billion is allocated to NTIA to establish the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program for competitive broadband grants. $2.5 billion is allocated to RUS for broadband grants, loans, and loan guarantees. The programs aim to create short-term jobs and long-term economic benefits through improved broadband availability, access, and adoption. Key implementation challenges include defining eligible areas and obligations, defining broadband, coordinating agencies, and ensuring transparency.
The District of Columbia is seeking offers to lease 2,468 square feet of ground floor retail space located at 2000 14th Street NW in Washington, DC. Offers are due by October 25, 2012. The space is being offered in "as-is" condition. The District will evaluate offers based on the proposed use and business plan, offeror qualifications, and financial offer. The goal is to select one offer that best meets the District's needs to negotiate a lease agreement for the space.
- The document is Brocade Communications Systems Inc.'s annual report (Form 10-K) filed with the SEC, providing information on its business, operations, risks, financial statements, and other disclosures.
- Brocade is a leading supplier of networking equipment and software, including storage area networking and IP networking solutions for data centers and businesses. It offers a comprehensive line of high-performance networking hardware and software products.
- Brocade's products include storage networking solutions based on Fibre Channel protocol as well as Ethernet switching and IP routing products for connecting users and data centers. It also provides related services such as consulting, support, and post-contract customer support.
This memorandum from the Concerned Citizens for Better Broadband in the Valley Towns requests information from Mid-Hudson Cable regarding its plans to expand broadband internet access in the region. It seeks a map of current and planned broadband coverage, as well as contracts with other towns and a commitment to apply for additional government funding. The goal is to achieve 100% broadband access across the valley towns to support residents, businesses and the local economy.
The document discusses techniques for researching and incorporating evidence into appeal letters to overturn claim denials. It recommends following leads from denial letters to relevant regulations, guidelines and literature. Specific resources highlighted include CMS manuals, LCDs, CPT/ICD guidelines, peer-reviewed studies and position statements. Attendees will learn how to build an evidence-based argument and guide reviewers to an favorable decision.
The FCC voted to modernize its Form 477 data collection program by adding broadband deployment data collection to supplement existing subscription data. Beginning September 2014, fixed and mobile broadband providers will report deployment data including maximum speeds and coverage areas at the census block and mobile license area levels respectively. The FCC will rely initially on overlapping state data but aims to fully transition providers to the new Form 477 requirements over time. The FCC will continue working with states and making deployment data publicly available while protecting competitively sensitive information.
The CITC Governor adopted a new definition of an active subscriber for mobile telecommunications in Saudi Arabia based on a public consultation. The definition considers a subscriber active if they have used their account in the last 90 days by making calls, sending texts/MMS, using data or international roaming. Mobile providers must report the number of active subscribers to CITC every quarter, and CITC will publish these numbers. The new definition aims to support fair competition and protect public interest in Saudi Arabia's telecom sector.
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission issued a revised information request to New Era Wind Farm, the new name for a wind project in Goodhue County.
This document summarizes key issues regarding communications laws and their effects on local authority. It discusses how federal laws have increasingly impacted local control over wireless facilities, compensation for use of public property, broadband deployment, and ensuring adequate communications services. It recommends that local governments review and revise ordinances, participate in federal proceedings, and devote resources to take advantage of rights and develop policy goals reflecting the changing landscape. It also provides an overview of relevant federal provisions and cases, and identifies risks to local revenues and public interest obligations from emerging technologies and proceedings.
The document is a letter responding to a concern about Vodafone's billing practices. It summarizes that the Australian Government establishes the regulatory framework for telecommunications but does not intervene in companies' commercial operations. It notes that all contract terms must comply with the Australian Consumer Law and consumers can make complaints to the ACCC. The letter also discusses the Telecommunications Consumer Protections Code and refers the complainant to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman, which is handling their complaint. It provides information about the Government's ongoing review of telecommunications consumer safeguards.
The document discusses the US broadband stimulus program which allocates $7.2 billion through the Department of Commerce's NTIA and the Department of Agriculture's RUS to expand broadband access. NTIA will administer 65% of funds, with 80% targeted towards unserved and underserved areas. The RUS will focus on rural areas without sufficient broadband access. The document provides details on funding amounts, eligible recipients and allowed uses, as well as award criteria and timing for both programs.
Gov. Ige sent a letter to California Congresswoman Anna Eshoo in response to her August 2020 request for information about Hawaii's pandemic response.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2020/08/california-congresswoman-wants-answers-on-hawaiis-virus-response-effort/
Audit of the Department of the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s Policies, Proc...Honolulu Civil Beat
This audit was conducted pursuant to Resolution 19-255,
requesting the city auditor to conduct a performance audit of the Honolulu Police Department and the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney’s policies and procedures related to employee misconduct.
Audit of the Honolulu Police Department’s Policies, Procedures, and ControlsHonolulu Civil Beat
The audit objectives were to:
1. Evaluate the effectiveness of HPD’s existing policies, procedures, and controls to identify and respond to complaints or incidents concerning misconduct, retaliation, favoritism, and abuses of power by its management and employees;
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1. BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF HAWAI'I
In the Matter of the Application
of
SANDWICH ISLES
COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
For: Annual Caertification as Eligible
Telecommunications Carriers (ETC)
DOCKET NO. 2010-0304
SANDWICH ISLES COMMUNICATIONS, INC.'S RESPONSE TO
CONSUMER ADVOCATE'S FIRST SUBMISSION OF
INFORMATION REQUESTS DATED JANUARY 7, 2011
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KOBAYASHI SUGITA & GODA
CLIFFORD K. HIGA
BRUCE NAKAMURA
First Hawaiian Center
999 Bishop Street, Suite 2600
Honolulu, HI 96813
Telephone No.: (808)539-8700
Attorneys for SANDWICH ISLES
COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Document ID: 477386 1 AFS
2. BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF HAWAI'I
In the Matter of the Application
of
SANDWICH ISLES
COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
For: Annual Caertification as Eligible
Telecommunications Carriers (ETC)
DOCKET NO. 2010-0304
SANDWICH ISLES COMMUNICATIONS, INC.'S RESPONSE TO
CONSUMER ADVOCATE'S FIRST SUBMISSION OF
INFORMATION REOUESTS DATED JANUARY 7. 2011
Sandwich Isles Communication, Inc. (hereinafter the "Company" or "SIC") hereby
submits its response to the Consumer Advocate's First Submission of Information Requests
dated January 7, 2011.
The Company reserves the right to fijrther supplement any and all of its responses set
forth herein, should it be necessary.
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Protective Order, Filed on
November 22, 2010 DOCKET NO. 2010-0304
SANDWICH ISLES COMMUNICATIONS, INC.'S RESPONSE TO
FIRST SUBMISSION OE INFORMATION REOUESTS
CA-IR-1 - Sponsor: Albert Hee/GVNW Consulting, Inc.
Ref: Application. Page 2 — Service Area.
Sandwich Isles Communications, Inc. ("SIC) contends on page 2 of its
application that ". . . SIC's service area is rural and predominantly on the
neighbor islands.
a. Please provide a listing of all of SIC's wire centers on all islands,
and identify each wire center's IAS Access Zone Code per the
www.usac.org website or whether the wire center is a rural or non-
rural / urban site.
SIC Response:
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b. Please discuss and describe how SIC determines or defines
whether a wire center is classified as rural versus non-rural / urban.
Assuming that such determination is based on statutory or
regulatory guidelines, please provide the appropriate citation(s)
supporting the Company's classification.
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5. SIC Response: As set forth in its application, SIC is by defmition a "Rural Local Exchange
Carrier" (RLEC), in accordance with section 153(37)(B) of the Communications Act of 1934, as
amended (47 U.S.C. § 153(37)(B)), which provides:
The term "rural telephone company" means a local exchange carrier
operating entity to the extent that such entity: .. .
(B) provides telephone exchange service, including exchange access, to
fewer than 50,000 access lines.
SIC has an exclusive statewide license to serve residents on the HHL, which consists of
approximately 70 non-contiguous, remote land parcels on six of the Hawaiian Islands. SIC is
eligible and receives federal universal service support through financial cost recoveries disbursed
fi-om the federal Universal Service Fund (USF) for SIC's provision of telecommunications
services to rural, insular and high cost areas, of which HHLs are a part of, at rates that are
reasonably comparable to those charged in urban areas.
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6. CA-IR-2 - Sponser: Albert Hee/GVNW Consulting, Inc.
Ref: Application. Page 2 and 3 — Access to Telecommunications and
Information Services
The Company notes that the federal policy of "Universal Service" is to provide the
opportunity for every American, including those in high-cost, rural and insular
areas, to have access to telecommunications and information services
reasonably comparable to those services provided in urban areas ("comparable
telecommunications and infonnation services") at rates comparable to those
charged for similar services in urban areas ('comparable rates").
a. Please identify which of SIC's wire center customers do not
presently have access to comparable telecommunications and
information services and rates that are described above. (Include
wireline and wireless services.) Please provide copies of the
support relied upon to make this determination.
SIC Response SIC customers have comparable telecommunications and information services at
comparable rates as shown in work papers 1 to SIC's response to CA-IR-2 attached hereto..
b. If applicable, please discuss why SIC believes their identified wire
center customers do not presently have access to the above
described "comparable telecommunications and information
services." In its response, the Company should identify the specific
comparable telecommunications or information services (with
appropriate citations to other carriers and the relevant services) SIC
believes their wire center customers do not have access to.
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SIC Response: ^Not applicable.
c. If applicable, please discuss why SIC believes their identified wire
center customers do not presently have access to the above
services describe at "comparable rates." Identify in discussion the
specific comparable services and the associated rates SIC believes
their wire center customers do not have access to.
SIC Response: Not applicable.
d. If SIC believes that all of its wire center customers already haye
access to comparable telecommunications and information services
and rates that are described above, please discuss why SIC
believes it should continue to receive USF support.
SIC Response:
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Ref: Application -USF Support-
a. Based on the service maps for the various wireline and
wireless carriers, it would appear that all of the state inhabitable
HHL areas have at least one provider if not multiple carriers that
can provide service to all areas. If this understanding is incorrect,
please identify the HHL area(s), if any, which represent un-served
areas from the customers' perspectives. In addition, separately
identify those HHL areas un-served by the SIC.
SIC Response:
b. If there are no HHL inhabitable areas in the state that are not
already served by the Company or by another carrier, please
explain the need for additional USE support for SIC.
1. If it is the Company's contention that service can be
improved, please provide the following:
(a) identify the current service shortcomings and
provide historical reports for the last three years
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that are tracking these current service
measures; and
(b) The planned projects to address the
shortcomings and an explanation of how these
projects will address the situation.
SIC Response:
2.
SIC Response: Not applicable.
3.
If it is the Company's contention that new services can
be offered, please provide the following:
(a) Identify the new service offerings; and
(b) Identify the pricing for the new service offerings,
both at the retail and. if applicable, the
subsidized pricing that would be available to
mral, high-cost, and/or underserved HHL
customers.
If it is the Company's contention that existing services
can be offered but at lower prices, please provide the
planned tariff changes to allow rural, high-cost and/or
underserved HHL customers to receive their current
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Ref: Application. Pages 4 to 6 — Confidential IVIaterial.
In its application.
It is difficult, however, to
determine exactly for what this support was or is intended to be used.
a. Please provide a reconciled report that shows the amount of USF
support received for 2009 and identify the specific purposes for
which the funds were used. Please provide copies of any relevant
accounting or compliance reports that support the Company's
SIC Response:
response,
b. Please provide a reconciled report that shows the amount of
support projected to be received in 2010 and the specific purposes
for which the funds were used.
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Ref: Application. Pages 4 to 6.
In its Service Quality Improvement Plan for 2010 —2011, SIC lists what appear
to be the various project descriptions for each year.
a.
please provide the complete timeline (i.e., when started, when to be
completed), reasons why carried over each year, and how much
USF support was used in each year.
SIC Response: Projects/timelines:
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b. Please provide a more detailed description of the
support used for each such project.
I, and the USF
SIC Response:
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Please confirm whether the
SIC Response:
d. Please identify and describe all projects that were part of
SIC's plans for use of USF support, but not reflected on the
application, and discuss why these projects were not initiated.
SIC Response: Not applicable.
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CA-IR-6 - Sponsor: Albert Hee/GVNW Consulting, Inc.
Ref: SIC Service Area — Un-served and Underserved.
a. Please identify all inhabitable un-served high-cost rural SIC service
areas that still require the provision of USF supported
telecommunication services.
SIC Response:
b. Please identify SIC's plans to complete provision of USF supported
services to these inhabitable un-served high-cost rural areas, and
discuss SIC's timeline for completion.
SIC Response: Not applicable.
c. Please identify all inhabitable underserved high-cost rural SIC
service areas that still require the provision of more USF supported
telecommunication services.
SIC Response: Not applicable.
d. Please identify SIC's plans to complete provision of the remaining
USF supported services to these inhabitable underserved high-cost
rural areas, and discuss SIC's timeline for completion.
SIC Response: Not applicable.
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Ref: SIC Provision of FTTH.
a. Please discuss whether SIC's reasoning for provisioning of
SIC Response:
b. Please confirm whether SIC is using USF support
SIC Response:
c. Please discuss whether USF support can currently be used for
provision of
SIC Response:
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Ref: SIC Facility Sizing Methodology.
It is sound economic policy to avoid overbuilding facilities, significant excess
capacities, and stranded investments due to unrealized forecasts, Such concerns
would also aid in ensuring efficient use of USF support received.
a. Please discuss how SIC determines the size or capacity of the
facilities it is or will be installing for a particular project.
SIC Response:
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SIC Response:
SIC Response:
Please discuss what time planning horizons SIC uses in
determining the size or capacity of the facilities it is or will be
installing.
Please discuss whether SIC considers the fill of existing facilities
when determining the size or capacity of its facilities to be installed
or added.
Please discuss whether SIC considers other carriers who may
already or will be providing services in the area in order to evaluate
and determine the size or capacity of its facilities. If the response is
yes, please include a discussion of how such evaluation and
detennination is conducted.
SIC Response:
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Ref: SIC Existing Fills / Capacity.
a. Please provide by wire center the existing fills or remaining
capacities on each of SIC's major facility (i.e., switches, cables, microwave systems,
etc.).
SIC Response:
Wire Centers Switch Type Lines Equipped Lines in Service
DS-1 Trunks DS-1 Trunks
Equipped in Service
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W i r e Centers Cable Pair Lots Passed
Microwave Radio Point to Point System Type System Equipped System Provisioned
Please provide by year for the last 5 years and projected for 2011,
SIC's annual customer net inward movement of lines by wire center
that presumably will use the remaining capacities.
SIC Response:
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c. Please provide how many months or years capacity exists in the
remaining capacities on SIC's major facilities by wire center.
SIC Response:
d. Please discuss whether SIC is experiencing a net decrease in
customer inward movement similar to many landline
telecommunications companies across the nation
SIC Response:
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Ref: Application. Page 6 - SIC Replaces Existing Radio System.
It is sound economic reasoning to avoid expenditures for replacement of facilities
that do not necessarily require replacement. Such a concern would also aid in
ensuring efficient use of USF support received.
a. Please discuss and describe how SIC determines whether an
existing microwave radio system needs to be replaced.
SIC Response:
b. Please provide the studies or analyses and related results
SIC Response:
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Ref: Application. Page 6 - ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ j j j ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ j
a. Please provide a copy of all material or studies used by SIC and
the Rural Utilities Service to determine
SIC Response:
SIC Response:
SIC Response:
Please discuss and identify all alternatives to provision of a H
^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ I B m ^ l ^^^^ ^^''3 reviewed, and why the
resultant alternative was selected.
c. Please discuss
d. Please discuss and identify the projected time horizon for
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e. Please discuss and identify ai
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CA-IR-12-Sponsor: Albert Hee/GVNW Consulting, Inc.
Ref: Competitive Bids for USF Related Prelects.
The Consumer Advocate believes that utilizing competitive bidding where
possible aids in ensuring the efficient use of USF support received.
a. Please identify all USF related projects in 2009 and 2010 where
SIC utilized competitive bidding.
SIC Response:
b. Please identify the specific companies or entities that submitted
bids for each USF related project where SIC used competitive
bidding in 2009 and 2010.
SIC Response:
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c. Please note which of the companies or entities or any officer of said
companies selected for contract award in b. above was/were an
affiliate of SIC or related to an officer of SIC.
SIC Response: None of the companies or entities or any officer of said companies selected for
contract award in CA-IR-12 (b) above was/were an affiliate of SIC or related to an officer of
SIC.
d. Please identify all USF related projects in 2009 and 2010 where
SIC did not utilize competitive bidding, and explain why not.
SIC Response: There were no USF related projects in 2009 and 2010 where SIC did not utilize
competitive bidding.
6. Please identify which companies SIC awarded contracts to for USF
related projects in 2009 and 2010 that did not use competitive
bidding, where the awarded company was in some way an affiliate
of or any officer of said company related to an officer of SIC.
SIC Response: Not applicable.
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31. CA-IR-13 - Sponsor: Albert Hee/GVNW Consulting, Inc.
Ret: SIC Service Measurements Report.
On page 2 of its application. SIC represents that"... . SIC takes very seriously its
responsibility of providing quality and affordable telephone services . ..
a. To validate the quality of service SIC provides to its customers,
please provide the following service measurements for each month
of 2009 and to date for 2010:
1. Total Customer Trouble Reports per 100 lines
2. % Dial Tone Speed Within 3 Seconds
3. % Completions: Dial Service Results
4. % Out of Service Troubles Cleared in 24 Hours
5. % of Operator Toll Calls Answered Within 10 Seconds
6. % of Operator Directory Assistance (DA) Calls
Answered Within 10 Seconds
7. % Repair Calls Answered Within 20 Seconds
8. % Repair Commitments Met
9. % Installations Completed Within 3 Days
10. % Business Combined Installation / Billing Office
Calls Answered in 20 Seconds
11. % Residence Combined Installation / Billing Office
Calls Answered in 20 seconds
12. % Installation Commitments Met
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- SIC Response: SIC does take seriously its responsibility of providing quality and affordable
telephone services and believes that it has and continues to do so. As stated in its Application,
during the year 2009, to the best of our knowledge, no formal complaints were lodged with the
PUC, the FCC, or the Attorney General regarding SIC service quality, consumer protection rules
violations, or other matters. We believe the same representation will be made for the 2010 filing.
b. The incumbent local exchange carrier ("ILEC") for the State of
Hawaii namely Hawaiian Telcom, Inc. provides to the Commission
a monthly Service Measurement Report which includes the above
measurements. Since SIC contends on page 2 of its application
that it is the mral local exchange carrier for the State of Hawaii and
is serious about providing quality service, please discuss whether
SIC would be agreeable to providing monthly reports on the above
measurements to the Commission and Consumer Advocate on a
going forward basis with similar objectives set by the Commission
for the ILEC.
SIC Response: SIC would be agreeable to provide to the PUC and the Consumer Advocate any
service management reports which it is required to file with either DHHL or the FCC. ^ ^ H
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- CA-IR-14 - Sponsor: Albert Hee/GVNW Consulting, Inc.
Ref: Application. Page 7 - Economic Development.
SIC indicates on page 7 of its application that "[i]ts state-of-the-art network will
encourage commercial development on HHL, particularly on the 'neighbor'
islands. It is anticipated that a robust communications platform will encourage
jobs creation, so neighbor island communities will be sustainable in these more
rural parts of the state."
a. Please discuss whether HHL has provided SIC with any firm
forecasts or plans for commercial development on HHL that would
require and use SIC's high-cost state-of-the-art network, particulariy
on the neighbor islands. If affirmative, please provide copies of HHL
material that supports such forecasts or plans for commercial
development.
SIC Response:
Document ID: 477386 I AFS 31
34. Confidential Inforfriation
Deleted Pursuant to
Protective Order, Filed on
November 22, 2010
Such information is contained on DHHL's website, http://hawaii.gov/dhhl.
SIC Response:
Please discuss the basis for SIC's belief that its high-cost state-of-
the-art network will encourage commercial development on HHL.
particularly on the neighbor islands. Include examples of how this
has occurred in the past where a state-of-the-art network was the
major impetus that encouraged commercial development on HHL.
particularly on the neighbor islands.
Document ID: 477386 I AFS 32
35. Confidential Information
Deleted Pursuant to
Protective Order, Filed on
November 22, 2010
c. If HHL has not provided SIC with any forecast or plans for any
commercial development, please discuss why SIC is provisioning
such a high-cost commercially driven state-of-the-art network
ahead of any firm economic development forecasts.
SIC Response: Not applicable;
d. Please discuss what SIC will do with any excess capacity in its
state-of-the-art network if its 20,000 HHL residents and commercial
development forecasts do not materialize in its planning horizons.
SIC Response: See response to CA-IR-11(e).
Document ID: 477386 I AFS 33
36. Confidential Info'rmation
Deleted Pursuant to
Protective Order, Filed on
November 22, 2010
CA-IR-15" Sponsor: Albert Hee/GVNW Consulting, Inc.
Ref: Non - USF Related Use of Facilities Provisioned with USFSupport.
a. Please confirm whether SIC uses facilities provisioned using
USF support for non-USF related services or services
provided to customers other than HHL customers.
SIC Response:
b. If affirmative, please identify each specific facility, what
percent of the facility is being or planned to be used for
non-USE related services, and discuss how SIC justifies
such non-USE related use of facilities provisioned by USF
support.
SIC Response: Not applicable.
c. If SIC cannot reasonably justify such non-USE related use of
facilities provisioned by USE support, please discuss how
SIC will rectify the situation including any proposed restitution
to the USF
SIC Response: Not applicable
Document ID: 477386 1 AFS
34
37. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that on , a copy of the foregoing
documents was duly served upon the following party via hand-delivery:
JON S. ITOMURA, ESQ.
LANE H. TSUCHIYAMA, ESQ.
Division of Consumer Advocacy
335 Merchant Street, Room 326
Honolulu, HI 96813
DATED: Honolulu, Hawaii, .
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CLlFFC^m K. HIGA
BRUCE NAKAMURA
Attorneys for SANDWICH ISLES
COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Document ID: 477386 1 AFS
38. KOBAYASHI
SUGITA &
GODA
A T T O R N E Y S • AT • L A W
999 Bishop Street, Suite 2600
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813-4430
Telephone: 808-539-8700
Facsimile: 808-539-8799
E-Mail: @ksglaw.com
April 14,2011
The Honorable Public Utilities Commission
of the State of Hawaii
Kekuanao'a Building, First Floor
465 South King Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Re: In the Matter of the Application of Sandwich Isles
Communications, Inc. for Annual Certification as Eligible
Telecommunications Carriers (ETC), Docket No. 2010-
0304
To the Honorable Public Utilities Commission of the State of Hawaii:
BertT. Kobayashi, [t.*
Kenneth V. Sugita'
AUnM, Coda*
lex R. Smith'
Wendell H, Fuji-
Robert K. Idiikawa'
Clifford K. Higa-
)ohn F. Lezak*
Larry L. Myera'
Craig K. Shikuma*
Chriilopher T. Kobayashi*
Burt T. Lau*
David B. Tongg*
Bruce A. Nakamura*
Kenneth M. ^4akasone•
Gregory M. Sato*
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Joseph A.
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Jesse W.Sdiid*
Doris IXonch
Meal T. Cota
Nicholas R, Monlux
Jonathans . Moore
Lisa K.Y. Nakahara
Shohei Nishimoto
Chistophei A. Santos
Anthony Suetsugu
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Enclosed with this letter, for the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Hawaii's (the
"Commission") review, please find Sandwich Isles Communications, Inc.'s Response to the
Consumer Advocate's First Submission of Information Requests Dated January 7, 2011
including the redacted portions containing confidential information ("Confidential Material").
In addition, we enclose a chart showing the portions of the Information Requests that
were redacted as well as the explanation of such redactions as Attachment "A" hereto.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.
Very truly yours,
CLIFTORD K. HIGA
BRUCE A. NAKAMURA
ANTHONY E. SUETSUGU
for
KOBAYASHI, SUGITA & GODA
477420
cc: Division of Consumer Advocacy w/enclosure
Enclosure: Exhibit "A"
39. ATTACHMENT "A"
(Sandwich Isles Communications, Inc. DocicetNo. 2010-0304)
Pursuant to the protective Order approved by the Public Utilities Commission of the State
of Hawaii ("Commission") on November 22, 2010, ("Protective Order") Sandwich Isles
Communications, Inc. ("SIC") is authorized to designated certain materials as confidential if
such materials are believed, in good faith to contain trade secrets or other confidential research,
development, commercial financial, vendor, or bid information, including but not limited to cost
support studies ("Confidential Information"). Such Confidential Information is protected
against disclosure to non-qualified persons as defined in the terms of the Protective Order, unless
such information is declassified, or permission to disclose the Confidential Information is
granted by Hawaiian Electric as provided in terms of the Protective Order.
Pursuant to the Protective Order, SIC designates the following materials submitted to the
Commission as containing Confidential Information.
1. SIC believes in good faith that the redacted portions of its response to the
IR is Confidential Information pursuant to the Protective Order as it
contains information that is confidential, commercial, business sensitive,
trade secrets, privileged and proprietary information which, if disclosed
could result in others using such information to the competitive
disadvantage of SIC and SIC's customers. The Confidential information
redactedfi-omCA-IRs 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 is
information that is not ordinarily available and which SIC would not
disclose to its supplier's competitors, customers, or the general public.
For all of the Confidential Information, the location of the Information is Sandwich
Isles's address of record. The nature of the information is confidential, commercial, business
sensitive, trade secrets, and proprietary information which, if disclosed could result in others
using such information to the competitive disadvantage of SIC and SIC's customers. Sandwich
Isles considers the Confidential Information designated herein, in good faith, to be Confidential
Information as set forth in the Protective Order.
April 14,2010