AT&T Texas and Lingo Seek Approval for Interconnection Agreement Amendment

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AT&T Texas and Lingo, a communication service provider, have jointly filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas to approve an amendment to their existing interconnection agreement. The amendment aims to modify DS1 and DS3 transport rates, which were previously filed but inadvertently left out the correct exhibit. The companies have submitted affidavits explaining how the amendment aligns with the public interest, convenience, and necessity.

Key Takeaways:

  • The joint application was filed by AT&T Texas and Lingo, seeking the Commission's final approval of the amendment to their interconnection agreement.
  • The amendment modifies DS1 and DS3 transport rates, which were previously filed but lacked the correct exhibit.
  • The applicants have submitted three attachments, including the amended portions of the interconnection agreement, affidavits explaining the amendment's consistency with public interest, and a warrant regarding Lingo's authorization to serve Texas.
  • The applicants believe that the amendment complies with the Public Utility Commission of Texas Procedural Rules and Section 252(e) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
  • The amendment does not involve any outstanding issues between the parties, requiring mediation or arbitration.
  • The applicants request the Commission to approve the amendment without change, suspension, or delay in its implementation.
  • The Commission will review the amendment based on the statutory standards of review set forth in Section 252(e) of the Act.

Statistics:

  • Docket No.: 28821
  • Date of underlying Interconnection Agreement approval: September 20, 2005
  • Contract Id: 2800608
  • Date of merger between Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Southwestern Bell Texas, Inc.: December 30, 2001
  • Date of merger between Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. and SWBT Inc.: June 29, 2007
  • Dealership and area served: Lingo Telecom, LLC d/b/a Lingo warrants that it has obtained approval of a SPCOA and is duly authorized to serve the geographic area of the entire state of Texas

Sources:

  • Public Utility Commission of Texas - Joint Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Texas and Lingo Telecom, LLC d/b/a Lingo for Approval of an Interconnection Amendment under PURA and the Telecommunications Act of 1996. (Docket No.: 28821)