California Public Utilities Commission Service Lists for Tracfone Wireless Acquisition

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The California Public Utilities Commission has issued a service list for the joint application of TracFone Wireless, Inc., America Movil, S.A.B. de C.V., and Verizon Communications, Inc. for approval of a transfer of control over TracFone Wireless, Inc. The application was filed on November 5, 2020, and the service list includes 43 parties of record, representing various companies, organizations, and individuals.

Key Takeaways:

  • The joint application for the transfer of control over TracFone Wireless, Inc. was filed on November 5, 2020, by TracFone Wireless, Inc., America Movil, S.A.B. de C.V., and Verizon Communications, Inc.
  • The application involves a transfer of control, which is subject to approval by the California Public Utilities Commission.
  • The service list includes 43 parties of record, representing various companies, organizations, and individuals, including Communications Workers of America, Benton Institute for Broadband & Society, Next Century Cities, and Public Knowledge.
  • Some parties have expressed concerns about the impact of the acquisition on low-income communities, people of color, and rural areas.
  • The acquisition has faced opposition from various groups, including the Tribal Digital Networks and the Utility Reform Network.
  • The parties have submitted various documents and exhibits in support of the application, including financial statements and expert opinions.

Statistics:

  • The joint application was filed on November 5, 2020.
  • The service list includes 43 parties of record.
  • 17 parties are represented by law firms, including Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP and Davis Wright Tremaine LLP.
  • 13 parties are represented by in-house counsel, including Verizon Communications, Inc. and AT&T Services, Inc.
  • 10 parties are non-profit organizations, including Communications Workers of America and Public Knowledge.
  • 3 parties are academic institutions, including Harvard University and the University of California, Berkeley.

Sources:

  • "Joint Application of TracFone Wireless, Inc., America Movil, S.A.B. de C.V., and Verizon Communications, Inc. for Approval of Transfer of Control over TracFone Wireless, Inc." (Filed Nov. 5, 2020)
  • "Service List for A2011001" (Updated May 27, 2021)