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Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Approves Interconnection Agreement between Vernon Communications Cooperative and Level 3 Communications, LLC

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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has approved the Interconnection Agreement between Vernon Communications Cooperative and Level 3 Communications, LLC, allowing for the interconnection of telecommunications networks. The agreement aims to promote competition, consumer choice, and the development of additional telecommunications infrastructure in Wisconsin. The Commission determined that the agreement does not discriminate against any specific provider and is consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has approved the Interconnection Agreement between Vernon Communications Cooperative and Level 3 Communications, LLC.
  • The agreement was submitted on an unspecified date by Level 3 and was certified as being authorized by Vernon.
  • No comments were received in response to the opportunity to comment on the agreement.
  • The Commission found that the agreement does not discriminate against any specific provider and is consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity.
  • The agreement promotes competition, consumer choice, and the development of additional telecommunications infrastructure in Wisconsin.
  • The approval of the agreement is issued under 47 USC § 252(e) and Wis. Stat. § 196.199(2), if neither contracting entity is a wireless provider, or Wis. Stat. § 196.016 and 196.04 if one or more parties is a wireless provider.
  • The Commission's decision does not constitute a policy of the Commission applicable generally to other telecommunications providers or specifically to providers seeking interconnection with Vernon and Level 3.
  • The approval of the agreement is required by the public interest and does not create a public utility detriment.

Statistics:

  • The agreement involves the interconnection of telecommunications networks between Vernon Communications Cooperative and Level 3 Communications, LLC.
  • The Commission received no comments in response to the opportunity to comment on the agreement.
  • The approval of the agreement was issued on September 9, 2025.
  • The Commission's decision cites Wis. Stat. ch. 196 and 47 USC § 252(e) as applicable statutes.

Sources:

  • Public Service Commission of Wisconsin: "Application for Approval of the Interconnection Agreement between Level 3 Communications, LLC and Vernon Communications Cooperative 5-TI-3084 FINAL DECISION APPROVING INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT"
  • Public Service Commission of Wisconsin: "NOTICE OF RIGHTS FOR REHEARING OR JUDICIAL REVIEW"
  • Public Service Commission of Wisconsin: https://apps.psc.wi.gov

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