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Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Approves Interconnection Amendment for Local Traffic between LYNXX Networks and Level 3 Communication, LLC

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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has issued a final decision approving an interconnection amendment between Level 3 Communication, LLC and LYNXX Networks. The amendment enables the transport and termination of local traffic between the two telecommunications providers. This approval promotes competition, consumer choice, and the development of additional telecommunications infrastructure in Wisconsin.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Commission approved the Amendment to an Interconnection Agreement (Amendment) between Level 3 Communication, LLC and LYNXX Networks, as submitted on July 7, 2025.
  • The Amendment was adopted by negotiation and does not discriminate against any specific provider or is inconsistent with the public interest.
  • The approval promotes competition, consumer choice, and the development of additional telecommunications infrastructure in Wisconsin.
  • The Commission considered public interest factors enumerated in Wis. Stat. § 196.03(6) and found that the Amendment satisfies the public interest under Wis. Stat. § 196.03(1) and (6), and the criteria for approval under 47 U.S.C. § 252(e)(2)(A).
  • If one party to the Amendment is a commercial mobile radio service provider, the Commission finds that the Amendment satisfies Wis. Stat. SSSS 196.03(1) and (6), 196.04(1) and (2), and 47 U.S.C. § 252(e)(2)(A).
  • The Commission specifically finds that the Amendment is required by the public interest, does not cause an irreparable injury, and does not create a public utility detriment.

Statistics:

  • The Amendment was submitted on July 7, 2025.
  • The Commission received no comments on the Amendment.
  • The Commission found that the Amendment satisfies the public interest under Wis. Stat. § 196.03(1) and (6), and the criteria for approval under 47 U.S.C. § 252(e)(2)(A).
  • The Amendment is effective immediately.

Sources:

  • PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WISCONSIN Application for Approval of an Amendment to the Interconnection Agreement for the Transport and Termination of Local Traffic between LYNXX Networks and Level 3 Communication, LLC 5-TI-3081
  • Wis. Stat. § 196.03(1)
  • Wis. Stat. § 196.03(6)
  • 47 U.S.C. § 252(e)(2)(A)

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