Public Utility Commission of Texas Approves Corporate Restructuring of Broadview Networks and Windstream Applications

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The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has approved the application of Broadview Networks, Inc., and other telecom companies to amend their certificates of operating authority or service provider certificates of operating authority to reflect a corporate restructuring. The restructuring involves the contribution of equity, multiple mergers, and the creation of new subsidiaries, ultimately leading to Uniti Group LLC becoming the ultimate, indirect parent of the applicants.

The Commission's approval is based on the applicants' compliance with the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) requirements. The applicants demonstrated financial qualifications, provided proof of notice to relevant parties, and presented an acceptable compliance record. The Commission also determined that the applicants met the requirements for informal disposition and that no hearing was necessary.

The approved amendments will not result in any changes to the applicants' eligibility for certificates of operating authority or service provider certificates of operating authority. The certificate holders will continue to provide service under their existing names, and any changes to operations must be authorized by the Commission.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has approved the corporate restructuring of Broadview Networks, Inc., and other telecom companies.
  • The restructuring involves the contribution of equity, multiple mergers, and the creation of new subsidiaries.
  • Uniti Group LLC will become the ultimate, indirect parent of the applicants.
  • The applicants demonstrated financial qualifications, provided proof of notice, and presented an acceptable compliance record.
  • The Commission determined that the applicants met the requirements for informal disposition.
  • The approved amendments will not result in any changes to the applicants' eligibility for certificates of operating authority or service provider certificates of operating authority.
  • The certificate holders will continue to provide service under their existing names.
  • The applicants must obtain Commission approval to cease operations under their respective SPCOAs or COAS.

Statistics:

  • 27 companies have applied to amend their certificates of operating authority or service provider certificates of operating authority.
  • 18 of the applicants are direct or indirect subsidiaries of Uniti Group LLC.
  • The applicants have demonstrated a compliance record acceptable to the Commission.
  • The applicants have met the requirements for informal disposition.
  • The approved amendments will not result in any changes to the applicants' financial qualifications.

Sources:

  • Public Utility Commission of Texas. (2025, June 18). NOTICE OF APPROVAL. Docket No. 58009.
  • Public Utility Commission of Texas. (2025, May 15). Order No. 2. Docket No. 58009.
  • Public Utility Commission of Texas. (2025, May 1). Proof of Notice. Docket No. 58009.