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Public Utility Commission of Texas Approves Interconnection Amendment

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The Public Utility Commission of Texas has granted final approval to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Texas and Spok, Inc. for an interconnection amendment under the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and the Public Utility Regulatory Act. The amendment, which adds a Partner Delivery Service arrangement term, was incorporated into the underlying agreement approved by the Commission on January 24, 2007, in Docket No. 33716. The amendment changes the name from USA Mobility Wireless to Spok, Inc. and does not discriminate against any telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the agreement.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Commission approved the interconnection amendment, which adds a Partner Delivery Service arrangement term, under the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and the Public Utility Regulatory Act.
  • The amendment was incorporated into the underlying agreement approved by the Commission on January 24, 2007, in Docket No. 33716.
  • The amendment changes the name from USA Mobility Wireless to Spok, Inc. and complies with Section 252(e) of the Act because it is procompetitive and does not discriminate against any telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the agreement.
  • The Applicants, AT&T Texas and Spok, Inc., do not believe a docket or intervention by other parties is necessary or appropriate.
  • The Commission's final approval of the amendment is expected to be granted without change, suspension, or other delay in its implementation.
  • The Applicants have filed affidavits explaining how the amendment is consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity, including all relevant requirements of law.

Statistics:

  • The amendment was approved on [date not specified].
  • The underlying agreement was approved by the Commission on January 24, 2007, in Docket No. 33716.
  • The Partners Delivery Service arrangement term is made available to the public in the State of Texas as a result of the amendment.
  • The amendment is consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity, including all relevant requirements of law.

Sources:

  • Commission Filing Clerk Public Utility Commission of Texas 1701 N. Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78701 Re: Joint Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Texas and Spok, Inc. for Approval of an Interconnection Amendment under PURA and the Telecommunications Act of 1996 Docket No. Dear Commission Filing Clerk:

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