TracFone Wireless, Inc. Transfer of Control Overview

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has issued a document certifying the service list for the application by TracFone Wireless, Inc., along with America Movil, S.A.B. de C.V., and Verizon Communications Inc., for the approval of the transfer of control over TracFone Wireless, Inc. The application was filed on November 5, 2020, and the CPUC issued a revised joint applicants' post-hearing opening brief, which is now available.

Key Takeaways:

• The application involves a transfer of control over TracFone Wireless, Inc., a wireless communication service provider, from TracFone Wireless, Inc. to America Movil, S.A.B. de C.V. and Verizon Communications Inc.
• The service list includes 35 parties, including Communications Workers of America, Benton Institute for Broadband Society, Open Technology Institute, and Public Knowledge, among others.
• The CPUC has certified the service list, which includes addresses and contact information for each party involved in the proceeding.
• The proceeding has involved numerous filings and briefs, with parties providing input on various aspects of the transfer, including its impact on consumers, competition, and rate structures.

Statistics:

• The application was filed on November 5, 2020, and the CPUC issued a revised joint applicants' post-hearing opening brief.
• The service list includes 35 parties.
• The proceeding has involved numerous filings and briefs, with parties providing input on various aspects of the transfer.
• The proceeding is ongoing, with no specific timeline for a decision.

Sources:

• "Application No. 20-11-001 (Filed Nov. 5, 2020)" by TracFone Wireless, Inc., America Movil, S.A.B. de C.V., and Verizon Communications Inc.
• "REVISED JOINT APPLICANTS' POST-HEARING OPENING BRIEF" by TracFone Wireless, Inc., America Movil, S.A.B. de C.V., and Verizon Communications Inc.
• California Public Utilities Commission service lists and documents related to Application No. A.20-11-001.