Order 15530 - Preferred Telecom: Appl to Operate as Competitive Switchless Reseller

 

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

ORDER TO RESCIND

WHEREAS, On March 12, 1996, Preferred Telecom, Inc. (Company") filed with the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") its Statement of Business Operations and proposed services, rates, charges and regulations for approval as a Competitive Switchless Reseller ("CSR") of telecommunications services in Rhode Island  [1 Registration approved on April 10, 1996. Order No. 14957.]; and

WHEREAS, On February 20, 1997, the Company notified that it has sold its customer base and terminated services in Rhode Island; and

WHEREAS, On January 5, 1998, the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers ("Division") filed a memorandum recommending that the Company's registration be rescinded;

Accordingly, it is

(15530) ORDERED:

1) That the registration as Competitive Switchless Reseller of Preferred Telecom, Inc. is hereby revoked.

2) That the Company is not authorized to provide telecommunications service as a CSR in the State of Rhode Island.

EFFECTIVE AT PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND ON February 20, 1998, PURSUANT TO AN OPEN MEETING DECISION.

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION