Order 15605 - Western Union Comm.: Appl. to Operate as Competitive Switchless Reseller

 

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

ORDER TO RESCIND

WHEREAS, On April 25, 1995, Western Union Communications, 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 May 16, 1995. Order No. 14745.]; and

WHEREAS, On April 28, 1998, the Company requested discontinuance of authority to operate in Rhode Island effective June 2, 1998; and

WHEREAS, On April 30, 1998, the Division filed a memorandum recommending that the registration of the Company be recalled and rescinded;

(15605) ORDERED:

1) That the registration as Competitive Switchless Reseller of Western Union Communication, Inc. is hereby revoked effective June 2, 1998.

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 MAY 8, 1998, PURSUANT TO AN OPEN MEETING DECISION.

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION