Order 15728 - Epoch Internet: Appl. to Operate as Competitive Switchless Reseller

 

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

ORDER TO RESCIND

WHEREAS, On September 25, 1996, Epoch Networks, Inc.d/b/a Epoch Internet  [1 Formerly, HLC -- Internet, Incorporated.] (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  [2 Registration approved on October 4, 1996. Order No. 15096.]; and

WHEREAS, On October 23, 1998, the Company requested discontinuance of authority to operate in Rhode Island; and

WHEREAS, On October 26, 1998, the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers filed a memorandum recommending that the registration of the Company be recalled and rescinded;

(15728) ORDERED:

1) That the registration as Competitive Switchless Reseller of Epoch Network Incorporated d/b/a Epoch Internet 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 NOVEMBER 11, 1998, PURSUANT TO OPEN MEETING DECISION.

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION