Attachment ACOMM_FCC Office of

ACOMM_FCC Office of

LETTER

Discontinuance

2015-07-01

This document pretains to ITC-214-19930308-00042 for International Global Resale Authority on a International Telecommunications filing.

IBFS_ITC2141993030800042_1094391

July 1, 2015 via IBFS Secretary Federal Communications Commission International Bureau 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20554 Re: ACOMM Inc. Section 63.19 Application Dear Secretary: Please accept this letter application as our Section 63.19 discontinuance application, for Section 214, International services of ACOMM Inc. (File No. ITC2141993030800042) (FRN: 0003782943) ("ACOMM). The application seeks Commission approval for the discontinuance of all ACOMM‘s switched long distance international voice services on or after August 21, 2015. A separate notice of this discontinuance is being filed for domestic services pursuant to Section 63.71 of the Commission‘s rules. In the event there are questions concerning this matter, please contact me at 763—528—2401. Very truly yours, c Jerry L. Chapman ACOMM Inc. Exhibit A ~ attached copy of customer notice letter ACOMM Inc. +« 6160 Summit Drive North, Suite 375 « Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 763.528.2400 e Fax: 763.528.2425 e www.acomminc.com

July 1, 2015 Important information about your ACOMM Inc. Service. Dear Valued Customer: ACOMM Inc. regrets to inform you that it is preparing to cease providing long distance service to customers in your service area. In order to avoid a disruption in service, you must make arrangements for service with a new long distance company before the cut—off date noted below. The names and telephone numbers of long distance service companies are listed in your telephone directory. Customer service representatives at these companies will help you to select services to most effectively replace your current ACOMM Inc. service. If you arrange for new service before your ACOMM Inc. service is terminated and you wish to keep your current toll free telephone number(s), please be sure to address this with your new service provider. Subject to regulatory approvals, your service cut—off date is August 21. 2015. If you do not arrange to have your long distance service provided by a new telephone company, prior to August 21. 2015, you may lose long distance service, Effective with this notice, ACOMM Inc. will not make any changes to or reconnect existing service and will not accept orders for new service. The Federal Communication Commission requires us to provide you with the followmg notice in connection with its review of the proposed discontinuance: The FCC will normally authorize this proposed discontinuance of service (or reduction or impairment) unless it is shown that customers would be unable to receive service or a reasonable substitute from another carrier or that the public convenience and necessity is otherwise adversely affected. If you wish to object, you should file your comments as soon as possible, but no later than 15 days after the Commission releases public notice of the proposed discontinuance. Address them to the Federal Communication Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, Competition Policy Division. Washington, DC 20554, and include in your comments a reference to the §63.71 Application of ACOMM Inc. Comments should include specific information about the impact of this proposed discontinuance (or reduction or impairment) upon you or your company, including any inability to acquire reasonable substitute service. We thank you for being an ACOMM Inc. customer and we wish you well with your new provider. Should you have any questions, please contact ACOMM Inc. at 1—800—899—6784. Sincerely, Jerry L.Chapman ACOMM Inc. ACOMM Inc. + 6160 Summit Drive North, Suite 375 + Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 763.528.2400 + Fax: 763.528.2425 *« www.acomminc.com

July 1, 2015 Via ECFS Marlene H. Dortch, Esq. Secretary Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W., Room TW—A325 Washington, DC 20554 Re: ACOMM Inc. Section 63.71 Application Dear Ms. Dortch: Enclosed is a Section 63.71 discontinuance application of ACOMM Inc. (FRN: 0003782943) ("ACOMM"). The application seeks Commission approval for the discontinuance of ACOMM‘s switched long distance voice services on or after August 21, 2015. A separate notice of this discontinuance is being filed with the International Bureau pursuant to Section 63.19 of the Commission‘s rules. In the event there are questions concerning this matter, please contact me at 763—528—2401. Very truly yours, Jerry :/ Chapman ACOMM Inc. Enclosures ce: Secretary of Defense, Attn: Special Assistant for Telecommunications Public Utilities Commission for Each Affected State Governor of Each Affected State Chief, International Bureau, via IBFS ACOMM Inc. « 6160 Summit Drive North, Suite 375 e Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 763.528.2400 e Fax: 763.528.2425 » www.acomminc.com

Before the FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Washington, DC 20554 In the Matter of ) ) ) Section 63.71 Application of ) ACOMM Inc. ) ) ) For Authority Pursuant to Section 214 of ) The Communications Act of 1934, As Amended, ) To Discontinue the Provision of Service ) SECTION 63.71 APPLICATION OF ACOMM INC. ACOMM Inc. (ACOMM) applies for authority under Section 214(a) of the Communications Act, as amended ("the Act"), 47 U.S.C. § 214, and Section 63.71 of the Federal Communications Commission's ("Commission") rules, 47 C.F.R. §63.71, to discontinue its Switched Access Interstate and International Voice Services, Operator Services, and Directory Assistance service. As required by Section 63.71(a) and (b) of the Commission's rules, ACOMM is providing the following information: Name and Address of Carrier (47 C.F.R. §§ 63.71(a)(1), b)(2)): ACOMM Inc. 6160 Summit Drive North, Ste 375 Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Date of Planned Service Discontinuance (47 C.F.R. §§ 63.71(a)(2), b)(2)): ACOMM will no longer offer these services on or after August 21, 2015 subject to Commission authorization of the discontinuance pursuant to 47 C.F.R. § 63.71(c). Points of Geographic Areas of Service Affected (47 C.F.R. §§ 63.71(a)(3), (b)(2)): ACOMM will discontinue these services in Minnesota. 1

Brief Description of Type of Service Affected (47 C.F.R. §§ 63.71(a)(3), b)(2)): Switched Access Interstate voice service allows a subscriber to place interstate voice calls between locations within the United States. Switched Access International voice service allows a subscriber to place voice calls between locations in the United States and applicable international points and between applicable international points. Operator Services enables subscribers to complete a call using alternate billing options such as Collect, Third-Party and Person-to-Person with operator assistance. Directory Assistance allows subscribers to request the telephone number or area code of a party located in another state or a United States territory. The public convenience and necessity will not be impaired by the discontinuance of these services. ACOMM has a m i n i m a l n u mb e r o f customers subscribed to these services and there are other providers of these services in those markets. Brief Description of the Dates and Methods of Notice to All Affected Customers (47 C.F.R. §§ 63.71 (b)(3)): ACOMM sent notices to affected Customer by U.S. Postal Service on or before July 1, 2015. A copy of the notice is attached as Exhibit A. ACOMM is sending copies of this Application by first class U.S. Mail to the governor and public utilities commission of the affected state, as well as to the Special Assistant for Telecommunications of the Secretary of Defense, as required by Section 63.71(a) of the Commission’s rules. A copy of this Application is also being sent to the Chief of the Commission’s International Bureau as required under 63.71, concurrent with this filing, via IBFS system. A service list is provided in Exhibit B. Regulatory Classification of Carrier (47 C.F.R. §§ 63.71(b)(4)): Applicant ACOMM is a non-dominant carrier. 2

Conclusion: The public convenience and necessity will not be adversely affected by the discontinuance of these services because there are alternative services available in the market. Accordingly, ACOMM respectfully requests that the Commission approve its Section 63.71 Application. Respectfully submitted, By: ;\é‘é%%\__ ) & Jerry L. Chapman, President ACOMM Inc. 6160 Summit Dr N, Ste 375 Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Tel: 763—528—2401 Fax: 763—528—2425 Email: jlchapman@acommine.com Dated: July 1, 2015

Exhibit A Noticed to Customers 4

July 1, 2015 Important information about your ACOMM Inc. Service. Dear Valued Customer: ACOMM Inc. regrets to inform you that it is preparing to cease providing long distance service to customers in your service area. In order to avoid a disruption in service, you must make arrangements for service with a new long distance company before the cut—off date noted below. The names and telephone numbers of long distance service companies are listed in your telephone directory. Customer service representatives at these companies will help you to select services to most effectively replace your current ACOMM Inc. service. If you arrange for new service before your ACOMM Inc. service is terminated and you wish to keep your current toll free telephone number(s), please be sure to address this with your new service provider. Subject to regulatory approvals, your service cut—off date is August 21. 201 5. If you do not arrange to have your long distance service provided by a new telephone company, prior to August 21. 2015, you may lose long distance service. Effective with this notice, ACOMM Inc. will not make any changes to or reconnect existing service and will not accept orders for new service. The Federal Communication Commission requires us to provide you with the following notice in connection with its review of the proposed discontinuance: The FCC will normally authorize this proposed discontinuance of service (or reduction or impairment) unless it is shown that customers would be unable to receive service or a reasonable substitute from another carrier or that the public convenience and necessity is otherwise adversely affected. If you wish to object, you should file your comments as soon as possible, but no later than 15 days after the Commission releases public notice of the proposed discontinuance. Address them to the Federal Communication Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, Competition Policy Division. Washington, DC 20554, and include in your comments a reference to the §63.71 Application of ACOMM Inc. Comments should include specific information about the impact of this proposed discontinuance (or reduction or impairment) upon you or your company, including any inability to acquire reasonable substitute service. We thank you for being an ACOMM Inc. customer and we wish you well with your new provider. Should you have any questions, please contact ACOMM Inc. at 1—800—899—6784. Sincerely, i Jerry i;fihapman ACOMM Inc. ACOMM Inc. e 6160 Summit Drive North, Suite 375 * Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 763.528.2400 e Fax: 763.528.2425 e www.acomminc.com

Exhibit B Service List Secretary of Defense Attn: Special Assistant for Telecommunications Pentagon Washington, D.C. 20301 Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Dr. Burl Haar, Executive Secretary 121 7th Place East, Suite 350 Saint Paul, MN 55101 Office of the Governor 130 State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, MN 55155 5


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