Attachment 20161110160506-347.p

20161110160506-347.p

SUPPLEMENT

Supplement

2001-08-23

This document pretains to ITC-214-20010823-00464 for International Global Resale Authority on a International Telecommunications filing.

IBFS_ITC2142001082300464_1544239

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  Washington, DC 20036—3317
         Phone: 202.857.1 ~00
            Fax: 202.8957. 1737
     www.meguirewoods. com


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              August 23, 2001


               Federal Communications Commission
               IB Telecommunications Division
               P.O. Box 358115
               Pittsburgh, PA 15251—5115

              Re:         lowa Telecom Communications, Inc.‘s Application for Authority Pursuant to Section 214

              Dear Sir or Madam:

                      lowa Telecom Communications, Inc. ("ITC"), by its attorneys, hereby submits an original
              and five copies of its application for authority pursuant to Section 214 of the Communications
              Act of 1934, as amended, for global authority to operate as an international facilities—based and
              resale carrier.

                     Please date—stamp the enclosed extra copy and return it in the postage—prepaid self—
              addressed envelope. Should you have any questions concerning the filing of this application,
              please do not hesitate to contact Adrian B. Copiz at 202—857—1724 or the undersigned.

                                                                     Sincerely,



                                                                      ames    U.    roup


                                                                     Counsel for
                                                                     lowa Telecom Communications, Inc.


              Enclosures

              Co:        Lon Hopkey (lowa Telecom Communications, Inc.)


                                            BEFORE THE
                            FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
                                      Washington, DC 20554

In the Matter of

ITowa Telecom Communications, Inc.                           File No. ITC—

Application for authority pursuant
to Section 214 of the
Communications Act of 1934,
as amended, for global authority
to operate as an international
facilities—based and resale carrier

To: The International Bureau

                                         APPLICATION

       Iowa Telecom Communications, Inc. (ITC), hereby requests authority, pursuant to

Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. § 214, and Section

63.18 of the Commission‘s Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 63.18, to provide global international facilities—

based and resale services between the United States and international points.

       ITC is a newly formed company that was established to provide competitive local

exchange service. In conjunction with the provision of local service, ITC proposes to offer

domestic and international interexchange services. By granting this application, the Commission

will serve the public interest, convenience and necessity by promoting competition in the

international services market. Competition will benefit U.S. consumers by increasing service

options and lowering prices. Thus, the public interest will be served by the grant of Section 214

authority to ITC.


                                       Section 63.18 Information

       The following information is submitted, as required by Section 63.18 of the

Commission‘s Rules, in support of ITC‘s request for authorization.

(a)    Towa Telecom Communications, Inc.
       115 South Second Avenue West
       Newton, Iowa 50208
       Phone: (641) 787—2000
       Fax: (641) 269—7376

(b)    ITC is a corporation organized under the laws of the state of Iowa.

(c)    Correspondence concerning this application should be sent to:

       Lon Hopkey, Vice President Corporate Development
       Towa Telecom Communications, Inc.
       115 South Second Avenue West
       Newton, Iowa 50208
       Phone: (641) 787—2424
       Fax: (641) 269—7376
and
       James U. Troup
       McGuireWoods LLP
       Washington Square, Suite 1200
       1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW
       Washington, DC 20036—5317
       (202) §57—1702

(d)    ITC has not received authority previously under Section 214 of the Communications Act.

(e)     ITC requests global resale and facilities—based Section 214 authority pursuant to Section
63.18(e)(1) and 63.18(e)(2) of the Commission‘s Rules. ITC certifies that it will comply with the
terms and conditions contained in Sections 63.21, 63.22 and 63.23 of the Commission‘s Rules.

(£)    At this time, ITC seeks no other authorization available under Section 63.18(e).

(g)    Not applicable.


(h)      The following table contains the name, address, citizenship and principal business of the
entities that directly or indirectly own at least 10 percent of the applicant:

Name                      Address                    Citizenship   Principal Business        Equity
                                                                                             Share
Towa                      115 South Second           U.S.          Telecommunications        100 %
Telecommunications        Avenue West
Services, Inc.            Newton, IA 50208



(1)      The Applicant is not affiliated with a foreign carrier.

(J)     ITC certifies that it does not seek to provide international telecommunications services to
foreign countries where ITC is a foreign carrier in that country. ITC does not control a foreign
carrier nor is ITC owned in whole or in part by a foreign carrier.

(k) through (m) Not Applicable.

(n)     ITC certifies that it has not agreed and will not agree in the future to accept any direct or
indirect special concessions from a foreign carrier or administration with regard to traffic or
revenue flows between the United States and any foreign country the company is authorized to
serve.

(0)    ITC certifies that no party to this application has been denied federal benefits pursuant to
Section 5301 of the Anti—Drug Abuse Act of 1988.

(p)      This application qualifies for streamlined treatment pursuant to Section 63.12 of the
Commission‘s Rules. ITC is a non—dominant carrier and is not affiliated with a foreign
carrier.


                                            Conclusion

       In conclusion, ITC certifies that all of the information in this application is accurate and
correct. ITC submits that the information provided herein demonstrates that the public interest,
convenience and necessity would be served by the grant of Section 214 authority. Therefore,
ITC respectfully requests that the Commission grant the requested Section 214 authority as
described herein.

                                                      Respectfully submitted,

                                                      ITowa Telecom Communications, Inc.

                                              By:
                                                       on Hopkey
                                                      Vice President Corporate Development

                                              Date: August 23, 2001


READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE PROCEEDING                                                                                                                                   Approved by OMB
                                                        FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION                                                                       3060—0589
                                                                REMITTANCE ADVICE                                                               Page No _1_ of_1
 (1) LOCKBoX #                                                                                                              SPECIAL USE
                                                                                                                            FCC USE ONLY
358115
                                                           SECTION A — PAYER INFORMATION
 (2) PAYER NAME (ifpaying by credit card, enter name exactly as it appears on your card)                                 (3) TOTAL AMOUNT PAID (U.S. Dollars and cents)
McGuireWoods LLP                                                                                                         815.00
 (4)   —STREET ADDRESS LINE NO. 1
clo James U. Troup
 (5)   STREET ADDRESS LINE NO. 2
1850 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1200
 6 Cfty                                                                                                                  (7) STATE (8) ZIP CODE
Washington                                                                                                               DC        20036                    —5317
 (9) —DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER (include area code)                    (10) COUNTRY CODE (ifnot in U.S.A.)
202—857—1700
            FCC REGISTRATION NUMBER (FRN) AND TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (TIN) REQUIRED
(i1) PAYER (FRN)                                                      (12) PAYER (TIN)
                                                                      54—0505857
                         IF PAYER NAME AND THE APPLICANT NAME ARE DIFFERENT, COMPLETE SECTIONB [{}={ }|—=[\//—=
                                IF MORE THAN ONE APPLICANT, USE CONTINUATION SHEETS (FORM 159—C)
(13) APPLICANT NAME
lowa Telecommunications Services, Inc.                                                                                                                AUG 2 8 2001
(14)   STREET ADDRESS LINE NO. 1
115 South Second Street Avenue West                                                                                                                   Telecom Division|
(15) STREET ADDRESS LINE NO. 2                                                                                                                     international Bursaly

(16) CITY                                                                                                                (17) STATE| (18) ZIP CODE
Newton                                                                                                                   IA             50208               —
(19) DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER (include area code)                     (20) COUNTRY CODE (ifnot in U.S.A.)
515—787—2677
            FCC REGISTRATION NUMBER (FRN) AND TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (TIN) REQUIRED
(21) APPLICANT (FRN)                             (22) APPLICANT (TN)
0003—9113—85                                     0421490040
           COMPLETE SECTION C FOR EACH SERVICE, IF MORE BOXES ARE NEEDED, USE CONTINUATION SHEET
(23A) CALL SIGN/OTHER ID                             (24A) PAYMENT TYPE CODE    (25A) QUANTITY
                                                     CUT                        1
(26A) FEE DUE FOR (PTC)          (27A) TOTAL FEE                      FCC USE ONLY
                                          L                                      815      00
(28A) FCC CODE 1                                      (29A) FCC CODE 2

(23B) CALL SIGN/OTHER ID                                                 (24B) PAYMENT TYPE CODE                 (25B) QUANTITY

(26B) FEE DUE FOR (PTC)                             (27B) TOTAL FEE                                 FCC USE ONLY
(23B) FCC CODE 1                                      (29B) FCC CODE 2

                                                              SECTION D — CERTIFICATION
(30) —CERTIFICATION STATEMENT
I, James U. Troup                                                        , certify   under penalty ofperj   t the foregoing and supporting information is true and correct to

the best ofmy knowledge, information and belief.          SIGNATURE          %                                                  pare August 23, 2001
                                                   SECTION E — CREDIFCARD
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           (g) Not applicable.

           (h) The following table contains the name, address, citizenship and principal business of the
           entities that directly or indirectly own at least 10 percent of the applicant:

           Name                  Address                           Citizenship    Principal Business       Equity
                                                                                                           Share
           Iowa Network          4201 Corporate Drive              U.S.           Telecommunications       57.2 %
           Services, Inc.        West Des Moines, IA
                                 50265—5906
           ING Furman Selz       55 East 52nd Street               U.S.           Investment Fund          42.8 %
           Investors III L.P.    New York, New York
       L                          10055—0022                                                           |

           Iowa Network Services, Inc. (INS) is owned by 128 independent local exchange carriers (ILEC)
           operating in the State of Iowa. Each of these ILECs is a U.S. citizen and holds less than a 10 %
           equity share in INS. ING Furman Selz Investors is ultimately owned and controlled by:

           Name                  Address               —        Citizenship       _   Principal
                                                                                      Business
           ING Groep N.V.        Strawinskylaan                 The Netherlands       Insurance
                                 1077 ZZ Amsterdam,
                                 The Netherlands           |.


           i) The Applicant is not affiliated with a foreign carrier.

           (J) Iowa Telecom certifies that it is does not seek to provide international telecommunications
           services to foreign countries where Iowa Telecom is a foreign carrier in that country. lowa
           Telecom does not control a foreign carrier nor is lowa Telecom owned in whole or in part by a
           foreign carrier.

           (k) through (m) Not Applicable

           {n) Iowa Telecom certifies that it has not agreed and will not agree in the future to accept any
           direct or indirect special concessions from a foreign carrier or administration with regard to
           traffic or revenue flows between the United States and any foreign country the company is
           authorized to serve.



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