ORDER NO. 98-540

ENTERED DEC 23 1998

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OF OREGON

UM 907

 DISPOSITION: MOTION TO CLOSE DOCKET GRANTED

On November 27, 1998, GTE Northwest Incorporated (GTE) filed a motion to close this docket in light of a decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). GTE contends that the FCC has determined that its DSL Solutions-ADSL service offering is an interstate service and, therefore, not subject to state regulation. No party filed a response to the motion, and the time for doing so has passed. See OAR 860-013-0050.

GTE’s motion to close the docket is granted. In CC Docket No. 98-79, the FCC concluded that GTE’s DSL Solutions-ADSL Service, which permits Internet Service Providers to provide their end user customers with high-speed access to the Internet, is an interstate service that is properly tariffed at the federal level. In the Matter of GTE Telephone Operating Cos., GTOC Tariff No. 1, GTOC Transmittal No. 1148, FCC 98-292 (October 30, 1998). Accordingly, there is no reason to keep this docket open.

ORDER

IT IS ORDERED that docket UM 907, In the Matter of the Investigation of GTE NORTHWEST INCORPORATED DSL Solutions-ADSL Service, is closed.

Made, entered, and effective ________________________.

A party may request rehearing or reconsideration of this order pursuant to ORS 756.561. A request for rehearing or reconsideration must be filed with the Commission within 60 days of the date of service of this order. The request must comply with the requirements in OAR 860-014-0095. A copy of any such request must also be served on each party to the proceeding as provided by OAR 860-013-0070(2). A party may appeal this order to a court pursuant to applicable law.