> **PUBLIC NOTICE**![](media/image1.png){width="0.6541666666666667in"
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> **Federal Communications Commission**
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> **445 12th St., S.W.**
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> **Washington, D.C. 20554**
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> **DA 01-23**
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> **January 5, 2001**
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> COMMENTS INVITED ON INTEROUTE-RETAIL, INC.
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> APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE PROVIDING DOMESTIC SERVICES

# NSD File No. W-P-D-474

## Section 214 Application

## Applicant: INTEROUTE-RETAIL, INC.

> On November 14, 2000, Interoute-Retail, Inc. ("IRI" or "Applicant")
> filed an application requesting authority under section 214(a) of the
> Communications Act of 1934, 47 U.S.C. § 214(a), and section 63.71 of
> the Federal Communications Commission\'s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 63.71, to
> discontinue domestic, interstate operations, effective January 15,
> 2001. IRI has simultaneously notified the Commission of its intention
> also to discontinue its international operations as of this date.
>
> The application states that IRI provides domestic, interstate services
> throughout the United States. Under its FCC Tariff No. 1, IRI provides
> long distance calling services (interexchange 1+), telephone calling
> card services, prepaid calling card services and private lines
> services. IRI is considered a non-dominant carrier.
>
> The application also states that IRI has notified all affected
> customers in writing of the planned discontinuance of domestic
> operations. The customer notification letter specified the customers'
> right to object to the discontinuance of domestic operations and that
> such objections should be filed within 15 after receipt of the
> notification. The applicant also certifies that IRI has notified and
> sent a copy of its application to the Secretary of Defense and the
> Governor and Public Utilities Commission of each state which will be
> affected by the discontinuance.
>
> In accordance with 47 C.F.R. § 63.71(c), the application will be
> deemed to be automatically granted on the 31st day after the release
> date of this notice without any Commission notification to the
> applicant, unless the Commission has notified the applicant that the
> grant will not be automatically effective. The FCC will normally
> authorize proposed discontinuances of service unless it is shown that
> customers or other end users would be unable to receive service or a
> reasonable substitute from another carrier, or that the public
> convenience and necessity is otherwise adversely affected.
>
> Comments objecting to this application must be filed with the
> Commission by **January 19, 2001.** Such comments should refer to
> application file number **W-P-D-474.** Comments should include
> specific information about the impact of this proposed discontinuance
> on the commenter, including any inability to acquire reasonable
> substitute service. Comments should be sent to the Office of the
> Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW,
> Room TW-A325, Washington, DC 20554. Two copies of the comments should
> also be sent to the Network Services Division, 445 12th Street, SW,
> Room 6-A207, Washington, DC 20554.
>
> The application will be available for review and copying during
> regular business hours at the FCC Reference Center, Portals II, 445
> 12th Street, SW, Room CY-A257, Washington, DC 20554, (202) 418-0270.
> The application may also be purchased from the Commission's copy
> contractor, International Transcription Service, Inc. (ITS), 1231
> 20^TH^ Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, telephone 202-857-3800,
> facsimile 202-857-3805, TTY 202-293-8810.
>
> For further information, contact Carmell Weathers, (202) 418-2325
> (voice), **<cweather@fcc.gov>,** or Marty Schwimmer (202) 418-2320
> (voice), or **<mschwimm@fcc.gov>,** of the Network Services Division,
> Common Carrier Bureau. The TTY number is (202) 418-0484. For further
> information on Section 214s please visit our web site at:
> **<http://www.fcc.gov/ccb/nsd/documents/214.html>.**
>
> **-FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION-**