April 1, Andrew 0. Isar Consultant, Network Billing Systems Miller Isar Inc nd Avenue NW Gig Harbor, WA 98335

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1 Fax: (304) April 1, 2019 Electronic Service Only Andrew 0. Isar Consultant, Network Billing Systems Miller Isar Inc nd Avenue NW Gig Harbor, WA RE: Case No T-NC Network Billing Systems, LLC Dear Mr. Isar: The Staff Memorandum issued today was served via on the above-listed parties. Any responses must be submitted to the Executive Secretary s Office in writing within 10 days of this date, unless directed otherwise. You will not receive a copy of the Staff Memorandum by regular mail. Your failure to respond in writing to the utility s answer, Staffs recommendations, or other documents may result in a decision in your case based on your original filing and the other documents in the case file, without further hearing or notice. When you provide an address, you will automatically receive electronic docket notifications as documents are filed in this proceeding. The notifications allow recipients to view a document within an hour from the time the filing is processed. If you have not done so, you are encouraged to file the Electronic Mail Agreement, previously mailed to you, which allows the Commission to serve all orders issued in this matter via electronic docket notification. Please note - the Public Service Commission does not accept electronic filings. Sincerely, IF/tg Enc. - Memo Executive Secretary Division

2 INITIAL AND FINAL JOINT STAFF MEMORANDUM TO: INGRID FERRELL DATE: APRIL 1,2019 FROM: RE: CHRIS HOWARD Staff Attorney CASE NO T-NC NETWORK BILLING SYSTEMS, LLC The Commission should approve the new tariff and require the Company to file official tariff pages with the Commission s tariff office. The tariff pages should include the following language: Issued by Order of the Public Service Commission of West Virginia in Case No. dated. The date on each tariff page will be the date the Commission issues its Final Order and when the Company returns its final tariff. The tariff currently on file with the Commission should be replaced with the new tariff in the name of Fusion, LLC. On March 6, 2019, Network Billing Systems, LLC (Company) filed a new tariff to change its name to Fusion, LLC before the West Virginia Public Service Commission (Commission). The name change has been approved by the West Virginia Secretary of State on June 22,2018 Initial and Final Recommendation of Commission s Utilities Division Staff On March 29, 2019, David Kennedy, Utilities Analyst for the Commission s Utilities Division (Technical Staff) issued an Initial and Final Joint Staff Memorandum. Technical Staff states the request to change its tariff reflecting the name change is reasonable. The Commission should approve the new tariff and require the Company to file official tariff pages with the Commission s tariff office. The tariff pages should include the following language: Issued by Order of the Public Service Commission of West Virginia in Case No. dated. The date on each tariff page will be the date the Cornmission issues its Final Order and when the Company returns its final tariff. The tariff currently on file with the Commission should be replaced with the new tariff in the name of Fusion, LLC. Initial and Final Recommendation of the Commission s Legal Division Staff Legal Staff has reviewed the filings, including the Petition and the Initial and Final Memorandum of Technical Staff. Legal Staff agrees with the findings and recommendations of Technical Staff. The Commission should approve the new tariff and require the Company to file official tariff pages with the Commission s tariff office. The tariff pages should include the following language: Issued by Order of the Public

3 Case no T-NC April 1,201 9 Page 2 Service Commission of West Virginia in Case No. dated. The date on each tariff page will be the date the Commission issues its Final Order and when the Company returns its final tariff. The tariff currently on file with the Commission should be replaced with the new tariff in the name of Fusion, LLC. CLH/cs Attachment cws H:\choward\word\l T-NC (Network Billin Systems, LLC)\INITIAL AND FINAL JOINT STAFF MEMORANDUM.doc

4 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA UTILITIES DIVISION INITIAL AND FINAL RECOMMENDATION DATE: March 29,20 19 FROM: Utilities Division tilities Analyst Re: Case No T-NC Network Billing Systems, LLC Request for Approval of Corporate Name Change Network Billing Systems, LLC (NBS) hereby requests West Virginia Public Service Commission ( Commission ) authority for the Company to change its name from Network Billing Systems, L.L.C. to Fusion, LLC, effective April 1, NBS has provided a copy of a Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Organization of Network Billing Systems, LLC issued by the West Virginia Secretary of State dated June 22, thereby authorizing the change in name registration. In addition the Petitioner has provided a replacement tariff reflecting the new name and address. The new tariff otherwise remains unchanged. The Company asserts that it maintains authority to provide interexchange telecommunications services in the State of West Virginia. The Company provides service exclusively to commercial subscribers. Subscribers are being notified of the name change via bill message, the text of which is attached. This change in corporate name will have no effect on the services offered to West Virginia subscribers. The Company respecthlly requests that the Commission approve its name change and amend the Company s certification and Commission records to reflect the Fusion, LLC name, as appropriate. Prior Commission Action Involving the Petitioner On October 29, 1998, in Case No T-CN the Commission approved a request by Network Billing Systems, LLC to provide resold interexchange telecommunications service. I This case becamejnal on November 18, 1998

5 Page 2 Case No T-PC Utility Division Staff Memorandum On August 9, 2012, in Case T-PC the Cornmission granted prior consent and approval of a transaction by which NBS Acquisition Corp. and Fusion Telecommunications International, Inc. acquired control of Network Billing Systems, LLC. On March 23, 20 18, In Case No T-PC the Commission approved a merger that resulted in the transfer of a controlling interest in Network Billing Systems, LLC to BCHI Holdings, LLC. Through this Transaction, the Birch Companies and the Fusion Companies combined their business service.2 Staff Recommendation Staff observes that the Commission maintains an interest in maintaining an ongoing record of corporate name changes of carriers operating in West Virginia as well as any associated tariff reflecting such change. Staff recommends approval of the request by Network Billing Systems, LLC to change its name to Fusion, LLC effective April 1, Staff further recommends approval of the proposed Resale Interexchange Telecommunications Tariff (West Virginia PSC Tariff No. 2). Finally, Staff recommends that the utility file an official tariff noting the name change with the Commission s Tariff Office in accordance with the Rules & Regulations for the Government of the Construction & Filing of Tar@% of Public Utilities & Common Carrier by Motor Vehicle. [Title 150, Series 21 Each page should state Issued by authority of an Order of the Public Service Commission of West Virginia in >7 Case No. dated DTK:s 3% The Birch Companies consist of BCHI Holding, LLC and Birch Communications, Inc. The Fusion Companies consist of Fusion Telecommunications International, Inc, and Network Billing Systems, LLC. See petition in Case No T-PCfiled November 15,

xgf RE: January 21,2015 Todd M. Swanson, Esq., Counsel, Peoples Gas WV LLC Steptoe & Johnson PLLC PO Box 1588 Charleston, WV

xgf RE: January 21,2015 Todd M. Swanson, Esq., Counsel, Peoples Gas WV LLC Steptoe & Johnson PLLC PO Box 1588 Charleston, WV 201 Brooks Street, P.O. Box 812 ~h~ri~s~on, West Virg~nia 25323 Phone: (304) 3405300 Fax: (304) 340-0325 January 21,2015 Electronic Service Only Todd M. Swanson, Esq., Counsel, Peoples Gas WV LLC Steptoe