Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas on November 9, 2009, for designation as a resale eligible telecommunications provider (RETP) pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.419.

Docket Title and Number: Application of TelOps International, Inc. d/b/a AmTel for Designation as a Resale Eligible Telecommunications Provider Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.419. Docket Number 37651.

The Application: TelOps International, Inc. d/b/a AmTel (AmTel) is requesting RETP designation in order to be eligible to receive funds for Lifeline Service from the Texas Universal Service Fund. AmTel seeks RETP designation that will cover all of the wire centers of AT&T Texas and Verizon which are non-rural incumbent local exchange carriers. In addition, AmTel seeks RETP designation in the service areas of the rural carriers, CenturyTel and Embarq. The company holds Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority Number 60790.

Persons wishing to intervene or comment on the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. The deadline for intervention in this proceeding is December 10, 2009. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number 37651.

TRD-200905202

Adriana A. Gonzales

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: November 10, 2009