BEFORE THE WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION


In the Matter of the Application of ) 
MATRIX TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.  )     d/b/a Matrix Network Services    
)             ) DOCKET UT-970616
for an Order Authorizing the   )   
Registration of Applicant       ) AUTHORIZING
as a Telecommunications Company   ) REGISTRATION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . )


  On April 8, 1997, Matrix Telecommunications, Inc., d/b/a Matrix Network 
Services filed an application for registration as a telecommunications company 
pursuant to RCW 80.36.350.  Applicant proposes to offer resold direct dialed 
long distance, inbound 800 services and travel card services to the public.

  Matrix Telecommunications, Inc., d/b/a Matrix Network Services is a 
Washington corporation, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and is 
wholly-owned by Barry Howard, Allan Scozzafave and Scott Smith.  Rates, terms 
and conditions set forth in the proposed tariff are structured to be 
competitive with other telecommunications companies in relevant markets.

  Matrix Telecommunications, Inc., d/b/a Matrix Network Services has provided 
information showing that it possesses adequate financial resources, and 
technical competence to provide the proposed services.  Applicant does not 
propose to collect advance payments or deposits from customers.

FINDINGS

  THE COMMISSION FINDS:

  1. Matrix Telecommunications, Inc., d/b/a Matrix Network Services filed an 
application pursuant to the provisions of RCW 80.36.350 and the rules and 
regulations of the Commission for an order approving its application for 
registration as a telecommunications company.

  2. As to form, the application filed herein, as supplemented and amended, 
meets the requirements of RCW 80.36.350 and the rules and regulations of the 
Commission adopted pursuant thereto.

  3. The registration of Matrix Telecommunications, Inc., d/b/a Matrix Network 
Services as a telecommunications company is not inconsistent with the public 
interest.

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  4. In this proceeding, the Commission in no way endorses the financial 
viability of applicant nor the investment quality of any securities it may 
issue.

  
                                      
O R D E R


  THE COMMISSION ORDERS:
  
  1. After the effective date of this order and subject to the conditions 
hereof, the application of Matrix Telecommunications, Inc., d/b/a Matrix 
Network Services filed with the Commission pursuant to the provisions of RCW 
80.36.350 requesting an order authorizing registration as a telecommunications 
company to provide service to the public in this state is approved.

  2. The proposed tariff as filed on April 8, 1997, and amended in Exhibit G, 
attached to the application, is satisfactory.  Prior to supplying service to 
the public as a telecommunications company, Matrix Telecommunications, Inc., 
d/b/a Matrix Network Services shall file an initial tariff with the Commission 
identical to the amended Exhibit G of the application.  The tariff shall bear 
an effective date not less than 30 days subsequent to the date of receipt by 
the Commission. 

  3. Registration of Matrix Telecommunications, Inc., d/b/a Matrix Network 
Services as a telecommunications company shall not be construed as an 
endorsement of financial viability nor of the investment quality of any 
securities it may issue.

  4. As a telecommunications company providing service to the public in this 
state, Matrix Telecommunications, Inc., d/b/a Matrix Network Services is 
subject to the jurisdiction of this Commission under the provisions of Title 80 
RCW and all rules and regulations of the Commission adopted pursuant thereto.

  5. Matrix Telecommunications, Inc., d/b/a Matrix Network Services shall not 
collect advance payments or deposits without first showing that it has a 
satisfactory arrangement to protect customer monies as stated in WAC 
480-121-040.

  DATED at Olympia, Washington, and effective this 30th day of April, 1997.



      STEVE McLELLAN, Secretary