DOCKET UT-971036 Page 1
BEFORE THE WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION


In the Matter of the Application  ) DOCKET UT-971036
of CALL PLUS, INC.,    )
for an order Authorizing   ) AUTHORIZING
the Registration as a   ) REGISTRATION
Telecommunications Company   ) 
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)


  On June 19, 1997, Call Plus, Inc., 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 800/888, travel card, and 
prepaid calling card services to the public.

  Call Plus, Inc., is a Delaware corporation, headquartered in Irvine, 
California and is wholly-owned by James Gannoit and Joe Tuzinkiewicz.  Rates, 
terms, and conditions set forth in the proposed tariff are structured to be 
competitive with other telecommunication companies in relevant markets.

  Call Plus, Inc., has provided information showing that it possesses adequate 
financial resources, and technical competence to provide debit card long 
distance service.  The nature of the debit card service implies Call Plus, 
Inc., proposes to collect advance payments from customers.  Pursuant to 
statutes and rules governing registration applications and advance payment 
proposals, Call Plus, Inc., has proposed a satisfactory bond arrangement for 
protection of those advance payments.  Initially, the bond will be for $5,000 
and will increase as customer base increases proportionally.  If Call Plus, 
Inc., ceases operations, Call Plus, Inc., will provide the insurer and the 
Commission lists of outstanding account numbers and balances within 48 hours.

  Call Plus, Inc., will limit the denomination size of debit cards to not more 
than $50 to residential customers.  Call Plus, Inc., will give the Commission 
quarterly reports listing outstanding debit calling card account balances and 
current company financial information.  Call Plus, Inc., will adjust the amount 
held in bond based on this data.  After one year's administration of the bond 
arrangement, the reporting requirement may be modified to a semi-annual level 
if the company has maintained adequate levels in the bond account during the 
previous 12-month period.

  Call Plus, Inc., will state an unconditional money-back guarantee on the 
debit calling card or on supplemental material that will be provided at the 
time the debit calling card is purchased with a statement warning customers to 
safeguard their cards.  If Call Plus, Inc., goes out of business, it will 
provide refund information on the company's 800 phone number for its 
customers.  Call Plus, Inc., will provide a free call detail report to 
customers upon request.


FINDINGS

  THE COMMISSION FINDS:

  1. Call Plus, Inc., 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 Call Plus, Inc., as a telecommunications company is 
not inconsistent with the public interest.

  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 Call Plus, Inc., 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 June 19, 1997, and amended in Exhibit G, 
attached to the application, is satisfactory.  Prior to supplying service to 
the public as a telecommunications company, Call Plus, Inc., 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. Prior to the effective date of the initial tariff, Call Plus, Inc., shall 
submit to the Commission a bond arrangement identical to the document filed as 
amended Exhibit F. The bond shall be for $5,000.  As part of the bond 
arrangement and in the event the company ceases operations, Call Plus, Inc., 
will within 48 hours provide to the insurer and the Commission lists of 
outstanding account numbers and balances. 

  4. Call Plus, Inc., will limit the amount of debit calling cards to be 
purchased to not more than $50 increments for residential customers.

  5. Call Plus, Inc., will submit to the Commission quarterly financial data 
listing the total outstanding debit calling card balance and current company 
financial information determined by the Commission. Call Plus, Inc., will 
adjust the amount held in bond based on this data.  After completion of one 
year's administration of the bond account, the reporting requirement may be 
modified to a semi-annual level if staff determines that the company has 
maintained a sufficient level in the bond account during the previous 12-month 
period.

  6. Call Plus, Inc., shall state that there is a money-back guarantee on the 
debit calling cards or on supplemental material that will be provided at the 
time the debit calling card is purchased and provide a statement warning 
customers to safeguard their cards.

  7. In the event the company ceases operations, 
Call Plus, Inc., will provide refund information on the company's 800 phone 
number for its customers for a minimum of six months.

  8. Call Plus, Inc., will provide a free call detail report to customers upon 
request.
  
  9. Registration of Call Plus, Inc., 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.

  10. As a telecommunications company providing service to the public in this 
state, Call Plus, Inc., 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.

  

  DATED at Olympia, Washington, and effective this 9th day of July, 1997.



      STEVE McLELLAN, Secretary