fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
445 12th St., SW
Washington, D.C. 20554

Vol. 22 No. 126
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



July 2, 2003


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN DISSENTS FROM MEDIA OWNERSHIP DECISION. News Release. News Media Contact: Johanna Mikes 202-418-2300 CMMR  DOC-236095A1.doc  DOC-236095A1.pdf  DOC-236095A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: SPB-185 Released: 07/02/2003. REQUEST FOR COORDINATION OF CANADIAN EARTH STATIONS WITH USA TERRESTRIAL FIXED STATIONS. IB. Contact: George Sharp at (202) 418-0722, email: George.Sharp@fcc.gov  DOC-236019A1.doc  DOC-236019A1.pdf  DOC-236019A1.txt

Released: 07/02/2003. GLOBAL CROSSING LTD. AND GC ACQUISITION LIMITED FILE JUNE 30, 2003 AMENDMENT TO APPLICATIONS. (DA No. 03-2179). (Dkt No 02-286) Petition Due Date: 08/01/2003; Opposition Due Date: August 11, 2003. Reply Comments Due: 08/18/2003. IB. Contact: Kathleen Collins at (202) 418-1460  DA-03-2179A1.doc  DA-03-2179A1.pdf  DA-03-2179A1.txt

Report No: SES-00511 Released: 07/02/2003. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-236061A1.pdf  DOC-236061A1.txt

Report No: SES-00512 Released: 07/02/2003. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION Action Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-236062A1.pdf  DOC-236062A1.txt

Report No: 45519 Released: 07/02/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-235951A1.txt

Report No: 25519 Released: 07/02/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-235952A1.txt

Report No: 3911 Released: 07/02/2003. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: ACTIONS ON PENDING APPLICATIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-235996A1.pdf  DOC-235996A1.txt

Report No: 1626 Released: 07/02/2003. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-236048A1.pdf  DOC-236048A1.txt

Released: 07/02/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Avis A. Mitchell @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-236071A1.doc  DOC-236071A1.pdf  DOC-236071A1.txt

Released: 07/02/2003. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-236007A1.pdf  DOC-236007A1.txt

Report No: 1538 Released: 07/02/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-236065A1.pdf  DOC-236065A1.txt

Report No: 1537 Released: 07/02/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-236064A1.pdf  DOC-236064A1.txt

Report No: 1540 Released: 07/02/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS - ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-236074A1.pdf  DOC-236074A1.txt

Report No: 1539 Released: 07/02/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-236073A1.pdf  DOC-236073A1.txt

Report No: 1542 Released: 07/02/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-236042A1.pdf  DOC-236042A1.txt

Report No: 1541 Released: 07/02/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-236037A1.pdf  DOC-236037A1.txt

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TEXTS

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RCN TELECOM. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2134). CGB  DA-03-2134A1.doc  DA-03-2134A1.pdf  DA-03-2134A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2124). CGB  DA-03-2124A1.doc  DA-03-2124A1.pdf  DA-03-2124A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division. Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2123). CGB  DA-03-2123A1.doc  DA-03-2123A1.pdf  DA-03-2123A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2122). CGB  DA-03-2122A1.doc  DA-03-2122A1.pdf  DA-03-2122A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2120). CGB  DA-03-2120A1.doc  DA-03-2120A1.pdf  DA-03-2120A1.txt

LIBERTY ONLINE. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2142). CGB  DA-03-2142A1.doc  DA-03-2142A1.pdf  DA-03-2142A1.txt

IDT CORPORATION. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2135). CGB  DA-03-2135A1.doc  DA-03-2135A1.pdf  DA-03-2135A1.txt

IDT CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2136). CGB  DA-03-2136A1.doc  DA-03-2136A1.pdf  DA-03-2136A1.txt

MATRIX TELECOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2125). CGB  DA-03-2125A1.doc  DA-03-2125A1.pdf  DA-03-2125A1.txt

UKI COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2148). CGB  DA-03-2148A1.doc  DA-03-2148A1.pdf  DA-03-2148A1.txt

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2139). CGB  DA-03-2139A1.doc  DA-03-2139A1.pdf  DA-03-2139A1.txt

Z-TEL COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2144). CGB  DA-03-2144A1.doc  DA-03-2144A1.pdf  DA-03-2144A1.txt

ALLTEL COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2131). CGB  DA-03-2131A1.doc  DA-03-2131A1.pdf  DA-03-2131A1.txt

NATIONAL ACCOUNTS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2153). CGB  DA-03-2153A1.doc  DA-03-2153A1.pdf  DA-03-2153A1.txt

AT&T BROADBAND/COMCAST. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2133). CGB  DA-03-2133A1.doc  DA-03-2133A1.pdf  DA-03-2133A1.txt

NATIONAL ONLINE SERVICES. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2141). CGB  DA-03-2141A1.doc  DA-03-2141A1.pdf  DA-03-2141A1.txt

CAVALIER TELEPHONE, LLC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2132). CGB  DA-03-2132A1.doc  DA-03-2132A1.pdf  DA-03-2132A1.txt

COX ARIZONA TELCOM, LLC. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2143). CGB  DA-03-2143A1.doc  DA-03-2143A1.pdf  DA-03-2143A1.txt

CAVALIER TELEPHONE, LLC. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2154). CGB  DA-03-2154A1.doc  DA-03-2154A1.pdf  DA-03-2154A1.txt

EXCEL TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2137). CGB  DA-03-2137A1.doc  DA-03-2137A1.pdf  DA-03-2137A1.txt

REDUCED RATE LONG DISTANCE. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2151). CGB  DA-03-2151A1.doc  DA-03-2151A1.pdf  DA-03-2151A1.txt

COMMUNICATIONS BILLING, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2146). CGB  DA-03-2146A1.doc  DA-03-2146A1.pdf  DA-03-2146A1.txt

OPTICAL TELEPHONE CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2145). CGB  DA-03-2145A1.doc  DA-03-2145A1.pdf  DA-03-2145A1.txt

UNITED SYSTEMS ACCESS TELECOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2152). CGB  DA-03-2152A1.doc  DA-03-2152A1.pdf  DA-03-2152A1.txt

AMERICAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2138). CGB  DA-03-2138A1.doc  DA-03-2138A1.pdf  DA-03-2138A1.txt

COMMUNICATE TECHNOLOGICAL SYSTEMS, LLC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2147). CGB  DA-03-2147A1.doc  DA-03-2147A1.pdf  DA-03-2147A1.txt

GLOBAL CROSSING TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2150). CGB  DA-03-2150A1.doc  DA-03-2150A1.pdf  DA-03-2150A1.txt

ADVANTAGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2130). CGB  DA-03-2130A1.doc  DA-03-2130A1.pdf  DA-03-2130A1.txt

THE OTHER PHONE COMPANY D/B/A TALK AMERICA. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2149). CGB  DA-03-2149A1.doc  DA-03-2149A1.pdf  DA-03-2149A1.txt

2002 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW -- REVIEW OF THE COMMISSION'S BROADCAST OWNERSHIP RULES AND OTHER RULES ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 202 OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT 1996.. Completed 2002 biennial review of FCC's media ownership rules. Initiated review of definition of radio markets in non-Arbitron defined areas. NPRM. (Dkt No. 00-244, 01-235, 01-317, 02-277, 03-130). Action by: Commission. Adopted: 06/02/2003 by R&O. (FCC No. 03-127). CMMR  FCC-03-127A1.doc  FCC-03-127A2.doc  FCC-03-127A3.doc  FCC-03-127A4.doc  FCC-03-127A5.doc  FCC-03-127A6.doc  FCC-03-127A7.doc  FCC-03-127A1.pdf  FCC-03-127A2.pdf  FCC-03-127A3.pdf  FCC-03-127A4.pdf  FCC-03-127A5.pdf  FCC-03-127A6.pdf  FCC-03-127A7.pdf  FCC-03-127A1.txt  FCC-03-127A2.txt  FCC-03-127A3.txt  FCC-03-127A4.txt  FCC-03-127A5.txt  FCC-03-127A6.txt  FCC-03-127A7.txt

MIDWEST TOWER PARTNERS, LLC. Cancelled monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 issued to Midwest Tower Partners, LLC for failing to clean or repaint its antenna structure to maintain good visibility. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 03-2140). EB  DA-03-2140A1.doc  DA-03-2140A1.pdf  DA-03-2140A1.txt

VOICESTREAM PCS I LICENSE L.L.C. Issued monetary forfeiture in the amount of $8,000 to VoiceStream PCS I License L.L.C. for failing to continuously exhibit all high intensity and medium intensity obstruction lighting. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 06/30/2003 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 03-2126). EB  DA-03-2126A1.doc  DA-03-2126A1.pdf  DA-03-2126A1.txt

DIRECTV, INC. Denied in part and dismissed in part the Application for Review filed by Mount Pleasant Partners Alpha and Mount Pleasant Partners Beta. Action by: Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 07/02/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2327). IB  DA-03-2327A1.doc  DA-03-2327A1.pdf  DA-03-2327A1.txt

TIME WARNER ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY, L.P.. Granted the effective competition petition filed by Time Warner on behalf of eight of its cable systems serving various Wisconsin communities. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/27/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-2172). MB  DA-03-2172A1.doc  DA-03-2172A1.pdf  DA-03-2172A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Granted the request for extension of time filed by CompTel. Action by: Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Reply Comments Due: 07/24/2003. Adopted: 07/02/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2188). WCB  DA-03-2188A1.doc  DA-03-2188A1.pdf  DA-03-2188A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE RELIEF FILED BY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE; FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE; CHANGE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATIOIN, INC. Granted Tennessee's Petition in Part, and instructed USAC to process Tennessee's request in accordance with the order. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 07/02/2003 by ORDER. (FCC No. 03-161). WCB  FCC-03-161A1.doc  FCC-03-161A1.pdf  FCC-03-161A1.txt

MOUNT PLEASANT PARTNERS ALPHA/MOUNT PLEASANT PARTNERS BETA. Denied the Application For Review to the extent that it seeks reinstatement and granted the E Group Application, and dismissed the Application For Review with respect to the F Group Application. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 06/24/2003 by MO&O. (FCC No. 03-144). WTB  FCC-03-144A1.doc  FCC-03-144A1.pdf  FCC-03-144A1.txt