Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 22 No. 136	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 July 17, 2003

FCC AND BELLSOUTH ENTER INTO A $1.4 MILLION CONSENT DECREE CONCERNING LONG DISTANCE AND NON-DISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0500 EB. Contact Anne Weismann at (202) 418-7450 or Hillary S. DeNigro at (202) 418-7334  DOC-236689A1.doc  DOC-236689A1.pdf  DOC-236689A1.txt

FCC AND T-MOBILE ENTER INTO $1.1 MILLION CONSENT DECREE REGARDING E911 RULES. The Commission has adopted an Order approving a consent decree resolving possible violations of the E911 Phase II rules by T-Mobile USA, Inc. News Release. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0500 EB. Contact Lisa Fowlkes at (202) 418-7450 or Kathy Berthot at (202) 418-7454  DOC-236661A1.doc  DOC-236661A1.pdf  DOC-236661A1.txt

Released: 07/17/2003. CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU ANNOUNCES EFFECTIVE DATE OF RULES ADOPTED IN SLAMMING THIRD ORDER ON RECONSIDERATION. (DA No. 03-2358). CGB. Contact: Perlesta Hollingsworth at (202) 418-2512, email: Perlesta.Hollingsworth@fcc.gov  DA-03-2358A1.doc  DA-03-2358A1.pdf  DA-03-2358A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00692 Released: 07/17/2003. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 03-2353). IB. Contact: (202) 418-1460  DA-03-2353A1.pdf  DA-03-2353A1.txt

Report No: 45529 Released: 07/17/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-236617A1.txt

Report No: 25529 Released: 07/17/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-236621A1.txt

Released: 07/17/2003. BIENNIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING FOR BROADCAST STATION LICENSEES. (DA No. 03-2343). MB. Contact: CDBS Help Desk at (202) 418-2662. To request additional information concerning FCC Reports 323 or 323-E, please call (202) 418-1626 or (202) 418-1627  DA-03-2343A1.doc  DA-03-2343A1.pdf  DA-03-2343A1.txt

Released: 07/17/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-236685A1.doc  DOC-236685A1.pdf  DOC-236685A1.txt

Released: 07/17/2003. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-236671A1.pdf  DOC-236671A1.txt

Report No: NCD-811 Released: 07/17/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY SBC COMMUNICATOINS. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484

Released: 07/17/2003. COMMENTS REQUESTED ON THE APPLICATION BY SBC COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE IN-REGION, INTERLATA SERVICES IN THE STATES OF ILLINOIS, INDIANA, OHIO, AND WISCONSIN. (DA No. 03-2344). (Dkt No 03-167). Comments Due: 08/06/2003. Reply Comments Due: 08/29/2003. WCB. Contact: Pamela Arluk at (202) 418-1471. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-1500  DA-03-2344A1.doc  DA-03-2344A2.doc  DA-03-2344A1.pdf  DA-03-2344A2.pdf  DA-03-2344A1.txt  DA-03-2344A2.txt

Released: 07/17/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF 218-219 MHZ LICENSE. (DA No. 03-2352). WTB. Contact: Yolanda Lee at (202) 418-0660  DA-03-2352A1.doc  DA-03-2352A1.pdf  DA-03-2352A1.txt

Z-TEL. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2320). CGB  DA-03-2320A1.doc  DA-03-2320A1.pdf  DA-03-2320A1.txt

Z-TEL. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2319). CGB  DA-03-2319A1.doc  DA-03-2319A1.pdf  DA-03-2319A1.txt

Z-TEL. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2316). CGB  DA-03-2316A1.doc  DA-03-2316A1.pdf  DA-03-2316A1.txt

ALLTEL. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2310). CGB  DA-03-2310A1.doc  DA-03-2310A1.pdf  DA-03-2310A1.txt

WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/15/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2337). CGB  DA-03-2337A1.doc  DA-03-2337A1.pdf  DA-03-2337A1.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: 07/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2317). CGB  DA-03-2317A1.doc  DA-03-2317A1.pdf  DA-03-2317A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecomunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/15/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2336). CGB  DA-03-2336A1.doc  DA-03-2336A1.pdf  DA-03-2336A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carriers. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/15/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2335). CGB  DA-03-2335A1.doc  DA-03-2335A1.pdf  DA-03-2335A1.txt

SBC LONG DISTANCE. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2314). CGB  DA-03-2314A1.doc  DA-03-2314A1.pdf  DA-03-2314A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Resolved the complaints regarding unauhtorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carriers. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/15/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2334). CGB  DA-03-2334A1.doc  DA-03-2334A1.pdf  DA-03-2334A1.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: 07/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2309). CGB  DA-03-2309A1.doc  DA-03-2309A1.pdf  DA-03-2309A1.txt

U.S. TELECOM LONG DISTANCE, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2321). CGB  DA-03-2321A1.doc  DA-03-2321A1.pdf  DA-03-2321A1.txt

SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2318). CGB  DA-03-2318A1.doc  DA-03-2318A1.pdf  DA-03-2318A1.txt

WORLD COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE SYSTEM. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subsriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2311). CGB  DA-03-2311A1.doc  DA-03-2311A1.pdf  DA-03-2311A1.txt

ADVANTAGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subsriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2315). CGB  DA-03-2315A1.doc  DA-03-2315A1.pdf  DA-03-2315A1.txt

ADVANTAGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2313). CGB  DA-03-2313A1.doc  DA-03-2313A1.pdf  DA-03-2313A1.txt

WORLD COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE SYSTEMS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/14/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2312). CGB  DA-03-2312A1.doc  DA-03-2312A1.pdf  DA-03-2312A1.txt

BELLSOUTH CORPORATION. Adopted a Consent Decree in this proceeding. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 07/15/2003 by ORDER. (FCC No. 03-174). EB  FCC-03-174A1.doc  FCC-03-174A1.pdf  FCC-03-174A1.txt

T-MOBILE USA, INC. Adopted a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by T-Mobile USA, Inc. of the Enhanced 911 Phase II rules. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 07/14/2003 by ORDER. (FCC No. 03-172). EB  FCC-03-172A1.doc  FCC-03-172A1.pdf  FCC-03-172A1.txt

KUDZU CABLE TV, INC. Granted Kudzu Cable TV, Inc. temporary, 36-month waivers of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/15/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2303). EB  DA-03-2303A1.doc  DA-03-2303A1.pdf  DA-03-2303A1.txt

SCHINDLER'S CABLE TV. Granted Schindler's Cable TV temporary, 36-month waivers of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/15/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2301). EB  DA-03-2301A1.doc  DA-03-2301A1.pdf  DA-03-2301A1.txt

NOVA CABLEVISION, INC. Granted Nova Cablevision, Inc. temporary, 36-month waivers of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/15/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2304). EB  DA-03-2304A1.doc  DA-03-2304A1.pdf  DA-03-2304A1.txt

BOWEN CABLEVISION, INC. Granted Bowen Cablevision, Inc. temporary, 36-month waivers of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Division. Adopted: 07/15/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2306). EB  DA-03-2306A1.doc  DA-03-2306A1.pdf  DA-03-2306A1.txt

HAYWOOD CABLEVISION, INC. Granted Haywood CableVision, Inc. temporary, 36-month waivers of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/15/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2302). EB  DA-03-2302A1.doc  DA-03-2302A1.pdf  DA-03-2302A1.txt

DALTON TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC. Granted Dalton Telephone Company, Inc. temporary, 36 month waivers of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/15/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2299). EB  DA-03-2299A1.doc  DA-03-2299A1.pdf  DA-03-2299A1.txt

OREGON CABLE GROUP LLC D/B/A NORTHWEST CABLEVISION FOR CASCADE CABLE TV INC., COLTON CABLE TV, AND MONITOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS. Granted Oregon Cable Group LLC d/b/a Northwest Cablevision for Cascade Cable TV Inc., Colton CableTV and Monitor Telecommunication Systems a temporary, 36 month waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/15/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2300). EB  DA-03-2300A1.doc  DA-03-2300A1.pdf  DA-03-2300A1.txt

TV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, GOSNELL, AK. Denied Applications for Review filed by KT Broadcasting, Inc. and Marcia T. Turner d/b/a Turner Enterprises. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 07/01/2003 by MO&O. (FCC No. 03-159). MB  FCC-03-159A1.doc  FCC-03-159A1.pdf  FCC-03-159A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF PARTS 2 AND 15 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO DEREGULATE THE EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DIGITAL DEVICES. Updated certain regulations for unlicensed radio frequency devices contained in Parts 2, 15 and 18 of the rules. (Dkt No. 95-19, 01-278, RM-10051, RM-9375). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 06/25/2003 by MO&O. (FCC No. 03-149). OET  FCC-03-149A1.doc  FCC-03-149A1.pdf  FCC-03-149A1.txt

APPLICATION BY SBC COMMUNICATIONS INC. FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE IN-REGION, INTERLATA SERVICES IN THE STATES OF ILLINOIS, INDIANA, OHIO, AND WISCONSIN. Adopted a Protective Order in this proceeding. By Protective Order. (Dkt No. 03-167). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 07/17/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2345). WCB  DA-03-2345A1.doc  DA-03-2345A1.pdf  DA-03-2345A1.txt

MMDS INCORPORATED MULTICHANNEL MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE STATION WHT709, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA. Denied MMDS, Inc.'s Application for Review. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 07/15/2003 by MO&O. (FCC No. 03-177). WTB  FCC-03-177A1.doc  FCC-03-177A1.pdf  FCC-03-177A1.txt

Released: 07/16/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON NPCR, INC. D/B/A NEXTEL PARTNERS' PETITION FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA. (DA No. 03-2330). (Dkt No 96-45) Pleading Cycle Established. WCB. Contact: Elizabeth Yockus at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-03-2330A1.doc  DA-03-2330A1.pdf  DA-03-2330A1.txt

Released: 07/16/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON NEXTEL PARTNERS OF UPSTATE NEW YORK, INC. D/B/A NEXTEL PARTNERS PETITION FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK. (DA No. 03-2329). (Dkt No 96-45) Pleading Cycle Established. WCB. Contact: Elizabeth Yockus at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-03-2329A1.doc  DA-03-2329A1.pdf  DA-03-2329A1.txt