fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 23 No. 118
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



June 24, 2004


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES SYMPOSIUM ON "A LA CARTE" MVPD PRICING. News Release. (Dkt No 04-207). News Media Contact: Suzon Cameron at (202) 418-1916 MB  DOC-248765A1.doc  DOC-248765A1.pdf  DOC-248765A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: TEL-00805 Released: 06/24/2004. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 04-1821). IB. Contact: (202) 418-1460  DA-04-1821A1.pdf  DA-04-1821A1.txt

Released: 06/24/2004. FILING WINDOW FOR NEW DIGITAL NONCOMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL RESERVED CHANNEL TELEVISION STATION, CHANNEL *19 AT COLBY, KANSAS. (DA No. 04-1771). MB  DA-04-1771A1.doc  DA-04-1771A1.pdf  DA-04-1771A1.txt

Report No: 45763 Released: 06/24/2004. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-248653A1.txt  DOC-248653A1.pdf

Report No: 25763 Released: 06/24/2004. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-248651A1.txt  DOC-248651A1.pdf

Released: 06/24/2004. COMMISSION STAFF CLARIFIES FCC'S ROLE REGARDING RADIO INTERFERENCE MATTERS AND ITS RULES GOVERNING CUSTOMER ANTENNAS AND OTHER UNLICENSED EQUIPMENT. (DA No. 04-1844). OET. Contact: James Miller at (202) 418-7351, email: James.Miller@fcc.gov  DA-04-1844A1.doc  DA-04-1844A1.pdf  DA-04-1844A1.txt

Released: 06/24/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 4). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-248680A1.pdf  DOC-248680A1.txt

Released: 06/24/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 4). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-248681A1.pdf  DOC-248681A1.txt

Released: 06/24/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (3 OF 4). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-248682A1.pdf  DOC-248682A1.txt

Released: 06/24/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (4 OF 4). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-248683A1.pdf  DOC-248683A1.txt

Released: 06/24/2004. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR ACQUISITION OF ASSETS OF COVISTA BY PAETEC COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DA No. 04-1849). (Dkt No 04-221) STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 07/08/2004. Reply Comments Due: 07/15/2004. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-04-1849A1.doc  DA-04-1849A1.pdf  DA-04-1849A1.txt

Released: 06/24/2004. PARTIES ARE INVITED TO COMMENT ON TRACFONE WIRELESS' PETITION FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND PETITION FOR FORBEARANCE FROM APPLICATION OF SECTION 214. (DA No. 04-1822). (Dkt No 96-45). WCB. Contact: Thomas Buckley at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-04-1822A1.doc  DA-04-1822A1.pdf  DA-04-1822A1.txt

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MCI, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1792). CGB  DA-04-1792A1.doc  DA-04-1792A1.pdf  DA-04-1792A1.txt

MCLEODUSA. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1799). CGB  DA-04-1799A1.doc  DA-04-1799A1.pdf  DA-04-1799A1.txt

TALK AMERICA. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1791). CGB  DA-04-1791A1.doc  DA-04-1791A1.pdf  DA-04-1791A1.txt

TALK AMERICA. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1798). CGB  DA-04-1798A1.doc  DA-04-1798A1.pdf  DA-04-1798A1.txt

BUYERSONLINE.COM. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1794). CGB  DA-04-1794A1.doc  DA-04-1794A1.pdf  DA-04-1794A1.txt

ACN COMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1787). CGB  DA-04-1787A1.doc  DA-04-1787A1.pdf  DA-04-1787A1.txt

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1790). CGB  DA-04-1790A1.doc  DA-04-1790A1.pdf  DA-04-1790A1.txt

NOS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1793). CGB  DA-04-1793A1.doc  DA-04-1793A1.pdf  DA-04-1793A1.txt

AMERICA'S TELE-NETWORK. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1804). CGB  DA-04-1804A1.doc  DA-04-1804A1.pdf  DA-04-1804A1.txt

COMCAST DIGITAL PHONE. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1805). CGB  DA-04-1805A1.doc  DA-04-1805A1.pdf  DA-04-1805A1.txt

BUZZ TELECOM CORPORATION. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1783). CGB  DA-04-1783A1.doc  DA-04-1783A1.pdf  DA-04-1783A1.txt

WORLDXCHANGE COMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1788). CGB  DA-04-1788A1.doc  DA-04-1788A1.pdf  DA-04-1788A1.txt

LCR TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1801). CGB  DA-04-1801A1.doc  DA-04-1801A1.pdf  DA-04-1801A1.txt

AXCES TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1789). CGB  DA-04-1789A1.doc  DA-04-1789A1.pdf  DA-04-1789A1.txt

EXCEL TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1796). CGB  DA-04-1796A1.doc  DA-04-1796A1.pdf  DA-04-1796A1.txt

PROMISEVISION TECHNOLOGY, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1782). CGB  DA-04-1782A1.doc  DA-04-1782A1.pdf  DA-04-1782A1.txt

OPTICAL TELEPHONE CORPORATION. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1800). CGB  DA-04-1800A1.doc  DA-04-1800A1.pdf  DA-04-1800A1.txt

NATIONAL BROADBAND WEB CASTING. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1807). CGB  DA-04-1807A1.doc  DA-04-1807A1.pdf  DA-04-1807A1.txt

SOUTHWESTERN BELL LONG DISTANCE. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1785). CGB  DA-04-1785A1.doc  DA-04-1785A1.pdf  DA-04-1785A1.txt

GLOBAL CROSSING TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1797). CGB  DA-04-1797A1.doc  DA-04-1797A1.pdf  DA-04-1797A1.txt

PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1795). CGB  DA-04-1795A1.doc  DA-04-1795A1.pdf  DA-04-1795A1.txt

LONG DISTANCE CONSOLIDATED BILLING CO. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1808). CGB  DA-04-1808A1.doc  DA-04-1808A1.pdf  DA-04-1808A1.txt

AMERICA'S DIGITAL SATELLITE TELEPHONE, INC. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1786). CGB  DA-04-1786A1.doc  DA-04-1786A1.pdf  DA-04-1786A1.txt

LOTEL, INC. D/B/A COORDINATED BILLING SERVICES. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1803). CGB  DA-04-1803A1.doc  DA-04-1803A1.pdf  DA-04-1803A1.txt

TWIN CITY CAPITAL, LLC D/B/A SMALL BUSINESS AMERICA. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1784). CGB  DA-04-1784A1.doc  DA-04-1784A1.pdf  DA-04-1784A1.txt

NASUCA PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING REGARDING TRUTH-IN-BILLING. Granted NASUCA's Motion for Extension of Time. Revised Reply Comment Date: August 13, 2004. (Dkt No. 04-208). Action by: Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Reply Comments Due: 08/13/2004. Adopted: 06/23/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1820). CGB  DA-04-1820A1.doc  DA-04-1820A1.pdf  DA-04-1820A1.txt

LEGENT COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION D/B/A LONG DISTANCE AMERICA. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1802). CGB  DA-04-1802A1.doc  DA-04-1802A1.pdf  DA-04-1802A1.txt

LEGENT COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION D/B/A LONG DISTANCE AMERICA. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1806). CGB  DA-04-1806A1.doc  DA-04-1806A1.pdf  DA-04-1806A1.txt

QWEST CORPORATION V. CABLE & WIRELESS USA, INC., AND U.S. SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted Qwest and U.S. South's Joint Request for Dismissal with Prejudice. Action by: Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 06/23/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1809). EB  DA-04-1809A1.doc  DA-04-1809A1.pdf  DA-04-1809A1.txt

WGUL-FM, INC. Cancelled a $13,000 NALF issued to WGUL-FM, Inc. for failure to exhibit the required red obstruction lighting on antenna structure #1027884 from sunset to sunrise and failure to notify the Commission immediately upon any change in ownership information. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-1752). EB , EB  DA-04-1752A1.doc  DA-04-1752A1.pdf  DA-04-1752A1.txt

EMERGENCY APPLICATION FOR REVIEW AND REQUEST FOR STAY OF GLOBALSTAR, L.P. Denied the Application for Review filed by Globalstar, L.P. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 06/02/2004 by MO&O. (FCC No. 04-126). IB  FCC-04-126A1.doc  FCC-04-126A2.doc  FCC-04-126A1.pdf  FCC-04-126A2.pdf  FCC-04-126A1.txt  FCC-04-126A2.txt

JOINT APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF CONSTELLATION COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, INC., MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND ICO GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED. Denied the Joint Application for Review filed by Constellation Communications Holdings, Inc., Mobile Communications Holdings, Inc., and ICO Global Communications Limited. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 06/09/2004 by MO&O. (FCC No. 04-131). IB  FCC-04-131A1.doc  FCC-04-131A2.doc  FCC-04-131A3.doc  FCC-04-131A1.pdf  FCC-04-131A2.pdf  FCC-04-131A3.pdf  FCC-04-131A1.txt  FCC-04-131A2.txt  FCC-04-131A3.txt

YELLOW HOUSE ENTERTAINMENT. Denied the Petition for Exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of Commission's rules. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/21/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-1819). MB  DA-04-1819A1.doc  DA-04-1819A1.pdf  DA-04-1819A1.txt

ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF REGULATORY FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004. Collected $272,958,000 in regulatory fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2004. (Dkt No. 04-73). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 06/21/2004 by R&O. (FCC No. 04-146). OMD  FCC-04-146A1.doc  FCC-04-146A2.doc  FCC-04-146A3.doc  FCC-04-146A1.pdf  FCC-04-146A2.pdf  FCC-04-146A3.pdf  FCC-04-146A1.txt  FCC-04-146A2.txt  FCC-04-146A3.txt

REQUEST FOR WAIVER BY HOLYOKE SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1J, HOLYOKE, COLORADO/ SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES UNIVERSAL SUPPORT MECHANISM. Dismissed without prejudice Holyoke's Request for Review. (Dkt No. 02-6). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 06/24/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1842). WCB  DA-04-1842A1.doc  DA-04-1842A1.pdf  DA-04-1842A1.txt

REQUESTS FOR REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Extended by an additional sixty (60) days the deadline by which the Bureau must take action regarding the instant Requests for Review of decisions by the SLD. (Dkt No. 02-6). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 06/24/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1841). WCB  DA-04-1841A1.doc  DA-04-1841A1.pdf  DA-04-1841A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JUNE 23, 2004, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 117:

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DIRECTV, INC. Granted DIRECTV Inc.'s Application for Special Temporary Authority to relocate its DIRECTV 3 satellite to the 82° W.L. orbital location pursuant to an agreement between DIRECTV and Telesat Canada. Action by: Deputy Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 06/23/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1761). IB  DA-04-1761A1.doc  DA-04-1761A1.pdf  DA-04-1761A1.txt

PETITION OF CORE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR FORBEARANCE UNDER 47 U.S.C. SECTION 160(C) FROM APPLICATION OF THE ISP REMAND ORDER. Extended by 90 days the date by which the petition requesting forbearance filed by Core Communications, Inc. shall be deemed granted in the absence of a Commission decision that the petition fails to meet the standards for forbearance. (Dkt No. 03-171). Action by: Senior Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1764). WCB  DA-04-1764A1.doc  DA-04-1764A1.pdf  DA-04-1764A1.txt

VERIZON TELEPHONE COMPANIES PETITION FOR FORBEARANCE FROM THE CURRENT PRICING RULES FOR THE UNBUNDLED NETWORK ELEMENT PLATFORM/JOINT PETITION FOR FORBEARANCE FROM THE CURRENT PRICING RULES FOR THE UNBUNDLED NETWORK ELEMENT PLATFORM. Extended by 90 days the date by which the petition requesting forbearance filed by the Verizon Telephone Companies shall be deemed granted in the absence of a Commission decision that the petition fails to meet the standards for forbearance. (Dkt No. 03-157 , 03-189). Action by: Senior Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 06/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1765). WCB  DA-04-1765A1.doc  DA-04-1765A1.pdf  DA-04-1765A1.txt