fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 24 No. 29
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



February 15, 2005


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JONATHAN S. ADELSTEIN ON NORMAN LEAR CENTER REPORT ON LOCAL TV STATION COVERAGE OF 2004 CAMPAIGNS. STMT. News Media Contact: Eric Bash at (202) 418-2300, email: Eric.Bash@fcc.gov CMMR  DOC-256801A1.doc  DOC-256801A1.pdf  DOC-256801A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 45922 Released: 02/15/2005. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-256754A2.txt  DOC-256754A1.pdf

Report No: 25922 Released: 02/15/2005. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-256753A2.txt  DOC-256753A1.pdf

Released: 02/15/2005. CONSUMERS MAY EXPERIENCE INTERFERENCE TO THEIR GARAGE DOOR OPENER CONTROLS NEAR MILITARY BASES. (DA No. 05-424). OET. Contact: FCC Call Center at 1-888-225-5322. News Media Contact: Bruce Romano at (202) 418-2124  DA-05-424A1.doc  DA-05-424A1.pdf  DA-05-424A1.txt

Report No: 1062 Released: 02/15/2005. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY QWEST. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-256781A1.doc  DOC-256781A1.pdf  DOC-256781A1.txt

Report No: 1061 Released: 02/15/2005. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-256780A1.doc  DOC-256780A1.pdf  DOC-256780A1.txt

Report No: 1058 Released: 02/15/2005. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-256777A1.doc  DOC-256777A1.pdf  DOC-256777A1.txt

Report No: 1059 Released: 02/15/2005. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-256778A1.doc  DOC-256778A1.pdf  DOC-256778A1.txt

Report No: 1060 Released: 02/15/2005. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-256779A1.doc  DOC-256779A1.pdf  DOC-256779A1.txt

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TEXTS

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VERIZON. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/09/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-400). CGB  DA-05-400A1.doc  DA-05-400A1.pdf  DA-05-400A1.txt

TALK AMERICA. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/09/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-401). CGB  DA-05-401A1.doc  DA-05-401A1.pdf  DA-05-401A1.txt

IDT CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/09/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-403). CGB  DA-05-403A1.doc  DA-05-403A1.pdf  DA-05-403A1.txt

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/09/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-407). CGB  DA-05-407A1.doc  DA-05-407A1.pdf  DA-05-407A1.txt

PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/09/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-405). CGB  DA-05-405A1.doc  DA-05-405A1.pdf  DA-05-405A1.txt

EXCEL TELECOMMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/09/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-410). CGB  DA-05-410A1.doc  DA-05-410A1.pdf  DA-05-410A1.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: 02/09/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-406). CGB  DA-05-406A1.doc  DA-05-406A1.pdf  DA-05-406A1.txt

QUASAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/11/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-408). CGB  DA-05-408A1.doc  DA-05-408A1.pdf  DA-05-408A1.txt

COMMUNICATE TECHNOLOGICAL SYSTEMS. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/09/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-404). CGB  DA-05-404A1.doc  DA-05-404A1.pdf  DA-05-404A1.txt

LEGENT COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION D/B/A LONG DISTANCE SERVICES. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/09/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-402). CGB  DA-05-402A1.doc  DA-05-402A1.pdf  DA-05-402A1.txt

COMCAST CORPORATION. Adopted a Consent Decree. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/14/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-409). EB  DA-05-409A1.doc  DA-05-409A1.pdf  DA-05-409A1.txt

BUREAU D'ELECTRONIQUE APPLIQUEE, INC. Notified Bureau D'Electronique Appliquee, Inc. of its Apparent Liability for a Forfeiture in the amount of $20,000 for importing and marketing in the U.S. unauthorized intentional radiating devices. Action by: Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/09/2005 by NALF. (DA No. 05-345). EB  DA-05-345A1.doc  DA-05-345A1.pdf  DA-05-345A1.txt

WIRELESS CONSUMER ALLIANCE, ON REQUEST FOR INSPECTION OF RECORDS; MOTOROLA, INC., NOKIA, INC., LG ELECTRONICS USA, INC., ON REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT OF DOCUMENTS. Granted in part and denied in part the Wireless Consumer Alliance's applications. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/10/2005 by MO&O. (FCC No. 05-34). OGC  FCC-05-34A1.doc  FCC-05-34A1.pdf  FCC-05-34A1.txt

ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF REGULATORY FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005. Revised schedule of regulatory fees for FY 2005. (Dkt No. 05-59). Action by: the Commission. Comments Due: 03/08/2005. Reply Comments Due: 03/18/2005. Adopted: 02/11/2005 by NPRM. (FCC No. 05-35). OMD , OMD  FCC-05-35A1.doc  FCC-05-35A1.pdf  FCC-05-35A1.txt

QUALCOMM INCORPORATED PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING. Granted the joint Motion for Extension of Time. (Dkt No. 05-7). Action by: Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Comments Due: 03/10/2005. Reply Comments Due: 03/25/2005. Adopted: 02/14/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-419). WTB  DA-05-419A1.doc  DA-05-419A1.pdf  DA-05-419A1.txt

CTIA -THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION. WTB Bureau Chief suggests guidelines for limiting children's access to inappropriate content via wireless services. Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. WTB  DOC-256795A1.pdf  DOC-256795A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO FACILITATE THE USE OF CELLULAR TELEPHONES AND OTHER WIRELESS DEVICES ABOARD AIRBORNE AIRCRAFT. FCC to examine ban on using cellular telephones on airborne aircraft. (Dkt No. 04-435). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 12/15/2004 by NPRM. (FCC No. 04-288). WTB  FCC-04-288A1.doc  FCC-04-288A2.doc  FCC-04-288A3.doc  FCC-04-288A1.pdf  FCC-04-288A2.pdf  FCC-04-288A3.pdf  FCC-04-288A1.txt  FCC-04-288A2.txt  FCC-04-288A3.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED FEBRUARY 14, 2005, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 28:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 02/14/2005. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON THE JOINT PETITION OF THE WYOMING PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND THE WYOMING OFFICE OF CONSUMER ADVOCATE FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FEDERAL NON-RURAL UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT. (DA No. 05-412). (Dkt No 96-45) Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 03/07/2005. Reply Comments Due: 03/21/2005. WCB. Contact: Sheryl Todd at (202) 418-7386  DA-05-412A1.doc  DA-05-412A1.pdf  DA-05-412A1.txt

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SKYTERRA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Dismissed the Applications as defective, without prejudice to refiling. Action by: Deputy Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 05-418). IB  DA-05-418A1.pdf  DA-05-418A1.txt

IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS IN THE 800 MHZ BAND. Granted in part and denied in part the Motion for Extension of Time and Adjustment of Procedural Dates. (Dkt No. 95-18 , 02-55). Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Critical Infrastructure Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 02/14/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-411). WTB  DA-05-411A1.doc  DA-05-411A1.pdf  DA-05-411A1.txt

PETITION FOR FORBEARANCE FROM E911 ACCURACY STANDARDS IMPOSED ON TIER III CARRIERS FOR LOCATING WIRELESS SUBSCRIBERS UNDER RULE SECTION 20.18(H); PETITION FOR LIMITED WAIVER AND FORBEARANCE BY ACS WIRELESS, INC. Denied a petition filed by ACS Wireless, Inc. requesting that the Commission forbear from enforcing the Phase II Enhanced 911 accuracy and reliability requirements contained in section 20.18(h) of the Commission's Rules. (Dkt No. 94-102 , 02-377). Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Critical Infrastructure Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 02/14/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-420). WTB  DA-05-420A1.doc  DA-05-420A1.pdf  DA-05-420A1.txt