fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 24 No. 122
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



June 28, 2005


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC DELAYS EFFECTIVE DATE FOR RULES CONCERNING UNSOLICITED FAX ADVERTISEMENTS. New Implementation Date is January 9, 2006. News Release. (Dkt No 02-278). News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, e-mail: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB. Contact Erica McMahon at (202) 418-0346  DOC-259689A1.doc  DOC-259689A1.pdf  DOC-259689A1.txt

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Report No: 2718 Released: 06/28/2005. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDING. (Dkt No 04-201). CGB  DOC-259620A1.doc  DOC-259620A1.pdf  DOC-259620A1.txt

Released: 06/28/2005. STREAMLINED SUBMARINE CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. (DA No. 05-1816). IB  DA-05-1816A1.doc  DA-05-1816A1.pdf  DA-05-1816A1.txt

Report No: 325-00104 Released: 06/28/2005. PERMIT TO DELIVER PROGRAMS TO FOREIGN BROADCAST STATIONS Re: Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: Selina Kahn at (202) 418-7282, email: Selina.Kahn@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-259631A1.pdf  DOC-259631A1.txt

Released: 06/28/2005. APPLICATIONS FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATIONS HELD BY CYPRESS COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING COMPANY, LLC. (DA No. 05-1850). (Dkt No 04-418). IB , WCB  DA-05-1850A1.doc  DA-05-1850A1.pdf  DA-05-1850A1.txt

Report No: 46015 Released: 06/28/2005. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-259614A1.txt  DOC-259614A2.pdf

Report No: 26015 Released: 06/28/2005. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-259613A2.txt  DOC-259613A1.pdf

Released: 06/28/2005. PARTIES ARE INVITED TO COMMENT ON THE PETITION OF GTA WIRELESS, LLC FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER IN GUAM. (DA No. 05-1868). (Dkt No 96-45) PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 07/12/2005. Reply Comments Due: 07/26/2005. WCB. Contact: Pam Slipakoff at (202) 418-7400, email: Pam.Slipakoff@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-05-1868A1.doc  DA-05-1868A1.pdf  DA-05-1868A1.txt

Report No: AUC-05-61-D Released: 06/28/2005. AUCTION OF AUTOMATED MARITIME TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM LICENSES, STATUS OF FCC FORM 175 APPLICATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN AUCTION NO. 61. (DA No. 05-1713) (Auction No. 61). WTB. Contact: Jeff Tobias or James Shaffer at (202) 418-0680  DA-05-1713A1.doc  DA-05-1713A1.pdf  DA-05-1713A2.pdf  DA-05-1713A3.pdf  DA-05-1713A1.txt  DA-05-1713A2.txt  DA-05-1713A3.txt

Released: 06/28/2005. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON LOJACK CORPORATION'S REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF 47 C.F.R. SECTION 90.20(E)(6). (DA No. 05-1782). Comments Due: 07/13/2005. WTB. Contact: Rodney Conway at (202) 418-2904, email: Rodney.Conway@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-7233  DA-05-1782A1.doc  DA-05-1782A1.pdf  DA-05-1782A1.txt

Released: 06/28/2005. WTB ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO THE UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEM TO ACCOMMODATE THE BROADBAND RADIO SERVICE AND EDUCATIONAL BROADBAND SERVICE AND REMINDS LICENSEES THAT USE OF ULS FORMS AND ELECTRONIC FILING FOR THESE SERVICE BECOME MANDATORY ON JULY 11, 2005. (DA No. 05-1818). WTB. Contact: Cheryl Black at (717)338-2617, email: Cheryl.Black@fcc.gov or Mary Shultz at (717)338-2656, email: Mary.Shultz@fcc.gov  DA-05-1818A1.doc  DA-05-1818A1.pdf  DA-05-1818A1.txt

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GTC TELECOM. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/24/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1801). CGB  DA-05-1801A1.doc  DA-05-1801A1.pdf  DA-05-1801A1.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: 06/24/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1803). CGB  DA-05-1803A1.doc  DA-05-1803A1.pdf  DA-05-1803A1.txt

POWERNET GLOBAL. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommuncations carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/24/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1804). CGB  DA-05-1804A1.doc  DA-05-1804A1.pdf  DA-05-1804A1.txt

SBC LONG DISTANCE. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/24/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1799). CGB  DA-05-1799A1.doc  DA-05-1799A1.pdf  DA-05-1799A1.txt

SBC LONG DISTANCE. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affaris Bureau. Adopted: 06/24/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1802). CGB  DA-05-1802A1.doc  DA-05-1802A1.pdf  DA-05-1802A1.txt

SBC LONG DISTANCE. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/24/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1810). CGB  DA-05-1810A1.doc  DA-05-1810A1.pdf  DA-05-1810A1.txt

ACN COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/24/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1800). CGB  DA-05-1800A1.doc  DA-05-1800A1.pdf  DA-05-1800A1.txt

GLOBAL TELEDATA, INC. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscribers' telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/24/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1809). CGB  DA-05-1809A1.doc  DA-05-1809A1.pdf  DA-05-1809A1.txt

SMALL BUSINESS AMERICA. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/24/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1806). CGB  DA-05-1806A1.doc  DA-05-1806A1.pdf  DA-05-1806A1.txt

ALLTEL COMMUNICATIONS. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/24/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1798). CGB  DA-05-1798A1.doc  DA-05-1798A1.pdf  DA-05-1798A1.txt

COVISTA COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/24/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1807). CGB  DA-05-1807A1.doc  DA-05-1807A1.pdf  DA-05-1807A1.txt

CAVALIER TELEPHONE, LLC. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscribers' telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/24/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1808). CGB  DA-05-1808A1.doc  DA-05-1808A1.pdf  DA-05-1808A1.txt

OPTICAL TELEPHONE CORPORATION. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/24/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1796). CGB  DA-05-1796A1.doc  DA-05-1796A1.pdf  DA-05-1796A1.txt

STARTEC GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/24/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1811). CGB  DA-05-1811A1.doc  DA-05-1811A1.pdf  DA-05-1811A1.txt

BUSINESS NETWORK LONG DISTANCE. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/24/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1797). CGB  DA-05-1797A1.doc  DA-05-1797A1.pdf  DA-05-1797A1.txt

LEGENT COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION D/B/A LONG DISTANCE SERICES. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/24/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1805). CGB  DA-05-1805A1.doc  DA-05-1805A1.pdf  DA-05-1805A1.txt

ERRATUM - XM RADIO, INC. Issued an Erratum correcting Order, DA 05-1590, released June 3, 2005. Action by: Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau by ERRATUM. (DA No. 05-1785). IB  DOC-259575A1.doc  DOC-259575A1.pdf  DOC-259575A1.txt

ERRATUM - LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION. Issued an Erratum correcting Order and Authorization, DA 05-1747, released June 23, 2005. Action by: Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau by ERRATUM. IB  DOC-259619A1.doc  DOC-259619A1.pdf  DOC-259619A1.txt

SES AMERICOM INC. Granted SES Americom, Inc.'s Application to modify its current authorization to operate the Satcom SN-4 satellite at 172 Degrees E.L. orbital location. Action by: Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 06/28/2005 by O&A. (DA No. 05-1812). IB  DA-05-1812A1.doc  DA-05-1812A1.pdf  DA-05-1812A1.txt

SPECIAL ACCESS RATES FOR PRICE CAP LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS. Granted an extension of time to file Reply Comments. (Dkt No. RM-10593 , 05-25). Action by: Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Reply Comments Due: 07/29/2005. Adopted: 06/28/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1870). WCB  DA-05-1870A1.doc  DA-05-1870A1.pdf  DA-05-1870A1.txt

JAMES A. KAY, JR. Affirmed the Division's Dismissal of Kay's Petition seeking reconsideration of the Commission Order. Dismissed Kay's Second Application for Review as moot. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 06/23/2005 by ORDER. (FCC No. 05-131). WTB  FCC-05-131A1.doc  FCC-05-131A1.pdf  FCC-05-131A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JUNE 27, 2005, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 121:

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COMMISSIONER ABERNATHY'S STATEMENT REGARDING THE SUPREME COURT'S DECISION IN BRAND X. STMT. News Media Contact: Russ Hanser at (202) 418-2400 CMMR  DOC-259628A1.doc  DOC-259628A1.pdf  DOC-259628A1.txt

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER COPPS IN RESONSE TO SUPREME COURT DECISION IN BRAND X INTERNET SERVICES. STMT CMMR  DOC-259623A1.doc  DOC-259623A1.pdf  DOC-259623A1.txt

COMMISSIONER JONATHAN S. ADELSTEIN ISSUES STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO U.S. SUPREME COURT BRAND X DECISION. STMT. News Media Contact: Barry Ohlson at (202) 418-2300, email: Barry.Ohlson@fcc.gov CMMR  DOC-259627A1.doc  DOC-259627A1.pdf  DOC-259627A1.txt

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Released: 06/27/2005. INTERNATIONAL BUREAU ANNOUNCES MEETING ON SATELLITE EARTH STATION APPLICATION PROCESSING. (DA No. 05-1814). IB. Contact: Gardner Foster at (202) 418-1990, email: Gardner.Foster@fcc.gov or Jacki Ponti at (202) 418-0436, email: Jacki.Ponti@fcc.gov  DA-05-1814A1.doc  DA-05-1814A1.pdf  DA-05-1814A1.txt

Released: 06/27/2005. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF CALIFORNIA-OREGON TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY TO LYNCH TELEPHONE CORPORATION XI. (DA No. 05-1815). (Dkt No 05-209) Streamlined Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 07/11/2005. Reply Comments Due: 07/18/2005. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Adam Kirschenbaum at (202) 418-7280  DA-05-1815A1.doc  DA-05-1815A1.pdf  DA-05-1815A1.txt

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RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE TELEPHONE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 1991; FAX BAN COALITION PETITION FOR FURTHER EXTENSION OF STAY. Delayed the effective date of the FCC's prior determination that an established business relationship will no longer be sufficient to show that an individual or business has given prior express permission to receive unsolicited facsimile advertisements. (Dkt No. 02-278). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 06/27/2005 by ORDER. (FCC No. 05-132). CGB  FCC-05-132A1.doc  FCC-05-132A1.pdf  FCC-05-132A1.txt