fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 27 No. 148
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



July 31, 2008


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: TEL-01293 Released: 07/31/2008. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 08-1819). IB. Contact: (202) 418-1460  DA-08-1819A1.pdf

Report No: 325-00128 Released: 07/31/2008. PERMIT TO DELIVER PROGRAMS TO FOREIGN BROADCAST STATIONS RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. IB. Contact: Janice Shields at (202) 418-2153; Janice.Shields@fcc.gov; TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-284191A1.pdf

Report No: AUC-08-85-E Released: 07/31/2008. AUCTION OF LPTV AND TV TRANSLATOR DIGITAL COMPANION CHANNELS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2008. (DA No. 08-1681). (Dkt No 08-22) SETTLEMENT PERIOD EXTENDED TO AUGUST 14, 2008. MB. Contact: Shaun A. Maher at (202) 418-1600, email: Shaun.Maher@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0432  DA-08-1681A1.doc  DA-08-1681A1.pdf  DA-08-1681A1.txt

Report No: 46790 Released: 07/31/2008. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-284193A2.txt  DOC-284193A1.pdf

Report No: 26790 Released: 07/31/2008. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-284192A2.txt  DOC-284192A1.pdf

Released: 07/31/2008. FEE DECISIONS OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. (DA No. 08-1821). (Dkt No 86-285). OMD. Contact: (202) 418-1995  DA-08-1821A1.doc  DA-08-1821A1.pdf  DA-08-1821A1.txt

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STATEMENT

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STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER DEBORAH TAYLOR TATE AT FCC PUBLIC EN BANC HEARING IN BROOKLYN, NY, ON PUBLIC SAFETY INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS AND THE 700 MHZ D BLOCK PROCEEDING by Statement. CMMR  DOC-284249A1.doc  DOC-284249A1.pdf  DOC-284249A1.txt

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TEXTS

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VERIZON. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Divison, Consumer & Governmental Affaris Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1777). CGB  DA-08-1777A1.doc  DA-08-1777A1.pdf  DA-08-1777A1.txt

BIRCH TELECOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1790). CGB  DA-08-1790A1.doc  DA-08-1790A1.pdf  DA-08-1790A1.txt

NETONE INTERNATIONAL. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1811). CGB  DA-08-1811A1.doc  DA-08-1811A1.pdf  DA-08-1811A1.txt

CONSUMER TELCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1812). CGB  DA-08-1812A1.doc  DA-08-1812A1.pdf  DA-08-1812A1.txt

CORDIA COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1791). CGB  DA-08-1791A1.doc  DA-08-1791A1.pdf  DA-08-1791A1.txt

SILV COMMUNICATION INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1810). CGB  DA-08-1810A1.doc  DA-08-1810A1.pdf  DA-08-1810A1.txt

SILV COMMUNICATION, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1780). CGB  DA-08-1780A1.doc  DA-08-1780A1.pdf  DA-08-1780A1.txt

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS CORP. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1789). CGB  DA-08-1789A1.doc  DA-08-1789A1.pdf  DA-08-1789A1.txt

NEW CENTURY TELECOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1801). CGB  DA-08-1801A1.doc  DA-08-1801A1.pdf  DA-08-1801A1.txt

SPRINT NEXTEL CORPORATION. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1806). CGB  DA-08-1806A1.doc  DA-08-1806A1.pdf  DA-08-1806A1.txt

REDUCED RATE LONG DISTANCE. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1803). CGB  DA-08-1803A1.doc  DA-08-1803A1.pdf  DA-08-1803A1.txt

REDUCED RATE LONG DISTANCE. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1809). CGB  DA-08-1809A1.doc  DA-08-1809A1.pdf  DA-08-1809A1.txt

REDUCED RATE LONG DISTANCE. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1813). CGB  DA-08-1813A1.doc  DA-08-1813A1.pdf  DA-08-1813A1.txt

LDC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1805). CGB  DA-08-1805A1.doc  DA-08-1805A1.pdf  DA-08-1805A1.txt

STARTEC GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1793). CGB  DA-08-1793A1.doc  DA-08-1793A1.pdf  DA-08-1793A1.txt

NETWORK SERVICE BILLING, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1794). CGB  DA-08-1794A1.doc  DA-08-1794A1.pdf  DA-08-1794A1.txt

NETWORK SERVICE BILLING, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1797). CGB  DA-08-1797A1.doc  DA-08-1797A1.pdf  DA-08-1797A1.txt

BUSINESS NETWORK LONG DISTANCE. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1778). CGB  DA-08-1778A1.doc  DA-08-1778A1.pdf  DA-08-1778A1.txt

ZOOM-I-NET COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1779). CGB  DA-08-1779A1.doc  DA-08-1779A1.pdf  DA-08-1779A1.txt

BUSINESS NETWORK LONG DISTANCE. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1798). CGB  DA-08-1798A1.doc  DA-08-1798A1.pdf  DA-08-1798A1.txt

ZOOM-I-NET COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1807). CGB  DA-08-1807A1.doc  DA-08-1807A1.pdf  DA-08-1807A1.txt

METROPOLITAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1795). CGB  DA-08-1795A1.doc  DA-08-1795A1.pdf  DA-08-1795A1.txt

NATIONWIDE LONG DISTANCE SERVICE. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1799). CGB  DA-08-1799A1.doc  DA-08-1799A1.pdf  DA-08-1799A1.txt

NATIONWIDE LONG DISTANCE SERVICE. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1796). CGB  DA-08-1796A1.doc  DA-08-1796A1.pdf  DA-08-1796A1.txt

NATIONAL ACCESS LONG DISTANCE, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1781). CGB  DA-08-1781A1.doc  DA-08-1781A1.pdf  DA-08-1781A1.txt

COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK BILLING, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1792). CGB  DA-08-1792A1.doc  DA-08-1792A1.pdf  DA-08-1792A1.txt

NATIONWIDE LONG DISTANCE SERVICE INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1802). CGB  DA-08-1802A1.doc  DA-08-1802A1.pdf  DA-08-1802A1.txt

NATIONWIDE LONG DISTANCE SERVICE INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1804). CGB  DA-08-1804A1.doc  DA-08-1804A1.pdf  DA-08-1804A1.txt

PROTEL ADVANTAGE, INC. D/B/A LONG DISTANCE SAVINGS. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/25/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1808). CGB  DA-08-1808A1.doc  DA-08-1808A1.pdf  DA-08-1808A1.txt

MBR LICENSEE, LLC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 to MBR Licensee, LLC for failure to maintain a complete public inspection file. Action by: Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/29/2008 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 08-1782). EB  DA-08-1782A1.doc  DA-08-1782A1.pdf  DA-08-1782A1.txt

A-O BROADCASTING CORPORATION. Cancelled the monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 against A-O Broadcasting Corp. for operating on the frequency 97.9 MHz without an authorization from the Federal Communications Commission. Action by: Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/29/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1757). EB  DA-08-1757A1.doc  DA-08-1757A1.pdf  DA-08-1757A1.txt

DAKOTA NETWORKS, INC. Dismissed the application without prejudice to refiling. Action by: Chief, Policy Division, International Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 08-1814). IB  DA-08-1814A1.pdf  DA-08-1814A1.txt

TIME WARNER CABLE INC. Granted the Petition. Action by: Senior Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/30/2008 by MO&O. (DA No. 08-1818). MB  DA-08-1818A1.doc  DA-08-1818A1.pdf  DA-08-1818A1.txt

TIME WARNER CABLE INC. Granted the Petitions. Action by: Senior Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/30/2008 by MO&O. (DA No. 08-1817). MB  DA-08-1817A1.doc  DA-08-1817A1.pdf  DA-08-1817A1.txt

PANHANDLE TELECASTING LP, K26CD, CLOVIS, NEW MEXICO. Admonished Panhandle Telecasting LP for the admitted violation of Section 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules described in K26CD's renewal application. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 08-1823). MB  DA-08-1823A1.doc  DA-08-1823A1.pdf  DA-08-1823A1.txt

PANHANDLE TELECASTING LP, K24DP, SAN JON, NEW MEXICO. Admonished Panhandle Telecasting LP for the admitted violation of Section 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules described in K24DP's renewal application. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 08-1822). MB  DA-08-1822A1.doc  DA-08-1822A1.pdf  DA-08-1822A1.txt

ALASKA BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC. Issued a $10,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to Station KTVA(TV), Anchorage, Alaska for the admitted violation of Section 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules described in KTVA(TV)'s renewal application. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/28/2008 by NALF. (DA No. 08-1727). MB  DA-08-1727A1.doc  DA-08-1727A1.pdf  DA-08-1727A1.txt

KSBY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Issued a $4,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to Station KSBY(TV), San Luis Obispo, California for the admitted violations of Section 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules described in KSBY(TV)'s renewal application. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/28/2008 by NALF. (DA No. 08-1726). MB  DA-08-1726A1.doc  DA-08-1726A1.pdf  DA-08-1726A1.txt

LIBERMAN TELEVISION OF DALLAS LICENSE CORP. Issued a $13,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to Station KMPX(TV), Decatur, Texas for the admitted violation of Section 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules described in KMPX(TV)'s renewal application. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/28/2008 by NALF. (DA No. 08-1666). MB  DA-08-1666A1.doc  DA-08-1666A1.pdf  DA-08-1666A1.txt

SADDLEBACK COMMUNICATIONS, GILA RIVER TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., PINE BELT CELLULAR, INC., IT&E OVERSEAS, INC. Granted petitions for waiver by Saddleback, Pine Belt and IT&E Overseas, and granted the petition for waiver of the 2006 ETC report filing deadline and granted in part the petition for waiver of the 2007 filing deadline by Gila River. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 07/31/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1824). WCB  DA-08-1824A1.doc  DA-08-1824A1.pdf  DA-08-1824A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JULY 30, 2008, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 147:

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Released: 07/30/2008. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON THE APPLICATION FROM SINT MAARTEN, NETHERLAND ANTILLES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING PLAN. (DA No. 08-1816). (Dkt No 92-237) PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 08/11/2008. Reply Comments Due: 08/18/2008. WCB. Contact: Marilyn Jones at (202) 418-2357 or Ben Childers at (202) 418-1418  DA-08-1816A1.doc  DA-08-1816A1.pdf  DA-08-1816A1.txt

Released: 07/30/2008. APPLICATION OF SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY L.P. TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES NOT AUTOMATICALLY GRANTED, FURTHER COMMENT REQUESTED. (DA No. 08-1820). (Dkt No 08-116). Comments Due: 08/06/2008. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov or Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513, email: Rodney.McDonald@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-08-1820A1.doc  DA-08-1820A1.pdf  DA-08-1820A1.txt

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STATEMENT

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STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL J. COPPS AT FCC PUBLIC EN BANC HEARING IN BROOKLYN, NY, ON PUBLIC SAFETY INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS AND THE 700 MHZ D BLOCK PROCEEDING by Statement. CMMR  DOC-284226A1.doc  DOC-284226A1.pdf  DOC-284226A1.txt

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JONATHAN S. ADELSTEIN AT FCC PUBLIC EN BANC HEARING IN BROOKLYN, NY, ON PUBLIC SAFETY INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS AND THE 700 MHZ D BLOCK PROCEEDING by Statement. CMMR  DOC-284227A1.doc  DOC-284227A1.pdf  DOC-284227A1.txt

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER ROBERT M. MCDOWELL AT FCC PUBLIC EN BANC HEARING IN BROOKLYN, NY, ON PUBLIC SAFETY INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS AND THE 700 MHZ D BLOCK PROCEEDING by Statement. CMMR  DOC-284225A1.doc  DOC-284225A1.pdf  DOC-284225A1.txt

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TEXTS

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MAIN STREET TELEPHONE COMPANY. Granted the Petition. Denied the Complaint. Action by: Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/30/2008 by Order on Reconsideration. (DA No. 08-1800). CGB  DA-08-1800A1.doc  DA-08-1800A1.pdf  DA-08-1800A1.txt