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Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 27 No. 56 | News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 March 21, 2008 |
FCC RELEASES NEW TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERSHIP REPORT. News Release. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB. Contact Alexander Belinfante at (202) 418-0944, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-280979A1.doc  DOC-280979A1.pdf  DOC-280979A1.txt FCC RELEASES TELEPHONE PENETRATION BY INCOME REPORT. News Release. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB. Contact Alexander Belinfante at (202) 418-0944, TTY: (202) 418-0484.  DOC-280981A1.doc  DOC-280981A1.pdf  DOC-280981A1.txt FCC RELEASES TELEPHONE NUMBERING RESOURCE UTILIZATION REPORT. News Release. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB. Contact Craig Stroup at (202) 418-0989 or John Vu at (202) 418-2333, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-280977A1.doc  DOC-280977A1.pdf  DOC-280977A1.txt Report No: SAT-00509 Released: 03/21/2008. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION ACTIONS TAKEN. (DA No. 08-608). IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-08-608A1.pdf Report No: TEL-01248S Released: 03/21/2008. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-280974A1.pdf Report No: 46698 Released: 03/21/2008. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-280936A2.txt  DOC-280936A1.pdf Report No: 26698 Released: 03/21/2008. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-280935A2.txt  DOC-280935A1.pdf Released: 03/21/2008. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0310  DOC-280952A1.pdf  DOC-280952A1.txt Released: 03/21/2008. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0310  DOC-280953A1.pdf  DOC-280953A1.txt Released: 03/21/2008. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED. (DA No. 08-601). (Dkt No 08-19). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Jodie May at (202) 418-0913  DA-08-601A1.doc  DA-08-601A1.pdf  DA-08-601A1.txt Released: 03/21/2008. COMMENTS INVITED ON APPLICATION OF COMCAST PHONE OF ILLINOIS, LLC D/B/A COMCAST DIGITAL PHONE TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 08-634). (Dkt No 08-41). Comments Due: 04/07/2008. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov or Kimberly Jackson at (202) 418-7393, email: Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-08-634A1.doc  DA-08-634A1.pdf  DA-08-634A1.txt Report No: CWS-08-40 Released: 03/21/2008. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-280957A1.pdf  DOC-280957A1.txt Report No: CWS-08-41 Released: 03/21/2008. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-280959A1.pdf  DOC-280959A1.txt DWAYNE SIMON. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $100 to Dwayne Simon for
operating an unlicensed radio transmitter on 95.9 MHz in Lancaster, California. Action by: Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/19/2008 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 08-606). EB  DA-08-606A1.doc  DA-08-606A1.pdf  DA-08-606A1.txt AMERICA'S TONER. Notified America's Toner of its Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $63,000 for apparent violation of the TCPA and the Commission's related rules and orders concerning delivering unsolicited facsimile advertisements to consumers. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/19/2008 by NALF. (FCC No. 08-90). EB  FCC-08-90A1.doc  FCC-08-90A1.pdf  FCC-08-90A1.txt THRESHOLD COMMUNICATIONS. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $8,000 to Threshold Communications for failure to exhibit the structure's red obstruction lighting from sunset to sunrise, et al. Action by: Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/19/2008 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 08-605). EB  DA-08-605A1.doc  DA-08-605A1.pdf  DA-08-605A1.txt CB SHOP & MORE, LLLP. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 to CB Shop & More, LLLP, in Loveland, Colorado, after determining that CB Shop offered for sale a non-certified Citizens Band ("CB") transceiver. Action by: Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/19/2008 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 08-597). EB  DA-08-597A1.doc  DA-08-597A1.pdf  DA-08-597A1.txt CARLSBAD RADIO, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $3,200 to Carlsbad Radio, Inc., licensee of station WGW926 in Carlsbad, New Mexico, for failure to operate station WGW926, an aural studio-transmitter-link ("STL"), from its licensed location. Action by: Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/19/2008 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 08-598). EB  DA-08-598A1.doc  DA-08-598A1.pdf  DA-08-598A1.txt IOWA WIRELESS SERVICES, LLC DBA I WIRELESS. Notified Iowa Wireless of its Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $22,500 for failure to include in its digital wireless handset offerings at least two models that meet the inductive coupling standards for hearing aid compatibility. Action by: Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2008 by NALF. (DA No. 08-610). EB  DA-08-610A1.doc  DA-08-610A1.pdf  DA-08-610A1.txt BRAVO MIC COMMUNICATIONS, LLC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $2,400 to Bravo Mic Communications, LLC, licensee of station WMU297 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, for failure to operate station WMU297, an aural studio-transmitter-link ("STL"), from its licensed location. Action by: Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/19/2008 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 08-599). EB  DA-08-599A1.doc  DA-08-599A1.pdf  DA-08-599A1.txt CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the Petition. Action by: Associate Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/20/2008 by MO&O. (DA No. 08-632). MB  DA-08-632A1.doc  DA-08-632A1.pdf  DA-08-632A1.txt KWFA(AM), TYE, TEXAS. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration seeking additional time to construct. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 08-629). MB  DA-08-629A1.doc  DA-08-629A1.pdf  DA-08-629A1.txt FAMILY LIFE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION. Dismissed the Application for minor change for Station KFLO-FM, Blanchard, LA. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 08-626). MB  DA-08-626A1.doc  DA-08-626A1.pdf  DA-08-626A1.txt BIRACH BROADCASTING CORP. Granted the applications for assignment of licenses of Stations WVAB(AM), Virginia Beach, VA, and WVBA(AM), Bayside, VA. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 08-627). MB  DA-08-627A1.doc  DA-08-627A1.pdf  DA-08-627A1.txt FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CORONA DE TUCSON, SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA, ET AL. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration. (Dkt No. RM-11264, 05-245 , RM-11357). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/19/2008 by MO&O. (DA No. 08-630). MB  DA-08-630A1.doc  DA-08-630A1.pdf  DA-08-630A1.txt DICK BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC. OF TENNESSEE. Issued a $1,000 Forfeiture for public file rule violations at Station WKRR(FM), Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/20/2008 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 08-625). MB  DA-08-625A1.doc  DA-08-625A1.pdf  DA-08-625A1.txt TELEPHONE PENETRATION BY INCOME BY STATE, (DATA THROUGH MARCH 2007). Released March 2008. Action by: Chief, Industry Analysis and Technology Division, Wireline Competition Bureau by REPORT. WCB  DOC-280982A1.pdf  DOC-280982A1.txt TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERSHIP IN THE UNITED STATES, (DATA THROUGH NOVEMBER 2007). Released March 2008. Action by: Chief, Industry Analysis and Technology Division, Wireline Competition Bureau by REPORT. WCB  DOC-280980A1.pdf  DOC-280980A1.txt NUMBERING RESOURCE UTILIZATION IN THE UNITED STATES, NRUF DATA AS OF JUNE 30, 2007, PORTING AND TOLL-FREE DATA AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2007. Released March 2008. Action by: Chief, Industry Analysis and Technology Division, Wireline Competition Bureau by REPORT. WCB  DOC-280978A1.pdf  DOC-280978A1.txt STATEMENT BY FCC CHAIRMAN KEVIN J. MARTIN ON 700 MHZ AUCTION WINNERS. Chairman Martin today released information regarding the provisional winners in the 700 MHz Auction. The Auction raised a record $19.592 billion, advanced new wireless platform policies, created opportunities for new entrants and small businesses. News Release OCH. Contact Robert Kenny at (202) 418-2668 or Chelsea Fallon at (202) 418-7991  DOC-280968A1.doc  DOC-280968A1.pdf  DOC-280968A2.pdf  DOC-280968A3.pdf  DOC-280968A4.pdf  DOC-280968A5.pdf  DOC-280968A1.txt  DOC-280968A2.txt  DOC-280968A3.txt  DOC-280968A4.txt  DOC-280968A5.txt COMMISSIONER JONATHAN S. ADELSTEIN COMMENTS ON LACK OF DIVERSITY AMONG WINNERS OF 700 MHZ AUCTION. STMT CMMR. Contact Katie Yocum at (202) 418-2300  DOC-280973A1.doc  DOC-280973A1.pdf  DOC-280973A1.txt FCC DELINKS 700 MHZ UPPER D BLOCK FROM OTHER BLOCKS, WILL RELEASE INFORMATION ON 700 MHZ AUCTION WINNING BIDDERS. The FCC released an Order de-linking the Upper 700 MHz D Block from the other blocks offered in the 700 MHz Auction (Auction 73), which closed on March 18, 2008. News Release. (Dkt No 07-157). News Media Contact: Chelsea Fallon at (202) 418-7991, email: Chelsea.Fallon@fcc.gov WTB  DOC-280948A1.doc  DOC-280948A1.pdf  DOC-280948A1.txt FCC ADVANCES RULES FOR BROADBAND RADIO SERVICE (BRS) AND EDUCATIONAL BROADBAND SERVICE (EBS) IN THE 2496-2690 MHZ BAND. The FCC continued to advance its rules and policies governing the Broadband Radio Service (BRS) and Educational Broadband Service (EBS) spectrum in the 2496-2690 MHz band. News Release. (Dkt No 00-258, 02-68 , 02-364). News Media Contact: Chelsea Fallon at (202) 418-7991 WTB. Contact John Schauble at (202) 418-0797, email: John.Schauble@fcc.gov  DOC-280963A1.doc  DOC-280963A1.pdf  DOC-280963A1.txt FCC RELEASES AGENDA FOR APRIL 1, 2008, DTV CONSUMER EDUCATION WORKSHOP FOCUSING ON LOW-INCOME CONSUMERS. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB. Contact Pam Slipakoff at (202) 418-7705, email: Pam.Slipakoff@fcc.gov or Lauren Patrich at (202) 418-7944, email: Lauren.Patrich@fcc.gov  DOC-280955A1.doc  DOC-280955A1.pdf  DOC-280955A1.txt Released: 03/20/2008. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF YUKON-WALTZ TELEPHONE COMPANY AND YUKON-WALTZ COMMUNICATIONS, INC. TO LAUREL HIGHLAND TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DA No. 08-628). (Dkt No 08-37) STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 04/03/2008. Reply Comments Due: 04/10/2008. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809.  DA-08-628A1.doc  DA-08-628A1.pdf  DA-08-628A1.txt Report No: AUC-08-73-I Released: 03/20/2008. AUCTION OF 700 MHZ BAND LICENSES CLOSES. (DA No. 08-595) Winning Bidders Announced for Auction 73. WTB. Contact: Erin McGrath, Keith Harper, or Denise Walter at (202) 418-0620; Lisa Stover at (717) 338-2868, Jeff Crooks at (202) 418-2074, Scott Mackoul at (202) 418-0660. News Media Contact: Chelsea Fallon at (202) 418-7991  DA-08-595A1.doc  DA-08-595A5.doc  DA-08-595A1.pdf  DA-08-595A2.pdf  DA-08-595A3.pdf  DA-08-595A4.pdf  DA-08-595A5.pdf  DA-08-595A1.txt  DA-08-595A2.txt  DA-08-595A3.txt  DA-08-595A4.txt  DA-08-595A5.txt ERRATUM - COLI, INC. REQUEST FOR WAIVER by ERRATUM. (DA No. 08-613). WTB  DOC-280927A1.doc  DOC-280927A1.pdf  DOC-280927A1.txt ERRATUM - ARISTOTLE INC. REQUEST FOR WAIVER by ERRATUM. (DA No. 08-611). WTB  DOC-280925A1.doc  DOC-280925A1.pdf  DOC-280925A1.txt ERRATUM - TRIAD 700, LLC REQUEST FOR WAIVER by ERRATUM. (DA No. 08-617). WTB  DOC-280931A1.doc  DOC-280931A1.pdf  DOC-280931A1.txt ERRATUM - METROPCS 700 MHZ, LLC REQUEST FOR WAIVER by ERRATUM. (DA No. 08-615). WTB  DOC-280929A1.doc  DOC-280929A1.pdf  DOC-280929A1.txt ERRATUM - FRONTLINE WIRELESS, INC. REQUEST FOR WAIVER by ERRATUM. (DA No. 08-619). WTB  DOC-280933A1.doc  DOC-280933A1.pdf  DOC-280933A1.txt ERRATUM - SPECTRUM ACQUISITIONS, INC. APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN AUCTION 73 by ERRATUM. (DA No. 08-621). WTB  DOC-280937A1.doc  DOC-280937A1.pdf  DOC-280937A1.txt FRONTLINE WIRELESS, INC. - REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 1.2105(A) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. Redacted Version Released January 23, 2008, as DA 08-100. Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 08-620). WTB  DA-08-620A1.doc  DA-08-620A1.pdf  DA-08-620A1.txt COLI, INC. - REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 1.2105(A) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. Redacted Version Released January 23, 2008, as DA 08-97. Action by: Chief, Auctions and Spectrum Access Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 08-614). WTB  DA-08-614A1.doc  DA-08-614A1.pdf  DA-08-614A1.txt OKLAHOMA WESTERN TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC./APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWAL OF BROADBAND RADIO SERVICE STATIONS WLK382, WNTC500, WNTC664 AND WNTD797, CLAYTON, OKLAHOMA. Dismissed the waiver request without prejudice. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/17/2008 by MO&O. (FCC No. 08-82). WTB  FCC-08-82A1.doc  FCC-08-82A2.doc  FCC-08-82A1.pdf  FCC-08-82A2.pdf  FCC-08-82A1.txt  FCC-08-82A2.txt ARISTOTLE INC. - REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 1.2105(A) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. Redacted Version Released January 23, 2008, as DA-08-96. Action by: Chief, Auctions and Spectrum Access Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 08-612). WTB  DA-08-612A1.doc  DA-08-612A1.pdf  DA-08-612A1.txt TRIAD 700, LLC - REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 1.2105(A) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. Redacted Version Released January 23, 2008, as DA 08-99. Action by: Chief, Auctions and Spectrum Access Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 08-618). WTB  DA-08-618A1.doc  DA-08-618A1.pdf  DA-08-618A1.txt METROPCS 700MHZ, LLC - REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 1.2105(A) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. Redacted Version Released January 23, 2008, as DA 08-98. Action by: Chief, Auctions and Spectrum Access Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 08-616). WTB  DA-08-616A1.doc  DA-08-616A1.pdf  DA-08-616A1.txt AUCTION OF THE D BLOCK LICENSE IN THE 758-763 AND 788-793 MHZ BANDS. The Commission decided not to re-offer the 700 MHz Band D Block license immediately in Auction 76 - the contingent, subsequent auction to Auction 73. (Dkt No. 07-157). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/20/2008 by ORDER. (FCC No. 08-91). WTB  FCC-08-91A1.doc  FCC-08-91A2.doc  FCC-08-91A3.doc  FCC-08-91A1.pdf  FCC-08-91A2.pdf  FCC-08-91A3.pdf  FCC-08-91A1.txt  FCC-08-91A2.txt  FCC-08-91A3.txt SPECTRUM ACQUISITIONS, INC. APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN AUCTION 73 - REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF UPFRONT PAYMENT DEADLINE:. Redacted Version Released January 23, 2008, as DA 08-147. Action by: Chief, Auctions and Spectrum Access Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 08-622). WTB  DA-08-622A1.doc  DA-08-622A1.pdf  DA-08-622A1.txt AMENDMENT OF PARTS 1, 21, 73, 74 AND 101 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO FACILITATE THE PROVISION OF FIXED AND MOBILE BROADBAND ACCESS, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ADVANCED SERVICES IN THE 2150-2162 AND 2500-2690 MHZ BANDS, ET AL. Continued efforts to transform the rules and policies governing the licensing of the Educational Broadband Service (EBS) and the Broadband Radio Service (BRS) in the 2495-2690 MHz (2.5 GHz band). (Dkt No. 00-258, 02-68 , RM-9718). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/18/2008 by MO&O. (FCC No. 08-83). WTB  FCC-08-83A1.doc  FCC-08-83A1.pdf  FCC-08-83A1.txt