fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 27 No. 60
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



March 27, 2008


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL J. COPPS IN RESPONSE TO COMCAST/BITTORRENT ANNOUNCEMENT. STMT. News Media Contact: Bruce Gottlieb at (202) 418-2000 CMMR  DOC-281158A1.doc  DOC-281158A1.pdf  DOC-281158A1.txt

COMMISSIONER DEBORAH TAYLOR TATE APPLAUDS COMCAST/BITTORRENT AGREEMENT. STMT. News Media Contact: Amy Blankenship at (202) 418-2500 CMMR  DOC-281154A1.doc  DOC-281154A1.pdf  DOC-281154A1.txt

STATEMENT OF FCC COMMISSIONER ROBERT M. MCDOWELL REGARDING BITTORRENT AND COMCAST RESOLUTION. STMT. News Media Contact: Brigid Calamis at (202) 418-2200 CMMR  DOC-281153A1.doc  DOC-281153A1.pdf  DOC-281153A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 2857 Released: 03/27/2008. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDING. (Dkt No 95-116, 99-200 , 04-36). CGB  DOC-281139A1.doc  DOC-281139A1.pdf  DOC-281139A1.txt

Report No: TEL-01249 Released: 03/27/2008. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 08-735). IB  DA-08-735A1.pdf

Report No: 46702 Released: 03/27/2008. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-281113A2.txt  DOC-281113A1.pdf

Report No: 26702 Released: 03/27/2008. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-281112A2.txt  DOC-281112A1.pdf

Released: 03/27/2008. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0310  DOC-281140A1.pdf  DOC-281140A1.txt

Released: 03/27/2008. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-281141A1.pdf  DOC-281141A1.txt

Released: 03/27/2008. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF MOSINEE TELEPHONE COMPANY TO TDS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. (DA No. 08-740). (Dkt No 08-39) NON-STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 04/10/2008. Reply Comments Due: 04/17/2008. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Matt Warner at (202) 418-2419  DA-08-740A1.doc  DA-08-740A1.pdf  DA-08-740A1.txt

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MCI, 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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-694). CGB  DA-08-694A1.doc  DA-08-694A1.pdf  DA-08-694A1.txt

VERIZON. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-722). CGB  DA-08-722A1.doc  DA-08-722A1.pdf  DA-08-722A1.txt

MCI, 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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-715). CGB  DA-08-715A1.doc  DA-08-715A1.pdf  DA-08-715A1.txt

AT&T, 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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-692). CGB  DA-08-692A1.doc  DA-08-692A1.pdf  DA-08-692A1.txt

AT&T 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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-695). CGB  DA-08-695A1.doc  DA-08-695A1.pdf  DA-08-695A1.txt

CSP 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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-677). CGB  DA-08-677A1.doc  DA-08-677A1.pdf  DA-08-677A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Denied the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-696). CGB  DA-08-696A1.doc  DA-08-696A1.pdf  DA-08-696A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Resolved the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-691). CGB  DA-08-691A1.doc  DA-08-691A1.pdf  DA-08-691A1.txt

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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-693). CGB  DA-08-693A1.doc  DA-08-693A1.pdf  DA-08-693A1.txt

HORIZON 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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-714). CGB  DA-08-714A1.doc  DA-08-714A1.pdf  DA-08-714A1.txt

LONG DISTANCE AMERICA. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-717). CGB  DA-08-717A1.doc  DA-08-717A1.pdf  DA-08-717A1.txt

CONSUMER TELECOM, 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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-721). CGB  DA-08-721A1.doc  DA-08-721A1.pdf  DA-08-721A1.txt

WORLD-LINK SOLUTIONS. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-725). CGB  DA-08-725A1.doc  DA-08-725A1.pdf  DA-08-725A1.txt

SILV COMMUNICATION 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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-681). CGB  DA-08-681A1.doc  DA-08-681A1.pdf  DA-08-681A1.txt

SILV COMMUNICATION 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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-682). CGB  DA-08-682A1.doc  DA-08-682A1.pdf  DA-08-682A1.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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-723). CGB  DA-08-723A1.doc  DA-08-723A1.pdf  DA-08-723A1.txt

SILV COMMUNICATION 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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-727). CGB  DA-08-727A1.doc  DA-08-727A1.pdf  DA-08-727A1.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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-687). CGB  DA-08-687A1.doc  DA-08-687A1.pdf  DA-08-687A1.txt

CAVALIER TELEPHONE, LLC. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-718). CGB  DA-08-718A1.doc  DA-08-718A1.pdf  DA-08-718A1.txt

CLOSECALL AMERICA, 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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-730). CGB  DA-08-730A1.doc  DA-08-730A1.pdf  DA-08-730A1.txt

PREFERRED 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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-678). CGB  DA-08-678A1.doc  DA-08-678A1.pdf  DA-08-678A1.txt

EXCEL TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-689). CGB  DA-08-689A1.doc  DA-08-689A1.pdf  DA-08-689A1.txt

CAVALIER TELEPHONE, LLC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-690). CGB  DA-08-690A1.doc  DA-08-690A1.pdf  DA-08-690A1.txt

SILV COMMUNICATIONS, 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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-719). CGB  DA-08-719A1.doc  DA-08-719A1.pdf  DA-08-719A1.txt

CLEAR WORLD 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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-680). CGB  DA-08-680A1.doc  DA-08-680A1.pdf  DA-08-680A1.txt

ONELINK 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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-686). CGB  DA-08-686A1.doc  DA-08-686A1.pdf  DA-08-686A1.txt

UNITED AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-716). CGB  DA-08-716A1.doc  DA-08-716A1.pdf  DA-08-716A1.txt

NETWORK SERVICES BILLING, 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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-688). CGB  DA-08-688A1.doc  DA-08-688A1.pdf  DA-08-688A1.txt

NETWORK SERVICES BILLING, 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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-726). CGB  DA-08-726A1.doc  DA-08-726A1.pdf  DA-08-726A1.txt

NETWORK SERVICES BILLING, 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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-731). CGB  DA-08-731A1.doc  DA-08-731A1.pdf  DA-08-731A1.txt

NETWORK SERVICES BILLING, INC. Denied the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-675). CGB  DA-08-675A1.doc  DA-08-675A1.pdf  DA-08-675A1.txt

MAIN STREET TELEPHONE COMPANY. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-720). CGB  DA-08-720A1.doc  DA-08-720A1.pdf  DA-08-720A1.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: 03/27/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-733). CGB  DA-08-733A1.doc  DA-08-733A1.pdf  DA-08-733A1.txt

BUSINESS NETWORK LONG DISTANCE, 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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-676). CGB  DA-08-676A1.doc  DA-08-676A1.pdf  DA-08-676A1.txt

COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK BILLING, 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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-685). CGB  DA-08-685A1.doc  DA-08-685A1.pdf  DA-08-685A1.txt

COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK BILLING, 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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-728). CGB  DA-08-728A1.doc  DA-08-728A1.pdf  DA-08-728A1.txt

NATIONWIDE LONG DISTANCE SERVICE, 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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-729). CGB  DA-08-729A1.doc  DA-08-729A1.pdf  DA-08-729A1.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: 03/21/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-679). CGB  DA-08-679A1.doc  DA-08-679A1.pdf  DA-08-679A1.txt

DIRECT BROADCAST SATELLITE CARRIAGE OF DIGITAL TELEVISION BROADCAST SIGNALS. Adopted rules to mandate DBS digital carry-one, carry-all and phase-in high definition carry-one, carry-all and seeks further comment on the scope of satellite carriers carriage obligations. (Dkt No. 00-96). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/19/2008 by R&O/NPRM. (FCC No. 08-86). MB  FCC-08-86A1.doc  FCC-08-86A2.doc  FCC-08-86A3.doc  FCC-08-86A4.doc  FCC-08-86A5.doc  FCC-08-86A6.doc  FCC-08-86A1.pdf  FCC-08-86A2.pdf  FCC-08-86A3.pdf  FCC-08-86A4.pdf  FCC-08-86A5.pdf  FCC-08-86A6.pdf  FCC-08-86A1.txt  FCC-08-86A2.txt  FCC-08-86A3.txt  FCC-08-86A4.txt  FCC-08-86A5.txt  FCC-08-86A6.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 26, 2008, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 59:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 03/26/2008. REGION 9 (FLORIDA) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD 700 MHZ PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING AND 800 MHZ NPSPAC PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETINGS. (DA No. 08-734). (Dkt No 90-119) MEETINGS TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2008. PSHSB  DA-08-734A1.doc  DA-08-734A1.pdf  DA-08-734A1.txt

Released: 03/26/2008. ERRATUM - AUCTION OF 700 MHZ BAND LICENSES CLOSES Issued an Erratum correcting Public Notice, DA 08-595, released March 20, 2008. WTB  DOC-281142A1.doc  DOC-281142A1.pdf  DOC-281142A1.txt

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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMERCIAL SPECTRUM ENHANCEMENT ACT AND MODERNIZATION OF THE COMMISSION'S COMPETITIVE BIDDING RULES AND PROCEDURES. Denied the Petition. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/24/2008 by Order on Reconsideration. (FCC No. 08-92). WTB  FCC-08-92A1.doc  FCC-08-92A1.pdf  FCC-08-92A1.txt