fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 27 No. 150
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



August 4, 2008


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE AUGUST 1, 2008, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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FCC EXAMINES FEES USED TO FUND COMMISSION BUDGET. Adopted Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Collect regulatory fees for Fiscal Year 2008. News Release. Adopted: 08/01/2008. News Media Contact: Clyde Ensslin at (202)418-0506 or Edie Herman at (202) 418-2035 OMD  DOC-284319A1.doc  DOC-284319A3.doc  DOC-284319A4.doc  DOC-284319A5.doc  DOC-284319A6.doc  DOC-284319A1.pdf  DOC-284319A2.pdf  DOC-284319A3.pdf  DOC-284319A4.pdf  DOC-284319A5.pdf  DOC-284319A6.pdf  DOC-284319A1.txt  DOC-284319A2.txt  DOC-284319A3.txt  DOC-284319A4.txt  DOC-284319A5.txt  DOC-284319A6.txt

COMMISSION ORDERS COMCAST TO END DISCRIMINATORY NETWORK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. The Federal Communications Commission found that Comcast Corp.'s management of its broadband Internet networks contravenes federal policies that protect the vibrant and open nature of the Internet. News Release. Adopted: 08/01/2008. News Media Contact: Clyde Ensslin, clyde.ensslin@fcc.gov, 202-418-0506; Robert Kenny, robert.kenny@fcc.gov, 202-418-2668 WCB. Contact Marcus Maher, marcus.maher@fcc.gov, 202-418-1500  DOC-284286A1.doc  DOC-284286A2.doc  DOC-284286A3.doc  DOC-284286A4.doc  DOC-284286A5.doc  DOC-284286A6.doc  DOC-284286A1.pdf  DOC-284286A2.pdf  DOC-284286A3.pdf  DOC-284286A4.pdf  DOC-284286A5.pdf  DOC-284286A6.pdf  DOC-284286A1.txt  DOC-284286A2.txt  DOC-284286A3.txt  DOC-284286A4.txt  DOC-284286A5.txt  DOC-284286A6.txt

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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FCC ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR AUGUST 22 OPEN MEETING. News Release. News Media Contact: Clyde Ensslin at (202) 418-0506; email: clyde.ensslin@fcc.gov OCM  DOC-284322A1.doc  DOC-284322A1.pdf  DOC-284322A1.txt

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Released: 08/04/2008. FCC RELEASES 2006 INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC DATA Released a report entitled 2006 International Telecommunications Data regarding international message telephone, private line and miscellaneous services between the United States and other countries. IB. Contact: Linda Blake at (202) 418-0945; TTY (202) 418-0484. News Media Contact: Arthur Lechtman at (202) 418-0437  DOC-284321A1.doc  DOC-284321A1.pdf  DOC-284321A2.pdf  DOC-284321A1.txt

Report No: IHF-00086 Released: 08/04/2008. INTERNATIONAL HIGH FREQUENCY Re: Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: Tom Polzin at (202) 418-2148; email:Tom.Polzin@fcc.gov  DOC-284294A1.pdf

Report No: 46792 Released: 08/04/2008. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-284276A2.txt  DOC-284276A1.pdf

Report No: 26792 Released: 08/04/2008. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-284275A2.txt  DOC-284275A1.pdf

Report No: AUC-08-78-D Released: 08/04/2008. AUCTION OF AWS-1 AND BROADBAND PCS LICENSES; 23 BIDDERS QUALIFIED TO PARTICIPATE IN AUCTION 78. (DA No. 08-1752). WTB  DA-08-1752A1.doc  DA-08-1752A1.pdf  DA-08-1752A2.pdf  DA-08-1752A3.pdf  DA-08-1752A1.txt  DA-08-1752A2.txt  DA-08-1752A3.txt

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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: 08/01/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1829). CGB  DA-08-1829A1.doc  DA-08-1829A1.pdf  DA-08-1829A1.txt

ZOOM-I-NET. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecomunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/01/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1830). CGB  DA-08-1830A1.doc  DA-08-1830A1.pdf  DA-08-1830A1.txt

SILV COMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscribers telecommunications carriers. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/01/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1835). CGB  DA-08-1835A1.doc  DA-08-1835A1.pdf  DA-08-1835A1.txt

METROPOLITAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/01/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1831). CGB  DA-08-1831A1.doc  DA-08-1831A1.pdf  DA-08-1831A1.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: 08/01/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1832). CGB  DA-08-1832A1.doc  DA-08-1832A1.pdf  DA-08-1832A1.txt

NANTIONWIDE 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: 08/01/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1834). CGB  DA-08-1834A1.doc  DA-08-1834A1.pdf  DA-08-1834A1.txt

PETITIONS OF QWEST CORPORATION FOR FORBEARANCE PURSUANT TO 47 U.S.C. ยง 160(C) IN THE DENVER, MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, PHOENIX, AND SEATTLE METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREAS.. Granted Verizon's motion requesting modification of the protective orders adopted in the Qwest 4 MSA forbearance proceeding. (Dkt No. 07-97). Action by: Associate Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 08/04/2008 by MO&O. (DA No. 08-1841). WCB  DA-08-1841A1.doc  DA-08-1841A1.pdf  DA-08-1841A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED AUGUST 1, 2008, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 149:

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FCC CONSENTS WITH CONDITIONS TO VERIZON WIRELESS ACQUISITION OF RURAL CELLULAR CORPORATION'S LICENSES, AUTHORIZATIONS, AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASES. FCC consents to Verizon acquisition of Rural Cellular Corporation. News Release. News Media Contact: Matt Nodine (202) 418-1646 WTB. Contact Erin McGrath (202) 418-2042  DOC-284293A1.doc  DOC-284293A1.pdf  DOC-284293A1.txt

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Released: 08/01/2008. COMMENT SOUGHT ON MID-COMMUNICATIONS, INC. DBA HICKORYTECH REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF DECISION BY UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. (DA No. 08-1839). (Dkt No 05-337). Comments Due: 09/02/2008. Reply Comments Due: 09/17/2008. WCB. Contact: Carol Pomponio at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-08-1839A1.doc  DA-08-1839A1.pdf  DA-08-1839A1.txt

Released: 08/01/2008. POST-TRANSITION NOTIFICATIONS FILED IN WT DOCKET NO. 06-136. (DA No. 08-1840). (Dkt No 06-136). WTB  DA-08-1840A1.doc  DA-08-1840A1.pdf  DA-08-1840A1.txt

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APPLICATIONS OF CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS AND RURAL CELLULAR CORPORATION FOR CONSENT TO TRANSFER CONTROL. FCC consents to Verizon acquisition of RCC and issues declaratory ruling. (Dkt No. 07-208). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 07/31/2008 by MO&O. (FCC No. 08-181). WTB  FCC-08-181A1.doc  FCC-08-181A2.doc  FCC-08-181A3.doc  FCC-08-181A1.pdf  FCC-08-181A2.pdf  FCC-08-181A3.pdf  FCC-08-181A1.txt  FCC-08-181A2.txt  FCC-08-181A3.txt