PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 445 12th STREET, S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 DA 00-871 News media information 202/418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202/418-2830 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov Released: April 17, 2000 TELEGLOBE USA, ET AL. AND BCE SEEK CONSENT FOR TRANSFER CONTROL OF APPLICATIONS AND FOREIGN CARRIER AFILIATION Teleglobe USA Inc. ("TUSA") and OPTEL Telecommunications, Inc. ("OPTEL") and BCE, Inc ("BCE") have filed a joint application pursuant to the Cable Landing Act, 47 U.S.C.  34-39, and TUSA, Teleglobe Business Solutions Inc. ("TBS"), Excel Communications, Inc. ("Excel"), Long Distance Wholesale Club, Inc. ("LDWC"), and Telecom Vision International Inc. ("TVI") (collectively, with OPTEL, the "Transferees") and BCE have filed a joint application pursuant to Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C.  214, seeking Commission authority to transfer of control of the Transferees from Teleglobe's ultimate corporate parent, Teleglobe Inc., to BCE. In addition, pursuant to Section 63.11 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R.  63.11, TUSA, TBS, Excel, LDWC, and TVI, along with BCE Nexxia Corporation and Natco Telecommunications, LLC have a filed a notification with the Commission regarding changes in the foreign carrier affiliations, which will be created upon consummation of the proposed transaction. For administrative convenience, this Public Notice shall coordinate the separate processing cycles appropriate for each of the various applications. The pleading cycle for the Cable Landing Station License applications and the foreign carrier affiliation notification will commence with the release of this Public Notice. Because the processing cycle for Section 214 streamlined transfer of control applications runs on a shorter schedule, a Public Notice announcing the processing cycle for Teleglobe and BCE's streamlined transfer of control application will be issued in approximately two weeks. The following procedures shall apply to the applications listed below: CABLE LANDING LICENSE ACT APPLICATIONS The following applications for consent to transfer control of Cable Landing License Act authorizations has been found, upon initial review, to be acceptable for filing. These applications are not subject to the streamlined processing procedures set forth in Section 63.12 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R.  63.12. These applications will not be deemed granted until the Commission affirmatively acts upon the applications upon written order. Operation for which authorization is sought may not commence except in accordance with any terms or conditions imposed by the Commission. Interested parties may file comments with respect to these applications by May 15, 2000. File No. Licensee SCL-T/C-20000330-00012 Teleglobe USA Inc. SCL-T/C-20000330-00013 OPTEL Telecommunications Inc. FOREIGN CARRIER AFFILIATION NOTIFICATION Pursuant to section 63.11 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R.  63.11, the U.S. international carriers listed below have filed a notification of the affiliation they have or propose to have with foreign carriers. Interested parties may file comments regarding the below-listed foreign carrier affiliation notification no later than May 1, 2000. Oppositions to such pleadings may be filed no later than May 11, 2000. Replies to such oppositions may be filed no later than May 16, 2000. File No. Licensee FCN-NEW-200003331-00020 Teleglobe USA Inc. Teleglobe Business Solutions Inc. Excel Communications, Inc. Long Distance Wholesale Club, Inc. Telecom Vision International Inc. BCE Nexxia Corporation Natco Telecommunications, LLC GENERAL INFORMATION The Commission reserves the right to return any application if, upon further examination, it is determined to be defective and not in conformance with the Commission's rules or policies. All filings concerning matters referenced in this Public Notice should refer to DA No. 00-871, and reference specific file numbers of the individual applications or notification. An original and four copies of all pleadings must be filed with the Commission's Secretary, Magalie Roman Salas, 445 Twelfth Street, S.W., TW-A325, Washington, DC 20554, in accordance with Section 1.51(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R.  1.51(c). One copy of each pleading must be delivered to the Commission's duplicating contractor, International Transcription Services, Inc. ("ITS"), 445 12th Street, S.W., CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone (202) 857-3800. In addition, two copies of each pleading must be delivered to David Krech, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room 6-C848, Washington, DC 20554. Copies of the applications and any subsequently filed documents in this matter may be obtained from ITS, 445 12th Street, S.W., CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone (202) 857-3800. The applications and documents also are available for public inspection and copying during normal reference room hours at the Commission's Reference Center, 445 12th Street, S.W., CY-A257, Washington, D.C. 20554. This is a "permit but disclose" proceeding for purposes of the Commission's ex parte rules. See generally 47 C.F.R.  1.1200-1.1216. As a "permit but disclose" proceeding, ex parte presentations will be governed by the procedures set forth in section 1.1206 of the Commission's rules applicable to non-restricted proceedings, 47 C.F.R.  1.1206. Parties making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must contain a summary of the substance of the presentation and not merely a listing of the subjects discussed. More than a one or two sentence description of the views and arguments presented is generally required. See 47 C.F.R.  1.1206(b)(2). Other rules pertaining to oral and written presentations are set forth in section 1.1206(b) as well. For further information contact David Krech, Telecommunications Division, International Bureau, at (202) 418-7443, or by e-mail at dkrech@fcc.gov.