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- H e a d l i n e s - FCC Releases Memorandum Opinion and Order Approving Deutsche Telekom/VoiceStream/Powertel Transfers of Control . 4/27/01 FCC Releases Order That Resolves Carrier Compensation Rules for Internet Traffic. 4/27/01 Released FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Initiates a Broad-Ranging Proceeding to Explore Ways of Reforming Intercarrier Compensation Rules. 4/27/01 Commissioner Susan Ness to Leave Federal Communications Commission by June 1, 2001. Statements: [ Powell | Furchtgott-Roth | Tristani ] 4/27/01 Press Statement of Commissioner Gloria Tristani on Approval of Radio License Transfers in Erie, Pennsylvania; Killeen, Texas; Columbus, Georgia; and Columbus/Starkville, Mississippi. 4/25/01 FCC Approves Deutsche Telekom/VoiceStream/Powertel Request to Transfer Control of Licenses. 4/25/01 Comments Requested on The MITRE Corporation Report on Technical Analysis of Potential Harmful Interference to DBS from Proposed Terrestrial Services in the 12.2 – 12.7 GHz Band (ET Docket 98-206). 4/23/01 Digital Television Presentation from April 19, 2001 Open Meeting. 4/20/01 FCC Eliminates the Major Network/Emerging Network Merger Prohibition From Dual Network Rule. 4/19/01 FCC Authorizes Verizon to Provide Long Distance Service In Massachusetts, Five States Now Approved For Section 271 Long Distance Service. 4/16/01 Statement of FCC Commissioner Susan Ness on NCTA Voluntary Compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity Rules. 4/16/01 FCC Releases Memorandum Opinion & Order on Reconsideration Regarding Establishment of a Class A Television Service. [Text | Word97 | Acrobat] 4/13/01 Press Statement of Commissioner Gloria Tristani on Summary Rejection of Petitions to Deny and Subsequent Approval of Radio License Transactions by the Mass Media Bureau. 4/13/01 Statement of FCC Chairman Powell on NCTA Board Commitment to Voluntary Outreach Efforts. 4/12/01 FCC to Accept Window 4 and Window 5 Low Power FM Applications from June 11 through June 15, 2001. Window to Open for proposed facilities in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Guam, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Vermont, Washington, and West Virginia. 4/10/01 FCC Budget of $248,545,000 Proposed for Fiscal Year 2002. 4/9/01 More...

FCC Handbook What We're All About: A Consumer's Guide to the FCC. The Commission Registration System CORES is a registration system for entities filing applications or making payments with the Commission. Alternate Link. Slamming "Slamming" is the illegal practice of changing a consumer's telephone service without permission. The Commission's new slamming liability rules provide a remedy if you've been slammed. Learn more now or go directly to the list of states administering slamming rules. 3G Wireless Third Generation Wireless Systems will provide access, by means of one or more radio links, to a wide range of telecommunication services supported by the fixed telecommunication networks and to other services that are specific to mobile users. Broadband The FCC is vigilantly monitoring the rollout of broadband access and encouraging competition in this market. Transaction Team The Transaction Team coordinates the FCC's review of transfer of licenses involved in major transactions, such as mergers. It is also responsible for assessing and recommending how to improve the review process. Disabilities Rights Office The FCC has an obligation to ensure that telecommunications are accessible and usable to the 54 million Americans with disabilities. Children's Television Informing parents and others about the obligation of TV stations to provide educational and informational programming for children More...