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12/31/03
Petiton for Rulemaking Filed Regarding Issues Related to Inmate Calling Services Pleading Cycle Established.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Petition: Word | Acrobat

12/22/03
FCC Reference Information Center Closed Until Further Notice.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

12/22/03
December 18th Remarks of Chairman Powell at the Chicago Economic Club, Chicago, Illinois.
Word | Acrobat

12/22/03
Federal-State Joint Board Staff Releases Monitoring Report.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/22/03
Commission Releases Data on Local Telephone Competition.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/22/03
FCC Releases Data on High-speed Services For Internet Access.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/19/03
Subject to Conditions, Commission Approves Transaction Between General Motors Corp., Hughes Electronics Corp. and the News Corporation Ltd.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Fact Sheet: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

12/19/03
WorldCom, Inc and its Subsidiaries (debtors-in-possession), Transferor, and MCI, Inc., Transferee, Application for Consent to Transfer and/or Assign Section 214 Authorizations, Section 310 Licenses, and Submarine Cable Landing Licences
Order: Word | Acrobat

12/18/03
Nextel Communications President & CEO Timothy Donahue to Chair New Network Reliability and Interoperability Council.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/18/03
Statement of Enforcement Bureau Chief David H. Solomon on First FCC Enforcement Action Under the National Do Not Call Registry.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
CPM Funding, Inc. Letter: Word | Acrobat

12/17/03
FCC Closes on December 26, 2003.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/17/03
FCC Takes Additional Steps to Improve the Universal Service Schools and Libraries Program.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

12/17/03
FCC Adopts Rules for Intelligent Transportation Systems to Advance Homeland Security and Traveler Safety.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

12/17/03
Chairman Powell Appoints Jon Cody as Media Advisor.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/11/03
"Making The Rural Connection" FCC Rural Satellite Forum to be Held January 27, 2004.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/11/03
FCC's Localism Task Force Announces Details of Public Hearing on Localism in San Antonio, Texas.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

12/10/03
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Wednesday, December 17, 2003.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

12/10/03
Relocation of Gettysburg Office Off-Site Mailroom.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/9/03
Wireless Portability Complaints: Approximately 600 Consumer Complaints Since Porting Began on November 24.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/9/03
Homeland Security: Industry Leaders Adopt Recommendations to Ensure the Security of Media Facilities During Emergencies.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/8/03
Commissioner Abernathy Promotes Universal Access of Telecommunications at Global Meeting.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Speech: Word | Acrobat

12/5/03
Homeland Security: Communications Industry Holds Final Meeting in Two Year Initiative to Enhance Network Reliability and Security in Times of Emergency.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/4/03
FCC's Wireless Bureau Sends Letter to AT&T Wireless on Local Number Portability Implementation.
News Release & Letter

12/1/03
FCC Conducts Forum on VOIP.
VoIP Forum Home Page
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

12/1/03
Chairman Powell Announces the Formation of an Internet Policy Working Group.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

11/28/03
FCC Releases Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding "Interference Temperature" Approach for Interference Management.
NPRM: Word | Acrobat
News Release (11/13/03): Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/28/03
Remarks of Chairman Powell on Voice Over IP at the Technology Advisory Council Meeting.
Word | Acrobat

11/25/03
Report & Order on Third Generation ("3G") Rules Making 90 MHz of Spectrum Available for Broadband and Advanced Wireless Services Released.
Report & Order: Word | Acrobat
News Release (10/16/03): Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/24/03
FCC's Wireless Bureau Announces Reorganization.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

11/24/03
FCC Announces Agenda for the Voice Over IP Forum to be Held on December 1, 2003.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
VoIP Forum Home Page

11/24/03
Statement of Commissioner Kathleen Q. Abernathy on the Implementation of Wireless Local Number Portability.
Statement: Word | Acrobat
Attachment: Acrobat

11/21/03
Federal and State Regulators Agree On Success of Local Number Portability. Joint Statement of FCC Chairman Michael K. Powell and NARUC President Stan Wise.
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11/21/03
Network Reliability and Interoperability Council to Hold Meeting on December 5, 2003.
Revised Agenda (12/4/03): Acrobat
Public Notice & Agenda: Word | Acrobat

11/20/03
Telephone Number Portability; United States Telecom Association and CenturyTel of Colorado, Inc. FCC Denies Joint Petition for Stay Pending Judicial Review.
Order: Word | Acrobat

11/20/03
Quarterly Report on Informal Consumer Inquiries and Complaints Released.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

11/19/03
November 18th Remarks of Chairman Powell at the National Press Club.
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11/19/03
Petition for Forbearance From E911 Accuracy Standards Imposed On Tier III Carriers For Locating Wireless Subscribers.
Order: Word | Acrobat

11/18/03
Wireless Local Number Portability Checklist.

11/18/03
Revision of Parts 2 and 15 of the Commission's Rules to Permit Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5 GHz Band.
Report & Order: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/13/03
Commission Adopts Proposals for Broadband by Satellite on Vessels.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

11/13/03
FCC Task Force Reports on Spectrum Policy Reform Progress and Initiatives.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Press Statement: Word | Acrobat
Presentation: "One Year Later"

11/13/03
FCC Completes First Phase of Implementation for 2003 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-03) Final Acts.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/13/03
FCC Adjusts Universal Service Rural Health Care Rules to Broaden the Benefits of Telemedicine Program.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Report & Order (11/17/03): Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/13/03
FCC Makes Additional Spectrum Available for Unlicensed Use.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/13/03
FCC Begins Inquiry And Proposed Rulemaking Regarding "Interference Temperature" Approach For Interference Management.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/13/03
Blaise Scinto Named Special Counsel to the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Deputy Director of the Spectrum Policy Task Force.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

11/12/03
Deletion of Agenda Items From November 13th Open Meeting.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Original Agenda: Word | Acrobat

11/12/03
Commissioner Martin Announces Staff Changes.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

11/10/03
Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile-Satellite Service.
Report & Order: Word | Acrobat

11/7/03
Chairman Powell Promotes Rural Telemedicine Technology at University of Virginia Demonstration.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Chairman Powell's Remarks: Word | Acrobat
Photos from the Telemedicine Technology Demonstration

11/7/03
FCC Awards $12 Million in Damages to Competitive Local Exchange Carrier Starpower for Violation of Interconnection Agreement by Verizon.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

11/6/03
Bell Atlantic New Zealand Holdings, Inc Transfer of Control to Pacific Telecom, Inc.
Order & Authorization: Word | Acrobat

11/6/03
FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, November 13, 2003.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

11/6/03
FCC to Begin Internet Telephony Proceedings.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Attachment: Word | Acrobat

11/6/03
Homeland Security: Industry Leaders Present Recommendations to Ensure the Reliability and Security of Media Facilities.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

11/5/03
Statement of FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein Before the FCBA.
Word | Acrobat

11/4/03
Remarks at the FCC Rural Wireless ISP Showcase and Workshop, Washington, D.C..
Chairman Powell's Remarks: Word | Acrobat
Commissioner Adelstein's Remarks: Word | Acrobat

11/4/03
Amendment of Parts 2, 25 and 87 of the Commission's Rules to Implement Decisions from World Radiocommunication Conferences Concerning Frequency Bands Between 28 MHz and 36 GHz and to Otherwise Update the Rules in this Frequency Range.
Order: Word | Acrobat

11/3/03
Revision of The Commission's Rules to Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems Non-initialized Phones.
Order: Word | Acrobat

11/3/03
FCC Proposes to Fine AT&T Corporation $780,000 for Apparent Violations of Do-Not-Call Rules.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
NALF: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/3/03
Statement of Enforcement Bureau Chief David H. Solomon on $1.2 Million Consent Decree Regarding Allegedly Misleading Telemarketing Campaign by Long Distance Carrier NOS Communications, Inc.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/30/03
Senator and Congressmen Visit FCC E-911 Exhibit.

10/30/03
FCC Acts to Speed Broadband Deployment in Rural America: Announces Details of Rural Wireless ISP Showcase and Workshop to be Held November 4, 2003.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Home Page: Rural WISP Showcase

10/30/03
Homeland Security: Media Security and Reliability Council to Review Infrastructure Security Recommendations at Upcoming Meeting on Thursday, November 6, 2003.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/30/03
Chairman Powell's Prepared Testimony on Universal Service to the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Word | Acrobat

10/29/03
FCC and National Imagery and Mapping Agency Sign Inter-Agency Memorandum of Understanding for Quarterly Sharing of Databases on Tower Locations.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/29/03
Chairman Powell's Remarks at the Wireless E911 Coordination Initiative Meeting.
Word | Acrobat

10/28/03
Court Upholds Key Component of Powell Digital Transition Plan.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/27/03
Training on FCC Electronic Filing/Licensing Systems to be Conducted Tuesday, November 18, 2003, in Washington, D.C.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/24/03
Consumer Advisory Committee to Meet November 20.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/23/03
Final Agenda Announced for the October 29 and 30, 2003 Meeting of the Commission's Wireless E911 Coordination Initiative.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/22/03
FCC Charlotte Field Hearing on Broadcast Localism.
Biographies & Statements
Audio Webcast of Hearing

10/22/03
FCC Proposes to Fine Four Licensees Total of $40,000 for Jointly Violating RF Radiation Limits.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
NALF: Word | Acrobat

10/21/03
Announcement of Next Meeting Date and Agenda of Consumer Advisory Committee.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/21/03
Revision of Rules to Enhance Compatibility with Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems; Phase II Waviers and Compliance Plans.
Order: Word | Acrobat

10/21/03
Revision of Rules to Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems.
Order: Word | Acrobat

10/20/03
Agenda Released for FCC's October 22nd Charlotte Field Hearing On Broadcast Localism.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/20/03
Commission Announces New Time For Public Hearing On Broadcast Localism In Charlotte, North Carolina.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/17/03
FCC Chairman Powell Appoints Chair and Vice Chair to the 2007 World Radiocommunications Conference Advisory Committee.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/16/03
FCC Adopts Third Generation ("3G") Rules Making 90 MHz of Spectrum Available for Broadband and Advanced Wireless Services.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/16/03
FCC Opens 70, 80, and 90 GHz Spectrum Bands for Deployment of Broadband "Millimeter Wave" Technologies.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/16/03
DTV Transition Moving Forward: FCC Says More Than 80% of Commercial DTV Stations Are On the Air.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/15/03
Commission Announces Details of Public Hearing on Localism in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/15/03
Deletion of Agenda Item From October 16th Open Meeting.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/10/03
FCC Creates Window For Smallest Wireless Carriers to Demonstrate Unique E911 Circumstances.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat

10/9/03
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, October 16, 2003.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/9/03
Commissioner Copps Release: FCC Policies That Damaged Media Now Threatening Internet.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Speech: Word | Acrobat

10/9/03
Federal-State Joint Conference On Accounting Issues Files Recommendation with the Federal Communications Commission.
News Release and Summary of Recommendations: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/8/03
Global Crossing Transaction Approved.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat
Appendix C & D: Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/8/03
FCC Logs In 2,379 Do-Not-Call Registry Complaints Since October 1.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/8/03
FCC Issues Updated Consumer Advisory on FCC Do-Not-Call Rules.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Updated Consumer Advisory: Word | Acrobat

10/8/03
FCC Fines 28 Radio Stations for Public File Violations.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/7/03
Statement of Chairman Powell on 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Lifting Stay of Do-Not-Call Registry.
Word | Acrobat

10/7/03
FCC Releases Staff Report on Broadband Internet Access in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OCED) Countries.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Report: Word | Acrobat

10/7/03
FCC Issues Guidance on Implementation of Wireless-to-Wireless Local Number Portability.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/7/03
Technological Advisory Council ("TAC") to Hold Meeting, Monday, October 20, 2003.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/6/03
Statement of FCC Chairman Michael Powell on 9th Circuit Cable Modem Decision.
Word | Acrobat

10/3/03
Letter From Chairman Powell to The Direct Marketing Association, Inc. Regarding Do-Not-Call Registry Database.
Acrobat

10/3/03
Statement By K. Dane Snowden on Telemarketing Complaints Received by the FCC.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/3/03
The Pay Telephone Reclassification and Compensation Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
Report & Order: Word | Acrobat

10/3/03
Deadline for Applications for Membership on Intergovernmental Advisory Committee Extended.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/3/03
FCC Localism Task Force Announces Schedule of Hearings and Lists Full Membership of Task Force.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Filing Instructions (updated on 3/17/04): Word | Acrobat

10/2/03
Statement By K. Dane Snowden, FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Chief on Telemarketing Complaints Received by the FCC.
Word | Acrobat

10/2/03
FCC Representatives Visit Alaska to Assess Communications Needs, Innovative Programs Identified.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/2/03
FCC Establishes Special Do-Not-Call Enforcement Team; Releases Factsheet.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/2/03
Commission Proposes Statutory Maximum Forfeiture of $357,500 Against Infinity Broadcasting for Apparent Violations of Indecency Rules.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/2/03
Commission Proposes Statutory Maximum Forfeiture of $55,000 Against AMFM Radio Licenses for Apparent Violations of Indecency Rules.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/2/03
FCC Launches Environmental And Historic Preservation Web Page.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/1/03
Letter From Chairman Powell to The Direct Marketing Association, Inc. Regarding Do-Not-Call Registry Database.
Acrobat

10/1/03
Statement By K. Dane Snowden, FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Chief on Telemarketing Complaints Received by the FCC.
Word | Acrobat

10/1/03
FCC Adopts New Payphone Compensation Rules
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/1/03
Advisory Committee on Diversity in the Digital Age Holds Inaugural Meeting: Defines Mission.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/1/03
FCC and SBC Communications Enter into $1.35 Million Consent Decree Concerning Long Distance Requirements.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order and Consent Decree: Word | Acrobat

9/30/03
FCC Issues Consumer Advisory on FCC Do-Not-Call Rules.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Consumer Advisory: Word | Acrobat

9/30/03
FCC Proposes to Fine Long Distance Reseller $806,861 for Failure to Make Universal Service Contributions.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Press Statement: Word | Acrobat

9/30/03
Statement of Chairman Powell, Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate on Rules and Regulations Implementing the Do-Not-Call Registry Pursuant to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Word | Acrobat

9/29/03
FCC's Telemarketing Rules Approved by OMB.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/29/03
FCC Announces New Date for Rural Wireless ISP Showcase and Workshop to be Held on November 4, 2003.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/29/03
FCC Do-Not-Call Rules Remain in Force: Enforcement Begins October 1.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/26/03
Chairman Powell Announces Full Membership of the Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/26/03
Statement of Chairman Powell Following Yesterdays Do-Not-Call List Court Decision from the Colorado District Court.
Word | Acrobat

9/25/03
Statement of Chairman Powell: FCC Ready to Protect Consumers from Unwanted Calls. Joint FCC, FTC Effort Ensures Enforcement Begins October 1.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/25/03
CGB Chief Lauds Government-To-Government Cooperation at Conference of Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/24/03
Statement of Chairman Powell on Do-Not-Call List Court Decision
Word | Acrobat

9/22/03
Commission Announces Members of The Advisory Committee On Diversity For Communications In The Digital Age.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/22/03
FCC Grants Conditioned Approval of Univision/HBC Merger.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell, Abernathy & Martin Joint Press Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Press Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Press Statement: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat
Copps & Adelstein Joint Statement: Word | Acrobat

9/22/03
FCC Extends The Filing Deadline Date of FY 2003 Regulatory Fee.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/22/03
FCC Closed September 18 & September 19, 2003.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/22/03
FCC Ranked Second in Survey of Federal Government Websites.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/17/03
FY 2003 Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees: Additional Guidance and Clarification.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/17/03
Wireless Bureau Announces the State of Michigan to Initiate a Study Assessing the Impact of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/17/03
Modification of Parts 2 and 15 of the Commission's Rules for Unlicensed Devices and Equipment Approval.
NPRM: Word | Acrobat

9/17/03
Errata to the Report and Order and Order on Remand and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 03-36) Released on August 21, 2003.
Erratum: Word | Acrobat

9/16/03
Statement by Chairman Powell Issued Following Senate Passage of S.J. Res. 17.
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

9/15/03
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking To Review Telephone Unbundled Network Element Pricing Rules Released.
NPRM: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word