Headlines 2003

12-30-03
Argentina: Americatel Application to Reclassify as Non-Dominant
Comment : Denied the request of Americatel Corporation and Telecom Italia of North America, Inc. to modify their regulatory classification from dominant to non-dominant on the U.S.-Argentina route [Acrobat|Word|Text]

12-30-03
INTERNATIONAL BUREAU AND OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCE UPCOMING MEETING FOR INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION ULTRA WIDEBAND TASK GROUP
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12-18-03
Howard Griboff and Paul Locke Appointed As Managers In The International Bureau, Policy Division
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12-17-03
Intelsat LLC
Comment : In this Order, we grant the request by Intelsat LLC to extend, for a six-month period, the December 31, 2003 deadline for conducting an initial public offering of securities as required under Section 621 (5)(A)(i). [Acrobat|Word|Text]

12-11-03
"MAKING THE RURAL CONNECTION" FCC RURAL SATELLITE FORUM TO BE HELD JANUARY 27, 2004
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12-05-03
V-Band Report and Order
Comment : In this Order, we modify the band plan for the 36.0-51.4 GHz band. [Acrobat|Word|Text]

12-01-03
International Bureau Hosts Design Sessions for the New, Enhanced Filing System, MyIBFS
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11-24-03
Earth Station on Vessels (ESV) NPRM
Comment : Earth stations onboard vessels can be used to provide broadband telecommunications services on passenger, government, cargo, and large recreational vessels [Acrobat|Word|Text]

11-19-03
INTERNATIONAL BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON AT&T WIRELESS REQUEST TO AMEND THE COMMISSION'S LIST OF FOREIGN TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS THAT ARE PRESUMED TO POSSESS MARKET POWER IN FOREIGN TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKETS
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11-18-03
GMPCS & Out of Band Emissions R&O
Comment : In this Order we adopt rules and policies pertaining to portable "GMPCS" transceivers - i.e., satellite telephones and other portable transceivers operated by end users for communication via direct radio links with satellites. [Acrobat|Word|Text]

11-17-03
AT&T AND MCI CIRCUITS TO THE PHILIPPINES REACTIVATED BY SMART: SUSPENSION LIFTED ON U.S. CARRIER PAYMENTS TO SMART
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11-14-03
International Bureau Launches Design Phase of Enhancements to its Electronic Filing System, IBFS
Comment : The International Bureau will host a public meeting to officially kick off the design phase for planned enhancements to its electronic filing system, IBFS. [Acrobat|Word|Text]

11-13-03
Commission Adopts Proposals for Broadband by Satellite on Vessels
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11-13-03
In the Matter of Application of PanAmSat Licensee Corp. For Authority to Construct, Launch, and Operate a Hybrid Satellie System in its Separate International Communications Satellite System
Comment : PanAmsat Petition for Reconsideration of Bureau's decision to dismiss as incomplete its application, as amended, to operate a satellite at 125 W.L. [Acrobat|Word|Text]

11-06-03
Bell Atlantic New Zealand Holdings, Inc Transfer of Control to Pacific Telecom, Inc
Comment : Granted the applications for approval to transfer control from BANZHI to Pacific Telecom the licenses and authorizations held by The Micronesian Telecommunications Corporation and GTE Pacifica Inc. [Acrobat|Word|Text]

11-06-03
INTERNATIONAL BUREAU ANNOUNCES STAFF CHANGES
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10-30-03
FCC Chairman Powell Meets With Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Jordan's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission
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10-27-03
KaStarCom. World Satellite, LLC
Comment : In this Order, we find that KaStarCom. World Satellite, LLC has satisfied milestone requirements with respect to Ka-Band service links for its satellite at the 109.2 W.L. orbital location. [Acrobat|Word|Text]

10-27-03
CAI Data Systems, Inc.
Comment : In this Order, we deny CAI Data System's, Inc.'s petition for waiver or extension of its milestone. [Acrobat|Word|Text]

10-27-03
Loral SpaceCom Corporation Debtor-in-Possession
Comment : Granted Loral SpaceCom Corporation request for an additional extension of milestones for its Telstar 8 satellite. Specifically, extended the milestone to complete construction to June 2004, and extended the launch milestone to September 2004. [Acrobat|Word|Text]

10-17-03
FCC Chairman Powell Appoints Chair and Vice Chair to the 2007 World Radiocommunications Conference Advisory Committee
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10-08-03
Global Crossing Ltd. (Debtor-in-Possession), Transferor and GC Acquisition Limited Transferee, Application for Consent to Transfer Control of Various FCC licenses
Comment : Order and Authorization approving the transer of control of submarine cable landing licenses, international and domestic Section 214 authorizations, and Common Carrier and Non-Common Carrier Radio licenses. The item also finds that it is not in the public interest to prohibit the applicant's proposed indirect foreign ownership.
Approval: [Word]
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Copps Statement: [Acrobat|Word|Text]

10-01-03
Rainbow DBS 61.5 Degrees STA Request
Comment : By this Order we grant Rainbow DBS Company LLC's request for special temporary authority to operate on the two unassigned channels, 23 and 24, at the 61.5 W.L. orbit location, for a period of 180 days, or until the channels are assigned, whichever occurs first, subject to certain conditions.
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09-26-03
AT&T SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 63.16 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES, 47 C.F.R. 63.16, TO PROVIDE SWITCHED SERVICES via PRIVATE LINES INTERCONNECTED TO THE PUBLIC SWITCHED NETWORK AT ONE OR BOTH ENDS (INTERNATIONAL SIMPLE RESALE) BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES and TANZANIA in addition to ANGOLA, BENIN, BULGARIA, CAMEROON, CHINA, ESTONIA, GABON, GEORGIA, LITHUANIA, MALAWI, MALTA, MOLDOVA, MOZAMBIQUE, NAMIBIA, SENEGAL, and SRI LANKA, DIJIBOUTI, LATVIA, and UGANDA. [Acrobat|Word|Text]

09-17-03
CONSTELLATION COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, INC
Comment : Constellation Communications Holdings, Inc. has petitioned for reconsideration of the International Bureau's declaration that Constellation's authorization for a "Big LEO" satellite system is null and void due due to its failure to comply with the "milestone" implementation requirements on which the authorization was conditioned. [Acrobat|Word|Text]

09-10-03
A Perspective on the Commercial Satellite Industry: Presentation by Donald Abelson, Chief, International Bureau.
Presentation: [Acrobat]
Copps Statement: [Word|Acrobat]

08-29-03
SES AMERICOM, INC
Comment : Granted SES AMERICOM, Inc. special temporary authority to test the C-Band payload of its AMC-2 satellite at the 105 degree W.L. orbit location for a period of up to 14 days from the date of release of this Order [Acrobat|Word|Text]

08-27-03
Commission Lifts Freeze on New Satellite License Applications
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08-22-03
INTERNATIONAL BUREAU REVISES PROCEDURE FOR KA-BAND GSO-LIKE SATELLITE APPLICATIONS
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08-19-03
Response to Technical Questions Regarding the International Bureau Filing System
Comment : This PN responds to numerous inquires the International Bureau has received requesting technical information concerning the Federal Communications Commission's information technology infrastructure, as it relates to IB Docket No. 02-34, Amendment of the Commission's Space Station Licensing Rules and Policies. [Acrobat|Word|Text]

08-15-03
SES Americom DTH Modification Application
Comment : By this Order and Authorization, we grant SES Americom, Inc. and is subsidiary Columbia Communications Corporation authority to provide capacity for the delivery of Direct-To-Home services over their U.S. licensed fixed-satellite service facilities on a non-common carrier basis. [Acrobat|Word|Text]

08-12-03
NATIONAL RURAL TELECOMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE (NRTC) Petition for Recon of Ka-Band Reassignments
Comment : By this Order, we deny the Petition for Reconsideration from the National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative filed in response to the Second Round Assignment of Geostationary Satellite Orbit Locations to Fixed Satellite Service Space Stations in the Ka-band (Reassignment Order). [Acrobat|Word|Text] Rural Issues

08-12-03
International Bureau Explains Procedure for Ka-Band GSO-Like Satellite Applications
Comment : In 1997 and 2001, the International Bureau issued a number of licenses to operate geostationary satellite-orbit satellites in the Fixed Satellite Service in the Ka-band.
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08-12-03
Alaska Bush Report and Order
Comment : By this action, we discontinue the Alaska Bush Earth Station Policy, which precludes installing or operating more than one satellite earth station in any Alaskan Bush community for competitive carriage of interstate Message Telephone Service communications, i.e., ordinary interstate, interexchange toll telephone calls.
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08-12-03
Important Change to the IBFS Space Station Authorizations - 312 Main Form
Comment : To better accommodate applicants' requests for multiple GSO satellite authorizations in a single satellite application, IB has modified the Space Station Form available on IBFS. [Acrobat|Word|Text]

08-06-03
New Telecommunications Policy For Alaska Areas
Comment : Increased service and lower costs expected for consumers in isolated communities.
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07-25-03
FCC AND INDUSTRY CANADA SIGN SPECTRUM SHARING ARRANGEMENT FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE
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07-14-03
Nextwave Foreign Ownership Order
Comment : On April 10, 1998, Nextwave Telecom Inc. filed a Compliance Demonstration and Petition for Declaratory Ruling seeking confirmation that the level of indirect foreign ownership of its subsidiaries is in the public interest and is authorized pursuant to section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Commission rules and policies under the Foreign Participation Order. [Acrobat|Word|Text]

07-10-03
International Bureau Reports on Success of the 2003 World Radiocommunication Conference
WRC Conference: [Word]
Abernathy Statement: [Word]
Copps Statement: [Acrobat|Word|Text]

07-09-03
Ka-Band NGSO FSS
Comment : This Report and Order decides the means for sharing among existing and prospective licensees in the non-geostationary satellite orbit, fixed satellite service in certain Ka-Band frequencies. [Acrobat|Word|Text]

07-08-03
International Bureau Places Study of the Upper and Lower CARS Bands, 12.7-13.2 and 17.74-18.142, on Commission Website
Comment : On the Website is a study of upper and lower cars bands, conducted by OET pursuant to IB Docket No. 98-172 [Acrobat|Word|Text]

07-08-03
Part 25 Streamline Report and Order - Schedule S.
Comment : In this Order, we adopt a standardized form for space station license applications, as we proposed in the Space Station Reform NPRM.
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Powell Statement: [Acrobat|Word|Text]

07-03-03
Order on Reconsideration on Flexibility for Delivery of Communications by Mobile Satellite Service Providers in the 2 GHz Band, the L-Band, and the 1.6/2.4 GHz Bands
Comment : In this Order, the Commission clarifies certain issues relating to the time for filing applications to provide ATC, the time in which the Commission may grant such applications, the time in which MSS ATC licensees may construct, test, and commence commercial ATC operations, and the Commission's process for placing applications on public notice for comment. [Acrobat|Word|Text]

07-02-03
GLOBAL CROSSING LTD. AND GC ACQUISITION LIMITED FILE June 30, 2003 AMENDMENT TO APPLICATIONS
Comment : Petition Date: 8/1/2003 Opposition Date: 8/11/2003 Reply Date: 8/18/2003 [Acrobat|Word|Text]

07-01-03
Improving Satellite Filing at the FCC: A Vision of What the International Bureau Electronic Filing System (IBFS) Can Be.
Comment : (Presented June 26, 2003).[Acrobat]

06-26-03
SATELLITE LICENSING REFORMS EASE CONSUMER ACCESS
Comment : Washington, D.C. -- Today the Commission took further steps to modernize its satellite licensing procedures.[Acrobat|Word|Text]

06-24-03
Celsat Spectrum Mod.
Comment : By this Order, we modify the authorization granted to Celsat America, Inc. to use spectrum in the 2 GHz band to provide Mobile-Satellite Service.
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06-23-03
International Bureau Schedules Public Forum to Answer Questions Related to First Space Station Reform Order
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06-20-03
(Fleet Management) Second Space Station Reform Order
Comment : In this Order, we adopt a procedure that will give operators the flexibility to operate satellites in their fleets at any one of their orbit locations assigned to their fleet without individual prior Commission approval. [Acrobat|Word|Text]

06-16-03
Orbit Act Report
Comment : Annual report to Congress on Orbit Act compliance.
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06-09-03
AT&T Supplemental Petition for Waiver of Section 43.51(e)(3) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. Section 43.51(e)(3), to Remove the International Settlements Policy on the Specific Route Between the United States and India.
Comment : Comments Due: 07/07/2003. Reply Comments Due: 07/14/2003.
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06-03-03
CODETEL International Communications, Inc. Application for Authority to Provide International Message Telephone Service between the United States and Cuba in accordance with provisions of Sec. 63.18(e)(3) of the Rules
Comment :CODETEL is granted authority to provide international facilities-based service between all points in the United States and Cuba via indirect switched transit through the Dominican Republic. [Acrobat|Word|Text]

05-19-03
Amendment of the Commission's Space Station Licensing Rules and Policies
Comment :In this Order, we revise our space station licensing process to adapt it to today's satellite environment.
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Powell Statement: [Acrobat]
Abernathy Statement: [Acrobat]
Copps Statement: [Acrobat]
Adelstein Statement: [Acrobat]

05-16-03
Public Notice(PN): Global Crossing Ltd. and GC Acquisition Limited File May 13, 2003 Amendment to Applications [Acrobat|Word|Text]

05-15-03
Facilitating the Digital Mirgration: The Future of U.S. Telecommunications Regulation
Comment :Donald Abelson, Chief, International Bureau, speech from May 16, 2003, remarks to Industry. [Acrobat]

05-09-03
DIGITAL BROADBAND APPLICATIONS CORP.
Comment :Granted DBAC's earth station application subject to the conditions set forth in this Order. Action by: Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 05/06/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1526).
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05-06-03
Telecuba, Inc. Application for authority to provide facilities-based services to Cuba
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04-30-03
AT&T Petition for waiver of Sec. 43.51(e)(3)
Comment : AT&T Petition for waiver of Sec. 43.51(e)(3) of the rules to remove the international settlements policy on specific route between the United States and The Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Kazkhstan, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Yemen. [Acrobat|Word|Text]

04-23-03
New Satellite Licensing Process Facilitates Faster Deployment of Consumer Services.
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Powell Statement: [Word | Acrobat]
Abernathy Statement: [Word | Acrobat]
Copps Statement: [Word | Acrobat]
Adelstein Statement: [Word | Acrobat]

04-23-03
E-SAT, Inc.
Comment :With this Order, we deny the request of E-SAT, Inc. to extend implementation milestones set forth in its non-voice, non-geostationary satellite orbit mobile satellite service license. [Acrobat|Word|Text]

04-15-03
Public Notice: Applications for Review Filed in IB Docket No. 03-38 - Applications for Review are in response to the Order released March 10, 2003 [Acrobat|Word|Text]

04-08-03
Public Notice: AT&T SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 63.16 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES, 47 C.F.R. § 63.16, TO PROVIDE SWITCHED SERVICES via PRIVATE LINES INTERCONNECTED TO THE PUBLIC SWITCHED NETWORK AT ONE OR BOTH ENDS [Acrobat|Word|Text]

04-01-03
Loral SpaceCom Corp., Various Actions
Comment :With this Order, we modify Loral SpaceCom Corporation's and Loral Space & Communications Corporation's licenses to launch and operate a satellite system in the geostationary-satellite orbit to provide fixed-satellite service in portions of the C-, Ku-, and Ka-bands. [Acrobat|Word|Text]

03-31-03
AT&T circuits to the Philippines reactivated
Comment :AT&T Circuits to the Philippines reactivated by Digitel Telecommunications Philippines, Inc. and Bayan Telecommunications Company: Suspension lifted on U.S. carrier payments to these carriers. [Acrobat|Word|Text]

03-31-03
Marpin Petition for Reconsideration
Comment :In this Order on Reconsideration, we dismiss as moot a petition by Marpin Telecoms and Broadcasting Company Limited, for reconsideration of our January 10, 2002, Public Notice that granted Cable & Wireless USA, Inc. authority under Secion 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to provide facilities-based and resale services to all international points, except China, Jamaica, Maldives, Russia, St. Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles, Vanuatu and Yemen.
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03-28-03
Call-Back Order
Comment : In this Order, we eliminate the existing comity-based prohibitions on call-back and the current policy on call-back services that allows a foreign government or entity to make use of the carriers from offering uncompleted call-signaling abroad.
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03-18-03
Petition for Declaratory Ruling filed by Telenor Satellite Services Holdings, Inc., and its affiliates, Telenor Satellite Services, Inc., and Telenor Satellite, Inc. [ORDER]

03-17-03
Annual International Circuit Status (and Addition) Reports Due on March 31st
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03-14-03
International Bureau Biennial Regulatory Review 2002 [REPORT]

3/10-03
International Bureau Takes Action to Protect U.S. Consumers and U.S. Carriers on the U.S.-Philippines Route.
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Abernathy Statement: [Word | Acrobat]

03-07-03
In the Matter of Flexibility for Delivery of Communications by Mobile Satellite Service Providers in the 2 GHz Band, the L-Band, and the 1.6/2.4 GHz Bands.
Comment : This Errata corrects Sections III (C) and III(D), Appendix B-"Final Rules", and Appendix C1-"Technical Evaluation of 2 GHz MSS ATC Proposals" of the Report and Order in this proceeding, FCC 03-15 (rel Feb 10, 2003).
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02-21-03
Advanced Communications Corporation
Comment : By this Memorandum Opinion and Order, we dismiss a petition submitted to the Federal Communications Commission by Advanced Communications Corporation on April 3, 2002, requesting that the Commission reopen the record in the above-captioned proceeding to permit what it states is "recently obtained, previously unavailable evidence."
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02-11-03
FCC Solicits Comments on Petitions Filed Seeking Protection from Whipsawing on the U.S.-Philippines Route [Public Notice]

02-10-03
FCC Releases Item Granting Flexibility for Mobile Satellite Services.
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News Release: [Word | Acrobat]
Powell Statement: [Word | Acrobat]
Abernathy Statement: [Word | Acrobat]
Copps Statement: [Word | Acrobat]
Adelstein Statement: [Word | Acrobat]

02-10-03
TMI Communications and Company, Limited Partnership Request for Modification of Spectrum Reservation for a Mobile Satellite Service in the 2 GHz Bands. [MO&O]

02-06-03
Reconsideration of OET First Report and Order on NGSO Systems in the Ku-band [MO&O]

02-05-03
U.S. AMBASSADOR TO WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE 2003 [News Release]

1-30-03
Mobile Communications Holdings, Inc. and ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited for Transfer of Control [MO&O]

1-30-03
Globalstar, L.P. Comment : In this Order, we deny Globalstar, L.P.'s request for an extension of milestones for its 2 GHz mobile satellite service system. [MO&O]

1-30-03
2 GHz Authorizations Applications for Review, In this Order, we deny an application for Review filed by AT&T Wireless Services, Inc. Verizon Wireless, and Cingular Wireless LLC [MO&O]

1-29-03
Commission Extends the Pleading Cycle for Replies in Rulemaking Proceeding on Possible Reform of the Commission's International Settlements - Reply Comments are due by February 18, 2003 [Public Notice]