DAILY DIGESTVol. 15, No. 135 July 23, 1996
** Before an entry denotes that the item is part of the
FCC's implementation of the 1996 Telecom Act. While we
will attempt to flag all Telecom Act-related items, this
marking is unofficial and informational only.
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NEWS RELEASES
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** COMMISSION ADOPTS VIDEO DIALTONE
TRANSITION RULES - CS DOCKET NO. 96-46 (Report
No. DC 96-69, Action in Docket Case)
The Commission has adopted an Order that will
allow existing video dialtone (VDT) systems to continue
providing video programming services under one of the
permissible options in the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
Video dialtone operators will have 90 days from August 8,
1996 to elect and continue providing service under one of
four permissible options: wireless, common carrier video,
cable or open video system.
Action by the Commission July 22 by First Order
on Reconsideration (FCC 96-312).
News Media contact: Morgan Broman at (202) 418-
2358; Cable Services Bureau contact: Rick Chessen at (202)
418-7200.
FCC RECOGNIZES SIXTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT; HOLDS
DEMONSTRATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SERVICES THAT EXPAND ACCESS TO THE VOICE
TELEPHONE NETWORK FRIDAY, JULY 26, 10:00 AM
- Contact: Pam Gregory at (202) 418-2498 [Internet file
name: nrmc6048.txt]
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PUBLIC NOTICES
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TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG:
July 22
Report No. FCFS-34 - NOTICE OF FM BROADCAST
"FIRST-COME/FIRST-SERVE" FILING STATUS
Report No. CF-35 - WINDOW NOTICE FOR THE
FILING OF FM BROADCAST APPLICATIONS -
AUGUST 26
Report No. 23786 - BROADCAST APPLICATIONS
Report No. 43786 - BROADCAST ACTIONS
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CABLE SERVICES BUREAU
DAILY DIGEST
Released Tuesday, July 23, 1996
TIME WARNER CABLE d/b/a AMERICAN
CABLEVISION. Denied a complaint filed against the
rate charged for cable programming service in
Indianapolis, IN. (By Order [DA 96-1140] adopted July
13, 1996 by the Chief, Financial Analysis and
Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau)
TIME WARNER ENTERTAINMENT d/b/a OCEANIC
CABLEVISION. Dismissed complaint against Time
Warner Entertainment dba Oceanic Cablevision
concerning charges for its cable programming service tier
in Honolulu, HI. (By Order [DA 96-1141] adopted July
13, 1996 by the Chief, Financial Analysis and
Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau)
TULSA CABLE TELEVISION, INC. d/b/a TCI
CABLEVISION OF TULSA. Denied the petition for
relief of Wayne R. Ford for failure to show violation of
Commission's leased access rules. (By MO&O [DA 96-
1142] adopted July 12, 1996 by the Chief, Cable Services
Bureau)
VIDEO DIALTONE SYSTEMS. Granted, in part, and
denied, in part, motion for reconsideration filed by the
National Cable Television Association regarding existing
video dialtone systems. (By First Order on
Reconsideration in CS Docket No. 96-46 [FCC 96-312]
adopted July 22 by the Commission)
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ADDENDA: The following items released July 22 were
not listed on Digest 134:
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PCIA COORDINATION FEES. Extended to July 29
and August 5, respectively, the time to file comments and
replies in the matter of emergency request for waiver of
Commission Rule 90.175 or, alternatively, request to
initiate Commission oversight of PCIA Coordination fees.
(By Order [DA 96-1168] adopted July 22 by the Chief,
Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau)
CELLULAR/PCS CROSS-OWNERSHIP RULE.
ERRATUM to R&O [FCC 96-278] released June 24, in
the matter of amending Parts 20 and 24 of the rules --
broadband PCS competitive bidding and the commercial
mobile radio service spectrum cap; amendment of the
Commission's cellular/PCS cross-ownership rule. [DA
96-1171]
THE 28 GHz BAND. Designated band segments in the
28 GHz band for several types of wireless systems,
clearing the way for licensing local multipoint distribution
service (LMDS) providers, fixed satellite service
systems, and feeder links for certain mobile satellite
service systems; seeks comment on whether the
Commission should adopt eligibility or use restrictions
for incumbent local exchange carriers and cable operators
for acquisition of LMDS spectrum within their geographic
service areas. Comments are due August 12, replies
August 22. (CC Docket No. 92-297 by First R&O and
Fourth NPRM [FCC 96-311] adopted July 17 by the
Commission)