DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 18, No. 8                                           January 13,1999

**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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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: January 13, 1999. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG.Public Reference Log: 01/12/99. Contact: Public Reference Room: (202) 418-1933. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt011299.pdf

Report No: SES-00041. Released: January 13, 1999. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. Contact: Satellite and Radiocommunication Division: (202) 418-0719; TTY: (202) 418-2555. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9006.pdf

Report No: SES-00040. Released: January 13, 1999. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Contact: Satellite and Radiocommunication Division: (202) 418-0719; TTY: (202) 418-2555. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9005.pdf

Report No: DS-1877. Released: January 13, 1999. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES RE: SATELLITE RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING.Application for Assignment of Earth Station Authorizations From MCI Telecommunications Corporation, Assignor, to CNG Communications, Inc., Assignee. Contact: Ms.Jeanette Spriggs, International Bureau, Satellite Engineering Branch: (202) 418-0727. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/pnin9007.wp

Report No: 24407. Released: January 13, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap990113.txt

Released: January 13, 1999. NO-TOLERANCE POLICY ADOPTED FOR UNREGISTERED ANTENNA STRUCTURES. Contact: The National Call at 1-888-CALLFCC (1-888-225-5322). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9006.wp

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TEXTS

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TCI TKR OF THE METROPLEX, INC. Dismissed two local rate appeals filed by TCI TKR of the Metroplex, Inc. regarding rates for basic service and equipment in the City of DeSoto, Texas. Action by Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: January 11, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-133). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da990133.wp

TCI CABLEVISION OF WESTERN MICHIGAN. Denied complaint filed against the June 1, 1998 rate increase for the cable programming services tier in Kentwood, Michigan. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: January 11, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-135). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da990135.wp

TIME WARNER ENTERTAINMENT-ADVANCE/NEWHOUSE PARTNERSHIP. Dismised a complaint regarding the cable programming services tier rates that Time Warner was charging in Clearwater, FL. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: January 11, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-131). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da990131.wp

TIME WARNER ENTERTAINMENT-ADVANCE/NEWHOUSE PARTNERSHIP. Dismissed complaints regarding the cable programming services tier rates that Time Warner was charging in Pinellas, FL. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: January 11, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-132). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da990132.wp

ADDENDA: The following items, released January 12, 1999, did not appear in Digest No. 7:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 1216. Released: January 12, 1999. CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE REGISTRATIONS; SPECIAL RELIEF AND OTHER FILINGS.

Report No: 2311. Released: January 12, 1999. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION AND CLARIFICATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/1999/pnmc9002.wp

Report No: 2023. Released: January 12, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU WEEKLY RECEIPTS AND DISPOSALS.

Released: January 12, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICAITONS BUREAU GRANTS 900 MHZ SMR MAJOR TRADING AREA LICENSE TO WILDERNESS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC. (DA No. 99-148). Contact: Payment Questions: Linwood Jenkins or Gail Glasser at (202) 418-1995; Legal Questions: Cheryl Kornegay at (202) 418-7240. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick (202) 418-0654. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da990148.wp

Released: January 12, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU IS PREPARED TO GRANT 900 MHZ SMR MAJOR TRADING AREA LICENSES TO CLEARCALL, INC. FINAL DOWN PAYMENT DUE ON JANUARY 27, 1999. (DA No. 99-147). Contact: Payment Questions: Linwood Jenkins or Gail Glasser at (202) 418-1995; Legal Questions: Cheryl Kornegay at (202) 418-7240. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick (202) 418-0654. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da990147.wp

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SPEECHES

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STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD ON TODAY'S COURT DECISION UPHOLDING THE FCC'S BENCHMARKS ORDER. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Kennard/Statements/stwek902.html