DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 18, No. 173                                          September 9,1999

**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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NEWS RELEASES

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ADAM KRINSKY NAMED INTERIM LEGAL ADVISOR TO COMMISSIONER TRISTANI. Tristani. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/News_Releases/1999/nrmc9064.doc

FCC RELEASES FIBER DEPLOYMENT UPDATE. CCB Contact: Industry Analysis Division: (202) 418-0940, TTY: (202) 418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/News_Releases/1999/nrcc9065.wp

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: GN-99-7. Released: September 9, 1999. FCC FACT SHEET FOR PAYORS OF REGULATORY FEES IN FY 1999.

Report No: N-135-A. Released: September 9, 1999. COMMON CARRIER NETWORK SERVICES DIVISION APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Part68_Actions/1999/09sep99r.txt

Released: September 9, 1999. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG.Public Reference Room: (202) 418-1933. Contact: Public Reference Room: (202) 418-1933. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt090999.pdf

Report No: TEL-00133. Released: September 9, 1999. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS (47 C.F.R. SECTION 63.18); CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS (47 C.F.R. SECTION 1.767); REQUESTS TO AUTHORIZE SWITCHED SERVICES OVER PRIVATE LINES (47 C.F.R SECTION 63.16); SECTION 310(B)(4).REQUESTS. (DA No. 99-1834). Contact: Telecommunications Division, Policy & Facilities Branch: (202) 418-1460. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/1999/da991834.pdf

Report No: 44567. Released: September 9, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac990909.txt

Report No: 24567. Released: September 9, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap990909.txt

Released: September 9, 1999. COMMISSION SEEKS COMMENT ON PROCESSING ORDER FOR APPLICATIONS FILED PURSUANT TO THE COMMISSION'S NEW LOCAL BROADCAST OWNERSHIP RULES. (FCC No. 99-240). Contact: Policy and Rules Division: Vicki Phillips at (202) 418-2120. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/fcc99240.wp

Released: September 9, 1999. OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY DECLARES DIVERSIFIED COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING, INC. APPLICATIONS FOR MODIFICATION OF EXPERIMENTAL RADIO LICENSE AND FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY FOR STATION WA2XMY TO BE A "PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE" PROCEEDING FOR EX.PARTE PURPOSES. (DA No. 99-1838). Contact: Electromagnetic Compatibility Division: Charles Iseman at (202) 418-2444. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Public_Notices/1999/da991838.doc

Released: September 9, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU TO BEGIN USE OF UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEM (ULS) FOR MICROWAVE SERVICES ON AUGUST 30, 1999 - ERRATUM.Bureau Clarifies Last Date for Use of Pre-ULS Forms, Lists Additional Information Required for Submission of Pre-ULS Forms During Transition Period. Contact: FCC Technical Support Hotline: (202) 414-1250, TTY: (202) 414-1255, email: ulscomm@fcc.gov, ULS Licensing Support: 1-888-CALL-FCC (225-5322). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/er991543.pdf

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CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORP. Granted Petition for Determination of LEC Effective Competition filed by Cablevision challenging the certification of the State of Connecticut in Franchise Area #9 to regulate Cablevision's basic cable service and associated equipment rates. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: September 7, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-1815). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991815.wp

CABLEVISION OF BOSTON, INC. Granted to the extent indicated herein Operator's petition for reconsideration of DA-98-1930. Denied complaint filed against Operator's January 1, 1999 cable programming service tier rate increase in Boston, MA. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: September 3, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1818). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991818.wp

WTXF-TV - FOX TELEVISION STATIONS OF PHILADELPHIA, INC. Issued Notice of Apparent Liablility for Forefeiture in the amount of $7,500 for repeated violations of the Commission's rule limiting the amount of commercial matter that may be aired during children's programming. Granted the license renewal application of Fox Television Stations of Philadelphia, Inc. for station WTXF-TV, Philadelphia, PA. By Letter. Action by Chief, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: September 8, 1999. by Notice. (DA No. 99-1832). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/1999/da991832.wp

GTE MOBILENET OF THE SOUTH, INC. Granted the requests of Mobilenet of the South, Inc., dated January 24, 1996, and the licenses for Stations WLC472 and WMS288 will be re-issued with primary status. By Order on Reconsideration. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: September 8, 1999. by Order on Recon. (DA No. 99-1836). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991836.wp

ADDENDA: The following items, released September 8, 1999, did not appear in Digest No. 172:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC ACTS ON PETITION FROM TWO CONSUMER GROUPS: GRANTS FEDERAL POLITICAL CANDIDATES GREATER FLEXIBILITY IN PURCHASING BROADCAST ADVERTISING TIME. Report No: MM-99-12. (FCC No. 99-231) News Media Contact: Morgan Broman (202) 418-2358. MMB Contact: Susan Fox at (202) 418-2600 or Bobby Baker at (202) 418-1440, TTY: (202) 418-1398. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/News_Releases/1999/nrmm9023.html

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: September 8, 1999. FCC ANNOUNCES THE NEXT MEETING OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL. (DA No. 99-1830). Dkt No.: CC-92-237. Contact: Network Services Division: Jeannie Grimes at (202) 418-2313, email: jgrimes@fcc.gov, fax: (202) 418-2320, TTY: (202) 418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da991830.wp

Report No: 1431. Released: September 8, 1999. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Contact: Cable Services Bureau: (202) 418-7000.

Report No: SES-00111. Released: September 8, 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/pnin9172.pdf

Report No: SES-00110. Released: September 8, 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/pnin9171.pdf

Report No: 44566. Released: September 8, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac990909.txt

Report No: 314. Released: September 8, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9222.pdf

Report No: 313. Released: September 8, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9221.pdf

Report No: 310. Released: September 8, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Contact: Commercial Wireless Division: Elizabeth Williams at 9202) 418-1343. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9218.pdf

Released: September 8, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES IT IS PREPARED TO GRANT 81 C, E, AND F BLOCK BROADBAND PCS LICENSES AFTER FINAL PAYMENT IS MADE.Auction No. CWD-22-E (Auction No. 22) Auction Event No. 22. (DA No. 99-1827). Contact: Office of the Managing Director, Financial Operations Center, Auctions Accounting Group: Gail Glasser or Shirley Hanberry at (202) 418-1995. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da991827.wp

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SPEECHES

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STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD ON PROPOSED VIACOM-CBS MERGER. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Kennard/Statements/stwek955.html

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U.S. AIRWAVES, INC. Dismissed the Informal Objection filed by U.S. Airwaves, Inc. against numerous long-form applications. Action by Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: September 8, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1825). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991825.wp

ABC WIRELESS, L.L.C. Dismissed Mountain Solution's Petition to Deny ABC Wireless long-form application for Various C Block PCS Licenses. Action by Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: September 8, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1821). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991821.wp

NO WIRE, L.L.C. ET. AL. Reinstated the No Wire Application, FCC File No. No. 9508167 (frequencies 38950-2900/39650-39700. Dismissed Winstar Wireless, Inc. Application, FCC File No. 9504887, TCO Network Services Application, FCC File No. 9506013, Hicap Network Application, FCC File No. 950932 and Commco, L.L.C. Application, FCC File No. 9505566 (frequencies 38700-38750/39400-39450) By Order on Reconsideration. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: September 9, 1999. by Order on Recon. (DA No. 99-1828). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991828.wp

WINSTAR WIRELESS, INC. AND SINTRA CAPITAL CORPORATION. Dismissed the applications filed by WinStar Wireless, Inc. on May 10, 1995 seeking to provide 39 GHz Point-to-Point Microwave Service in Anchorage, Alaska and Peoria, Illinois ), and the application filed by Sintra Capital Corporation on July 14, 995, seeking to provide 39 GHz Point-to-Point Microwave Service in Anchorage, Alaska. Denied the "Conditional Amendment and Request for Expedited Grant of WinStar Applications for 38 GHz Service in Cities Where No. Mutual Exclusivity Exists and More than Sixty Days Have Passed Since Public Notice" filed by WinStar Wireless, Inc. on November 13, 1995. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: September 7, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1829). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991829.wp

PIONEER TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION, INC. (MARKET B163). Granted waiver requests of Pioneer Telephone Association, Inc., TLA Spectrum, L.L.C., Midwest Wireless Communications, L.L.C., Chariton Valley Communication Corporation, Inc., and OPCS Three, L.L.C. for waiver of section 20.6 of the Commissions rules C.F.R. Section 20.6 to allow Petitioners to hold more than 45 MHz spectrum within spectrum within the same geographic area. Action by Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: September 8, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1823). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991823.wp

ABC WIRELESS, L.L.C. (MARKETS B190 AND B245), ET. AL. Dismissed in part, and denied in part, Pacific Eagles Petitions to Defer or, in Alternative, to Condition Grant of long-form applications filed by Pacific Eagle Investments, Ltd., Pacific Eagle Investment (L) Limited, and Masa Telecom, Inc., on June 3, 1999. Action by Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: September 8, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1822). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991822.wp

ABC WIRELESS, L.L.C. (MARKETS B052, B273, B338, AND B423) AND COMSCAPE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (MARKET B474). Dismissed the Petition to Hold in Abeyance ABC's and ComScape's long-form applications filed by Southeast Telephone, Inc. Action by Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: September 8, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1824). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991824.wp

ABC WIRELESS, L.L.C. (MARKET B190-HILO,HAWAII) AND AMERICAN WIRELESS, L.L.C. (MARKET B192-HONOLULU, HAWAII). Dismissed the Petitions to Deny filed by Gloria Borland Hawaii PCS, Inc. Action by Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: September 8, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1826). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da991826.wp